Police locate runaway teen
Update: The Hawaii Police Department reported Wednesday that 17-year-old Treysin Brugman was located in the Hilo area and is in good health.
High surf advisory remains posted for south-facing shores
A high surf advisory remains in effect for south-facing shores of the Big Island’s northern, eastern, southern and Kona coasts.
DOH: One new COVID-19 case reported on Oahu
The state Department of Health reported one new COVID-19 case in Hawaii on Tuesday, bringing the statewide case number to 653.
Honolulu Police Commission members resign from oversight panel
HONOLULU — Two members of the Honolulu Police Commission have resigned after voicing frustration at the limited power the commission has to oversee the police department and its chief.
Take Me Back Tuesday: Honokaa’s Kaulana Noa becomes first BIIF player to be drafted in the NFL
Editor’s note: While the sports world is shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic, West Hawaii Today will look back every Tuesday at memorable sports moments on the Big Island.
Feeling the squeeze: Some Hilo minor leaguers could face uncertain futures
It’s only a matter of time before the minor league baseball season is canceled, and the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic came down swiftly with the reported release of hundreds of players to cut costs.
Former Auburn football coach, Hall of Famer Pat Dye dies at 80
College Football Hall of Famer Pat Dye, who took over a downtrodden Auburn football program in 1981 and turned it into a Southeastern Conference power, died Monday. He was 80.
Worth your while: Waiakea grad Kanno latest to play Division I college golf, signs with Hawaii
At a Drive Chip &Putt Championship age-group qualifier at Hilo Municipal Golf Course in the spring of 2014, one parent had a matter-of-fact reminder for the Tribune-Herald.
Boxer Floyd Mayweather to pay for George Floyd’s funeral
Former boxing champion Floyd Mayweather has offered to pay for George Floyd’s funeral and memorial services, and the family has accepted the offer.
AP interview: Floyd’s death opens old wounds for Thabo Sefolosha
Thabo Sefolosha knows what it’s like to be a black man, on the ground, surrounded by police officers.
Wedding industry takes a hit
Postponements and cancellations have ravaged the Big Island’s wedding industry during the COVID-19 pandemic.
PUC opens emergency investigation of Young Brothers’
The Public Utilities Commission will conduct an emergency investigation into Young Brothers’ financial condition after the interisland shipper notified the state it needed millions in funding to survive the COVID-19 pandemic.
UH economist: Tens of thousands will flee Hawaii
A University of Hawaii economist predicts that by 2022, tens of thousands of Hawaii residents will leave to seek employment elsewhere because of the effect COVID-19 has had on the state’s economy.
Ige to lift interisland travel quarantine June 16
Gov. David Ige said Monday he hopes his decision to end on June 16 the 14-day mandatory quarantine currently in effect for interisland travelers will help restart the kamaaina tourism economy.
Attempted murder charge filed in stabbing
A preliminary hearing is set for today for a 61-year-old man accused of attempted murder for allegedly stabbing his wife on Saturday.
Editorial: Spreading destruction, chaos undermines legitimate voices of social reform
Stop the street madness, New York and other cities. Stop it right now. You are turning people against you, risking a resurgence of coronavirus, and empowering a president who couldn’t have dreamed up a better scenario to activate his base.
My Turn: Aloha and RIP George Floyd
“I Can’t Breathe” should not be the last words coming from the mouth of anyone unless someone is intentionally trying to hurt or kill you.
Obituaries: June 2, 2020
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Amid protests, Trump talks of war — and reelection
WASHINGTON — Embracing the language of confrontation and war, President Donald Trump declared himself the “president of law and order” and signaled he would stake his reelection on convincing voters his forceful approach, including deploying U.S. troops to U.S. cities, was warranted in a time of national tumult and racial unrest.
Island Life: Good luck charm
A rainbow lights up the Hawaii Island sky. (Travis Craig/Community Contributor)
