Kean Wong rejoins Angels
Kean Wong is back in the big leagues, so hopefully Hilo will have two active major leaguers this week.
It’s a start: HHSAA schedules state tournaments
The HHSAA released its 2021-22 state tournament schedule, but the return of sports is stopped at a red light for the moment.
A man’s college is his Castle: KSH grad Yasso packs bags for Vermont
Kaupena Yasso is packing his considerable basketball skills, a cooler of food, and the aloha spirit to Vermont, where he’ll play ball for Castleton University.
Drive-Thru Pride held
Hawaii Island LGBTQ Pride was celebrated with a Drive-Thru Pride event for the second year in a row.
Puna burglary suspects charged
Police charged two men after a brief standoff Tuesday on Uhini Ana Road in Mountain View.
Historic Honokaa: Newly opened museum focuses on history of area
The Honokaa Heritage Center has officially opened in its new downtown location at the historic Botelho building.
Ige discusses changes to travel, gathering restrictions
A day after announcing the state will relax COVID-19 travel and gathering restrictions on July 8 — when 60% of Hawaii’s population should be fully vaccinated — Gov. David Ige on Friday further explained his decision.
Hawaii cruises to resume
After 15 months in dry dock because of the coronavirus pandemic, the passenger cruise industry is gearing up to make Hawaii port calls before the end of the year.
County decades behind on ADA compliance at parks
Almost a quarter-century after Big Island resident Alexa Russell sued Hawaii County to enforce Americans With Disabilities Act mandates in county parks, only six of the 16 facilities the county agreed to upgrade have been done, and the County Council will be asked to float $25.5 million in bonds to pay for the rest.
Public Works in talks with contractor to finish Kalanianaole Avenue work
County officials still hope to get the stalled Kalanianaole Avenue improvement project finished by the end of the year.
Trump airs old election grievances in return to rally stage
WELLINGTON, Ohio — Former President Donald Trump reprised his election grievances and baseless claims of fraud as he returned to the rally stage Saturday, holding his first campaign-style event since leaving the White House.
Crews at collapse site find body, raising death toll to five
SURFSIDE, Fla. — Rescue crews found another body in the rubble of a collapsed 12-story condominium tower near Miami on Saturday, raising the death toll to five as they raced to recover any survivors after fighting back fire and smoke deep inside the concrete and metal remains.
‘Not fun’: Northwest heat wave builds, all-time records fall
PORTLAND, Ore. — Oregon’s largest city broke its all-time heat record on Saturday. It could beat the new mark on Sunday.
Obituaries for June 27
Helen Leinaala Doria, 85, of Captain Cook died June 7 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Hilo, she was an executive sous chef at the former Kona Hilton Hotel and member of St. Benedict’s Catholic Church. Services at a later date. Survived by sons, Joseph (Desiree) Doria Jr. of Kealakekua and Kimo (Douri) Doria of Captain Cook; daughters, Alberta (Bryan) Allen of Kirkland, Wash., and Penelope (John) Souza of Captain Cook; sisters, Faye Medeiros of South Kona and Pearl (Mike) Hind of Kailua-Kona; brother, Bucky Leslie of Captain Cook; daughter-in-law, Laura Doria of Hilo; sisters-in-law, Yvonne Leslie of Honaunau, Loretta Cambra of Hawaii Kai, Oahu, and Nancy Foster of Minnesota; 15 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Let’s vaccinate everyone, including keiki
Moms and dads continue to ask me: “Should I vaccinate my kids to protect them and others from severe illness or possibly death from COVID-19?”
Volcano Watch: Seismic halfalogues: earthquakes are only part of the conversation
The journey from volcanic repose to a climactic eruption is like a mystery movie that keeps you at the edge of your seat. The story is filled with twists and turns that often lead to dead ends.
Your Views for June 27
Brave officers
Fund public transit, not more roads
It’s federal transportation policy season, with the House and Senate advancing bills to fund federal surface transportation programs for the next five years. That makes it a great time to reflect on the social and environmental impacts of our transportation policy.
