RIMPAC participants practice coastal combat at Bellows
HONOLULU — At this year’s Rim of the Pacific exercise, service members from countries in Asia, the Pacific islands and Latin America have joined American Marines in training around Bellows Beach, practicing amphibious fighting tactics.
Voter Service Center opens in Lihu‘e
LIHU‘E — Harold and Rose Matsunaga whipped out their voting receipt on Monday as the couple strolled up the ramp leading to the Voter Service Center, which opened on Monday for the 2024 Primary Election.
Waimea Shingon bon dance to be held this weekend
WAIMEA — Freckie Okada, at 97 years young, took her position in the rotation of bon dance taiko players on Saturday night that opened with a clear sunset blowing away the rains that plagued the Kapa‘a Hongwanji Mission bon dance on Friday night.
More initiatives for upgrades around Waikiki
HONOLULU — Over $11 million allocated for sand replenishment and other improvements to the Waikiki Beach area lapsed June 30, but the Legislature plans to reappropriate the funds in 2025.
Flying ants on the rise this summer
HILO, Hawai‘i — The summer weather may be bugging more Hilo residents than usual this year as ants take to the sky in swarms.
Halau Ka Lei Mokihana o Leina‘ala gets top Kaikamahine award
LIHU‘E — Halau Ka Lei Mokihana O Leina‘ala with Kumu Hula Leina‘ala Pavao Jardin and her entourage of alaka‘i, came home with the pahu for being announced the top Kaikamahine at the Queen Lili‘uokalani Keiki Hula that wrapped up on Saturday.
Boone gets ace at junior golf tourney
LIHU‘E — Boone Clifton marked a historic day at Puakea Golf Course on Sunday.
Kapa‘a and Waimea pools to reopen
LIHU‘E — The Kapa‘a and Waimea swimming pools will be reopening this week.
Portions of Oka Street to close for roadwork
KILAUEA — A full road closure is scheduled for portions of Oka Street beginning Wednesday, July, 31.
Obituary for Tuesday, July 30, 2024
• Patricio ‘Patty’ Borja Tayamen