As I See It: Mental disorders
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders originally listed about 9 disorders. Now, the table of contents alone is 9 pages. An individual might suffer from a mild one like dyslexia, be virtually functional, or even exceptionally gifted in spite of the disorder. Some experts are confident that President Teddy Roosevelt, for example, was dyslectic.
Island Life photo for August 10 — Magical Macs
Island Life photo for August 10 — Magical Macs
Tropical Gardening: When is a weed not a weed?
Is it a weed? A weed may be defined as any plant growing in the wrong place. Some folks even think a plant that is not native is a weed, but with that mind set, even the coconut palm is not native and could be considered a weed. Perhaps an even better definition is “a weed is a plant for which we haven’t found value.”
Hawaiʻi International Futsal Tournament this weekend in Hilo
The Department of Parks and Recreation, in partnership with Hawai‘i Futsal and the WeGo! Foundation, will host the 2024 Hawai‘i Interational Futsal Cup this weekend at three venues in Hilo.
Island Life photo for August 9 — Honu hanu
Island Life photo for August 9 — Honu hanu
Obits for August 9
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Judge frees 3 of 4 suspects in burglary
A Hilo judge, over prosecutors’ objections, freed three of four suspects arrested Sunday in connection with the theft of a Worthington heavy-duty compressor and an accompanying trailer from a Makalika Street property in the Panaewa neighborhood of Hilo.
USDA Kealakekua Service Center seeks public feedback
The Kona Soil and Water Conservation District invites the Kealakekua agricultural community to participate in a Local Working Group meeting from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m on Aug. 1 in Kealakekua.
Island Life photo for August 8 — Perfect palms
Island Life photo for August 8 — Perfect palms
Police offer child safety seat clinic in Pahala
Hawaii Police Department will hold a free child safety seat clinic for families from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., this Saturday in Pahala at the Robert Herkes Gymnasium and Shelter parking lot, 96-1219 Kamani St.
Letters — Your Voice – for August 7
Dana Ireland case
Obituaries for August 7
Editor’s note: Obituaries are published free of charge as a public service. Content is subject to editing for parity treatment and style continuity. Date of publication cannot be guaranteed. Any questions regarding obituaries should be directed to the mortuary or to [email protected]. Memorial advertisements with photos may be purchased through the newspaper advertising department.
Island life photo for August 7 — Rainbow view
Island life photo for August 7 — Rainbow view
Police seek help to find missing man, 77
Police are renewing their request for the public’s assistance in locating 77-year-old Charles Poole.
Pedestrian critically injured in Pahoa
Police are investigating an early morning traffic collision Monday between a pickup truck and a pedestrian that occurred on Ainaloa Boulevard in Pahoa, in the general area of Palm Way.
Kona man wanted for questioning
Police are requesting the public’s assistance in locating 52-year-old David Scheper of South Kona.
Let’s Talk Food: Chicken hekka
My friend Amy Aoyagi mentioned that she misses eating chicken hekka but there are no restaurants in town that serve this dish anymore. This dish was created in the 1880s, probably in the sugar plantation camps. Hekka is the Hiroshima dialect for sukiyaki and is great for sharing. Amy’s memories are eating hekka that was cooked over a hibachi.
Roaches, sewage, close L&L Drive Inn in Captain Cook
The state Department of Health has shut down the L&L Drive Inn in Captain Cook after discovering an active roach infestation, a suspected sewage backup and several other health violations in the restaurant.
Island Life for August 5
Keauhou sunset. (Dave Goble/community contributor)
Tropical Gardening: Consider source when using mulch and compost to improve soils
Many folks are now improving new and established gardens with mulch, but be wary of where you get it. It is possible to spread insects like the coconut rhinoceros beetle, sugarcane borer and fire ants as well as some diseases. The best source of mulch is one you make or one that is not made up of green waste containing beetle infected plant materials.
