Hawaii County STVRs measure advances A Hawaii County Council committee voted unanimously April 7 to forward a controversial vacation rental bill to the county’s planning director and two planning commissions. By STEFAN VERBANO Hawaii Tribune-Herald April 19, 2026 | 6 MIN READ
‘We’re ready to go’: After 8 long years, lower Puna residents are eager to drive home April 19, 2026 6 MIN READ
Obituaries for April 19 Anastacia Valeros Abellera, 87, of Kailua-Kona died April 7 at home. Born in the Philippines, she participated in gardening at Makaeo Walking Path at Old Kona Airport Park. Visitation 8-45-9 a.m. Saturday (April... April 19, 2026 | 2 MIN READ
Visitor from Kansas charged with attempted murder after snorkel tour incident April 17, 2026 | 1 MIN READ
Hawaii County STVRs measure advances A Hawaii County Council committee voted unanimously April 7 to forward a controversial vacation rental bill to the county’s planning… April 19, 2026 | 6 MIN READ
‘We’re ready to go’: After 8 long years, lower Puna residents are eager to drive home After seven years of hardship and anxious waiting, 71-year-old Deb Smith and her 72-year-old husband, Stan, should finally be able… April 19, 2026 | 6 MIN READ
Recovery efforts underway after downtown Hilo fire Nearly five months after a fire ravaged multiple buildings in downtown Hilo, the cause is still unknown, but the investigation… April 19, 2026 | 4 MIN READ
Troy Johnston’s clutch double leads Rockies’ comeback win over Dodgers Troy Johnston hit a go-ahead two-run double in the sixth inning and the Colorado Rockies held on for a 4-3… April 19, 2026 | 3 MIN READ
No Kevin Durant, no answer: Lakers take Game 1 from Rockets Without their two most prolific 3-point shooters during the regular season, the Los Angeles Lakers had another option at hand. April 19, 2026 | 3 MIN READ
Nikola Jokic posts triple-double as Nuggets outlast Wolves in Game 1 Nikola Jokic had 25 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists, Jamal Murray scored a game-high 30 points and the host… April 19, 2026 | 3 MIN READ
Public invited to health and wellness event in Hilo on April 24 The state Department of Health’s Hawaii District Health Office, in partnersh... April 17, 2026 | 2 MIN READ
Kona Walmart named top store in its region Kona Walmart recently held a day of celebration for associates after the store was... April 17, 2026 | 1 MIN READ
Hilo Chocolate Festival returns in May The Hilo Chocolate Festival will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 9,... April 17, 2026 | 1 MIN READ
Waimea hospital hosts hiring event April 23 Queen’s North Hawaii Community Hospital is hosting a hiring event Thursday,... April 17, 2026 | 1 MIN READ
Activists tear-gassed at failed raid of beagle research facility BLUE MOUNDS, Wis. — Hundreds of animal welfare activists in Wisconsin were t... April 19, 2026 | 3 MIN READ
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Pope Leo, in Angola, decries ‘despots’ who exploit resources, make false promises LUANDA — Pope Leo sharply decried the exploitation of natural resources in A... April 19, 2026 | 2 MIN READ
Gunman kills at least 6 in Kyiv, taking hostages in grocery KYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian police shot dead a gunman who killed six people an... April 19, 2026 | 2 MIN READ
The results are in, and same-sex marriage was a win for children and society April 18, 2026 | 2 MIN READ