Police: Bicyclist killed in Bayfront crash
A 61-year-old bicyclist died Thursday of injuries she received from an early morning collision with a sport-utility vehicle in Hilo.
Editorial: After US sacrifices for Gulf Arab states, they’re throwing support to Russia
Back in 1990, when Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein was blasting his way through Kuwait and threatening to continue his rampage southward down the Arabian Peninsula, Gulf Arab oil leaders were apoplectic with fear and outrage over the violation of a sovereign state’s territory by a tyrant. They jetted to the United States to offer desperate promises on bent knee: anything the Americans want, just turn back this invasion and restore Kuwait’s sovereignty.
Community marks Enewetak Liberation Day
The Big Island’s Enewetak community on Saturday commemorated Enewetak Liberation Day.
Island Life: Morning stroll
A family of wild goats crosses the walking path on Ane Keohokalole Highway at sunrise
Pope Benedict XVI apologizes to abuse victims but denies wrongdoing
ROME/MUNICH — Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI on Tuesday asked victims of sexual abuse in the Catholic Church for forgiveness but rejected allegations that he was involved in any cover-up.
Man in ‘brazen’ Longs robbery carried semi-automatic rifle
Police say the gunman who robbed the Prince Kuhio Plaza Longs Drugs pharmacy in Hilo on Sunday night was armed with what appears to be a semi-automatic rifle.
Budget bill allocates $1.7M to mitigate rapid ohia death
Among proposed appropriations outlined in a state House budget bill is nearly $2 million to help combat rapid ohia death throughout Hawaii.
Simeon a finalist for a James Beard Award
Hilo-born chef/restaurateur Sheldon Simeon was named Wednesday to the short list of finalists by the James Beard Foundation for its prestigious Best Chef: Northwest and Pacific. He is one of five chefs to be nominated for the award, which covers the states of Hawaii, Alaska, Washington and Oregon.
Team frees humpback whale tangled in line off Maui
HONOLULU — A male humpback whale that was tangled so tightly in heavy line off Maui that his life was in danger has been freed, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said Wednesday.
Police: Fatal Oahu gunfight stemmed from stolen gun
HONOLULU — A shooting outside an Oahu home that left one man dead and three others injured stemmed from negotiating the return of a stolen gun, police said.
Police: Attempted murder suspect with HIV spat on officer’s face
A 61-year-old Tiki Gardens subdivision man facing attempted murder and other charges in connection with a Sunday morning confrontation allegedly spat HIV-infected saliva onto the face of a police officer, according to court documents filed by police.
Obituaries: March 17, 2022
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DOH: 1,092 new COVID cases statewide over the past seven days
Just over 1,000 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Hawaii between March 9 and March 16, according to state Department of Health data.
‘We’re hopeful’: Coffee labeling bill awaits Senate hearings
Coffee farmers are cautiously optimistic that a measure to set tighter limits on using Hawaii location names to sell coffee will be passed this legislative session.
Zelenskyy pleads for help in impassioned speech to Congress
WASHINGTON — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy summoned memories of Pearl Harbor and the Sept. 11 terror attacks Wednesday in an impassioned live-video plea to Congress to send more help for Ukraine’s fight against Russia. Lawmakers stood and cheered, and President Joe Biden later announced the U.S. is sending more anti-aircraft, anti-armor weapons and drones.
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Biden offers protected status to some Afghans
South Kona town could be renamed
The town name Captain Cook could be no more under a resolution being considered by state lawmakers.
Supreme Court rejects reapportionment lawsuit: West Hawaii gets another House seat
A divided Hawaii Supreme Court made quick work Wednesday denying a citizen petition that challenged state political maps drawn by the Reapportionment Commission and lifting a stay on candidate qualifying for the state Legislature and U.S. House.
Maving Waves: Something to make you smile
It’s St. Patrick’s Day, time to sing the old Irish song.
Bryant, Freeman find new homes as MLB teams make moves
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Veteran slugger Kris Bryant has agreed to a $182 million, seven-year deal to join the Colorado Rockies, according to a person familiar with the agreement.
