Probationer accused of violently beating an elderly man in Hilo
A 27-year-old Pahoa man on probation for a prior conviction for first-degree assault is in police custody, accused with the violent beating of an elderly man Sunday afternoon in downtown Hilo.
Darby weakens to Category 2 hurricane
Hurricane Darby weakened to a Category 2 storm Tuesday as it trekked west toward the Central Pacific.
Ige signs law appropriating $600 million to DHHL
Gov. David Ige on Monday signed into law House Bill 2511, which allocates $600 million in funding to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands.
Ex-HCCC guards convicted of beating inmate, violating his rights
Three former adult corrections officers at Hawaii Community Correctional Center in Hilo have been convicted of the brutal beating of an inmate in 2015 and for violating the man’s civil rights by attempting to cover up the use of excessive force.
California firefighters gain against Yosemite wildfire
YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif. — California firefighters gained ground Monday in the battle against a wildfire that poses a threat to a grove of giant sequoias and a small community in Yosemite National Park.
Jan. 6 panel probes Trump’s ‘siren call’ to extremists
WASHINGTON — The Jan. 6 committee is preparing to highlight the way violent far-right extremists answered Donald Trump’s “siren call” to come to Washington for a big rally, as some now facing rare sedition charges over the deadly U.S. Capitol attack to overturn the presidential election.
Sunscreen ban becomes law: Roth lets bill become law without his signature
Sunscreens containing any active ingredient other than titanium dioxide and zinc oxide will be banned from sale on Hawaii Island starting Dec. 1, under a bill Mayor Mitch Roth let become law Friday without his signature.
Obituaries: July 12, 2022
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Far out: NASA space telescope’s 1st cosmic view goes deep
Our view of the universe just expanded: The first image from NASA’s new space telescope unveiled Monday is brimming with galaxies and offers the deepest look of the cosmos ever captured.
Over-the-counter birth control? Drugmaker seeks FDA approval
WASHINGTON — For the first time, a pharmaceutical company has asked for permission to sell a birth control pill over the counter in the U.S.
Biden admin: Docs must offer abortion if mom’s life at risk
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration on Monday told hospitals that they “must” provide abortion services if the life of the mother is at risk, saying federal law on emergency treatment guidelines preempts state laws in jurisdictions that now ban the procedure without any exceptions following the Supreme Court’s decision to end a constitutional right to abortion.
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Judge won’t delay trial for Trump ex-adviser Steve Bannon
Christmas in July fair returns
Joann “Goose” William’s annual Christmas in July — Gift, Jewelry, Art and Craft Fair will take place Saturday in Kailua-Kona.
Quick Fix: Enjoy flavor of quiche Lorraine without the effort of making the crust
Bastille Day, July 14, always brings memories for me of a creamy, flavorful quiche Lorraine. A true quiche Lorraine has bacon and cheese. I decided to make a quick one using breadcrumbs for the crust instead of pastry. You can still enjoy the flavor without the effort of making the crust.
‘It’s a feast!’ Preparing whole fish for a stunning summer dish
ORLANDO, Fla. — A whole fish, says Wendy Lopez, is a showstopper.
Commentary: Formula shortage exposes lack of breastfeeding support
The baby formula shortage continues to frustrate parents who are still paying significantly more for the product — if they’re able to find it on grocery store shelves at all. While President Joe Biden initiated Operation Fly Formula to ship in formula from other countries more than a month ago, a factory at the center of the crisis was shut down again recently due to flooding, causing the supply of formula to plummet once again.
Island Life: Ring of light
A 22-degree halo is seen from the White Sands subdivision of Kailua-Kona. A 22-degree halo is an atmospheric optical phenomenon that consists of a halo with an apparent radius of approximately 22 degrees around the sun or moon.
The Bright Side: 2022 HMT Series 7th inning stretch update
Back in 1987, with the help of other captains and crews then fishing from Honokohau Harbor, we created the first Big Island Marlin Tournament. This development was in response to a few things, one of which was that the tournaments of that era paid almost all of the purse to the single largest marlin caught. If a team landed a monster the first day – which is not uncommon in Kona – then for the rest of the teams, the wind went out of their sails.
US women top Mexico 1-0 at W Championship
MONTERREY, Mexico — Kristie Mewis scored in the 89th minute to break a stalemate and the United States beat Mexico 1-0 on Monday night at the CONCACAF W Championship.
Alonso, Pujols, Acuña say they’re in for Home Run Derby
ATLANTA — Mets slugger Pete Alonso will try to become the first player to win the All-Star Home Run Derby three consecutive times against a field that will also include the Cardinals’ Albert Pujols and Braves’ Ronald Acuña Jr.