Highway 19 near Maulua Gulch reopened
Both lanes of Highway 19 in the vicinity of mile marker 21 in Maulua Gulch have reopened following a reported vehicle crash, according to the Hawaii Police Department.
Kohala Swimming Pool open again
The Hawaii County Department of Parks and Recreation said the mechanical issues that caused the closure of the Kohala Pool on April 19 have been resolved, and the pool is now open for public use.
Kahaluu closed for coral spawning May 1-2
Kahaluu closed for coral spawning May 1-2
Bill to remove abandoned vehicles faster headed to final votes
KAILUA-KONA — A bill that would require counties to get abandoned vehicles off public roads is headed for a final vote in the state Legislature.
Hawaii Island unemployment up slightly in March
KAILUA-KONA — Hawaii Island’s unemployment rate crept up slightly in March while the statewide jobless rate held steady at 2.1 percent for the sixth consecutive month.
EU moves to full ban on pesticides that harm bees
BRUSSELS — The European Union made a key breakthrough on Friday to completely ban pesticides that harm bees and their crop pollination.
Genealogy site didn’t know it was used to seek serial killer
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A genealogy website that investigators used to find the former police officer they believe was one of California’s most terrifying serial killers had no idea its services were being used to pursue a suspect who eluded law enforcement for four decades.
GOP-led House panel clears Trump campaign in Russia probe
WASHINGTON — The Republican-led House intelligence committee on Friday released a lengthy report concluding it found no evidence that Donald Trump’s campaign colluded with Russia in the 2016 presidential campaign, a finding that drew praise from the president and rebuttals from Democrats.
Trump takes credit for Koreas’ summit, declares ‘war to end’
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump claimed credit Friday for a historic inter-Korean summit and insisted that the United States was “not going to be played” by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
Federal government files suit against Hawaii telecom company
HONOLULU — The federal government is trying to foreclose on the assets of Sandwich Isles Communications Inc. to recover $128 million in principal and interest the company owes.
Kauai wants tourists to help island overcome flood damage by continuing to come
HONOLULU — Residents and businesses are still cleaning up from flooding that deluged parts of Kauai, but community leaders are urging tourists to keep coming so residents don’t suffer an economic calamity on top of record-breaking rains that smothered a normally green landscape in reddish-brown water.
Sky’s the limit: Dynamic duo fuels Kamehameha’s state hope
For the record, Kamehameha-Hawaii track and field coach Manly Kanoa will be rooting for the school’s softball team to succeed at the state tournament in a few weeks.
Browns draft Sooner star Mayfield, set stage for a quarterback frenzy
ARLINGTON, Texas — Baker Mayfield was a walk-on at Texas Tech, and then a walk-on again at Oklahoma. And on Thursday night, he was the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL draft, with the Cleveland Browns selecting Mayfield, the gunslinging Heisman Trophy winner, over three other highly regarded quarterbacks.
Runnin’ with Rani: Fitness fun for the whole family
What began as a new community event with a turnout of one 5K entrant and a handful of young runners for the keiki dash just two and half years ago, has blossomed into a monthly activity that families can look forward to every third Saturday.
Giannis, Bucks beat Celtics 97-86 to force Game 7
MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 31 points and 14 rebounds and the Milwaukee Bucks pulled away late to beat the Boston Celtics 97-86 on Thursday night to force a Game 7 in the first-round series.
Mayor Harry Kim feeling ‘much better,’ continues to have tests, procedures
KAILUA-KONA — Hawaii County Mayor Harry Kim, who was medevaced after feeling chest pains on Thursday, is feeling much better after procedures done at The Queen’s Medical Center in Honolulu, the county said in a statement Friday morning.
Kim Jong Un crosses into South, shakes hands with Moon
GOYANG, South Korea — With a single step over a weathered, cracked slab of concrete, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un made history Friday by crossing over the world’s most heavily armed border to greet his rival, South Korean President Moon Jae-in, for talks on North Korea’s nuclear weapons. Kim then invited Moon to cross briefly north with him before they returned to the southern side.
Traffic signal work planned on Kuakini Highway
KAILUA-KONA — Motorists should expect delays on Sunday at Kuakini Highway’s intersection with Sea View Circle as county crews repair the intersection’s traffic signal controller.
Island Life 04-27-18
Akaka Falls as seen from the air. (Keoni Williamson/Community Contributor)
Obituaries 04-27-18
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