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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.