UHH women spring upset alert, then Sharks attack
The UH-Hilo women’s basketball team played tough, and everything was in place for an upset against No. 4 Hawaii Pacific on Sunday.
Big malama, no drama: Unselfish Vulcans hold off HPU again
The UH-Hilo men’s basketball team’s strength is team chemistry because it’s easy to see that everyone is on the same page.
Steele takes lead with 61, gets another chance at Sony Open
HONOLULU — Brendan Steele knows he can play well at the Sony Open whether it’s windy or calm, in sunshine or rain. Now he gets another chance to see if he can win.
MMA: Holloway masterful in victory
Max Holloway put on a show in the main event of the first combat sports card aired on ABC since 2000.
HPU women put prowess on display in runaway
Did anyone get the license plate number of that bus?
Triumphant return: Vulcans, Vuksanovic begin new era by sinking Sharks
That was a little too close for comfort for the UH-Hilo men’s basketball team, which saw an 18-point lead whittled down to single digits.
Officials talk about threat of violence on Inauguration Day
Hawaii law enforcement officials are on watch following an FBI warning that extremists who support President Donald Trump could stage armed protests in Washington, D.C., and in all 50 state capitals when President-elect Joe Biden is inaugurated Wednesday.
High court denies writ to Honua Ola, appeal of PUC decision still active
The state Supreme Court on Thursday denied Honua Ola Bioenergy’s request to order the Public Utilities Commission to reconsider its denial of a requested waiver of the competitive bidding process used in the sale of electricity.
PGV production at nearly 30% capacity
Puna Geothermal Venture is now producing 11.5 megawatts of power, plant leaders said during a community meeting Wednesday.
Roth says he’s ‘very hopeful’ following heart attack
“It was a rough week, with some bumps and turns, but they say I’m getting better, and that’s a good thing.”
Gas use down 18%, County highway fund takes a hit from less driving
Hawaii Island motorists just weren’t heeding the call of the open road much last year.
Irwin: Back to basics in troubling times
Like so many of you, I was saddened and angry with what we saw transpire in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 6. The violence against our democracy was shocking to behold. After allowing myself a few minutes of despair, however, I reminded myself of my commitment to my profession of educating students and my firm belief that education is the antidote to ignorance and hate among so many other things.
Trump gets the impeachment he deserves
Part of the justification for impeaching Donald Trump is that he violated a hallowed democratic principle in place since the republic’s founding. The “peaceful transfer of power” won’t happen in 2021 because Trump fomented for months what culminated in last week’s violent and deadly attack inside the Capitol. This is a tragedy for the nation.
‘I just grieve all over again’: Woman loses husband, brother to gun violence
Jade Navor is a woman of faith, and her faith remains intact despite the tragic loss by gun violence of two men she loves.
Biden to prioritize legal status for millions of immigrants
SAN DIEGO — President-elect Joe Biden’s decision to immediately ask Congress to offer legal status to an estimated 11 million people in the country has surprised advocates given how the issue has long divided Democrats and Republicans, even within their own parties.
Damaged roads, lack of gear hinder Indonesia quake rescue
MAMUJU, Indonesia — Damaged roads and bridges, power blackouts and lack of heavy equipment on Saturday hampered rescuers after a strong earthquake left at least 49 people dead and hundreds injured on Indonesia’s Sulawesi island.
Guard troops pour into Washington as states answer the call
WASHINGTON — By the busload and planeload, National Guard troops were pouring into the nation’s capital on Saturday, as governors answered the urgent pleas of U.S. defense officials for more troops to help safeguard Washington even as they keep anxious eyes on possible violent protests in their own states.
BI hospitals set to launch vaccine clinics for those over age 75
Kona Community Hospital will expand vaccinations to community members over age 75 starting this week.
State briefs for January 17
State plans to offer drive-thru vaccinations
Obituaries for January 17
Jaime “Jimbo” Baraoidan, 85, of Papaikou died Jan. 2 at Legacy Hilo Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Born in Maui, he was retired from Krupp Taylor. Private services at a later date. Online condolences: www.homelanimemorialpark.com. Survived by wife, Karen Baraoidan of Hilo; three sons, Jason (Wendy) Galdones of Gardena, Calif., Alex (Michelle) Galdones and Derek (Cheryl) Sabino of Hilo; three daughters, Rochelle Guzman and Francell Garza of Gardena, Calif. and Denise (Rob) Perkins of Las Vegas; 11 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Homelani Memorial Park.
