Man killed in single-car crash in South Kona
A 77-year-old Captain Cook man died following a single-vehicle crash Friday night in South Kona.
Fire damages Hilo home
A fire damaged a two-story home Thursday evening on Kawailani Street between Kinoole Street and Kimo Place in Hilo.
Protecting Waimea ‘wahi pana’
Waimea Middle School’s sixth Grade Social Studies classes have now concluded several weeks of project-based learning experiences that included safe outdoor field trips coupled with engaging hands-on projects to gain a deeper cultural, historical and environmental understanding of the wahi pana — the historic and cultural resources they call “home.”
Experts worry about how US will see next COVID surge coming
NEW YORK — As coronavirus infections rise in some parts of the world, experts are watching for a potential new COVID-19 surge in the U.S. — and wondering how long it will take to detect.
Coinciding with Biden visit to Poland, Russia signals scaled-back goals in Ukraine
LVIV, Ukraine — As President Joe Biden visited Poland on Friday in a show of support for NATO’s eastern flank, Russian military chiefs signaled a streamlining of war aims in Ukraine — a potentially face-saving path for Vladimir Putin to exit what has become a lengthy, grinding and increasingly deadlocked conflict.
House Republicans, bullish on midterms, plot return to power
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The House majority seemingly within their grasp, Republican lawmakers huddling at a retreat in Florida this week turned to the architect of the “Republican Revolution” nearly three decades ago — former House Speaker Newt Gingrich — for ideas on starting their own political revolt come November.
Activists stage global climate protest, slam Ukraine war
BERLIN — Climate activists staged a 10th series of worldwide protests Friday to demand that leaders take stronger action against global warming, with some linking their environmental message to calls for an end to the war in Ukraine.
National and world news at a glance
Manchin backs Jackson as Democrats unite behind confirmation
NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn’t happen this week
A roundup of some of the most popular but completely untrue stories and visuals of the week. None of these are legit, even though they were shared widely on social media. The Associated Press checked them out. Here are the facts:
Cinderella continues to dance: 15 seed Saint Peter’s takes down Purdue 67-64 to reach Elite Eight
PHILADELPHIA — Doug Edert hopped on the press table and punched his fist in the air toward a delirious section of Saint Peter’s fans — aren’t they all? — as his teammates thumped their chests and flashed eight fingers as the mayhem became a perfect Peacock party.
Creighton upsets Iowa State in Sweet 16
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Creighton took down a No. 6 seed, Colorado. It defeated second-seeded Iowa. Now it has become the rare No. 10 seed to reach the Elite Eight.
Mariota eager to live up to expectations as Falcons new QB
ATLANTA (AP) — Marcus Mariota has already addressed the most immediate issue with his new team.
Two-way star Ohtani chosen as Angels’ opening day pitcher
PHOENIX — The full Shohei Ohtani experience will be on display when the Los Angeles Angels take the field on opening day.
Swiatek clinches No. 1 ranking, wins debut at Miami Open
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Iga Swiatek started her week by deciding that she wanted to set her sights on becoming the No. 1 player in the world, without knowing how long that quest would take.
Rahm, Morikawa lead the group of 16 into Match Play weekend
AUSTIN, Texas — Jon Rahm lost his match and still made it to the weekend. Scottie Scheffler needed only 14 holes to win his match against Matt Fitzpatrick, and then six more to beat him in a playoff.
Commentary: Efforts to bar members of Congress from running for reelection because of Jan. 6 are unconstitutional
No matter what one may think about the events of Jan. 6, 2021, efforts now underway to block certain members of Congress from running for reelection are without merit.
Lynn Schmidt: Plant a sunflower victory garden for Ukraine
There was a time in our not so distant past when Americans planted gardens during wartime to both replenish crops and to show solidarity for troops fighting overseas. Americans can show our solidarity for our brothers and sisters in Ukraine by planting sunflowers this spring in a sunflower victory garden.
Island Life: Walk, don’t run
Commonly known as a “walking iris,” this is a Neomarica caerulea and is native to Brazil.
