What will become of property at old Hilo hospital? Public voice concerns
Some Hilo residents have reservations about plans to develop land around the former Hilo Memorial Hospital.
EPA grant to fund program to reduce disposable foodware
Hawaii County will receive $1.5 million in a grant from the Environmental Protection Agency to develop a reusable foodware and refillable water bottle system in Hilo.
Old Hilo hospital renovations slated for next year
Renovations to the former Hilo Memorial Hospital should begin by summer of 2024, architects say.
County creates new wildfire working group
Hawaii County has established a multiagency working group to develop strategies and responses to wildfires and other threats around the island.
Kilauea eruption exhibits patterns of past volcanic activity
The latest eruption of Kilauea is following in the footsteps of previous eruptions.
Obituaries for September 12
Gloria Leimomi Thompson, 58, of Hilo, died Aug. 15 at home. Born in Hilo, she was the owner of Local Kine Tax Service, and accountant and a registered nurse. Visitation to be held 10 – 11 a.m. Sept. 18 at Dodo Mortuary Chapel, with celebration of life at 11 a.m. and burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park. Casual attire, flowers and leis welcome. Survived by sons Darryl (Lyna) Delatorre and Kapono Thompson; daughters Dawn (Robin) Delatorre and Angelique (Michelle) Thompson; hanai daughter Davlyn Samson; mother Priscilla Thompson; brothers James, Neal, Alan and Stephen (Yvette) Thompson; sisters Joan (Len) Pagan, Ann Thompson and Lianne Kaetsu; 11 granchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Obituaries for September 10
Randy Waila‘ahia Ka-Ne, 65, of Mountain View, died Aug. 20 at home. Born in Honolulu, he was the Kumu Hula of Halau Kawaila‘ahia in Mountain View. Visitation to be held Sept. 17 at Dodo Mortuary Chapel in Hilo from 10-11 a.m., with a commemoration ceremony to follow at 11 a.m. Casual attire. Flowers and lei welcome. Survived by partner Kenneth Y. Nakashima of Mountain View; sister Noelani Padilla of Las Vegas; brothers Kiha Ka-Ne of Honolulu, Robbie Ka-Ne of Hilo and Joseph Ka-Ne of Waimanalo; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and students. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
‘The shortage is expected to get worse’: Presentation outlines how lack of doctors is impacting isle
A shortage of physicians on the Big Island is a mounting threat to healthcare on the island, according to a Hawaii County Council presentation on Tuesday.
Bayfront roundabout plan moves forward
A plan to install a roundabout at the Hilo Bayfront moved one step forward Friday despite reservations from residents.
Public input sought on future of old hospital
A second round of public input about the future of the former Hilo Memorial Hospital will begin this week.
Maunakea telescope removal slated for next week
The removal of a Maunakea telescope will begin as soon as next week after lengthy delays.
Police investigating social media threat at Waiakea High School
A teenage Hilo High School student was arrested Thursday for making threats against a Waiakea High School student over social media.
Obituaries for Sept. 8
Rosita Avenue, 89, of Pahala, died Aug. 4. Born in Wailua, she was a retired Department of Education teacher. Services to be held Sept. 16 at the Pahala Holy Rosary Catholic Church, with visitation at 9 a.m. and service at 10 a.m. Survived by sons Clayton “Sonny” (Debi) Avenue, Mel (Kathleen) Avenue; daughters Teresita Akana and Nora Avenue; brother Frank (Christa) Baliling; sons-in-law Wayne Borden and Robert “Bobby” See; sister-in-law Roberta Gacutan; and 14 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Council resolution seeks to spur action on high cost of home insurance in Lava Zones 1 and 2
Hawaii County Council members are once again urging the state to take action against a looming insurance crisis that could leave hundreds of Puna residents unable to afford coverage.
Police investigating social media threat at Waiakea High School
Hawaii County police are investigating a social media threat at Waiakea High School.
Police seeking missing teen
Police are requesting public assistance in locating a missing teen.
Woman attacked by bow-wielding assailant at Hapuna Beach
A woman was reportedly shot with an arrow fired by an unknown attacker at Hapuna Beach Park Wednesday evening, according to a Hawaii Police Department report.
Obituaries for September 6
Kimberly Angel, 52, of Keaau, died Aug. 19 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Honolulu, she was a convenience store cashier on the Big Island of Hawaii. Celebration of life to be held at 2 p.m. Sept. 16 at the Keaau Senior Center. Survived by husband Alton Angel; children Bradley (Jas) Tsugawa, Joshua (Janelle) Angel, Justin (Leona) Angel, Ashley Angel and Crystel (Shayne) Angel-Sarme; parents Calvin and Donna Tsugawa; grandchildren Stetson, Jaden, Tristan, Aubree, Kahoalii, Tracen, Nalani and Riley; sibling Jerome (Tash) Tsugawa; and in-laws Max and Theresa Cabulizan, and Maxine and Larry Cabral. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Man gets probation in 2013 shooting death
More than 10 years after being arrested in connection with the shooting death of a homeless man on the Hilo Bayfront, a former Pahoa High School teacher was sentenced Tuesday to 10 years of probation.
Victim of fatal motorcycle crash identified
A motorcyclist killed in a fatal traffic crash in Hilo Saturday has been identified.