BIIF football: Drummondo, architect of Hilo High football dynasty, departs after five years
Look up the word seamless in the dictionary to find an accurate description of the transition Hilo Highs football team went through the last time it had to replace a head coach.
Seeking the top job: 10 pull papers for mayor
Running for mayor is proving once again to be a popular proposition, with 10 potential candidates pulling nomination papers as of Friday.
Police nab wanted woman
Police said Josephine Miranda, who was the subject of a wanted bulletin, was arrested Friday afternoon in Hilo.
Ways and Means to vote today on Makalei ambulance bill
A bill to fund an ambulance for the Makalei Fire Station remains alive with a make-or-break Senate committee vote scheduled for this afternoon.
Worried Democrats rush to slow front-runner Sanders
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. Worried Democrats on Monday intensified their assault against the partys presidential front-runner, Bernie Sanders, as the Vermont senator marched toward South Carolinas weekend primary eyeing a knockout blow.
Still unclear whether Maunakea ‘truce’ will be extended after Saturday
Saturday marks the end of a temporary promise by the Thirty Meter Telescope to not attempt construction on Maunakea, but it is still unclear what, if anything, will happen in the coming weeks.
Virus creates ‘risk of substantial disruption to Hawaii travel’
COVID-19, the recently identified respiratory illness that has infected thousands in China and elsewhere around the world, could bring considerable but uncertain risk to Hawaiis tourism and economy in the coming year, according to a forecast published Monday by the University of Hawaiis Economic Research Organization.
FBI official: Russia wants to see US ‘tear ourselves apart’
WASHINGTON Russia wants to watch Americans tear ourselves apart as the United States heads toward elections, an FBI official warned Monday.
Virus pushes beyond Asia, taking aim at Europe, Mideast
SEOUL, South Korea The new virus took aim at a broadening swath of the globe Monday, with officials in Europe and the Middle East scrambling to limit the spread of an outbreak that showed signs of stabilizing at its Chinese epicenter but posed new threats far beyond.
Obituaries for February 25
Robert Akuna Victor Bell, 88, of Waimea died Feb. 20 at Hale Hoola Hamakua in Honokaa. Born in Waimea, he was a retired electrical technician at Pohakuloa Training Area, former pastor at the former Maili Assembly of God Church on Oahu and member of Imiola Congregational Church. Visitation 9-11. Saturday (Feb. 29) at Imiola Congregational Church in Waimea. Celebration of life at 11 a.m. Burial to follow at church cemetery. Casual attire. Survived by son, Matthew (Kuuipo) J.K. Bell of Waimea; daughters, Gwen Tweettie (Ira) Bell of Oahu, Blossom Bell of Oahu and Kimberly (Scott) M. Keolanui of Waimea; daughters-in-law, Roxanne Bell of Oahu and Dora Bell of New Mexico; brothers, David Bell of Oahu, Samuel Bell of Hilo and Autry (Holly) Bell of Waimea; brother-in-law, Jim Whitman of Waimea; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
‘A new day’: Harvey Weinstein convicted, led away in cuffs
NEW YORK Former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein was convicted of rape and sexual assault against two women and led off to prison in handcuffs Monday in what his foes hailed as a landmark moment for the legal system and a long-overdue reckoning for the man vilified as the biggest monster of the #MeToo era.
Dow drops over 1,000 as outbreak threatens global economy
The Dow Jones Industrial Average slumped more than 1,000 points Monday in the worst day for the stock market in two years as investors worry that the spread of a viral outbreak that began in China will weaken global economic growth.
Buddha Day Service at Kona Hongwanji
The Hawaii Association of International Buddhists, or HAIB, will host its 8th Annual Buddha Day Service on March 8 at the Kona Hongwanji Buddhist Temple in Kealakekua. Festivities start at 9:30 a.m.
Operating rooms of the future: Kona hospital unveils $6M renovation project
Kona Community Hospital unveiled its newly remodeled state-of-the-art operating rooms last Thursday morning.
Your Views for February 25
No leg to stand on
Taking on Big Tech: Josh Hawley’s bold proposal to overhaul the FTC
Security breaches, privacy violations and numerous scandals have done little to diminish the power of Big Tech companies like Facebook and Google. Federal institutions meant to punish these companies and protect the American people have failed. It is hard for companies with immense wealth and power to feel compelled to change when they receive little more than a slap on the wrist for wrongdoing.
American Legion Post 3 offers to pick up unwanted military items
There have been many instances where our nations flags, uniforms, veteran portraits, and military memorabilia lay strewn at the transfer station in Hilo a disrespectful sight of veterans memories dumped. It appears that upon a veterans passing, family members are unsure as to what to do with veterans stuffs eventually ending up at the landfill.
Archery hunting in Pu‘uanahulu area starts in March
Archery hunting in the Puuanahulu Game Management Area begins Sunday, March 1, and continues weekends and state holidays through Sunday, June 28.
Let’s Talk Food: Sous vide cooking
More and more restaurants are using sous vide to cook. There are still many of you out there who, when you hear sous vide, have no idea what it is, including my husband, Jim.
