STVR study gets support from council
A Hawaii County Council committee has supported a proposal for a study about the economic impacts of much-debated changes to the regulations for short-term vacation rentals.
Ukraine will stop Putin, Biden tells NATO in forceful speech
WASHINGTON — Joe Biden forcefully defended the foreign policy achievements of his presidency as he welcomed NATO member states to a Washington summit on Tuesday that is being closely watched by allies at home and abroad for proof the embattled U.S. president can still lead.
Proposal aims to create more farmers markets
More farmers markets could be established across Hawaii Island.
Dredging begins at Wailoa Small Boat Harbor
A $3.1 million dredging operation at the Wailoa Small Boat Harbor started Monday and is expected to be complete by the end of the year — if not sooner.
Volcano man accused of wild drive in stolen Jeep
A 43-year-old Volcano man was arrested after allegedly leading officers on a high-speed chase in Hilo on the Fourth of July in a stolen Jeep.
Big Island news — in brief for July 10
Hilo airport terminal evacuated after 2 inert grenades were found in luggage
Green signs public safety bills that impact sale of ammunition, police recruitment and more
Bills signed into law Tuesday expand the statute of limitation for civil litigation against predators who sexually abuse children, raise the age to buy ammunition to 21 — the legal age to purchase guns in Hawaii — and mandate the state’s law enforcement agencies to hire more women and nonbinary police officers.
Obituaries for July 10
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Taylor Averill went from party boy to college volleyball star to Paris-bound Olympian
Many people’s introduction to University of Hawaii alumnus Taylor Averill will take place in Paris, the picturesque site for his Summer Olympics debut with the U.S. men’s volleyball national team.
Top Hawaii QB Sagapolutele commits to Cal
With Campbell’s Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele deciding to orally commit to California on Monday, the state’s No. 1 prospect in the class of 2025 from Hawaii is set to make history.
Spain’s captain ‘tackled’ by security guard, Yamal record, France out
On a dramatic night at Euro 2024, Kylian Mbappe discarded his mask and set up an early (and rare) France goal, only for record-breaking 16-year-old Lamine Yamal to inspire Spain to a comeback victory that took them into Sunday’s final.
Wimbledon recap: Donna Vekic’s double fault recovery, tennis under roofs, American losses
Serving for the second set against Lulu Sun, Donna Vekic double faulted five times — the joint-second highest number in a game in Wimbledon history. It was an incredible implosion, or at least it would have been had we not seen these kind of struggles with Vekic before. She went through an excruciating defeat from an advantageous position against Serbian Olga Danilovic at the French Open.
Local sports briefs: Toughman qualifier coming this weekend to Hilo; Honoka‘a seeking coach
One of the biggest kickboxing events in all of Hawaii will take place this weekend on the east side.
Island Life photo for July 10 — Purple power
Island Life photo for July 10 — Purple power
Prosecutors to seek to indict Weinstein on new sex crimes charges
Manhattan prosecutors Tuesday said they were “actively pursuing” additional allegations of sexual assault against disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein ahead of a new trial that is likely to begin in the fall.
Nation and world news — at a glance — for July 10
After propelling Biden in 2020, Black women aren’t eager to abandon him now
Trump holds rally in Florida as running mate suspense builds
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump will hold a campaign rally at his golf club near Miami on Tuesday, with just days left before he must select a running mate to take the stage with him at the party’s national convention next week.
Russian court orders arrest of Yulia Navalnaya, Navalny’s widow
A Russian court Tuesday ordered the arrest of the self-exiled widow of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, accusing her of “participating in an extremist community.”
US intelligence official indicates Russia prefers Trump as election victor
The U.S. has not seen Russia shift on its preference from previous U.S. presidential elections on who it prefers to win this year, a U.S. intelligence official said on Tuesday, indicating that Moscow again favors Republican Donald Trump.
