Hilo man charged with firearm and drug-related offenses
A Hilo man is facing a host of drug and firearms charges following a traffic stop on Sunday in Hilo.
Hawaii Island COVID-19 case count increases to 703
Hawaii Island reported three new cases of COVID-19 Tuesday, bringing the Orchid Isle’s total case count to 703.
Mayors plan to supplement Hawaii online visitor tracker
HONOLULU — Hawaii officials are making final updates to an online application for collecting traveler information to enforce public safety measures related to the coronavirus.
Doyle McManus: Buckle up for the first debate
Debates don’t often decide the outcome of a presidential campaign — but today’s scheduled collision between President Donald Trump and Joe Biden could be an exception to the rule if Biden comes out a winner.
Editorial: Amy Coney Barrett: Let’s learn more about her
In a vacuum, Amy Coney Barrett would be seen by all as a highly capable, fully qualified choice to serve as a justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. She has been a Supreme Court clerk to the late Antonin Scalia, a law professor at George Washington University and Notre Dame, and, since 2017, a judge on the Chicago-based 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. Her credentials are impeccable.
Letters to the Editor: September 29, 2020
Why all the hate?
Bubble hockey champions: Tampa Bay Lightning win Stanley Cup
EDMONTON, Alberta — The joyful yells from the bench could be heard in the empty arena in the final seconds and the roar from players when Commissioner Gary Bettman called for Steven Stamkos to accept the Stanley Cup echoed even louder.
Where are they now? A successful lawyer, St. Joseph grad Paul Geiger doesn’t let Chicago winters keep him from surfing
Paul Geiger grew up surfing at Honolii and never left the water even when he moved to Chicago.
Serena Williams wins French Open opener over Ahn; Nadal wins, too
PARIS — No matter how much success they’ve had over the years, and to this day, Serena Williams and Rafael Nadal both profess to deal with doubts.
Mahomes outplays Jackson to lead Chiefs past Ravens 34-20
BALTIMORE — It wasn’t just that Patrick Mahomes threw for a ton of yards and four touchdowns. Most impressive was how he did it.
Column: A season like no other gets playoffs like no other
The playoffs are here, and there’s no better way to start than by throwing out the first ball Tuesday in Minnesota with the cheating Astros and their 29-31 record.
Filly Swiss Skydiver to run against males in Preakness this weekend
BALTIMORE — Swiss Skydiver will become the second filly since Rachel Alexandra won in 2009 to run against males in the Preakness on Saturday.
Obituaries: September 29, 2020
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VFW Post 3830 delivers flags for veterans home
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3830 delivered donated American flags to Yukio Okutsu Veterans State Home on Monday afternoon.
New traffic signal coming on Henry Street
A recently installed traffic signal at the entrance to Niumalu Market Place in Kailua-Kona will become operational on Oct. 7.
No new COVID cases reported for Big Island
For the first time in several weeks, the state Department of Health has reported no new COVID-19 cases on Hawaii Island.
Daniel K. Inouye Highway extension put ‘on hold’
The Daniel K. Inouye Highway extension project has hit a roadblock.
Officials say they are working to educate visitors about requirements ahead of Oct. 15 reopening
Despite spending more than $150 million on traveler screening and contact tracing, state officials say contact tracers have only received meaningful responses from about 50% of travelers.
About Town: September 29, 2020
Kona Elks Club announces activities
Island Life: Inside the tube
Ernest Baker rides in the barrel at Laaloa, also known as Magic Sands, in Kailua-Kona. (Kyle Nakamura/Community Contributor)
Police locate teen, 16
Update: The Hawaii Police Department reported Tuesday morning that 16-year-old Kylie Kepa was located in Hilo in good health on Monday. She had previously been reported as a runaway.
Worldwide death toll from coronavirus eclipses 1 million
NEW DELHI — The worldwide death toll from the coronavirus has eclipsed 1 million, nine months into a crisis that has devastated the global economy, tested world leaders’ resolve, pitted science against politics and forced multitudes to change the way they live, learn and work.
Seared scallops on corn and chorizo risotto
It finally is starting to feel like fall. Maybe it’s time to move from the grill to the stove and make something a little heartier for dinner like an awesome seafood risotto. Flavored with bits of chopped chorizo and loads of fresh local corn that is coming to an end of its season, it’s a great way to welcome autumn to the dinner table.
Load up the nachos and you’re set for football Sunday
Request a recipe for nachos and you might get an eye roll.
Zucchini surplus? 5 fresh ways to enjoy summer squash, from skillet lasagna to harvest bowl
Less than thrilled about your prolific zucchini plants? Serves you right for planting more than one. Just kidding. We’re here to help.
