Judge picks contractor to demolish mistakenly built house in HPP
A contractor has been chosen to demolish a house built on the wrong lot in Hawaiian Paradise Park.
Your Views for December 19
E. Hawaii needs more options for flights
Obituaries for December 19
Pauline Nora Amarino, 98, of Kailua-Kona died Oct. 17 at home. Born in Honolulu, she retired as postmaster of the Kailua-Kona Post Office and also served as postmaster of the Holualoa and Kealakekua post offices, was a member of the Kona Orchid Society, Daughters of Hawaii and Kona Historical Society. Private memorial service held, followed by burial at Kona Memorial Park. Survived by daughters, Linda Jean Meylink of Sun Lakes, Ariz., and Paulette (Tim) Mulligan of Cameron Park, Calif.; son, James Michael Amarino of Kailua-Kona; sister, JoAnn Zembiec of Albuquerque, N.M.; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Kilauea Visitor Center will close for renovations in February
Kilauea Visitor Center in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park will close Sunday, Feb. 17, 2025 at 5 p.m. for extensive renovations that could take up to two years to complete.
Obituaries for December 18
Ernest Henry Gilmour, 88, of Cheney, Wash., died Dec. 14 in Kealakekua. Born in Adin, Calif., he was a professor emeritus of geology at Eastern Washington University. Services will be held in Cheney, Wash. Online condolences: ballardfamilymortuaries.com. Survived by daughters, Nadine (Mike) Madrazo of Boulder City, Nev., and Laura (Chris) Siegmund of Federal Way, Wash. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary-Kona.
Hearing set for Pahoa man accused of threatening to kill former in-laws
A 36-year-old Pahoa man remains in jail after a judge on Monday refused to free him without cash bail.
Alleged Puna burglar nabbed while in the act
A 30-year-old Puna man police say was apprehended while in the act of burglarizing a Hawaiian Beaches home has waived a preliminary hearing.
Your Views for December 17
Using length of residency as a measuring stick
Obituaries for December 17
Luz Corrales Alipio, 84, of Hilo died Nov. 29 at a private care home. Born in Dingras, Ilocos Norte, Philippines, she was a retired activities aide at Hale Anuenue Restorative Care Center, worked at Tiki Garden in the former Hilo Lagoon Hotel and was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Big Island Filipino Community Council, Puna Saranay Club and Sampaguita Club. Visitation 9:30-11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 26, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Prayer service at 11 a.m.. Burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park, Ilima Section. Casual attire. Survived by children, David (Jessica) Alipio, Samuel Alipio, Ligaya (Brian) Hill and Jan-Marie (Nathan) Osorio; son-in-law, Alfred Tipon, Jr.; sister-in-law, Alfe Corrales; 10 grandchildren and a great-grandchild; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
PHOTOS: BIIF paddling returns to Kona side
By Conor Langs
Police nab one of three Hale Nani escapees
A judge on Thursday ruled probable cause exists to continue holding a 36-year-old Volcano man who allegedly escaped with two others Dec. 13 from Hawaii Community Correctional Center’s Hale Nani Facility.
Let’s Talk Food: Holiday gatherings
As we gather with family and friends, we often need to think about a dish to bring with us. It is such a local tradition not to go to someone’s home without taking a little something with us.
BIIF hoops: Wildcats sweep Trojans; Warriors rout Daggers
KEALAKEKUA — It was defense, defense and more defense for Konawaena girls basketball on Friday afternoon against the visiting Ka‘u Lady Trojans inside Ellison Onizuka Gymnasium.
Keaukaha man sentenced to 10 years for drugs, firearms
A 36-year-old Hilo man who had more than 18 pounds of methamphetamine in his Keaukaha home was sentenced Thursday to 10 years in prison.
Volcano Watch: It’s all about perspective: How to interpret an interferogram
Interferograms are images created by radar satellites that show how the ground has changed shape, or deformed, over time. Today, we’ll dive into one of the trickiest parts of interpreting interferograms: the perspective of satellites.
Zoo implements measures after discovery of bird flu on isle
The Pana‘ewa Rainforest Zoo &Gardens will implement precautionary measures to protect its animals from bird flu after the virus was detected on the Big Island.
Tropical Gardening: Gifts for Christmas that go on giving
It is fun to receive gifts for Christmas. As we become adults, it is more about giving rather than getting. Some gifts we enjoy are ones that are satisfying for a short time. Others are with us for the long haul. But when you think about it, gifts are over rated, since Christmas really isn’t only about gift giving or getting.
BIIF hoops: Lady Trojans win on road; Honoka‘a blasts Parker
HILO — Ka‘u girls basketball, one of the island’s top teams, had a successful business trip Thursday night in its road matchup at Waiakea High School — routing the Lady Warriors 46-28.
Pahoa man accused of fatal beating of dog remains in jail
A judge on Thursday denied a request to free a 41-year-old Pahoa man accused of a killing a dog with a hammer on cashless bail.
Obituaries for December 13
Paulette Pilialoha Baniaga, 69, of Honalo died July 24 at The Queen’s Medical Center in Honolulu. Born in Kealakekua, she was a retired cashier at Kona Community Hospital Business Office, housekeeper at Kanaloa Resort and bus driver for Laupahoehoe School. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 1, at Honaunau Rodeo. Celebration of life service at 10 a.m. Lunch and fellowship to follow. Casual attire. Survived by partner, Stephen Tanaka of Honalo; sons, Valentine (Cassandra Pai) Wessel III of Honaunau, Richard (Lyn) Wessel of Kapolei, Oahu, Tarey Chris Wessel of Kailua-Kona and Donovan Sauvageau of Honalo; daughter, Dawnalyn (Clifford) Chung-Hoon Palau; stepdaughter, Tess (Bobby) Davis of Arizona; brothers, Ronald (Cliff-Ann) Baniaga of Ocean View, Hansel (Sheila) Baniaga and Michael (Margaret) Baniaga of Opihihale; sisters, Rita (Earl) Carvalho of Laupahoehoe, Valerie (Malco Magana) Winkler of Honaunau and Nancy-Anna (Lito) Bautista of Opihihale; 18 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Oahu Mortuary and Crematory.
