Police: Bicyclist killed in Bayfront crash
Police say a 61-year-old bicyclist died today of injuries she received from an early morning collision with a sport-utility vehicle in Hilo.
Police: Elderly man assaulted, robbed in his Pepeekeo home
Police are investigating a violent home invasion robbery that occurred Wednesday afternoon.
Resolution seeks to have Captain Cook renamed as Ka‘awaloa
The town name Captain Cook could be no more under a resolution being considered by state lawmakers.
Why are some on right soft on Putin?
While most Americans pull for Ukraine and its resistance to Russia’s invasion, Rep. Madison Cawthorn, R-N.C., recently called Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy a “thug” and labeled his government “incredibly evil.” It’s part of a broader phenomenon among hard-right politicians who have found a soft spot for Russia and its monstrous leader. It’s time to ask some hard questions about the American right’s fetishization of Vladimir Putin’s violent autocracy.
Supreme Court rejects reapportionment lawsuit: West Hawaii gets another House seat
A divided Hawaii Supreme Court made quick work Wednesday denying a citizen petition that challenged state political maps drawn by the Reapportionment Commission and lifting a stay on candidate qualifying for the state Legislature and U.S. House.
DOH: 1,092 new COVID cases statewide over the past seven days
Just over 1,000 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Hawaii between March 9 and March 16, according to state Department of Health data.
Coffee bill awaits Senate hearings
Coffee farmers are cautiously optimistic that a measure to set tighter limits on using Hawaii location names to sell coffee will be passed this legislative session.
Man in ‘brazen’ Longs robbery carried semi-automatic rifle
Police say the gunman who robbed the Prince Kuhio Plaza Longs Drugs pharmacy in Hilo on Sunday night was armed with what appears to be a semi-automatic rifle.
Simeon a finalist for a James Beard Award
Hilo-born chef/restaurateur Sheldon Simeon was named Wednesday to the short list of finalists by the James Beard Foundation for its prestigious Best Chef: Northwest and Pacific. He is one of five chefs to be nominated for the award, which covers the states of Hawaii, Alaska, Washington and Oregon.
Kanuha receives Press Club’s ‘Torch of Light’ award; San Buenaventura, others,get ‘Lava Tube’ dishonor
The Big Island Press Club awards its annual meritorious Torch of Light Award to state Sen. Dru Mamo Kanuha, a Democrat representing Kona and Ka‘u, and the Lava Tube dishonor award to a group of 10 state senators, including Sen. Joy San Buenaventura, a Democrat representing Puna and Ka‘u.
Peyton’s place: On top; paving way for Hilo’s title run, Pana peerless in Division I
Peyton Pana and the Hilo basketball team’s goal was always the BIIF championship, last captured in 2010, and during that decade-long stretch rivals Kamehameha, Konawaena, and Waiakea took turns and grabbed the title.
Obituaries for March 17
Steven “Uncle Steve” Gregory Abreu, 80, of Kailua-Kona died Feb. 27 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Eleele, Kauai, he was a retired carpenter, fisherman, waterman, former member of Kai ‘Opua Canoe Club and Waikiki Beachboy. Paddle-out scattering of ashes 9:30 a.m. Sunday, March 27 at Laaloa, also known as White Sands Beach. Celebration of life immediately to follow. Survived by daughter, Stephanie Robinson-Boisse of California; sisters, Margaret Sampaio of Honolulu and Elizabeth Seal of Virginia; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii.
Your Views for March 17
‘A show of patriotism’
Budget bill allocates $1.7M to mitigate rapid ohia death
Among proposed appropriations outlined in a state House budget bill is nearly $2 million to help combat rapid ohia death throughout Hawaii.
Police: Attempted murder suspect with HIV spat on officer’s face
A 61-year-old Tiki Gardens subdivision man facing attempted murder and other charges in connection with a Sunday morning confrontation allegedly spat HIV-infected saliva onto the face of a police officer, according to court documents filed by police.
