State boys soccer: Grover golden again as Waiakea reaches D-I semifinals with OT win
Determination is carrying the Waiakea boys soccer team a long way.
Pedestrian killed in collision that snarled morning traffic
Police say a male pedestrian was killed this morning on Highway 130 just south of the Keaau Transfer Station.
Penn recovering at home after traffic collision
UFC Hall of Fame mixed martial artist BJ Penn is recovering at home in Hilo after suffering a concussion in traffic accident last Friday night on Kanoelehua Avenue near Prince Kuhio Plaza.
Police: BJ Penn driver of truck that lost control, flipped, DUI suspected
Police are investigating possible DUI charges against UFC Hall of Fame former two-division champion BJ Penn of Hilo.
Highway 130 reopened after traffic collision near Keaau
Police say Highway 130 is now open in both directions.
Tribune-Herald Athlete of the Week: Waiakea’s Waylon Spain
Waylon Spain • wrestling
Responders search for missing fishermen
Authorities launched an extensive search Thursday for two fisherman who apparently were swept off the Kau shoreline Wednesday evening.
Search on for two missing Big Island fishermen
A search is ongoing for two fishermen who apparently were swept off the shore Wednesday night on Big Island.
State sued for misuse of Maunakea Access Road
A lawsuit was filed today against the state contending that several state departments have violated their duties by using the Maunakea Access Road without the consent of native Hawaiians.
Softball: Vulcans look for pitching to come around at Cactus Classic
UH-Hilos record says its playing .200 softball, but coach Callen Perreira says that percentage is closer to .667.
Democrats prepare for diverse states
WASHINGTON Democratic presidential candidates plotted their paths Wednesday into state primaries now expanding to include voters of color, while the partys establishment braced for a long and increasingly uncertain nomination fight ahead.
China picks ex-Shanghai mayor to lead in virus epicenter
BEIJING China on Thursday replaced its top officials in central Hubei province and its capital, Wuhan, the epicenter of a viral outbreak that has infected more than 45,000 people worldwide.
Honolulu seeks bids to operate Haiku Stairs
HONOLULU Honolulu requested proposals from private organizations interested in providing managed, fee-based access to its famed Haiku Stairs.
Here’s a kicker: HPA soccer standout to play football at Georgetown
Hawaii Prep senior Conor Hunt recently signed a national letter of intent with Georgetown, a school famous for its mens basketball program.
Schatz, Legislature seek help to combat spittlebug
A U.S. senator has requested federal assistance to manage an invasive insect that has devastated thousands of acres of pasture land on the Big Island.
‘Let’s do this:’ 10-day islandwide Feed-A-Thon underway
For 20 years, Tommy Kahikina Ching has been on a mission to feed the hungry on our island.
Attempted murder on officer charge refiled
Prosecutors have re-filed charges against a 32-year-old Kailua-Kona man accused of assaulting a Hawaii Police Department officer last spring in what was deemed a racially motivated attack.
Family, police seek help finding Oregon woman
A 24-year-old woman originally from Oregon who went missing Sunday near the Wainaku Scenic Point apparently had been on the Big Island a few months.
Legislation tackles fire ant abatement
Whats the best way to eradicate little fire ants?
Legislature mulls handing off SHPD responsibilities to counties
Delays in getting archaeological plan reviews from the State Historic Preservation Division have added years to the construction of Hawaii County projects, but county planning officials are skeptical a bill currently making its way through the Legislature is the answer.
