Franko, Vulcans start off strong at PacWest finals
UH-Hilo men’s golfer Dustin Franko told the Tribune-Herald earlier this season that he and his teammates would “bring the heat” when it mattered most, and he personally backed up the talk Monday.
No no-hitter, and now no love for Vuls’ Sadler
Christian Sadler pitched the game of his life for the UH-Hilo baseball team, coming close to his first no-hitter and striking out as far as receiving recognition from the PacWest.
Thrilled to be back, Ka’u, Keaau work out the volleyball kinks
KEAAU – Ka’u High’s serving was fine during its last practice, boys volleyball coach Josh Ortega said, but Saturday it took a wayward turn after a change in scenery.
Kealakehe’s Caden Young has ‘superstar’ day as BIIF track and field returns
WAIMEA – Caden Young has one track and field meet under his belt this year, and with that he has already established himself as one of several standouts from Kealakehe, despite a long time away from BIIF competition.
Australia-New Zealand travel bubble brings relief, elation
Council Finance Committee set to discuss four Kona land buys
GOP White House hopefuls move forward as Trump considers run
New migrant facilities crop up to ease crowding, again
Half of US adults have received at least one COVID-19 shot
Auction brings Hall of Famer Ted Williams to NFT market
News briefs for April 19
Egypt says 11 killed in train crash north of Cairo
Faith leaders across US join in decrying voting restrictions
Some defendants try to use journalism as Capitol riot defense
Japanese leader asks Pfizer for additional vaccine supply
Police: FedEx shooter legally bought guns used in shooting
Democrats, Republicans must unite to protect the Capitol
It long has been clear that the Capitol Police were woefully unprepared for the Jan. 6 assault on Congress by rampaging supporters of then-President Donald Trump bent on overturning the results of the 2020 election. But a new report by the agency’s inspector general documents in depressing detail lapses in training, readiness and intelligence assessment.
Senators should have to speak on Senate floor to use the filibuster
U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin, a Democrat from West Virginia, has it right: The filibuster should not be eliminated. The Senate needs the filibuster as a tool to drive the two parties toward compromise on important issues as well as to give voice to the minority party.
Driving the Hawaii Belt Road
Cartoon for April 19
The world as seen by cartoonist Steve Breen, The San Diego Union-Tribune.
Obituaries for April 19
Rolland Cliffton Namoc, 80, of Hilo died April 6 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Ewa, Oahu, he was a retired adult corrections lieutenant for Kulani Correctional Facility, U.S. Army veteran and member of Big Island Ballroom Dance Club and Kamana Senior Center. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Monday, Apr. 26, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Memorial service at 10 a.m. Private urn service with military honors to follow at Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Seating limited; masks and social distancing required. Casual attire. Survived by partner, Elaine Kai; brothers, Constantino “Danny” Namoc, Larry (Bella) Acosta, Johnny (Lucy) Acosta, Byron Alcos, Charles “Buddy” Alcos, Paul “Desi” (Gina) Alcos, Thomas (Linda) Alcos and Ross “Oggie” Alcos; sisters, Genevieve “Beby” (Douglas) Namoc Moniz, Juanita “Lee” Acosta Sojot, Winona (Bert) Alcos Sabanal, Theresa (Gary) Alcos Dano and Sharon (Dwayne) Alcos Consilva; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
