Police ID woman killed in Pepeekeo crash
Hawaii Island on Monday identified a woman killed in head-on collision Saturday afternoon in Pepeekeo.
Island Life: Making lei
Making lei for graduation is another special tradition for Hawaii residents.
Roots Skate Park marks Go Skateboarding Day with parade, community fundraising event
Roots Skatepark held a special “Go Skate Day” event Sunday as the nonprofit behind the effort continues to raise funds for future expansion of the North Kohala skatepark.
Gingerhill Farm Retreat offers unique farm-to-table experience
Every other Saturday evening Gingerhill Farm hosts a farm-to-table experience that brings together a group of community members (locals and visitors) to eat a homegrown meal and learn about sustainable living.
Inflation taking bite out of new infrastructure projects
The price of a foot of water pipe in Tucson, Arizona: up 19%. The cost of a ton of asphalt in a small Massachusetts town: up 37%. The estimate to build a new airport terminal in Des Moines, Iowa: 69% higher, with a several year delay.
Expanding capacity: Bids sought for new classroom building for Kealakehe Elementary School
Construction bids are being accepted for a new classroom building at Kealakehe Elementary School with an anticipated completion date of late 2024.
Yellen: Recession not inevitable, gas tax holiday weighed
REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. — Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Sunday that she expects the U.S. economy to slow in the months ahead, but that a recession is not inevitable.
Juneteenth celebrations emphasize ending racial disparities
DALLAS — After Opal Lee led hundreds in a walk through her Texas hometown to celebrate Juneteenth this weekend, the 95-year-old Black woman who helped successfully push for the holiday to get national recognition said it’s important that people learn the history behind it.
Granholm sees ‘tough summer’ for US drivers as fuel demand rises
Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm warned U.S. drivers against expecting quick relief on gasoline prices amid tight oil supplies worldwide.
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Jan. 6 committee setting its sights on Pence, Ginni Thomas
Suwinski hits 3 HRs, Pirates beat Giants 4-3
PITTSBURGH — Jack Suwinski hit his third homer of the game in the ninth inning, giving the Pittsburgh Pirates a 4-3, walk-off victory over the San Francisco Giants on Sunday to avoid a three-game sweep.
Duterte’s daughter takes oath early in show of independence
Sara Duterte took her oath as the Philippines’ next vice president on Sunday, almost two weeks ahead of President-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and breaking with tradition where the two top leaders hold their inaugurations on the day they assume office.
Fitzpatrick wins U.S. Open
BROOKLINE, Mass. — Matt Fitzpatrick of England is a champion again at The Country Club, this time with the grandest of trophies in golf.
Lightning may be running out of gas vs fresher Avalanche
DENVER — It’s no secret Tampa Bay has played more hockey over the past two years than any other team in the NHL.
MLB moving forward with long-delayed 13-pitcher limit
CHICAGO — Come today, there is going to be a little more room in big league bullpens, from Seattle to Tampa Bay, and plenty of places in between.
Huske, Dressel, Walsh win more U.S. golds at swimming worlds
BUDAPEST, Hungary — Four finals, three golds.
The Bright Side: How to catch giant marlin and win tournaments
Fishing tournament season goes into full swing next weekend with the Kona Kick Off Tournament. Aptly named years ago when it was Leg One of the Hawaii Marlin Tournament Series, the Kick Off is now actually Leg Two. The first tournament of the HMT Series each year is now the Lazy Marlin Hunt, which fished in early April.
Zonta Club offers small business microgrants for women entrepreneurs
The Zonta Club of Hilo is accepting microgrant applications to provide funding for women-owned small businesses on Hawaii Island. Women entrepreneurs who are seeking financial support are encouraged to apply.
State makes searching for a job easier
The state Department of Labor and Industrial Relations (DLIR) has launched the Hawaii Career Acceleration Navigator (HI CAN), a digital hub connecting unemployment insurance (UI) claimants and jobseekers to high-impact career pathways.
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Biden, mulling tariff decision, will talk soon to China’s Xi
