Honolulu looks at new ways to regulate vacation rentals
HONOLULU — Honolulu officials are looking at new ways to regulate short-term vacation rentals in residential areas to address not only parking concerns but the need to create affordable, longer-term rentals.
Hotel recovery: Occupancy rates continue upward trend
Hawaii Island hotel occupancy continues to trend upward toward pre-pandemic levels.
Autopsy scheduled on body found below Rainbow Falls
An autopsy is scheduled for today to determine the exact cause of death of a 37-year-old Hilo man whose body was found Saturday afternoon in the Wailuku River below Rainbow Falls in Hilo.
Actor arrested in Hilo after disrupting karaoke night
A 29-year-old actor who reportedly played the Flash in several movies was arrested for allegedly becoming unruly after apparently taking exception to other patrons of a bar near the Port of Hilo enjoying themselves.
Man sentenced to 30 years in prison for 2019 sex assault
A 21-year-old man was sentenced Monday to up to three decades behind bars for the 2019 sexual assault of an elderly woman at a South Kohala campground.
$600M DHHL bill advances
A bill that would allocate $112 million to Big Island housing projects on Hawaiian Home Lands is still alive and moving through the Senate.
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Federal judge finds Trump likely committed crimes over 2020 election
Biden’s budget plan: Higher taxes on rich, lower deficits
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden announced a budget blueprint Monday that calls for higher taxes on the wealthy, lower federal deficits, more money for police and greater funding for education, public health and housing.
New round of talks aims to stop the fighting in Ukraine
LVIV, Ukraine — Another round of talks aimed at stopping the war in Ukraine is scheduled for Tuesday as the fighting looks increasingly like a stalemate on the ground, with the two sides trading control of a town in the east and a suburb of the capital.
Hilo woman charged with arson following Wainaku house fire
Court documents filed by police contain three different accounts as to what led up to a fire that destroyed a home in the Wainaku neighborhood of Hilo on Saturday afternoon.
Nuclear fears in US amid Russia-Ukraine war: AP-NORC poll
WASHINGTON — Russia’s war on Ukraine has most Americans at least somewhat worried that the U.S. will be drawn directly into the conflict and could be targeted with nuclear weapons, with a new poll reflecting a level of anxiety that has echoes of the Cold War era.
Editorial: Regardless of method, the death penalty is anathema to a civilized society
At a time when Americans are increasingly opposed to the death penalty and states are increasingly ending the practice, some others are returning to firing squads as an execution method. The recent law change by South Carolina was in response to the difficulty the state has had in finding lethal injection drugs. It’s an issue that, in itself, should awaken these lawmakers to the fact that capital punishment is on its way out in America — and needs to go.
My Turn: Hats off to The Food Basket
Out of the many nonprofit organizations on Hawaii Island, none is better recognized with the limited employed personnel that make up The Food Basket in Kona. I had the privilege of volunteering for a total of eight hours in a two-day period, and I was met by an inspired group of people.
Linguine with lemon pesto, inspired by dreams of the Amalfi Coast
Are you getting itchy for travel? Me too, now that the spring is teasing us with warm and sunny weather that just begs for a road trip.
For perfect garlic flavor, use whole cloves in these 7 recipes
Not too long ago, few Americans ate garlic.
Island Life: Colors of spring
A Brassolaeliocattleya orchid blooms in Waikoloa.
Commentary: Europe is fueling Putin’s war machine in Ukraine
Today, the European Union contributed $1 billion toward Vladimir Putin’s war machine. Tomorrow, the EU will contribute another $1 billion to the Kremlin’s ongoing carnage of Ukrainian citizens. And $1 billion the next day too.
Osaka makes Miami quarterfinals, says she’s more grateful
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Making the quarterfinals at a tournament used to be no big deal for Naomi Osaka. It was only a shock if it didn’t happen.
Welcome back: Pujols returns to Cardinals for a final season
JUPITER, Fla. — With a wave of his hand and a tip of the cap, Albert Pujols walked back into the world of the St. Louis Cardinals for one final season.
NFL makes adjustments to Rooney Rule to aid minority hiring
PALM BEACH, Fla. — To ensure more opportunities for diverse candidates, the NFL has added requirements on the hiring of offensive assistant coaches, and women in general.