HCCC reports 10 more COVID-19 cases
Hawaii Community Correctional Center reported 10 new COVID-19 cases at the facility on Monday.
Brown water advisory posted for waters off Kailua Village
A brown water advisory has been posted for waters off Kailua Village following heavy rainfall over the weekend.
Hiker rescued after falling near Boiling Pots
A man was rescued Monday morning after falling while hiking near Boiling Pots in East Hawaii.
Judge recuses self from Keauhou shooting case
A preliminary hearing for a 27-year-old South Kona man accused of murder and arson in connection with a fatal May 25 shooting in Keauhou was delayed Monday after the judge set to hear the matter recused himself.
NASA sends squid from Hawaii into space for research
HONOLULU — Dozens of baby squid from Hawaii are in space for study.
Letters to the Editor: June 21, 2021
Irreplaceable resources squandered
Roy scores 1:18 into OT, Vegas-Montreal series tied 2-2
MONTREAL — Vegas goalie Robin Lehner took a rather unconventional method in getting fired up upon being informed he was getting the start in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup semifinal series against the Montreal Canadiens.
Hawks head to East finals after Game 7 win in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA — Trae Young ripped off his jersey and bounded up the steps to toss his dad the souvenir from the first Game 7 road victory in Hawks history.
Rahm birdies last two holes to win U.S. Open at Torrey Pines
SAN DIEGO — Whether it was destiny or karma was of no relevance to Jon Rahm. He won the U.S. Open on Sunday at Torrey Pines, the perfect time and the perfect place to become a major champion.
The Bright Side: Tournaments tag and release for conservation
Marlin tournament season has arrived and it’s just in time to coincide with a return to “normalcy.” Visitors have descended on Hawaii like a swarm of bees, COVID-19 guidelines have been relaxed and the ahi are bouncing around offshore, as if all were on schedule.
KukuiOla homeless village yet to begin construction
A homeless village first discussed in 2017 and expected to be completed in May has yet to begin construction.
Leeward Planning Commission at a crossroads: County Council scrutinizes Roth’s nominees
The spotlight has been on the membership of the Leeward Planning Commission lately, not because of actions they’ve taken, but because of who they are.
Senate Ways and Means Committee discusses growing Big Island agriculture industry
Hawaii lawmakers want to grow and commercialize the Big Island’s agricultural industry to boost the economy, but more and better coordination among private, public and education sectors will be necessary to do so.
Amazon opens its largest-yet cashierless grocery
Amazon’s long-awaited Fresh grocery store in Bellevue, Wash., opened Thursday to crowds — and a twist.
In brief: June 21, 2021
Club offers small business microgrant for women
Elder-care COVID rules under fire
Barbara and Christine Colucci long to remove their masks and kiss their 102-year-old mother, who has dementia and is in a nursing home in Rochester, New York. They would love to have more than two people in her room at a time so that relatives can be there too.
Obituaries: June 21, 2021
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Island Life: Like a king
A goat overlooks Waikoloa Road. (Linda Burns/Community Contributor)
Officials say deadly Pride parade crash was not intentional
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A member of a men’s chorus group unintentionally slammed into fellow chorists at the start of a Pride parade in South Florida, killing one member of the group and seriously injuring another, the group’s director said Sunday, clarifying initial speculation that it was a hate crime directed at the gay community.
AP News in Brief: 06-21-21
Eight kids in youth van among the 13 lives lost to Claudette
