Liberal Hawaii decides again not to legalize marijuana
HONOLULU On the political spectrum, Hawaii is among the bluest of states. Democrats control all the levers of power at the state and federal levels, and voters back Democratic presidential candidates over Republicans by some of the widest margins in the U.S.
Sit or play? Davis and Williamson cases differ
NEW ORLEANS The New Orleans Pelicans beat LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers over the weekend even with Anthony Davis riding the bench, ostensibly to get some rest after the All-Star break.
Letters to the editor: 03-02-19
Outsiders point
of view falls short
2M gallons discharged in latest dairy spill
HILO The state Department of Health estimates about 2 million gallons of wastewater mixed with storm water was discharged Sunday from Big Island Dairys wastewater lagoons.
Boating fees to rise: Public hearings to be held in Kealakehe, Hilo
HILO Big Island residents will have the opportunity next week to weigh in on double-digit increases in fees at small boat harbors and other facilities.
Trial set in sex assault case
Hilo A 55-year-old Pahoa man pleaded not guilty Thursday to charges he repeatedly sexually assaulted a teenage girl more than two years ago.
DOE addresses ‘Momo Challenge’
HILO Concern about a recent internet challenge targeting children and teens has the state Department of Education reaching out to families.
PGV back online in 2019?
About Town 03-01-19
Kau Coffee Festival
event lineup
Island Life 03-01-19
A rainbow tinged gold is seen from a Waikoloa Village lanai on Valentines Day. (Lynda Terry/Community contributor)
US, North Korea offer dueling accounts of talks breakdown
HANOI, Vietnam In open dispute, the U.S. and North Korea offered contradictory accounts Thursday of why the summit between Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un broke down, though both pointed to punishing American sanctions as a sticking point in the high-stakes nuclear negotiation.
AP News in Brief 03-01-19
YouTube suspends comments
on videos of kids
SpaceX debuts new crew capsule in crucial test flight
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. SpaceX closes in on human spaceflight with this weekends debut of a new capsule designed for astronauts.
Obituaries: 03-01-19
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Constitution Corner: Right to be secure in our persons, houses, papers, effects
Sept. 11, 2001, was definitely a watershed moment in our history and in the loss of many of our constitutional rights. We have accepted too much restriction in exchange for what government tells us is for our own good, if they tell us at all. The right to be free is at risk in America today.
Letters to the editor: 03-01-19
Make land accessible
Milbank column: Michael Cohen is the monster Trump created
You had to admire the skill with which Michael Cohen attacked the character of his former boss. He had learned at the knee of a master.
Public weighs in on short-term rentals
KAILUA-KONA The County Council chamber at West Hawaii Civic Center was packed with people to voice their input on proposed rules regulating the rentals on the island.
Air Service Hawaii eyes new terminals, hangar at airport
KAILUA-KONA Air Service Hawaii plans to break ground Monday on a new facility at the Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole, bringing two new terminals and a new hangar to the local airport.
Paying full Bryce: Harper, Phils agree to record $330M deal
NEW YORK It took a long time and a lot of money, but the Philadelphia Phillies finally landed Bryce Harper with a record contract.
