Hilo (Hawaii)

More students may face arrest

Keaau principal says video will be viewed to ID fight suspects By John Burnett Hawaii Tribune-Herald HILO, Hawaii — A letter sent Tuesday to parents of Keaau High School students says "more suspensions and/or arrests are...

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George Na’ope Dies

George Na’ope, whose mastery of the hula — the flowing, pantomimic dance of Hawaii — and its lilting chants made him a last link between an ancient ritual and modern entertainment, died on Oct. 26 at his home in Hilo, Hawaii....

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More suspensions, arrests expected in Keaau High campus fights

HILO — A letter sent yesterday to parents of Keaau High School students says "more suspensions and/or arrests are expected to occur this week" in connection with "multiple Oct. 28 campus disturbances."

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Trial begins in Big Island love triangle slaying

By John Burnett Hawaii Tribune-Herald HILO — The prosecution and defense agree that Tito Rafol was slain in a Waikoloa hotel's parking lot because of a long-term affair with the accused's wife. Cornelia Mateo and Rafol were...

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Hilo woman reported missing

Hawaii County police are asking for the public's help in a missing-person investigation involving an 18-year-old Hilo woman. Police say Chauntell Lum Ho was last seen Sunday at Liliuokalani Gardens. She is described as 4 feet...

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Hilo man to serve one-year term on weekends after 14th DUI conviction

By John Burnett Hawaii Tribune-Herald HILO — A Hilo man was sentenced yesterday to a year in jail for his 14th drunken driving conviction. Henry Moniz Jr., 63, will he allowed to serve his sentence on weekends during the...

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Hilo and Kahului Walmart Stores Unveil New Design

Renovated stores offer a glimpse into the next generation of shopping HONOLULU – The Hilo Walmart located at 325 Makaala St. and the Kahului Walmart, located at 101 Pakaula St., will celebrate grand re-openings this week,...

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Joseph Sherrard

Joseph "Joe" "K" Sherrard, 86, of Hilo, died Oct. 29 at Life Care Center of Hilo. Born March 13, 1923, in Spooner, Minn., he retired from the University of Hawaii at Hilo as an instructor of the Hotel and Restaurant Training...

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Children unhurt when crash overturns their school bus

Nine schoolchildren avoided injury Tuesday when their small school bus overturned after being struck by a car in Hilo, Hawaii County police said. The accident happened shortly after 7 a.m. at the intersection of Kílauea Avenue...

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Big Island man sentenced to two years for killing son

By Peter Sur Hawaii Tribune-Herald HILO — Randal K. "Randy" Randrup was sentenced yesterday to two years in prison and 10 years probation for shooting his son eight times and throwing the body off a sea cliff. The elder...

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