Kona couple facing drug charges
A Kailua-Kona couple is due in court today after being charged with more than a half dozen drug offenses stemming from a search if their vehicle.
Officials: Pandemic isn’t over
Despite an increase in COVID-19 case numbers over the last week, Gov. David Ige announced Wednesday that the state’s pandemic strategy is shifting from an emergency response to public health management.
‘I am tired of being chained’: Youth takes stand in trial of South Kona man
A 48-year-old South Kona man charged with first-degree unlawful imprisonment and persistent nonsupport in connection to allegations of keeping a minor under the age of 16 chained to a floor was in court this week for a bench trial.
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Prosecutors want no bail for Oahu love triangle killing
HONOLULU — An Oahu man charged with murder in the shooting death of his wife’s lover should be locked up because of his wealth and the danger he poses to his family, a prosecutor said.
Documents: Haku Waipa was victim in Puna slaying
A court document filed by police identifies the man who was shot, killed and found burned in his own vehicle Saturday afternoon in Puna as Haku Waipa.
Hilo man, 64, pleads not guilty to nearly two dozen sex assault charges
A 64-year-old Hilo man pleaded not guilty Wednesday to 23 felony charges in connection with the sexual assault of two minor girls.
Meeting about PTA lease extension draws mostly opponents
The U.S. Army found few supporters at a Monday public discussion about whether part of the Pohakuloa Training Area should remain under Army control.
Federal prosecutors seek no bail for Kona woman in drug case
Federal prosecutors have asked a U.S. District Court judge to hold a 44-year-old Kona woman facing federal drug offenses without bail.
Russia takes economic aim at countries aiding Ukraine, where it continues shelling the east
KHARKIV, Ukraine — Moscow on Wednesday turned off the natural-gas spigot to the front-line Eastern European states of Poland and Bulgaria, signaling its willingness to take sharp economic aim at those who aid Ukraine.
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Fauci: US in ‘a different moment’ but pandemic not over
Survivors unite to deliver message on Holocaust remembrance
NEW YORK — Holocaust survivors across the world have united to deliver a message on the dangers of unchecked hate and the importance of remembrance at a time of rising global antisemitism.
Fauci: US in ‘a different moment’ but pandemic not over
Dr. Anthony Fauci said Wednesday the coronavirus is under better control in the United States. but the pandemic isn’t over — and the challenge is how to keep improving the situation.
Making Waves: Time to be cool
In these shaky times President Joe Biden should listen to Rudyard Kipling’s poem.
Editorial: For better or worse, Twitter is influential. That comes with responsibilities
One of the world’s most influential social media platforms will soon be under the private ownership of the world’s richest person. What could possibly go wrong? Elon Musk’s $44 billion purchase of Twitter has prompted speculation about how the mercurial electric car mogul might change things. Republicans are giddy about the prospect that Musk might restore “free speech” to the platform — which, of course is conservative code for allowing right-wing disinformation to flourish.
Island Life: Sunrise after the storm
An amazing sunrise greets West Hawaii after a storm as seen from Keahole Point.
Curry, Warriors hold off Jokic, eliminate Nuggets in Game 5
SAN FRANCISCO — Back in the starting lineup at last, Stephen Curry took over late and brought his team back just as he has so many times during Golden State’s deep postseason runs.
Amid NFL draft uncertainty, prospects display confidence
LAS VEGAS — Very little is certain heading into an NFL draft. Not that the prospects on hand seem to care.
Arenado ejected as Cardinals brawl with Mets in 10-5 victory
ST. LOUIS — The New York Mets’ hit-by-pitch frustrations boiled over Wednesday when reliever Yoan López threw a pitch near Nolan Arenado’s head, sparking a benches-clearing brawl that led to Arenado’s ejection in the St. Louis Cardinals’ 10-5 victory.
Osaka wants go easy on herself entering clay season
MADRID — Former No. 1 Naomi Osaka enters the clay-court season with the goal of not being too hard on herself.