Final minimum wage increase to begin Jan. 1
Hawaii’s hourly minimum wage will increase from $9.25 to $10.10 Jan. 1.
Police seek home invasion suspects
Police are seeking leads on two suspects in a Monday evening home invasion in Puna that left a man with skull fractures and other head injuries.
Christmas program brings joy to Yukio Okutsu residents
Christmas came early for nearly 100 Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home residents Thursday who received individual presents from staff and volunteers as part of the home’s annual Christmas program.
Whale hits paddler’s canoe off Kohanaiki
KAILUA-KONA — As Eddie Hayward went down a wave in his outrigger canoe off Kohanaiki Point and saw the shadow and pectoral fin of a whale approach him, he said, “you just wanted to hit the pause button and just stop everything.”
Sexual misconduct allegations voted No. 1 AP news story
NEW YORK — The wave of sexual misconduct allegations that toppled Hollywood power brokers, politicians, media icons and many others was the top news story of 2017, according to The Associated Press’ annual poll of U.S. editors and news directors.
‘Take Grandma’s cancer away’: Hilo boy’s letter to Santa inspiring, rewarding
Aletter to Santa Claus from 6-year-old Xaymien Kela of Hilo received a heartwarming response from local businesses and health care workers.
Volcano Watch: Evolving tube network blocked, diverted lava from the Kamokuna delta
Lava erupting from the active vent on the east flank of Pu‘u ‘O‘o has not entered the ocean or reached the Kamokuna lava delta during the past month.
Cowboy boots are as much a part of San Antonio as the Alamo
SAN ANTONIO — A visit to San Antonio would not be complete without a stroll by the Alamo, enjoying a cheesy enchilada plate at a Tex-Mex joint off the River Walk or browsing the cowboy boot section at the local Western wear shop.
A beloved Santa-themed kiddie park has reopened in Vermont
PUTNEY, Vt. — A beloved Santa-themed kiddie park has reopened in southern Vermont.
Tropical Gardening: Christmas in Hawaii is a special and year-round feeling
It is Christmas Eve. It is the season to be jolly, as the old saying goes.
College basketball: Drammeh, Johnson help Hawaii beat Davidson 79-71
HONOLULU — Sheriff Drammeh scored a career-high 22 points and Gibson Johnson tied his career best with 19 points on 8-of-11 shooting to lead Hawaii to a 79-71 win over Davidson on Saturday night in the consolation bracket of the Diamond Head Classic.
BIIF swimming results
Saturday at Hilo High
BIIF basketball: Kahapea’s late jumper lifts Kamehameha past Waiakea
Once Nalu Kahapea established good position in the low post, he was pretty much unstoppable for Kamehameha, which pulled out a thrilling victory over Waiakea, the league leader in winning close games.
College basketball: No. 10 Oregon past Wahine 85-44
Associated Press
College basketball: No. 6 Miami pulls away from Hawaii 75-57 to stay unbeaten
HONOLULU — Miami turned up the pressure in the second half to turn away Hawaii and remain unbeaten.
BIIF soccer: Waveriders return to win column, shut out Makua Lani 5-0
KAILUA-KONA – Kealakehe managed to snap its three-game losing streak and get back to winning at home with a dominating 5-0 victory over Makua Lani at Waverider Stadium on Friday.
Police nab Kulani escapees
Hawaii County Police have confirmed they’ve located and arrested Kulani Correctional Facility inmates Matthew Alani and Lorrin Nakapalau, who escaped from the prison Friday night.
Police seek Kulani escapees
UPDATE 10-23-2017 1:20 p.m.: Both men have been recaptured. Police and Department of Public Safety officials investigating how they escaped.
Your Views for December 23
A GOP Christmas
Calendar for December 23
Classes
Their Views for December 23
As bowl season begins, a concussion warning
Can you help identify this photo?
The Tribune-Herald each Saturday is publishing a photo from the Lyman Museum’s John Howard Pierce Photography Collection. The Kona Historical Society generously donated the collection in 2007. The museum is seeking help identifying the people and places in the pictures, most of which are from the 1960s and ’70s. Those with information about the subjects in the photos can contact the museum at 935-5021 or archives@lymanmuseum.org. THIS PHOTO (NO. 17199) was captured Dec. 25, 1962.
Humpback whales return to Hawaii: Ocean users reminded to maintain safe distance
NOAA’s Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary reminds the public that Hawaii’s humpback whale season is underway.
