Obituaries for Tuesday, May 14, 2024
• Walter ‘Freckles’ James Smith Jr. • Soon Ne Apilado • Robert Icem Allen Jr. • Kimiko O. Osaki • Carinda ‘Rindy’ Carroll
Conditions ripe in Hawai‘i for another fire disaster
HONOLULU — Less than a year after a massive wildfire ravaged Lahaina with shocking lethal ferocity, a federal agency is predicting that Hawai‘i over the next few months will face similar conditions that could lead to more wildfires.
Kaua‘i Malama Military to distribute food on Saturday
LIHU‘E — Registration for the Kaua‘i Malama Military Food Distribution opened on Monday. To register visit https://hawaiifoodbank.org/kauai/.
Early prepping key ahead of wildfire season
LIHU‘E — In many areas, May is Wildfire Awareness Month and to ignite this campaign the Kaua‘i Fire Department (KFD) is advising the community and homeowners to work together to become better prepared for the summer season.
Divisive accessory dwellings bill raises concerns about packed neighborhoods
HONOLULU — One of the most hotly contested bills Hawai‘i lawmakers passed this year could make residential neighborhoods more dense, though the beginning of such change may be more than two years away.
Lane closures scheduled on Kaua‘i
LIHU‘E — A forecast of wet weather could upend a number of road-related projects in the week ahead, but if the rain holds off work is scheduled to take place in some heavily traveled locations on Kaua‘i, the Hawai‘i Department of Transportation said in an update on Friday.
Updated wastewater treatment plant unveiled at Ewa Beach
EWA BEACH, Hawai‘i — A $536 million upgrade to the city’s 45-year-old Honouliuli Wastewater Treatment Plant in Ewa Beach has been completed, the city says.
Students name Maunakea observatory instruments after starlight
HILO, Hawai‘i — A pair of instruments at a Maunakea observatory have been given a less unwieldy name by a group of Big Island high school students.
Obituaries for Saturday, May 11, 2024
• H. Wallace ‘Wally’ Jaynes • Robert Icem Allen Jr. • Emily Ortiz Artaho • Yoshiko Matsuda • Wayne Mitsuo Nakamura • Rose W. Kahookele • Walter ‘Freckles’ James Smith Jr. • Aimee Chieko Inouye
Births for Saturday, May 11, 2024
• Aubree Malieikamakanipahili Hisako Delos Reyes • Micah Stephen Carollo • Saryah-Rose Kaikamahine Pepe Makamae Toleena Jerves • Journey Kaho’iwai Kaiwikuamo’o Pikini-Pa • Kahie Riggs Paulele’ia Bermaldes-Ventura • Summer Eileen Reed
ERSOY: The most popular beverage (part 2)
Did you know that legendary boxer Mike Tyson never had a cup of coffee in his life? Don’t worry, I’m not suggesting to totally stop drinking coffee. However, it would be good to know and understand some health consequences that coffee may lead to, and as always make your own decision.
CRITTER: Pipeline reef is made up of fossilized coral
I was recently watching an old surf movie about the Pipe Masters surf contest held at Pipeline on O‘ahu North Shore and got a kick out of the prio surfers talking about the reef at Pipeline.
Public meeting set for Kaneka Street project
LIHU‘E — The Department of Public Works (DPW) will be holding a public meeting next week to discuss a new project that will enhance Kaneka Street.
ISLAND HISTORY: Original Coco Palms Hotel employee Gladys Hashimoto
Original Coco Palms Hotel employee Gladys Sun Hashimoto (1929-2020) was hired by Coco Palms manager Grace Buscher (1910-2000) shortly after Coco Palms opened in 1953.
Stretch of Wawae Road closed in Kalaheo
KALAHEO — The Department of Public Works announced that a portion of Wawae Road will be closed until further notice because of unsafe conditions.
Personal income forecast to contract in Hawai‘i
HONOLULU — A shrinking population and a weak labor force will constrain Hawai‘i’s economy this year and cause inflation-adjusted personal income growth to slow along with broader measures of economic health.
Happy Camper for Saturday, May 11, 2024
Melissa McFerrin Warrack said her son Finnegan had an aha moment while talking about what is going to happen in the future.
Obituaries for Friday, May 10, 2024
• H. Wallace ‘Wally’ Jaynes • Michael Miyuki Cardinez • Francisco ‘Cisco’ Campos Jr.
Births for Friday, May 10, 2024
• Selena Evangeline Emayo • Emma Nanea Smith • Skylar Bethany Erakdrik • Niall Nainoa Ryohei Harrington • Aven Guerpo • Huxley Kaito Itsuo Sokei-Lutz • Kekela Hermosura-Werkmeister
Gazebo fire causes $15K in damage in Kapa‘a
KAPA’A — A gazebo fire caused an estimated $15,000 in damage on Tuesday afternoon.