Suspects sought for questioning in attempted murder investigation
Hawaii Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 33-year-old Drosstain Pua of Kona and a second unidentified male suspect who are wanted for questioning in connection with an attempted murder investigation.
Partially buried body located in Ka‘u
Hawaii Island police are investigating the discovery of a body found Wednesday evening in Ka‘u.
Back to School Bash draws scores of keiki
One hundred Kona kids enjoyed games and back-to-school supplies Saturday at Keauhou Shopping Center’s KidX Club Back to School Bash event.
Editorial: New budget deal would be a big win for Congress — and the country
Rather unexpectedly, the 117th Congress is shaping up to be one of the most productive in recent memory. A new compromise reached by Sen. Joe Manchin and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer could prove to be its most significant achievement yet.
Island Life: It starts at the piko
A lauhala hat is woven in Captain Cook.
Western flames spread, California sees its largest 2022 fire
YREKA, Calif. — Crews battling the largest wildfire so far this year in California braced for thunderstorms and hot, windy conditions that created the potential for additional fire growth Sunday as they sought to protect remote communities.
Cruise ship COVID reporting program ending
The recent discontinuation of a program by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that tracked COVID-19 cases aboard cruise ships and reported findings to the public has no effect on how state agencies deal with the virus on cruise ships.
‘An unfortunate event’
An estimated 4,500 internet and 16,000 voice customers in West Hawaii were affected on Tuesday when a Hawaiian Telcom fiber-optic cable was severed in Waikoloa.
States boost child care money as congressional effort stalls
ALBANY, N.Y. — Difficulties in finding affordable child care cost Enoshja Ruffin her job three years ago. The mother of six was let go from her position as a counselor for kids with cerebral palsy after she missed three shifts because she had trouble finding babysitters.
Senate District 4: Democrat Tim Richards and Republican Nicholas Tancheff will square off in the general election
There are two candidates on the ballot for the vacant District 4 state Senate seat, but they’re not running against each other. At least, not yet.
Measure would add EV stations
Big Island property developers may be required to add electric vehicle charging stations to their parking lots under a bill to be introduced Tuesday to the Hawaii County Council.
AP sources: Decision in Watson discipline case coming Monday
A decision on discipline for Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson following accusations of sexual misconduct is coming Monday.
Van Vleuten wins women’s Tour de France for 1st time
PLANCHE DES BELLES FILLES, France — Veteran rider Annemiek van Vleuten won the women’s Tour de France for the first time on Sunday after clinching the eighth and final stage in style.
Finau wins Rocket Mortgage for 2nd straight PGA Tour victory
DETROIT — Tony Finau has changed the conversation about him in less than a calendar year.
Stenson wins LIV Golf event and gets $4 million in debut
BEDMINSTER, N.J. — Henrik Stenson’s decision that cost him the European Ryder Cup captaincy paid large and immediate dividends Sunday when he won the LIV Golf Invitational at Bedminster and picked up more than $4 million for three days’ work.
Bill Russell, NBA great and Celtics legend, dies at 88
BOSTON — Bill Russell redefined how basketball is played, and then he changed the way sports are viewed in a racially divided country.
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Infrastructure damage hampers flood recovery in Kentucky
England beats Germany in extra time to win Euro 2022
LONDON — England beat Germany 2-1 in the final of the European Championship after extra time on Sunday to win its first major women’s soccer title.
Ukraine war hangs over UN meeting on nukes treaty’s legacy
UNITED NATIONS — There was already plenty of trouble to talk about when a major U.N. meeting on the landmark Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty was originally supposed to happen in 2020.
2022 BIIF Football Preview: Underclassmen-heavy waveriders brimming with potential in 2022
KAILUA-KONA – There may be some growing pains on the gridiron at Kealakehe in 2022.
