Women’s basketball: Academy Art pulls ahead in fourth quarter to oust Vulcans
The UH-Hilo basketball team did almost everything right in the fourth quarter against Academy of Art on Thursday.
HHSAA boys soccer: Hilo High advances to semifinals as favorites fall
Michael DeCoito sneaked in a goal Thursday for Hilo High when Aiea wasn’t paying attention, but his free kick was far from the only surprise at the HHSAA Division I boys soccer tournament.
Police: Man published child porn on social media
A judge today reduced bail for a 20-year-old man police say circulated pornographic material involving a minor girl on social media.
Stolen DLNR trucks, trailer, UTV recovered
The Department of Land and Natural Resources said two trucks, a utility task vehicle and a tilt trailer stolen from a Division of Forestry and Wildlife base yard last November have all now been recovered.
Women’s basketball: No secrets, but Vulcans will have weapons against Academy of Art
The cat is out of the bag for the UH-Hilo women’s basketball team, which embarrassed Chaminade 89-49 with a school-record 17 3-pointers, including 6 of 8 from Sierra Cavaletto last Friday.
Ukraine resistance, sanctions are giving Putin hell
Russia is now under an elevated state of nuclear readiness in response to unexpectedly strong Ukrainian resistance and an overwhelming global outcry against President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of his sovereign neighbor. Putin no doubt thought this invasion would yield a quick ouster of Ukraine’s leadership so he could install a Moscow-friendly government. Instead, he is resorting to acts of desperation to mask his embarrassment.
Barr’s book discovers that Trump was unfit – duh
Former Attorney General William Barr spent almost two years running interference for a dangerously unfit president. Now, in a brazen but not terribly persuasive attempt to clean up his image in history, Barr warns that his ex-boss, Donald Trump, didn’t belong in the White House and shouldn’t be invited back. “Trump cared only about one thing: himself,” Barr writes in his new memoir. “Country and principle took second place.”
Russians besiege Ukraine ports as refugees top 1M
KYIV, Ukraine — The number of people sent fleeing Ukraine by Russia’s invasion topped 1 million on Wednesday, the swiftest refugee exodus this century, the United Nations said, as Russian forces kept up their bombardment of the country’s second-biggest city, Kharkiv, and laid siege to two strategic seaports.
New pandemic plan: Closer to the normal
WASHINGTON — It’s time for America to stop letting the coronavirus “dictate how we live,” President Joe Biden’s White House declared Wednesday, outlining a strategy to allow people to return to many normal activities safely after two years of pandemic disruptions.
Oahu home slides off bluff on north shore
HONOLULU — A home on the north shore of Oahu collapsed onto the beach this week in an area that is prone to beach erosion from high energy waves that draw professional surfers from around the world.
Police seek leads on runaway teen
Police are seeking for the public’s assistance in locating a 16-year-old boy reported as a runaway.
Police: Missing 15-year-old girl found
Police said Wednesday that 15-year-old Moanikeala Liwai, who was previously reported as a runaway, was found Tuesday in Puna in good health.
Police arrest 18 for DUI
During the week of Feb. 21-27, Hawaii Island police arrested 18 motorists for DUI. Five of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident. One was younger than 21.
Azusa Pacific ousts Vulcans at PacWest tournament
They’ll be back and better for the experience, the Vulcans said Wednesday after their season came to end.
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Obituaries for March 3
Roxanne “Roxy” Aloha Martines Gouveia-Torres, 43, of Keaukaha died Feb. 12 at home. Born in Hilo, she was a home health care worker for Bayada Home Health Care in Hilo and Easter Seals Hawaii. Private services at a later date. Survived by husband, Harlen Kaeo Torres of Hilo; sons, Harlen Martines Gouveia-Torres and Hayden Martines Gouveia-Torres of Hilo; brother, Alan (Monica) Hudman of Hawaiian Paradise Park; sister, Amy Hudman of Honomu; brother, Andrew (Ashley) Hudman of Washington; hanai sister, Keahi Pavao of Hilo; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Kahele gets update on Kona airport
Plans and visions for Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole were presented Tuesday to U.S. Rep. Kai Kahele during his multi-day tour of West Hawaii sites and facilities.
Maunakea bill unlikely to pass: Inouye says the measure will die in her committee
A state House bill that would create a new management entity for Maunakea was approved Wednesday by three committees, but the legislation likely will be dead on arrival in the Senate.
$600M for DHHL to be heard by money committees
Companion bills in the Legislature that would put $600 million in general revenues into a special Department of Hawaiian Home Lands fund to help Native Hawaiian beneficiaries acquire homes are scheduled for hearings today.
Connors: COVID fraud crackdown a priority
The top federal law enforcer in Hawaii said Wednesday that President Joe Biden’s announced crackdown on those responsible for stealing billions in coronavirus relief funds is a priority for her as well.
