18 arrested for suspected DUI last week
Big Island police arrested 18 motorists for suspected drunken driving Sept. 6 and Sunday. Two of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes and one was younger than age 21.
Big Island COVID-19 case count reaches 9,022
The Big Island Tuesday reported 41 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday, pushing the island’s tally to 9,022 since late February 2020.
New program offers ‘staycations’ to health care workers
Health care workers can stay at select Big Island hotels and resorts for free under a new program intended to show appreciation for overworked nurses, doctors, first responders and others.
Ethics board clears council members
The Board of Ethics unanimously cleared five County Council members of wrongdoing Monday following two complaints on unrelated issues.
State ponders Roth’s request
The state is evaluating a proposal from Mayor Mitch Roth to publicly identify individuals who opt to quarantine after arriving on the island, Gov. David Ige said.
New dairy planned for Ookala site
A family with ties to the Big Island hopes to support sustainable agriculture with a new dairy operation in Ookala.
Working group may not visit Maunakea
A working group formed to discuss the future governance of Maunakea might not actually visit the mauna.
Obituaries: September 14, 2021
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Island Life: A royal welcome
Calotropis procera, a type of milkweed and food source for Monarch butterflies, grows on the coastline at Honoka’ope Bay, (Terri Brache/Community Contributor)
Letters to the Editor: September 14, 2021
Thanks for keeping Ho’okena safe
Say cheese! Pizza from four American regions
New York pizza isn’t Chicago pizza, which isn’t California pizza, which isn’t Detroit pizza.
Announcements: September 14, 2021
Kaloko Fishpond access road closure planned
Late-summer sip: A new world of booze-free options
Looking to kick back and enjoy the late days of summer with something non-alcoholic? There’s been a real transformation going on in the world of non-alcoholic beverages.
Democrats seek corporate, wealthy tax hikes for $3.5 trillion plan
WASHINGTON — House Democrats unveiled a sweeping proposal Monday for tax hikes on big corporations and the wealthy to fund President Joe Biden’s $3.5 trillion rebuilding plan, as Congress speeds ahead to shape the far-reaching package that touches almost all aspects of domestic life.
Carr’s overtime TD leads Raiders past Ravens
LAS VEGAS — After a premature bench-clearing celebration and a couple of blunders that almost cost the Raiders the game, the party could finally begin for real after the first game with fans in Las Vegas.
Extended road trip: Big Isle high schoolers head to Utah to play football
About a month ago, Sergio Mamone and his family packed up their gear in Panaewa and moved to Utah, so Ricky Mamone could join his former Hilo High teammate Lyle Silva on the Granger High football team.
Big 12 coaches says swift expansion solidified league future
Kansas State coach Chris Klieman says he was never worried the Big 12 would disband or become irrelevant, even with the lingering questions about the conference’s future when Oklahoma and Texas head to the Southeastern Conference.
USC fires Clay Helton 2 games into 7th season in charge
LOS ANGELES — Clay Helton’s unlikely tenure as the head football coach at Southern California began bizarrely and lasted far longer than almost anybody expected.
Plum scores 30 points to lead Aces over Wings
LAS VEGAS — Kelsey Plum scored 26 of her 30 points in the second half, A’ja Wilson had 21 points and 12 rebounds and the Las Vegas Aces beat the Dallas Wings 85-75 on Monday.
Chief Justice seeks public comment on judicial nominees
Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald announced Monday that he’s seeking public comment about nominees for a judgeship in the District Court of the Third Circuit on the Big Island.
