Kona man charged in robbery investigation
Hawaii Island police have charged a man in with robbery, assault, and drug offenses stemming from an incident that occurred early Tuesday at a gas station in Kailua-Kona.
Hilo man charged in bomb threat investigation
A 43-year-old Hilo man is facing a charge of terroristic threatening after a reported bomb threat Tuesday at a retail shopping center in Hilo.
Obituaries: January 25, 2023
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Announcements: January 25, 2023
Waimea Cherry Blossom Heritage Festival returns Feb. 4
American skier Shiffrin wins record 83rd World Cup race
SAN VIGILIO DI MAREBBE, Italy — Exhaustion. Relief. Satisfaction.
CBS embarks on 66th straight season with 23 PGA Tour events
CBS Sports begins its 66th consecutive season covering the PGA Tour with only its fifth lead analyst in Trevor Immelman and one of its busiest years, with 11 of the 17 “elevated” events with the biggest names.
Scott Rolen elected to baseball’s Hall of Fame
NEW YORK — Slick-fielding third baseman Scott Rolen was elected to baseball’s Hall of Fame on Tuesday with five votes to spare above the 75% needed.
Jamaica: FBI to help probe massive fraud case targeting Bolt
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Jamaica’s government has turned to the FBI for help as it investigates a massive fraud case involving a private investment firm where $12.7 million belonging to renowned sprinter Usain Bolt has gone missing. The fraud lasted 13 years and also ensnared elderly clients and government agencies. Authorities don’t yet know how much was stolen.
Are bad shots, blown leads at Australian Open ‘choking’?
MELBOURNE, Australia — When Matteo Berrettini missed what should have been a simple backhand on match point against Andy Murray in the first round of the Australian Open last week, the crowd inside Rod Laver Arena let out a collective gasp of disbelief.
From the start, Shiffrin showed she was the skier to beat
From a prodigiously talented 15-year-old to the most decorated female skier of all-time, Mikaela Shiffrin has done quite a lot in only 12 years.
Women’s soccer trainer fired for giving players painkillers
NEW YORK — The Portland Thorns have fired their athletic trainer after an outside investigation found he illegally distrubted a controlled substance to players, the National Women’s Soccer League said Tuesday.
Mark Gongloff: The coming El Niño could be a glimpse of a grim future
Thanks to El Niño, the world is about to experience something like time travel to the year 2050. It won’t be pleasant. But rather than devolve into panic at the grim climate future it portends, we should use it as a warning about the need to do more to slow global warming.
Editorial: Pentagon missing billions in military equipment
Defense spending is vital to the ensure the nation’s security. But that doesn’t mean the Pentagon should be above budget scrutiny. Far from it, as a recent audit reveals.
Native Hawaiians flock to Las Vegas for affordable living
KAPOLEI, Oahu — Kona Purdy never wanted to live anywhere but Hawaii. As a Native Hawaiian, he wanted his children to grow up like he did: rooted in their culture, and nourished by the mountains and ocean.
Bill to require County Council approval of time extensions postponed
A bill that would require County Council authorization of time extensions to zoning ordinances was temporarily set aside Tuesday after an amendment to the measure.
Bills would limit BLNR’s power over lease extensions
Big Island lawmakers are hopeful they can get a struggling program to revitalize parts of Hilo back on track.
Waimea man accused of sexually assaulting teen
A 33-year-old Waimea man is facing numerous counts of sexual assault for alleged crimes committed against a minor girl over a four-month period.
Ocean View man charged with theft of rental vehicle, other offenses
A preliminary hearing is slated next month for a a 46-year-old Ocean View man accused of auto theft, drug possession and other offenses.
Lawmakers target flavored tobacco products
Hawaii received an “F” grade for its policies on flavored tobacco products, according to the American Lung Association’s annual State of Tobacco Control report.
Classified records pose conundrum stretching back to Carter
WASHINGTON — At least three presidents. A vice president, a secretary of state, an attorney general. The mishandling of classified documents is not a problem unique to President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump.
