Amateur Megha Ganne holds share of lead at U.S. Women’s Open
SAN FRANCISCO — High school junior Megha Ganne shot a 4-under 67 on Thursday to become the first amateur in 15 years to have a share of the lead after any round at the U.S. Women’s Open.
Araki ‘overjoyed’ to hit the mark, end prep career in HHSAA Hall of Honor
Kanani Araki didn’t get the shot to chase another BIIF air riflery championship, but she got one last parting gift from the sport that connected her to her dad, Tad, who’s a shooter himself as a hunter.
Board OKs decommissioning plan for Caltech observatory
The Maunakea Management Board approved on Monday a decommissioning plan for a Maunakea summit observatory.
Free beer, other new incentives for Biden’s ‘vaccine sprint’
WASHINGTON — Dangling everything from sports tickets to a free beer, President Joe Biden is looking for that extra something — anything — that will get people to roll up their sleeves for COVID-19 shots when the promise of a life-saving vaccine by itself hasn’t been enough.
‘Revitalize Puna’ event slated for next week
Puna residents and other community members can discuss eruption recovery actions and resilience at an event next week.
Healing the bay: Public asked to stay out of Kahaluu Bay for final days of spawning
As Kahaluu Beach Park’s nine-day closure — allowing for a more successful coral spawning cycle — nears an end, officials are hoping for a swell of public cooperation to remain out of the bay during the closure’s final days.
Committee to recommend Oahu principal for interim superintendent
An Oahu principal has been recommended as interim superintendent of the state Department of Education.
‘Love Island’ a boon for island: Largest production since ‘Indiana Jones’ starts shooting in July
Shooting begins next month for one of the largest film productions on the Big Island in years.
Biden, GOP senator talk as time drags on infrastructure deal
WASHINGTON — For nearly an hour, President Joe Biden and the top Senate Republican negotiating infrastructure met Wednesday behind closed doors — two seasoned legislators engaged in another round of conversations, but emerging with few outward signs of tangible progress ahead of a deadline next week.
Science chief wants next pandemic vaccine ready in 100 days
The new White House science adviser wants to have a vaccine ready to fight the next pandemic in just about 100 days after recognizing a potential viral outbreak.
Largest meat producer getting back online after cyberattack
DETROIT — The world’s largest meat processing company has resumed most production after a weekend cyberattack, but experts say the vulnerabilities exposed by this attack and others are far from resolved.
Seeking to steer stimulus: Council wants more say on American Rescue Plan
Hawaii County has received its first installment of a $39 million federal stimulus package and County Council members are brimming with ideas on how to spend it.
Cease building in Puna makai
As a life-long resident of the Island of Hawaii with a career spent learning and teaching natural and cultural histories of Hawaii nei, I view the foolhardy decision to rebuild infrastructure as a waste of taxpayer dollars, at the same time taxpayer dollars are being expended to buy back houses and land destroyed by the 2018 eruption.
Biden’s plan to attack America’s racial wealth gap is focused and long overdue
The Black Lives Matter reckoning has mainly focused on the too-high probability that African Americans will be on the receiving end of deadly police force. But other racial inequalities — in health care, education, housing and broader economics — are equally entrenched in this country, demanding powerful correctives by our government. Tuesday, President Joe Biden made a good start.
Biden must press Congress to protect the right to vote
By staging a dramatic walkout Sunday, Democrats in the Texas of House of Representatives prevented passage of a Republican bill that would make it harder for Texans, particularly citizens of color, to vote.
Iran’s largest warship catches fire, sinks in Gulf of Oman
TEHRAN, Iran — The largest warship in the Iranian navy caught fire and later sank Wednesday in the Gulf of Oman under unclear circumstances, the latest calamity to strike one of the country’s vessels in recent years amid tensions with the West.
Netanyahu opponents reach coalition deal to oust Israeli PM
JERUSALEM — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s opponents announced Wednesday that they have reached a deal to form a new governing coalition, paving the way for the ouster of the longtime Israeli leader.
Big Island Press Club to award scholarships to four students
The Big Island Press Club is awarding scholarships totaling $3,000 to four students this year. The press club annually awards scholarships at an event to students pursuing a higher education in journalism or a related field.
VAC hosts drawing class for kids
Join local artist Ken Charon for a series of six drawing classes for children at the Volcano Art Center’s Niaulani Campus.
Kupuna classes to return on July 12
Classes provided through Elderly Recreation Services are set to return countywide for kupuna beginning July 12.
