Two visitors face manslaughter charges following deadly altercation
Two men from the mainland are being held on suspicion of manslaughter following the death of a 30-year-old man at a Kailua-Kona vacation rental.
Nearly 15% of Big Islanders fully vaccinated
Nearly 15% of the more than 199,000 people on the Big Island are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, state data released Monday shows.
Police investigating theft of electronic shopping cart
The Hawaii Police Department is investigating the theft of an electronic shopping cart Saturday afternoon from a large retail store in Kailua-Kona.
10 new COVID-19 cases bring Big Island’s case count to 2,457
Ten new COVID-19 cases were reported on the Big Island Monday, bringing the total case count to 2,457.
Former Honolulu administrator pleads guilty to embezzlement
HONOLULU — The city of Honolulu’s former Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act program administrator has pleaded guilty to federal charges including embezzlement and agreeing to a bribe, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
Labor union files grievance over Honolulu rail project layoffs
HONOLULU — Hawaii’s largest labor union has filed a grievance over recent layoffs by the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation, which is building a delayed and beleaguered commuter rail line project.
Ex-JROTC instructor charged with filming student sex abuse
HONOLULU — A former Junior ROTC instructor at a Hawaii high school should remain locked up pending trial because he allegedly sexually abused a student and made video recordings of his abuse, U.S. prosecutors said.
Men’s NCAA Tournament capsules: Timme, top-seeded Gonzaga roll past Creighton to Elite Eight
Drew Timme scored 22 points and top-seeded Gonzaga did against Creighton what it’s done throughout this unblemished season, rolling past the fifth-seeded Bluejays with versatile offense and efficient defense to win 83-65 on Sunday in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament.
The Bright Side: The Twilight Zone
First, the fun part.
Horschel outlasts Scheffler in sloppy final of Match Play
AUSTIN, Texas — Billy Horschel didn’t find much to admire about his golf Sunday except that he was the last man standing in the Dell Technologies Match Play.
Women’s NCAA Tournament capsules: Top-seeded Stanford thrashes Missouri State
Hannah Jump scored 17 points to lead top seed Stanford to an 89-62 romp over No. 5 Missouri State on Sunday, sending the Cardinal to the Elite Eight of the women’s NCAA Tournament for the 21st time.
Memphis wins NIT title, has bigger goals for ‘22
FRISCO, Texas — Memphis has its first title with Penny Hardaway as coach, and these young Tigers could be set up for more.
Obituaries: March 29, 2021
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Six arrested, 93 cited for trespassing onto Oahu hike trail
HONOLULU — The Honolulu Police Department has arrested six people and cited 93 over trespassing onto an illegal tourist attraction during a roughly 10-day period earlier this month.
Portuguese center plans scaled back
Nearly five years after fundraising for the effort began in earnest, plans for the Hawaii Island Portuguese Chamber of Commerce Cultural and Educational Center have gone back to the drawing board.
‘Not going to stop us’: Despite COVID, annual Egg Rush goes on
Unable to hold their annual Egg Rush at Old Kona Airport Park because of COVID, Oasis Church held a drive through event Saturday at Kona International Market.
Solar water tax break program dims
The County Council will soon be considering a bill eliminating a tax break for property owners who install solar hot water panels on their property.
Kahele talks COVID relief, infrastructure
U.S. Rep. Kai Kahele is touting the merits of the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan — the third and probably last federal coronavirus relief package — and President Joe Biden’s plan to spend upwards of $3 trillion on America’s infrastructure.
AP News in Brief: 03-29-21
Ship ‘partially refloated,’ but still stuck in canal
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A male northern cardinal is spotted in Waimea. (Dawn Tinker/Community Contributor)
