Police finish overdose probe: 14-year-old West Hawaii girl died after sniffing substance containing fentanyl
The Hawaii Police Department has confirmed its investigation into the fatal fentanyl overdose of a 14-year-old West Hawaii girl was routed to the county prosecutor’s office last month.
County Council District 6: Four farmers, ranchers vie to represent sprawling rural district
With Chairwoman Maile David term-limited, the nonpartisan County Council District 6 seat is up for grabs, and four candidates have set their sights on filling it.
House lots eyed for Honokaa
Developers are seeking permits for a new affordable housing development in Honokaa scheduled to open in 2027.
Abortion vote in Kansas sparks new hope for Dems in midterms
NEW YORK — Democrats displayed a newfound sense of optimism about the election-year political climate Wednesday after voters in traditionally conservative Kansas overwhelmingly backed a measure protecting abortion rights.
Obituaries: August 4, 2022
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Firefighters partially surround deadly California fire
KLAMATH RIVER, Calif. — Firefighters have gotten their first hold on California’s deadliest and most destructive fire of the year and expected that the blaze would remain stalled through the weekend.
US says Russia aims to fabricate evidence in prison deaths
WASHINGTON — U.S. officials believe Russia is working to fabricate evidence concerning last week’s deadly strike on prison housing prisoners of war in a separatist region of eastern Ukraine.
After Taiwan, Pelosi in S. Korea to meet political leaders
SEOUL, South Korea — U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi met top South Korean political leaders on Thursday, a day after she concluded her high-profile visit to Taiwan by renewing Washington’s “ironclad” commitment to defending democracy on the self-governing island despite vehement protests from China.
Nation and world news at a glance
Alex Jones concedes Sandy Hook attack was ‘100% real’
US-China ties on a precipice after Pelosi visit to Taiwan
WASHINGTON — U.S.-China relations are teetering on a precipice after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan.
Inspectors OK 1st Ukraine grain ship but no sign yet of more
ISTANBUL — The first grain ship to leave Ukraine and cross the Black Sea under a wartime deal passed inspection Wednesday in Istanbul and headed on to Lebanon. Ukraine said 17 other vessels were “loaded and waiting permission to leave,” but there was no word yet on when they could depart.
Letters to the Editor: August 4, 2022
Hawaiian music needs a revival on the Big Island
Making Waves: It’s election time again
Election time again. I get to show off my political wisdom.
Kona Mauka Rotary announces upcoming speakers
The Rotary Club of Kona Mauka will hear from Diana Bertsch, Ironman event director on Tuesday. The following Tuesday, Aug. 16, club members and guests will hear from ACLU Field Organizer Ansley Calandra. Meetings are held at Teshima’s Restaurant from noon to 1 p.m. For more information, contact club president Sam Johnson at sammyd222@gmail.com
Island Life: Kaukau time
A cardinal snacks on a sunflower in the Kona Palisades.
Friendly Place lease renewed: Council approves homeless shelter lease after receiving more information
After being provided the data they requested, County Council members Wednesday were feeling a little more friendly toward the Friendly Place homeless shelter and approved extending its $10-a-year no-bid lease for up to four more years.
‘A shining example’: Miloli‘i becomes state’s second official Community-Based Subsistence Fishing Area
Miloli‘i became the state’s second official Community-Based Subsistence Fishing Area Tuesday when Gov. David Ige signed off on administrative rules decades in the making.
Board signs off on new Maunakea educational telescope
The University of Hawaii’s Maunakea Management Board has approved plans for the installation of a new educational telescope at Halepohaku.
Waimea woman charged in Malama Market incident
A search warrant executed on a shoulder bag carried by a woman accused of a violent shoplifting incident Monday morning at Malama Market in Pahoa turned up a black pellet pistol with a CO2 cartridge that resembled a real semi-automatic pistol, according to court documents filed by police.
Hilo murder case heads to jury
The maternal uncle of a man accused of a fatal shooting on Nov. 26, 2015, said Wednesday his nephew was at a Thanksgiving party the uncle hosted at his Kalapana home and couldn’t have been in Hilo when the shooting took place.
