Fire destroys Ka‘u structure
Fire officials are investigating the cause of a Sunday morning fire that destroyed a structure in Ka‘u.
Modest-income buyers being priced out of new-vehicle market
DETROIT — Two years after the pandemic tore through the economy, America’s auto market looks something like this: Prices are drastically up. Supply is drastically down. And gasoline costs drastically more.
FDA investigating Lucky Charms after reports of illness
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is investigating Lucky Charms cereal after dozens of consumers complained of illness after eating it. The FDA said Saturday it has received more than 100 complaints related to Lucky Charms so far this year. Several hundred people have also posted on a food safety website, iwaspoisoned.com, complaining of nausea, diarrhea and vomiting after eating Lucky Charms. General Mills Inc., the Minneapolis-based company that makes Lucky Charms and other cereals, said it’s taking those reports seriously. But the company said its own investigation has not found evidence of consumer illness related to Lucky Charms.
Business news at a glance
Mortgage rates climb to 5% for the first time since 2011
Stosh Thompson’s Palmerium
To call Stosh Thompson a palm enthusiast would be an understatement. During our meeting, I realized that palms are his passion. He loves them, which is evidenced by his 1-acre palm garden filled with over 180 different palm species. He calls the collection his Palmarium.
Easter healing gardens create peace of mind
What has the Easter bunny and eggs have to do with Easter? Actually, the return of Jesus after the crucifixion, has little to do with bunnies and eggs. However the concept of rebirth and resurrection was based on the pagan holiday of Eostra that celebrated new life and fertility. Early Christians connected the two events and thus we celebrate with joy rather than sorrow.
Honokaa cockfight draws hundreds
A 57-year-old man was arrested Wednesday in connection with an April 2 cockfight raid in Honokaa, according to police.
Kona hospital reports uptick in flu patients as COVID cases wane
While COVID-19 cases on the Big Island are slowing down, influenza cases may be on the rise in West Hawaii.
COVID cases likely three times more than reported
The number of COVID-19 cases in Hawaii are likely much higher than currently reported by the state Department of Health.
Bills aimed at AVs still alive
A quartet of bills that crack down on abandoned vehicles have passed both chambers of the state Legislature.
Ige releases $1.5M for Puako sewer plans
A long-anticipated project to improve water quality and protect the coral reef by replacing cesspools at Puako with a sewer system is finally moving forward with the announcement Friday that Gov. David Ige has released $1.5 million to get the design work started.
Obituaries: April 17, 2022
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Russia renews strikes on Ukraine capital, hits other cities
KYIV, Ukraine — Russian forces accelerated scattered attacks on Kyiv, western Ukraine and beyond Saturday in an explosive reminder to Ukrainians and their Western supporters that the whole country remains under threat despite Moscow’s pivot toward mounting a new offensive in the east.
Biden to host Southeast Asian leaders for May 12-13 summit
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden will host leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian nations in Washington next month for a summit, the White House said Saturday.
‘Magic mushrooms’ for therapy? Vets help sway conservatives
SALT LAKE CITY — Matthew Butler spent 27 years in the Army, but it took a day in jail to convince him his post-traumatic stress disorder was out of control.
National and world news at a glance
12 injured, 3 detained in shooting at South Carolina mall
Some state lawmakers calling it quits, can’t afford to serve
HARTFORD, Conn. — When trying to decide whether to seek a fourth term in the Connecticut House of Representatives, Rep. Joe de la Cruz ran the question by his wife, whom he jokingly refers to as his lawyer and financial adviser.
Suit seeks to overturn renewed Philadelphia mask mandate
PHILADELPHIA — Several businesses and residents have filed suit in state court in Pennsylvania seeking to overturn Philadelphia’s renewed indoor mask mandate scheduled to be enforced beginning Monday in an effort to halt a surge in COVID-19 infections.
Big Island’s runners, jumpers, throwers return to Waimea
WAIMEA – As the BIIF Track and Field Championship inches closer and closer, the contenders on the Big Island are starting to become clear in events across the board.
Abreu, Hendriks help White Sox hold off Rays 3-2
CHICAGO — José Abreu homered for the first time this season, closer Liam Hendriks left the bases loaded in the ninth inning and the Chicago White Sox beat the Tampa Bay Rays 3-2 Saturday.
