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Public input sought on future of old hospital. By Michael Brestovansky | Sunday, September 10, 2023, 12:05 a.m. Share this story. KELSEY WALLING/Tribune-Herald file photo The former Hilo Memorial Hospital currently serves as a men’s shelter. A second round of public input about the future of the former Hilo Memorial Hospital will begin this week.Obituaries for March 23. Janette Jane Carreira, 87, of Honomu died March 8 in Hilo. Born in Hilo, she was a homemaker, farmer, 4-H Leader and member of Good Shepherd Catholic Church. Visitation 9-10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 30, at Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Honomu. Mass at 10:30 a.m. Burial to follow at Mauna Kea Memorial Park in Papaikou.Nov 2, 2022 · Tomasa Martinez Valdez, 87, of Hilo, died Sept. 14 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Santa Ilocos Sur, Philippines, she worked for Miyashiro Poultry Farm and was a member of World Mission Center in Hilo. Visitation to be held from 8-9:30 a.m. Nov. 12 at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Funeral at 9:30 a.m. and burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park at 11:30 a.m. Survived by daughter Filomena (Carlos ... Endorsement letters will not be published. • Hawaii Tribune-Herald reserves the right not to publish any letter or Viewpoint articles submitted. Editor. Hawaii Tribune – Herald. P.O. Box 767 Hilo, Hawaii 96721. E-mail: [email protected] ADVERTISING. (808) 935-6619 [email protected] Walling/Tribune-Herald A group of people cross Keawe Street on Thursday in downtown Hilo. A bill to create a Business Improvement District for the downtown was rejected Thursday by the Hawaii County Council. A proposal to create a Business Improvement District to revitalize downtown Hilo has been decisively killed …Obituaries for February 7. Tuesday, February 7, 2023, 12:05 a.m. Share this story. Steven Kalani Angay Sr., 77, of Eden Roc Estates, formerly of Keaukaha, died Jan. 19 at home. He was a retired plumber, U.S. Marine Corps veteran, member of the VFW Hilo Post 3875, Plumber’s and Pipe Fitters Local 675 and Puhi Bay Ohana, hunter and fisherman ...ADVERTISING Tired of "Deflate-Gate"? Ready for some football? The Tribune-Herald sure is! Our "FOOTBALL FEVER 2015" contest has officially begun! Pick the winners of each game of the NFL season and see how PREVIOUS STORY. Ignacio continues track toward Big Island ... Hilo, HI 96720. Telephone: (808) 935-6621.Kelsey Walling/Tribune-Herald Joshua Manarpaac, center, attempts to run past Christopher Mattos Jr., left, and Hala'i Heu during practice with the Hilo Storm on Jan. 18 at Kuawa Park. Kelsey Walling/Tribune-Herald Hoku Ugalde tackles a dummy held by Coach Kaipo Emmsley-Kealoha during practice with the Hilo Storm, which is the first Junior Prep ...Obituaries for August 13. Rosalina Geronimo Gaspar, 91, of Paauilo died July 3 at Hale Ho'ola Hamakua in Honokaa. Born in Ilocos Norte, Philippines, she was a retired housekeeper for the former Ritz-Carlton resort and member of St. Columba Episcopal Church. Visitation 8-10 a.m. Saturday (Aug. 19) at St. James Episcopal Church in Waimea.Sunday, November 7, 2021, 12:05 a.m. Share this story. Byron “Joey” Joseph Ah Hee, Jr. 35, of Hilo, died on Sept. 10 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Hilo, he was a state aircraft rescue fire fighter mechanic at Hilo International Airport, heavy equipment operator and member of St. Joseph Catholic Church.Clementine Hokuloa Boyes, 78, of Kailua-Kona died June 20 at home. Born in Hilo, she was a kumu and bus driver at Kealakehe Elementary School, volunteer chaplain at the Kona Community Hospital, and volunteered at senior homes by singing for and talking with patients. Celebration of life 4 p.m. Sunday, July 23, on the Bayside Lawn at Outrigger Kona Resort and Spa, 78-128 Ehukai St. in Keauhou ...WAIKOLOA — Two women were cited by state conservation officers Tuesday night during a protest by feral cat activists. About 50 people, some carrying large bags of cat food, showed up in a rear parking lot of the Queens' Marketplace Shopping Center to protest the property owner's decision to have three cat feeding stations removed, after being warned by the state Department of Land and ...Friday, September 24, 2021, 12:05 a.m. Share this story. Chas William Kekoa Huston, 24, of Hilo died Sept. 2 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Hilo, he was a recent graduate of University of Hawaii at Hilo, server at Miyo’s Restaurant and enjoyed gardening, exercising and surfing. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 4 at Dodo Mortuary Chapel.Hilo man accused of a deadly hit-and-run pleads not guilty. By JOHN BURNETT Hawaii Tribune-Herald | Wednesday, October 11, 2023, 12:05 a.m. Share this story. KLEIN. INADA. It appears that a 70-year-old Hilo man accused of a fatal hit-and-run traffic collision last week that killed an elderly woman cyclist will remain in jail for the time being.Obituaries for October 24. Edward Lincoln "Pancho" Aiona, 69, of Mountain View died Sept. 22 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Hilo, he was retired from Jas W. Glover, Ltd. Visitation Saturday (Oct. 30) 3-5 p.m. at Dodo Mortuary Chapel, with memorial service to follow at 5 p.m. Casual attire and limited seating; face masks and social ...Kelsey Walling/Tribune-Herald Tyler Dela Cruz as Alyssa Greene, left, and Sam Deitch as Emma Nolan dance during a rehearsal for the show, "The Prom," at the East Hawaii Cultural Center. Audiences can attend a different kind of prom today as the Hilo Education Arts Repertory Theatre, or HEART, presents the musical "The Prom."HOLLYN JOHNSON/Tribune-Herald In this 2017 file photo, Delaynee Figueroa with a 14U volleyball team spikes the ball across the net during the Haili Tournament in Hilo. The Haili Tournament is back in business after a 3-year hiatus due to COVID-19.Obituaries for April 20. Wednesday, April 20, 2022, 12:05 a.m. Share this story. Joanne Kikue Arita, 74, of Hilo died Feb. 8 at home. Born in Olaa, she was a secretary for the former Arita Auto Repair, clerk for Prudential Insurance and cafeteria worker for Sodexo Hawaii at the University of Hawaii at Hilo. Private services held.Nov 2, 2022 · Tomasa Martinez Valdez, 87, of Hilo, died Sept. 14 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Santa Ilocos Sur, Philippines, she worked for Miyashiro Poultry Farm and was a member of World Mission Center in Hilo. Visitation to be held from 8-9:30 a.m. Nov. 12 at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Funeral at 9:30 a.m. and burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park at 11:30 a.m. Survived by daughter Filomena (Carlos ... Obituaries for June 26. Stanley "Stan" Takeshi Fujimoto, 71, of Aurora Colo., formerly of Honokaa, died Jan. 30 at home. He was a United Airlines retiree, a U.S. Army sergeant and Vietnam War veteran and 1969 graduate of Honokaa High School Class of 1969. Celebration of life 11 a.m. Saturday, July 8, at Honokaa Hongwaji Hall, 45-516 Lehua St.By JOHN BURNETT Hawaii Tribune-Herald | Sunday, May 14, 2023, 12:05 a.m. ... who — apparently accidentally — fell to her death last month from the balcony of her sixth-floor apartment in Hilo. ...Obituaries for September 21. Wednesday, September 21, 2022, 12:05 a.m. Share this story. Darin Kalani Asagra, 56, of Hilo died Sept. 6 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in San Francisco, he was a delivery driver for NAPA Auto Parts and tattoo artist. Celebration of life 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, at OTEC in Kailua-Kona.Jan 24, 2022 · Obituaries for January 24. Monday, January 24, 2022Obituaries for November 24. Arnold Douglas Ack By JOHN BURNETT Hawaii Tribune-Herald | Tuesday, July 25, 2023, 12:05 a.m. Share this story. TAHUTINI. Police say a 32-year-old Hilo man charged with attempted second-degree murder admitted to ...Obituaries for March 13. Roxanne Noelani Bertelmann, 65, of Mountain View died Dec. 5, 2021, at The Queen’s Medical Center in Honolulu. Born in Moses Lake, Wash., she was a massage therapist, hula dancer, Hawaiian crafter and U.S. Army veteran. Rosary and eulogy noon Saturday, April 2, at Annunciation Catholic Church in Waimea. Hawaii Tribune-Herald Archives. Explore the Hawaii Tribune The United States Mint has announced an event to celebrate the release of the Edith Kanaka‘ole Quarter. The gatherings to honor the contributions and legacy of the legendary kumu hula will be held Saturday, May 6, 2023, 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. at the Performing Arts Center, and then 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Edith Kanaka‘ole Hall, on …Obituaries for June 15. William Castro Jr., 87, of Hilo died May 31 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Hilo, he was a baker at Hilo Medical Center and the former Hilo Hospital, member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and U.S. Navy veteran. Private services held. Survived by companion, Paul Martines of Hilo; sisters, Patricia (George) Iranon of ... Editor’s note: In observance of the 75th

A 36-year-old Hilo man allegedly threatened his 51-year-old ex-girlfriend and told her that if she didn't drop a felony domestic abuse charge against him, he would strangle her. Justin James Clark made his initial court appearance Wednesday after his arrest Tuesday on a charge of intimidating a witness, a Class C felony carrying a potential ...Streetlight Cadence to perform Friday in Hilo. By KELSEY WALLING Hawaii Tribune-Herald | Thursday, April 13, 2023, 12:05 a.m. Photo courtesy of Streetlight Cadence From left, Clara Stegall, Jonathon Franklin and Ben Chai smile after playing live.Helen Nah Mi Higashi. September 16, 2023 (91 years old) View obituary. Diana June Jones. September 2, 2023 (87 years old) View obituary. Delbert A. Crivello. September 3, 2023 (58 years old) View obituary.Kelsey Walling/Tribune-Herald A sign informs passersby that a lot off of Kapiolani Street, across from the Hilo police station, has been rezoned for housing on Friday. Construction of a 64-unit low-income housing development in Hilo is expected to begin early next year.

The Samahang Filipino Club of Hawaii Community College and the Bayanihan Club of the University of Hawaii at Hilo — in collaboration with Hawaii Island Filipino organizations — will present the Hilo Barrio Fiesta from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday at UH-Hilo’s Campus Center Plaza.Obituaries for October 1. Sunday, October 1, 2023, 12:05 a.m. Share this story. Roderick "Rod" James Akui, 70, of Hilo died Aug. 25 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Hilo, he was employed at Big Island Toyota. Celebration of life noon Saturday (Oct. 7) at Carlsmith Beach Park. Casual attire.…

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