Celebration of Life provided a special opportunity to say “aloha” and “mahalo” to my beloved husband.

We invite the community to the 22nd Annual Celebration of Life Lantern Floating Event on Sunday, May 24, 2026, at Reed’s Bay Beach Park in Hilo from 3:00 PM to 7:30 PM. As the Big Island’s largest lantern floating event, this free gathering brings together more than 2,500 attendees each year for an evening of remembrance, healing, and connection. The program will begin with a traditional Bon Dance, led by the Hilo Bon Dance Club and Tsukikage Odori Kai Dancers, marking the opening of the Obon...

How hospice care in nursing centers supports kūpuna and their ‘ohana with guidance, compassion, and a plan when it matters most Here in East Hawaiʻi, taking care of our kūpuna is something we all value. It’s not just about providing care—it’s about showing up with patience, humility, and aloha. That’s what you’ll find in Hawaiʻi Care Choices hospice nurse, Chris Luedtke. Across nursing centers in Hilo, Chris has become a familiar and trusted presence. Staff know him, families appreciate him,...