Ocean View man killed in South Kona crash
An 18-year-old Ocean View man died following a single-vehicle crash Friday night on Highway 11 in South Kona.
Big Island reports 4 new COVID-19 cases
Four new COVID-19 cases reported Sunday increased the Big Island’s total case count to 2,848.
Editorial: The pandemic caused many to forgo routine medical care – it’s time to get back in the habit
As the COVID-19 pandemic recedes as a direct threat, other known public health risks need to come back into focus.
Commentary: The unintended consequences of the American Families Plan
Between our two families, we are raising 11 children.
Commentary: Israel’s definition of success against Hamas needs a rethink
On May 18, three days before Friday’s cease-fire between Israel and Hamas was announced, Maj. Gen. Aharon Haliva, head of military operations for the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), gave his first public assessment of the war. In an interview on Channel 11, Israel’s Public Television, he unsurprisingly awarded the military high marks for its battlefield accomplishments. But he was cautious about declaring victory.
Stocks end a wobbly day mixed; S&P 500 posts a weekly loss
Wall Street racked up more losses Friday on a choppy day of trading that left the major indexes mixed and the S&P 500 with its second straight weekly decline.
Biden, South Korea’s Moon ‘deeply concerned’ about North Korea
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Friday said he and South Korean President Moon Jae-in remain “deeply concerned” about the situation with North Korea, and announced he will deploy a new special envoy to the region to help refocus efforts on pressing Pyongyang to abandon its nuclear weapons program.
Big Island hotel occupancy tops 53%; 64% on the Kohala Coast
Big Island hotel occupancy rates topped 53% in April, a sign the state’s tourism industry is on a slow climb back to normal a year after the COVID-19 pandemic took hold.
Committee questions Navy spill of jet fuel near Pearl Harbor
HONOLULU — The U.S. Navy says a jet fuel spill at its Red Hill fuel farm on Oahu caused no environmental damage and didn’t pose a risk to the area’s drinking water, but a committee established by the Hawaii Legislature still has questions.
Family sues after Honolulu police fatally shoot 16-year-old
HONOLULU — The family of a 16-year-old boy fatally shot by Honolulu police last month sued the city and unidentified police officers on Friday, alleging negligence, assault and battery.
Infrastructure deal slips, GOP pans $1.7T White House offer
WASHINGTON — Prospects for an ambitious infrastructure deal were thrown into serious doubt late Friday after the White House reduced President Joe Biden’s sweeping proposal to $1.7 trillion but Republican senators rejected the compromise as disappointing, saying “vast differences” remain.
Column: If the Dolphins are installing a new playbook, what happened to continuity for Tua?
MIAMI — When running back Myles Gaskin spoke to reporters earlier this week the most surprising thing he said is that the Miami Dolphins 2021 playbook is “new.”
Morant, Grizzlies beat Warriors in OT, advance to face Jazz
SAN FRANCISCO — Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies came with aggression, determination and absolutely no fear, going at Golden State every which way — crashing the offensive glass to create extra chances, jumping in the passing lanes to force turnovers and getting far more production from the bench.
Stanley Cup Playoff capsules: Matt Duchune lifts Predators past Hurricanes in 2OT
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Matt Duchene scored at 14:54 of the second overtime and the Nashville Predators beat the Carolina Hurricanes 5-4 on Friday night to cut their series deficit to 2-1.
Phil being Phil: Mickelson shares lead in PGA Championship
KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. — The short jab with his left fist to celebrate birdies and even a few pars. A thumbs-up to the gallery. Phil Mickelson at times looked to be about the only one having fun Friday in a PGA Championship that has become the ultimate test without being extreme.
Positive test leads Mariners to place four on COVID-19 IL
SAN DIEGO — Four Seattle relievers were placed on the COVID-19 injured list Friday after the Mariners reported a positive test within the team.
Island Life: Big smile
A tiki statue is seen in Waipio Valley. (Dawn Tinker/Community Contributor)
AP News in Brief: 05-22-21
Palestinians see victory in Gaza truce as Israel warns Hamas
