Police arrest 18 for DUI
Big Island police arrested 18 motorists for suspected drunken driving between March 21 and Sunday. Five of the drivers were involved in a traffic crash; one was younger than age 21.
Mumps cases identified in South Kona
Two probable cases of the mumps have been identified in the South Kona area, state health officials said Wednesday,
Student charged for weapon incident
Hawaii Island police on Tuesday charged a 17-year-old boy after he brought a weapon to the Kamehameha Schools campus in Kea‘au.
Waiaka Bridge replacement project moving again
A long-stalled project to replace the 90-year-old Waiaka Bridge on Highway 19 in Waimea is moving again.
Late Native Hawaiian hula teacher to appear on US quarter
HONOLULU — The late Native Hawaiian hula teacher Edith Kanaka’ole is among five women who will be individually featured on a U.S. quarter next year as part of a program that depicts notable women on the flip side of the coin.
Producer responsibility bill hanging on in the Legislature: Bill seeks to reduce packaging waste in landfills
A bill paving the way to make producers of certain goods take greater responsibility for their packaging waste has cleared the state House and is making progress in the Senate.
Gov. Ige signs bill making it easier for prosecutors to file criminal complaints
Gov. David Ige signed a bill into law Monday that prosecutors and police hope will reduce the number of court cases thrown out for technical reasons.
Ukrainians stranded in Hawaii get help from canoe paddlers
KAILUA, Oahu — A Ukrainian family who came to Hawaii for a long-awaited vacation ended up watching from the islands in shock as bombs started dropping on their country. Now, more than a month later, they remain stranded on Oahu without access to their house, money, family or friends.
Number of Ukraine refugees passes worst-case U.N. estimate
MEDYKA, Poland — The number of people who have fled Ukraine since Russian troops invaded has surpassed 4 million, the United Nations reported Wednesday as shelling continued in places where Moscow had vowed to ease its military operations.
National and world news at a glance
CDC to lift health order restricting immigration
Biden planning to tap oil reserve to control gas prices
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden is preparing to order the release of up to 1 million barrels of oil per day from the nation’s strategic petroleum reserve, according to two people familiar with the decision, in a bid to control energy prices that have spiked as the U.S. and allies have imposed steep sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine
7 hurt in Arkansas tornado as storms move into Deep South
Severe storms that included at least two confirmed tornadoes injured several people Wednesday, damaged homes and businesses and downed power lines in Mississippi and Tennessee after they spread damage in Arkansas, Missouri and Texas overnight before moving to the Deep South.
Island Life: Gorgeous ginger
A torch ginger blooms in Kona.
My Turn: Commercial tour helicopters/small aircraft don’t belong in our precious national parks
Growing up in Hilo, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park was our playground, from family hiking, picnicking, camping and visiting Pele, to the beginnings of understanding of our natural and cultural worlds. Later, with Haleakala National Park, Hawaii Volcanoes formed the foundation of appreciation of the fragility of nature under threat, of the ‘aina as a living, breathing, spiritual being, of our desperate need in this busy world for special places of beauty, solitude, silence, reflection, refuge and peace.
Editorial: Jan. 6 phone record gap hints that Trump may have committed crimes
A steady drip of evidence continues to indicate that former President Donald Trump may have personally committed crimes in connection with the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol insurrection. A federal judge said as much on Monday, finding that facts show it is “more likely than not” Trump on that day committed the federal crimes of obstructing Congress and conspiring to defraud the U.S.
U.S. Men’s soccer team clinches World Cup berth
SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica — It was not quite spring break, but the United States men’s soccer team traveled to Costa Rica this week carrying all the stress and psychological burden of second-semester college seniors.
Bruce Arians steps aside so Todd Bowles can become Buccaneers head coach
PALM BEACH, Fla. — Bruce Arians, who led the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to a Super Bowl victory, is retiring from coaching effective immediately with the intent of being replaced by defensive coordinator Todd Bowles.
Shaheen Holloway leaves Saint Peter’s for Seton Hall
Shaheen Holloway is leaving Saint Peter’s for Seton Hall just days after helping the little Jesuit school make history by becoming the first No. 15 seed to reach the Elite Eight in the NCAA Tournament.
Booker, Paul deliver at end, Suns hold off Warriors 107-103
SAN FRANCISCO — Chin-ups, lunges, blaring music and some good-natured banter at 10 p.m.
Another quick day for Pegula, who makes Miami Open semis
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Forget three-setters. These days, Jessica Pegula doesn’t even need second sets.
