NBA: Calls, non-calls overshadowing games
None of this is good.
Manziel close to joining former Hawaii coach in CFL
The Canadian Football League has opened the way for a possible union between 2012 Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Manziel and former University of Hawaii coach June Jones.
2017: The year in review
KAILUA-KONA — OK, 2017, so you were a year of the same-ol’, same-ol’, weren’t you?
Late run brings choke ahi just in time for the New Year
KAILUA-KONA — Ahi supply for the Big Island has been anything but normal this year, according to many in the fishing industry.
Fatherhood Initiative program gives to families again
Christmas with our keiki makes holiday magic for 70 low-income kids
Report: Most sirens worked during Hawaii warning test
HONOLULU — A report on a Hawaii siren test that drew international attention amid a North Korea missile threat shows that 28 sirens statewide played the wrong sound or had other technical problems.
College football: Electric punt return TD helps TCU edge Stanford
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Kenny Hill passed for two touchdowns, ran for another and even caught one as No. 13 TCU rallied from a big early deficit to beat 15th-ranked Stanford 39-37 in the Alamo Bowl on Thursday night.
Runnin’ with Rani: Simply the best swim-bike-run 2017
It’s always a bit daunting to sum up a year filled with inspirational sports stories, breakthrough performances, new race records, along with an upcoming generation of young athletes who could no doubt, become an Olympian in their sport.
Letters to the editor: 12-29-17
Sewer mess needs real leadership
Want great teachers? Recruit great principals
Many of us remember that special teacher who ignited our interest in learning. Who recognized our love of nature and channeled it to make science exciting. Who helped us overcome a fear of failing algebra. Who realized that difficulties at home create difficulties at school. They instilled us with the confidence we needed to succeed.
Obituaries: 12-29-17
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About Town: 12-29-17
AARP Driver Safety class seeks students
HCFCU’s 3-year drive nets nearly $31K for the Food Basket
KAILUA-KONA — Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union (HCFCU) staff, members and local businesses opened their hearts and raised a record $30,795 for The Food Basket, Hawaii Island’s food bank, during the credit union’s annual Market Day events.
Hawaii Island carries tourism statewide
HILO — An influx of Hawaii Island visitors has helped grow tourism statewide this year.
MMA: Holly Holm finds herself in the familiar spot as underdog
LAS VEGAS — Holly Holm has ridden perhaps the UFC’s most volatile career roller coaster, from the zenith of her upset of Ronda Rousey two years ago to a three-fight losing streak that left her in tears earlier this year.
PonchoMan Kuanoni still entertaining Kona after two decades
Born and raised on a coffee farm in South Kona, local entertainer PonchoMan Kuanoni has been drawn to the arts since high school.
Nation & World briefs: 12-28-17
Government seeks change to order lifting Trump refugee ban
Making weight: Guinness confirms South Kona avocado a world record
KAILUA-KONA — It’s official.
Waimea Ocean Film Festival opens Monday
The action-packed 2018 Waimea Ocean Film Festival — offering an exciting lineup of films, speakers, coffee talks, Q&As, exhibits, presentations and morning activities — gets underway this week.
2017’s Top 10 films
1. ‘The Shape of Water’
Everything Books: 12-28-17
Kona Stories hosts Words and Wine
A&E Wrap-Up: 12-28-17
New cigar and ukulele business opens
Audit blasts outbreak responses
KAILUA-KONA — On Oct. 28, 2015, a week after confirming a case of dengue fever in a patient who had visited Hookena Beach, the Department of Health’s State Laboratory Division confirmed four more cases of the disease.
County, state team up to tackle effluent issues on Big Island
HILO — Five Big Island regions are especially vulnerable to contamination from cesspools, a state report says.
