Obituares for January 3
Lordes Lauro Galapir, 88, of Hilo, died Dec. 25. Born in Pahala, she was a homemaker. Visitation to be held from 8-9:30 a.m. Jan. 9 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Hilo, with funeral to take place at 9:30 a.m. and a committal service and burial to be held at noon the same day at East Hawaii Veterans Cemetery #2. Survived by sons Harvey (Debbie) Galapir of Pahala, Wesley (Ella) Galapir of Keaau and Patrick (Charlene) Galapir of Hilo; daughters Josephine (Steven) Pelayo of Keaau, Faith (Michael) Derasin of Waiohinu and Zina (Payton) Hough of Kauai; sister Encarnation Evangelista of Ainaloa; brother Alfred (Leslie) Lauro of Hilo; 14 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Man identified in apparent murder/suicide in Kealakekua
The Hawaii Police Department has identified the male victim in an apparent murder/suicide that took place New Year’s Day in Kealakekua.
After year of sluggish home sales, many optimistic 2024 will be better
Big Island real estate agents are optimistic about the market in 2024 as the Federal Reserve promises interest rate reductions next year.
Police ask for help in locating woman, child missing since 2022
Police are once again requesting assistance in locating a 39-year-old Kona woman and her 6-year-old daughter who haven’t been seen in more than a year.
Authorities seek missing 27-year-old Ocean View woman
Police are asking for public assistance in locating an Ocean View woman who went missing last week.
‘Nice weather’ forecast for New Year’s Eve
Fair weather will ring in the new year in East Hawaii, according to official forecasts.
Cell tower raises concerns: Proposed project in HOVE would be located near Kahuku Park
A cell tower planned to be built in Hawaiian Ocean View Estates is being challenged by residents concerned about the project’s close proximity to their homes.
‘It’s basically Ebola for pigs’: Experts warn state underequipped to fight infectious livestock diseases
Hawaii is not prepared for the looming threat of a possible epidemic among feral and domesticated pigs, state experts say.
It ‘shows a lot of disrespect’: Council OKs Puna route study after initially rejecting bill
The Hawaii County Council voted Wednesday to reject $1.5 million for a study of possible alternate routes into Puna before immediately calling for a do-over and accepting the funds.
HVNP air tours limited: New management plan puts substantial restrictions on overflights
Air tours above Hawaii Volcanoes Natural Park will be cut by nearly 90% under a long-awaited new Air Tour Management Plan.
Keiki urge vape bill’s passage: County Council votes 8-0 to approve the measure in first reading
A proposed Big Island ban on the sale of flavored tobacco products was widely popular Wednesday with residents and the Hawaii County Council.
Repairs to former Hilo Memorial could start next year
Renovations to the former Hilo Memorial Hospital should begin next year thanks to a $13 million federal grant.
Proposed registry of property owners aims to curb squatting
A proposed new Hawaii County registry could help crack down on squatters staying on vacant properties.
Strong support for vape bill: Measure seeks to ban all flavored tobacco products
Big Island students gathered Tuesday to urge the Hawaii County Council to approve a ban of flavored tobacco products.
Hilo Bay’s water quality targeted for improvement
A plan to improve Hilo Bay’s poor water quality could be forthcoming within three years.
New law streamlines building permit process
Hawaii County’s construction permitting process could become more efficient under a new law signed last week by Mayor Mitch Roth.
Kia’s rezoning request rejected: Millie’s Deli, New Saigon won’t be replaced by auto dealership
After impassioned support from community members, a pair of Keaukaha restaurants have been spared eviction and won’t be replaced by a car dealership in two years.
Presentation about Waiakea Peninsula draws mostly criticism
Hilo is not Florida or New York or New Zealand, agreed Hilo residents during a meeting Monday night about the future of the Waiakea Peninsula.
Funds allocated for ‘overall replacement’ of Laupahoehoe ramp
Long-awaited repairs to the Laupahoehoe Boat Ramp have been funded, but more steps are necessary before work can begin.
Bill targets flavored vapes: Measure aims to reduce use among teens
The drug of choice among Big Island schoolchildren could become less flavorful under a proposed new Hawaii County ordinance.
