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Letters 6-18-13
Letters Comments Updated: Jun 18, 2013 12:05amNew loan guidelines threaten our farmers
A very dangerous new set of banking regulations threatens small farmers, our Kona coffee industry and the food security of our islands.
Until...
Cyberwar: The White House is thinking ahead
Editorial Comments Updated: Jun 18, 2013 12:05amIt’s well understood that if nuclear war ever comes, it is the president who has to make the fateful decisions. But if the United States ever faced a genuine conflict in cyberspace, with decisions...
Haruo Kajiyama
Local Features Comments Updated: Jun 17, 2013 8:29pmHaruo Kajiyama
Haruo Kajiyama, 98, of Pahala died June 8, 2013. Born in Kapoho, he was a retired service truck helper.
Friends may call at 9 a.m. June 20 at Borthwick Hawaii Funeral...
Yvonne Erickson
Local Features Comments Updated: Jun 17, 2013 8:29pmYvonne Erickson
Yvonne “Blondie” Elizabeth Kealoha Boyd Erickson, 85, of Kailua-Kona and Kailua, Oahu, died June 5, 2013, at her son’s residence. Born in Honolulu, she was retired from state...
Wally Takamoto
Local Features Comments Updated: Jun 17, 2013 8:29pmWally Takamoto
Wally Katsuyuki Takamoto, 69, of Kealakekua died June 15, 2013, at his residence. Born June 28, 1943, in South Kona, he was a flooring installation contractor, coffee farmer,...
Michael Tsukayama
Local Features Comments Updated: Jun 17, 2013 8:29pmMichael Tsukayama
Michael Tetsuo Tsukayama, 66, of Hilo died June 14, 2013, at the Hospice of Hilo Pohai Malama Facility in Hilo. Born March 5, 1947, in Hilo, he was a retired social work...
Gary Fergerstrom Jr.
Local Features Comments Updated: Jun 17, 2013 8:29pmGary Fergerstrom Jr.
Gary “Buddie” John Fergerstrom Jr., 24, of Kailua-Kona died May 28, 2013, at North Hawaii Community Hospital. Born June 25, 1988, in Kealakekua, he was a landscaper for...
Marsha Camara
Local Features Comments Updated: Jun 17, 2013 8:29pmMarsha Camara
Marsha Leimomi Camara, 69, of Kaunakakai, Molokai, died June 10, 2013, at Hilo Medical Center. Born Sept. 15, 1943, in Honolulu, she formerly worked at Castle Memorial Hospital...
Abra King
Local Features Comments Updated: Jun 17, 2013 8:29pmAbra King
Abra Jane King, 94, of Keaau died June 10, 2013, at her residence. Born Oct. 10, 1918, in Portland, Ore., she was a bank clerk at Lloyd’s Bank in California.
Private services...
What’s shaking deep under Hawaii?
Volcano Update Comments Updated: Jun 16, 2013 12:05amMost people know Hawaii Island has many earthquakes, including several every year that are strong enough to be felt. They are caused by three dominant forces. The first force is volcanic. When...
