Obituaries for Saturday, June 15, 2024
• Jeanne Rose Wichman • Charles Rice (Goodale) Wichman • Manuel ‘Manny’ Lopez Jr. • Peter Randall Riopta
Births for Saturday, June 15, 2024
• James Kanaloa Owakalana Pikini-Villon • Mato Mamane-Glicerio Keaweamahi • Emilio Xavier-Arcila Sallinger • Jedidiah James Kanelopoulos • Keanu Tsuneo Kahalenani Kama Drake • Jalen Michael Locey
ERSOY: Are collagen supplements necessary?
The sport supplements industry is worth over 25 billion dollars, and almost every week new products are coming on the market. It can be very confusing, and many products are very expensive too. Yet understanding what you may need to supplement is crucial for your health.
ISLAND HISTORY: Ni‘ihau owner Keith Robinson’s book ‘Approach to Armageddon’
During 1993, I became friends with Keith Robinson (born 1941), the co-owner, with his brother, Bruce Robinson, of Ni‘ihau, and a descendent of Eliza Sinclair, who purchased Ni‘ihau on Jan. 20, 1864 from Kamehameha V in the names of her two sons for $10,000, as indicated in Royal Patent No. 2944, dated Feb. 23, 1864.
June water quality report released
LIHU‘E — A monthly analysis of streams, rivers and surf spots around the island found high concentrations of enterococcus bacterium, a federally recognized indicator of fecal presence in water, at a number of locations.
Obituaries for Friday, June 14, 2024
• Mary Lou Correa • Manuel ‘Manny’ Lopez Jr. • Evelyn Rivera Bonachita (Melendez) • Emilia ‘Loling’ Respicio Galicinao • Floyd ‘Floyd Boy/Fred’ Libre
Streets to be closed for parade in Lihu‘e on Saturday
LIHU‘E — The annual King Kamehameha Celebration Day Parade is scheduled for Saturday in Lihu‘e.
Monk seal pup’s foray by Waikiki canoe club prompts concerns
HONOLULU — When an endangered Hawaiian monk seal pup was born at Kaimana Beach in May, officials had a set of established protocols in place.
Obituary for Thursday, June 13, 2024
• Manuel ‘Manny’ Lopez Jr.
Births for Thursday, June 13, 2024
• Ava Grace Raza • Onyx Haaheo Hernandez • Eleni Alma Orbe • Avalyn Diana Kaosaen Tugade • Lila Danielle Stone • Kimiko Yoshinori Kazue Cariaga
Honolulu council, retailers wish to ignite fireworks bill
HONOLULU — The state Department of Law Enforcement’s efforts to seize illegal aerial fireworks and other assorted, unlawful explosives has showed recent successes at Hawai‘i’s harbors and piers.
Obituaries for Wednesday, June 12, 2024
• Peter Randall Riopta • Magdalina ‘Maggie’ Mission • Reynaldo Jacinto Abrigo • Evelyn Rivera Bonachita (Melendez) • Mary Ann Akana Bender • Tina Marie Leilani Soboleski (Aki) • Clifton Yoshisuke Hayashi • Anna Aukai Seabury Maglinti • Eloise Lehua Taniguchi • Roland Thomas Montanus • Ruby Kawaiulailiahi Pia Cummings • Manuel ‘Manny’ Lopez Jr.
Suspect arrested for assault at Lumaha‘i Bridge
LIHU‘E — A Ha‘ena man was arrested in connection with an alleged assault on Lumaha‘i Bridge last week that left the victim in critical condition.
Obituaries for Tuesday, June 11, 2024
• Lorraine H. Manus • Manuel ‘Manny’ Lopez Jr.
EV’s put charge into state auto sales
HONOLULU — Hawai‘i auto sales, stymied by the lingering effects of the Aug. 8, 2023 Maui wildfires, are expected to accelerate 3.7 percent this year amid the possibility of lower income rates in the upcoming months, falling vehicle prices and strong wage gains.
Military spending bill includes isle manufacturing, invasive species
HONOLULU — The latest draft of the annual military spending bill from Congress includes several Hawai‘i-centric provisions, including calls for the military to work with the state to track and eradicate invasive species across island lands it controls, as well as a pilot program to develop an advanced manufacturing facility in Hawai‘i to support military operations in the region.
Obituary for Monday, June 10, 2024
• Manuel ‘Manny’ Lopez Jr.
Man suffers critical injuries in assault on Lumaha‘i Bridge in Hanalei
HANALEI — A man was in critical condition at a local hospital after being assaulted in Hanalei on Thursday morning.
Kapa‘a Warriors looking for high school baseball coach
KAPA‘A — Kapa‘a High School Athletic Director Greg Gonsalves announced on Friday that the school is looking for a varsity baseball head coach.
Lane closures scheduled for Kaua‘i
LIHU‘E — A number of road-related projects are on tap in the coming week with work stretching from the westside of the island to the northside, the Hawai‘i Department of Transportation said in an update on Friday.