Smoke expected from firefighter training at airport
KAILUA-KONA — Fire training exercises are planned today through Thursday at the Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole.
Researchers: Less panic than expected in Hawaii after alert
WILMINGTON, Del. — Researchers studying the reaction of Hawaii’s residents after the false missile alert say there was far less panic than they anticipated.
Failed missile test off of Kauai costs the US $130 million
HONOLULU — The U.S. Missile Defense Agency says the total cost of a failed missile test off of Kauai was $130 million.
Company with new tech exploring sites to launch satellites
Albizia culling in East Hawaii
The Hawaii Island Albizia Task Force announced it will carry out a series of albizia control projects costing $1 million within the next several weeks on the east side of the Big Island.
7th Annual Heiva I Hawaii Tahitian Dance Competition
KAILUA-KONA – Visitors who followed the sound of drums down to Hale Halawai Saturday and Sunday were treated to the high-energy sights and sounds of the 2018 Heiva I Hawaii Tahitian Dance Competition.
Henry Opukahaia celebrated in song
Henry Opukahaia, one of the first Hawaiians to convert to Christianity and inspire missionaries to come to the islands, was celebrated Saturday at Mokuaikaua Church with a memorial concert on the 200th anniversary of his death.
Hawaii Briefs 02-19-18
Firefighters rescue 3 trapped on highway by floodwaters
AP News in Brief 02-19-18
Iraqi victories remain fragile as US reduces troops
All 65 aboard plane feared dead in Iran crash
TEHRAN, Iran — An Iranian airplane brought back into service only months ago after being grounded for seven years crashed Sunday in a foggy, mountainous region of southern Iran, and officials feared all 65 people on board were killed.
Trump fumes about Russia investigation as nation mourns
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — As the nation mourned, President Donald Trump kept largely silent about the Florida school shooting victims and the escalating gun control debate, instead raging at the FBI for what he perceived to be a fixation on the Russia investigation at the cost of failing to deter the attack.
Island Life 02-19-18
A hawk stretches its wings while investigating baby chickens in Clint Zavodny’s backyard on McCoy Plantation in Captain Cook. (Clint Zavodny/Community contributor)
Going Hogg wild
WASHINGTON — It was a profoundly poignant image: Thirty to 40 teens huddled together in a small dark room, their downturned faces illuminated by cellphones as they learned about an active shooter prowling their school.
Editorial disgrace to serious subject
The front page publicity being hurled at us about Bill 108 to help regulate short-term rentals is feeding the frenzy and very tilted to the negative.
Letters to the editor: 02-19-18
Preposterous idea — or is it?
Brewing Controversy
KAILUA-KONA — The arrival of a new player in the Kona coffee game has stirred more than milk and sugar into the region’s proverbial drink.
NASCAR: Austin Dillon takes No. 3 back to victory lane at Daytona
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — The No. 3 is No. 1 again at Daytona, on a day, in a race and at a place forever linked with the great Dale Earnhardt.
NCAA men’s basketball: Michigan State, Villanova earn big road wins
RALEIGH, N.C. — In a season marked by parity, No. 2 Michigan State and No. 3 Villanova turned in big road performances as reminders of their title potential in March.
NBA: Team LeBron edges Team Stephen 148-145
LOS ANGELES — LeBron James picked a winner in the NBA All-Star Game.
