BIIF football: Hilo continues to hammer away … on opponents and its execution
HILO – Hilo made it look so easy against Honokaa on Saturday night at Wong Stadium, almost as if the Vikings knew what was coming.
Milbank column: Trump a racist – but stop calling him one
President Trump is a horrendous racist. And its time for Democrats to stop calling him one.
BIIF football: Kamehameha beats HPA 34-12 in matchup of D-II front-runners
WAIMEA Kamehameha-Hawaii showed why its the class of the BIIFs Division II on Saturday in a 34-12 victory over Hawaii Preparatory Academy, convincingly taking Round 1 in a clash of unbeaten Big Island squads.
Eason throws 3 TDs, No. 23 Washington beats Hawaii 52-20
SEATTLE After just three plays, Hunter Bryant was celebrating in the end zone. Five plays later, it was Sean McGrews turn. And after another seven snaps, it was Puka Nacua catching his first collegiate pass for a touchdown.
Fury overcomes bloody cut over eye to beat Wallin
LAS VEGAS Blood was flowing down Tyson Furys right cheek, and Otto Wallin was in his face. His scheduled rematch with Deontay Wilder suddenly in jeopardy, Fury needed to dig deep in a fight that wasnt supposed to be this hard.
Trevor Lawrence, No. 1 Clemson beat nemesis Syracuse 41-6
SYRACUSE, N.Y. Trevor Lawrence threw for three touchdowns and ran for another and top-ranked Clemson beat nemesis Syracuse 41-6 on Saturday night.
Recovery funds get slow start
Hawaii health officials to remove unregulated CBD products
HONOLULU Hawaii health officials have announced plans to remove unregulated CBD products after Hawaii records its first suspected case of severe respiratory illness related to vaping, officials said.
Obituaries 09-15-19
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AP News in Brief 09-15-19
Saudi Arabia: Drone attacks knocked out half its oil supply
Island Life: Crystal Climber
A gecko crawls across stained glass in Waikoloa Village. (Mona Peck/Community Contributor)
Bench Warrants 09-13-19
As of Friday Sept. 13, 2019 the following individuals are wanted by the Hawaii Police Department because of outstanding warrants:
Letters to the editor: 09-15-19
TMT loss would be catastrophe
Better off with the kanakas
I read Aunty Anne Hamiltons letter with amusement. She claimed that the protectors are bad-faith actors. I visited the protectors camp and there was a spirit of aloha, good faith, education, reverence, respectfulness and non-violence. Everyone in the camp had a smile and aloha was present for all to feel.
Bezona column: Mitigate global warming by planting trees
Desertification is nothing new to the world, but global warming combined with human activities is accelerating this phenomenon. The old saying Rain follows the forest and desert follows man is rather depressing but it doesnt have to be if we understand how deserts are created and how we can reverse the process. The Brazilian Amazon forests covered almost twice the size they do now prior to when the first Europeans entered the scene. Now vast grasslands that are prone to fires put more pressure on the remaining forests.
Debbie Webster’s display befitting the title Master Gardener
KAILUA-KONA I first met Debbie Webster when she enrolled in the Master Gardener Program at Kona Outdoor Circle. It was 2004. She had just moved to Kona.
Laughter Therapy: 09-15-19
Lets begin with a gotcha joke.
Volcano Watch: Volcano scientists gather for a volatile meeting
HILO This week, a group of volcanic gas scientists from across the United States, including staff from the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, will gather at the Cascades Volcano Observatory in Vancouver, Washington, for a workshop to improve and facilitate collaboration within the volcanic gas community during times of eruption or volcanic unrest.
New Kona Brewing Co. brewery expected to be fully operational next spring
KAILUA-KONA Construction is moving along at Kona Brewing Co.s new brewery, with the first kegs and cans of beer targeted to roll off the line this spring.
Old Hawaii on Horseback
The Old Hawaii on Horseback pageant, featuring more than a hundred riders in period costume, took place Saturday and featured some of the most skilled riders and paniolo on Big Island. (Courtesy photo/Elizabeth Nakayama)
