Waiakea golfers renew friendly rivalries in match play
There were no handshakes between Waiakea teammates Dysen Park and Kobey Babas, only intense match play battles.
Soccer: Crushing it again, 11 Kona club alums off to college
Many Hawaii Island soccer players have played with Kona Crush Soccer Academy through the years in order to step up their game and move on to the collegiate level.
Cycling is set to return with Hilo time trial
They’re back!
Cartoon for July 12
The Big Island as seen by Hawaii Tribune-Herald cartoonist Gary Hoff.
Keaau development plan allowed to proceed
A nearly $100 million plan to substantially increase development in Keaau over 10 to 15 years came one step closer to reality last week.
New guidelines for international students could impact more than 100 at UH-Hilo
More than 100 international students at the University of Hawaii at Hilo could be affected by new guidelines issued last week by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, university officials say.
Roth leads the pack: Mayoral candidates report campaign contributions
Mayoral candidate Mitch Roth charged ahead of the pack raising money in the race for the county’s top spot, collecting more than $148,000, primarily from big-money donors.
Pro-business donors step up for County Council challengers
Two freshman County Council members face formidable opposition in the campaign fundraising department, with pro-business challengers to both Kona Councilwoman Rebecca Villegas and Puna Councilman Matt Kanealii-Kleinfelder raising twice as much as the incumbents.
Now we know Trump can be subpoenaed. But will he comply?
The Supreme Court took two cautious, balanced steps Thursday to clarify something that was obvious to everyone but President Trump and his lawyers: The president can’t dodge investigations into his conduct, even while in office.
A Supreme Court decision on religious teachers must be read narrowly
In ruling 7 to 2 that two teachers at Catholic schools couldn’t challenge their dismissals under civil rights laws, the Supreme Court on Wednesday rightly focused on the fact the teachers were “entrusted with the responsibility of instructing students in the faith.” Thus they were covered by a “ministerial exception” to civil rights laws announced by the court in a 2012 case involving a teacher at a Lutheran school.
Your Views for July 12
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Obituaries for July 12
Felice “John” Cammillo Dolfi, 85, of Pahoa died June 27 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Detroit, he was the owner and heavy equipment operator for Hauling Ass Trucking. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Survived by companion Heather Hedenschau of Pahoa; sons, Christopher Carroll and Taylor Dolfi-Hedenschau of Pahoa. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Mueller defends Russia probe, says Stone remains a felon
WASHINGTON — Former special counsel Robert Mueller sharply defended his investigation into ties between Russia and Donald Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign, writing in a newspaper opinion piece Saturday that the probe was of “paramount importance” and asserting that a Trump ally, Roger Stone, “remains a convicted felon, and rightly so” despite the president’s decision to commute his prison sentence.
Volcano Watch: A legendary part of the Wailuku River is again revealed
The “Hawaiian Sup‘pa Man,” demi-god Maui, had several adventures on the Wailuku River in the legendary past. He rescued his mother, Hina, who lived in the cave behind Waianuenue (Rainbow Falls), from Kuna, a threatening mo‘o (legendary giant lizard), eventually killing him and leaving his body as a small island in the pool fronting Hina’s cave.
Disney World reopens as coronavirus cases surge in Florida
ORLANDO, Fla. — “The Most Magical Place on Earth” has reopened after nearly four months with new rules in place to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Coronavirus deaths take a long-expected turn for the worse
NEW YORK — A long-expected upturn in U.S. coronavirus deaths has begun, driven by fatalities in states in the South and West, according to data on the pandemic.
Trump’s defiant help for Stone adds to tumult in Washington
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s intervention into a criminal case connected to his own conduct drew fierce rebukes Saturday from Democrats and a few lonely Republicans, with calls for investigations and legislation.
Fire destroys much of 249-year-old church in California
SAN GABRIEL, Calif. — A fire early Saturday destroyed the rooftop and most of the interior of a Catholic church in California that was undergoing renovation to mark its upcoming 250th anniversary celebration.
Zimbabwe bird sanctuary has 400 species, not enough tourists
HARARE, Zimbabwe — A fish eagle swoops over the water to grab a fish in its talons and then flies to its nest.
Serbia police detain 71 after 4th night of virus protests
BELGRADE, Serbia — Serbian police detained 71 people after clashes during the fourth night of anti-government protests against the Serbian president that were initially sparked by his plans to reintroduce a coronavirus lockdown.
