High surf warning in effect
A high surf warning remains in effect through 6 p.m. Saturday for west-facing shores of the Big Island, according to the National Weather Service.
Police nabbed 37 for DUI last week
Big Island police arrested 37 motorists for suspected drunken driving between Feb. 14 and Sunday. Six of the drivers was involved in a traffic crash; four were younger than age 21.
San Diego man victim of apparent drowning in waters off Kona
Big Island police are investigating a possible drowning in Kona.
Man killed in South Kona crash
A 58-year-old Honaunau man died following a two-vehicle collision on Thursday on an unnamed side road off of the mauka side of Mamalahoa Highway, just south of the 106 mile marker in South Kona.
Supreme Court issues injunction temporarily stopping candidate filing after petition filed to declare legislative maps invalid
The Hawaii Supreme Court late Thursday issued an injunction temporarily stopping candidate filing that was to start Tuesday until it can consider a petition filed by 11 residents from three islands questioning the process by which the state Reapportionment Commission drew legislative boundary maps.
Sharing is caring: Feed-A-Thon resumes after 2-year hiatus
Tommy “Kahikina” Ching has been making his way around the Big Island’s KTA Super Stores collecting food and money for his 21st annual Feed-A-Thon to benefit the Hawaii Food Basket.
Moving forward: Coffee labeling bill clears House committees
A bill that would set tighter limits on using Hawaii location names to sell coffee cleared its last state House committee Wednesday, sending it back for a vote on the full house floor before crossing over to the Senate for further consideration.
As ‘stealth omicron’ advances, scientists are learning more
The coronavirus mutant widely known as “stealth omicron” is now causing more than a third of new omicron cases around the world, but scientists still don’t know how it could affect the future of the pandemic.
Rights activists: Over 850 arrested at anti-war demonstrations in Russia
MOSCOW — More than 850 people have been arrested during anti-war demonstrations in numerous Russian cities against the invasion of neighboring Ukraine, according to civil rights activists.
CDC to significantly ease pandemic mask guidelines today
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration will significantly loosen federal mask-wearing guidelines to protect against COVID-19 transmission on Friday, according to two people familiar with the matter, meaning most Americans will no longer be advised to wear masks in indoor public settings.
National and world news at a glance
Three former officers convicted of violating George Floyd’s rights
NBC’s scores are in: Record low Olympics ratings
NEW YORK — The final scores are in, and NBC is no doubt happy to put the Beijing Winter Olympics in the rear-view mirror.
Cirque du Soleil plans a new and hybrid Las Vegas show
NEW YORK — Cirque du Soleil is planning a brand new, eye-popping show on the Las Vegas Strip this spring that appropriately flips its typical script.
Letters to the Editor: February 25, 2022
The farmers should receive more
Island Life: Brilliant blossoms
Unusually brilliant bromeliad blossoms in the sunshine in the Hawaiian Tropical Bioreserve Garden.
Surprise: Kurt Kitayama shoots 64 to lead Honda Classic
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. — Kurt Kitayama came into the Honda Classic with 25 previous appearances on the PGA Tour, most of them ending by missing the cut.
MLB 4 days from deadline to cancel games and shorten season
JUPITER, Fla. — Another negotiating session produced only minor movement and no proposals on big-money issues, leaving Major League Baseball four days from management’s Monday night deadline for a deal to salvage opening day and a 162-game season.
Russia presses invasion to outskirts of Ukrainian capital
KYIV, Ukraine — Russia pressed its invasion of Ukraine to the outskirts of the capital today local time after unleashing airstrikes on cities and military bases and sending in troops and tanks from three sides in an attack that could rewrite the global post-Cold War security order.
Cowboys cruise to D-II semis behind Cazimero; Viks lose big
Kohala’s O’shen Cazimero picked up where he left off at the HHSAA Division II boys basketball tournament.
Auston Matthews takes NHL goals lead, Maple Leafs top Wild
TORONTO — Auston Matthews scored his 35th and 36th goals to take the NHL lead and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Minnesota Wild 3-1 on Thursday night to snap a three-game losing streak.
