Runnin’ with Rani: It’s official: a full Lavaman Waikoloa Race gets the green light
It’s time to celebrate as the “Best Party in Triathlon” is back!
Obituaries: March 11, 2022
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How will COVID end? Experts look to past epidemics for clues
NEW YORK — Two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, most of the world has seen a dramatic improvement in infections, hospitalizations and death rates in recent weeks, signaling the crisis appears to be winding down. But how will it end? Past epidemics may provide clues.
Suspect arrested after body found in concrete in Oahu tub
HONOLULU — Two men captured in Southern California and suspected of an Oahu killing were living in the victim’s house in an exclusive, gated community until neighbors complained about a stench, leading to the discovery of the homeowner’s body encased in concrete in a bathtub, police said.
US, allies to revoke ‘most favored nation’ status for Russia
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden will announce Friday that, along with the European Union and the Group of Seven countries, the U.S. will move to revoke “most favored nation” trade status for Russia over its invasion of Ukraine.
Russians keep pressure on Mariupol; massive convoy breaks up
MARIUPOL, Ukraine — Russian forces kept up their bombardment of the port city of Mariupol on Thursday, while satellite photos showed that a massive Kremlin convoy that had been mired outside the Ukrainian capital split up and fanned out into towns and forests near Kyiv, with artillery pieces moved into firing positions.
Planning Committee advances Waikoloa timeshare project
An array of promised community benefits was enough Tuesday to propel a Waikoloa Beach Resort timeshare project out of a County Council committee with a positive recommendation.
National and world news at a glance
TSA extends mask mandate on airplanes, public transit
Jehovah’s Witnesses flee Russia for worship without fear
Over the past five years, hundreds of Jehovah’s Witnesses have been subjected to raids, arrests and prosecution in Russia. Many others have fled – including one couple, Dmitrii and Nellia Antsybor, who flew to Mexico last year, walked across the U.S. border to seek asylum, and now hope to build a new life for themselves in Washington state.
All-BIIF D-II Girls Basketball: Hawaii Prep’s Brooke Samura named BIIF D-II Player of the Year, Dunigan named Coach of the Year
On a Hawaii Prep team full of seniors, it didn’t take long for sophomore Brooke Samura to make her mark as an impact player.
Kahilu concert captures island’s rising stars
Make some noise!
Negotiators must target both production, consumption to curtail global plastic pollution
There is no data on global plastic pollution that is equivalent to the regular measurements of carbon dioxide in the Earth’s atmosphere. But as with greenhouse gases, the recent news has been nearly all bad. In 1950, worldwide production of plastics stood at 2 million tons per year. In 2020, it was 367 million tons (down from 368 million the year before due to the coronavirus pandemic). An increase this enormous is hard to visualise. But the 8.8m tons of plastic waste that is estimated to enter the world’s marine environment each year is the equivalent of a rubbish truck filled with plastic being tipped into the sea every minute.
Editorial: Yes, condemn Putin’s evil, but remember Russia wants freedom
Many of us in America feel a need now to somehow confront the Russian government and its strongman leader Vladimir Putin over the unjust and illegal invasion of Ukraine.
Island Life: Palm in bloom
This palm, which the grower is unsure of the name, is blooming for the first time in 15 years.
Meet the women in space exploration during free event
From Mars rovers to next-generation space telescopes, female scientists, engineers and technicians around the globe are actively pushing the boundaries of space discovery.
Kona’s King Kamehameha Day Celebration Parade a go
After a two-year hiatus, Kona’s King Kamehameha Day Celebration Parade is returning and organizers are asking for the community’s help to ensure the June 11 event is a hit.
No consensus on Waipio Valley Access Road closure
Navy fuel leak prompts Honolulu plea for water conservation
HONOLULU — Honolulu’s water utility on Thursday asked roughly 400,000 Oahu residents to voluntarily cut their water use by 10% because of concerns about dry weather and a petroleum leak from a massive Navy fuel storage facility that has forced it to shut down three wells.
BIIF softball: ‘Coming along,’ Viks beat Keaau in opener
Hilo sophomore shortstop Quinn Waiki’s powerful bat impressed Keaau, which intentionally walked her with the bases loaded in the fifth inning.
No. 2 Arizona outlasts Stanford 84-80 in Pac-12 quarters
LAS VEGAS — Arizona spent much of the season winning lopsided games with one of the nation’s best offenses.
