Police seize more than 20 pounds of meth during drug bust
More than 20 pounds of methamphetamine were recovered during a reported drug bust at a residence Thursday in Hilo.
State ends free COVID-19 testing program as cases rise
HONOLULU — Hawaii’s coronavirus positivity rate has more than doubled in the last month as mask mandates ended and demand for tests dropped.
BOE OKs requests to reduce class time
The state Board of Education voted unanimously Thursday to approve more than 200 requests from schools for non-instructional days, decreasing the number of hours students will spend in the classroom for the 2022-23 school year.
Competition begins
The 59th Annual Merrie Monarch Festival hula competition kicked off Thursday evening at the Edith Kanaka‘ole Multi-Purpose Stadium in Hilo.
Plans for bridge work unveiled
Kolekole Bridge is on track to reopen to heavy truck traffic by June, state officials said Thursday.
A century of wisdom: Holocaust survivor celebrates 100th birthday
A Kailua-Kona woman, who as a young Jew fled Nazi Germany, recounted her life on the occasion of her 100th birthday Saturday afternoon.
Best of Kona Fest draws crowd
After a two-year pandemic pause, the Best of Kona Fest, in its second offering, returned for a day of celebration last Saturday. Boasting a wide array of the area’s food and fashion, live music was the main feature for some 400 people who attended the event on the oceanfront lawn at the Kona Inn Shopping Village.
Dr. Jaggar returns to Volcano
After a two-year hiatus, Kilauea Drama and Entertainment Network (KDEN) is pleased to announce that the Living History Program “A Walk into the Past” with Dr. Jaggar is returning to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park starting today.
Art contest winners announced
The Kiwanis Club of Kailua-Kona recently hosted its third semi-annual art contest for the Kealakehe Intermediate School’s Art program.
Runnin’ with Rani: 39th Annual Mac-A-Thon
The Keoua Honaunau Canoe Club’s 39th Annual Mac-A-Thon held Saturday was a hit as 250 participants toed the line for the 10K and 5K footraces.
Alison Lee shoots 66 at breezy Wilshire to take LA Open lead
LOS ANGELES — Alison Lee shot a 5-under 66 on Thursday afternoon at breezy Wilshire Country Club to take the first-round lead in the DIO Implant LA Open.
She’s the one: Kamehameha’s Wong Yuen joins the sisterhood as player of the year
When Nanea Wong Yuen was younger, there were whispers that she, athletically speaking, was the chosen one in her family.
Cabrera stuck on 2,999 hits after IBB as Tigers beat Yankees
DETROIT — Miguel Cabrera was intentionally walked in the eighth inning with 2,999 career hits, setting off a loud chorus of boos at Comerica Park as the Detroit Tigers beat the New York Yankees 3-0 Thursday.
Grizzlies overcome 26-point deficit to beat Timberwolves
MINNEAPOLIS — Desmond Bane made seven 3-pointers and had 26 points and the Memphis Grizzlies overcame a 26-point deficit to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 104-95 on Thursday night for a 2-1 lead in the first-round playoff series.
Many say Biden not tough enough on Russia: AP-NORC poll
WASHINGTON — Many people in the U.S. still question whether President Joe Biden is showing enough strength in response to Russia’s war against Ukraine, even as most approve of steps Biden is already taking and few want U.S. troops to get involved in the conflict.
$2.2M grant to train Hawaii substance abuse counselors
HONOLULU — The University of Hawaii said Thursday it’s received a $2.2 million grant to train 88 students to become substance abuse counselors.
Biden drug control plan stresses harm reduction, treatment
President Joe Biden is sending his administration’s first national drug control strategy to Congress as the U.S. overdose death toll hit a new record of nearly 107,000 during the past 12 months.
Obituaries: April 22, 2022
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Rates for measles, other vaccinations dip for kindergartners
A smaller portion of U.S. children got routine vaccinations required for kindergarten during the pandemic, government researchers said Thursday, raising concerns that measles and other preventable diseases could increase.
Cleaner Earth: Healing ozone hole, less smog, more eagles
With climate change, plastic pollution and a potential sixth mass extinction, humanity has made some incredible messes in the world.
