Kailua-Kona man charged in six-hour standoff with police
KAILUA-KONA A 57-year-old man is slated to make his initial court appearance today on charges stemming from an Oct. 10 standoff with police that lasted nearly six hours.
Big Island police arrest 21 for suspected DUI
KAILUA-KONA Hawaii Island police arrested 21 motorists for suspected drunken driving between Oct. 14 and Sunday. Eight of the drivers were involved in a traffic crash and one was younger than age 21.
Climate change making stronger El Ninos, study finds
WASHINGTON Climate change is making stronger El Ninos, which change weather worldwide and heat up an already warming planet, a new study finds.
Tulsi Gabbard elevated in Iowa by Clinton spat
WEST BRANCH, Iowa Hillary Clintons suggestion this past week that Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard is being groomed by Russians to act as a spoiler in the 2020 race may have had the opposite effect of what the 2016 Democratic presidential nominee intended: Its elevated Gabbards candidacy and may have inspired even more ardent interest in her campaign among Clinton critics.
Guam clergy sex abuse survivors may receive payments in 2020
HAGATNA Guams clergy sex abuse survivors could begin receiving compensation from the Catholic Archdiocese of Agana in the first half of 2020, officials said.
Researchers find second warship from WWII Battle of Midway
MIDWAY ATOLL, Northwestern Hawaiian Islands A crew of deep-sea explorers and historians looking for lost World War II warships have found a second Japanese aircraft carrier that went down in the historic Battle of Midway.
Oahu plans homeless project with temporary service center
HONOLULU A pilot project aimed at reducing problems related to Oahus homeless population is scheduled to begin offering a temporary hub for homeless services, officials said.
Maui mayor to defy committee settlement over injection wells
WAILUKU The mayor of Maui has announced plans to defy a County Council resolution and continue to pursue a case before the U.S. Supreme Court over the use of injection wells.
More Oahu wind farm protesters arrested
KAHUKU More protesters opposed to a wind farm on Oahus North Shore have been arrested.
Rodgers has 5 TDs passing, 1 rushing as Packers roll
GREEN BAY, Wi The Green Bay Packers gave the rest of the NFL its first true glimpse of what Matt LaFleurs offense can look like with Aaron Rodgers at the helm.
Ohio State jumps Clemson to 3rd; Wisconsin falls
Ohio State edged past Clemson to No. 3 in The Associated Press college football poll and Wisconsin dropped to 13th after being upset ahead of its showdown with the Buckeyes.
World Series throw-down: Astros, Nats relying on rotations
Now this is a serious World Series throw-down.
Gilbert Kahele Recreation Area closure Wednesday
KAILUA-KONA Plan ahead next Wednesday if youre making the trek over the Saddle as restroom facilities will not be available for part of the day.
Brain Injury Support Group celebrates 25 years of offering hope after trauma
KAILUA-KONA For 25 years, Konas Brain Injury Support Group has gathered once a month.
Input sought on proposed solar project in Waikoloa
KAILUA-KONA Developers of a 400- to 600-acre solar array proposed for Waikoloa are seeking input on the project they say will generate enough energy to power over 14,200 average households.
Small Business Matters: TMT, 20 years later: what could have been
Weve come a long way in the 20 years that have passed since the TMT protesters decided to turn back time and not be part of the future: another generation of continuing dependence on tourisms whims, limited opportunities for our young people, and brain drain. All of this accompanied by a sort of general societal letdown after the promise of all the good that could have been being abruptly snatched away; a kind of cultural deflation.
Puna Kai to open by Thanksgiving
HILO While a pre-launch celebration is planned later this month for the Puna Kai shopping center in Pahoa, most shops in the development itself are expected to be open by Thanksgiving.
Tax Foundation of Hawaii: Business fees go down! –huh?
In the news recently was a story about business and licensing fees actually going down.
Hong Kong descends into chaos again as protesters defy ban
HONG KONG Hong Kong streets descended into chaotic scenes following an unauthorized pro-democracy rally Sunday, as protesters set up roadblocks and torched businesses, and police responded with tear gas and a water cannon.
AP News in Brief 10-21-19
Researchers find second warship from WWII Battle
of Midway
