KILAUEA ERUPTION — ONE YEAR LATER: Midwife, husband vow to return to Leilani despite losing homes in two eruptions
KILAUEA ERUPTION — ONE YEAR LATER: Displaced farmers face ‘a long road ahead’
Obituaries for April 21
Michael Clayton Namba, 58, of Hilo died March 31 at home. Born in Honolulu, he was a retired custodian at Waiakeawaena Elementary School. Private services held. Survived by daughter, Ariane (Aaron) Moniz of Keaau; two granddaughters. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
UH looks to hold additional hearings on Maunakea rules
The University of Hawaii is requesting a second round of public hearings be held for its draft Maunakea administrative rules after making revisions.
Obituaries for April 14
Anthony Jesse Barnard Sonny Medeiros, 71, of Keaau died Jan. 22 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Olaa, he was a former butcher at Miko Meats and former Keaau Banana harvester. He also was a U.S. Army Vietnam veteran and Pig Hunters of Hawaii member. Celebration of life from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, April 28 at Shipman Park in Keaau. Survived by son, Daniel Anthony Medeiros of Kurtistown; daughters, Bridgette Rose (David) Santiago of Glenwood and Joycelyn Sarah (Curtis) DeLima of Kurtistown,; brothers, William (Lynn) Medeiros of Keaau and Nicholas (Kennedy-Ann) Medeiros of Oahu; sisters, Marie Young of Maryland and Junelle (Robert) Blas of Keaau; nine grandchildren.
Councilman wants to make more clear what alternatives will be acceptable to polystyrene
Council approves lava disaster aid measures
The Hawaii County Council gave final approval to all but one of three lava disaster aid bills on the table Wednesday.
Maunakea telescopes help create the first image of a black hole
Additional funding sought for Subaru
The National Astronomical Observatory of Japan is looking for additional partners to help fund the Subaru Telescope.
Revitalizing Banyan: Bill to create agency on its way to final vote
A bill creating a new redevelopment district for the Waiakea Peninsula is headed for its final vote in the state Legislature.
Move would rename park after Kahele
The state Land Board will consider Friday renaming Mauna Kea Recreation area after the late-Sen. Gil Kahele.
Small homes in works for Pahoa
Affordable housing units are being planned for Pahoa.
Hilo transfer station to open today after closure
The Hilo transfer station will open at normal hours today after closing Friday afternoon due to a vehicle wreck.
Possible relocation of HVO to Oahu raises concerns
Hawaii County Civil Defense Administrator Talmadge Magno is among those concerned about a potential move of the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory to Oahu.
15 possible names for fissure 8 already submitted; nominations still being accepted
Hawaii County holds final hearing on vacation rental rules
County awaits word from contractor about readiness of fields at long-delayed Kuawa Street park
Kim talks management during meeting with Ige, other officials about mountain’s future
Commission sees savings in Police Department converting to fleet vehicles
