BIIF softball: Kamehameha looks to catch its stride in playoffs
Back in 2019, Kealohi Grace was a bright-eyed freshman on the latest in a long of powerhouse Kamehameha softball teams, just eager to lend a hand however she could.
Ex-WNBA ref Shelley Nakasone to hold officiating camp in May in Hilo
Under the direction of college basketball referees Shelly Nakasone and Esther Hsu, the first Hawaii Officials Camp will be held from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, May 14, at Panaewa Gym.
Japanese American Veterans Association offers 16 scholarships
The Japanese American Veterans Association is offering 16 scholarships totaling $26,500 in 2022. The scholarships will benefit a range of graduating high school seniors, undergraduate students, and post-graduate and professional education students.
VAC seeks artist submissions
Volcano Art Center is sending a call to artists requesting works of art which honor King Kamehameha the Great. Interested artists of all ages are asked to submit works of art online at https://volcanoartcenter.org/gallery/call-to-artists/ by Friday. Selected works of art will be displayed in a juried exhibit titled Honoring King Kamehameha at the Volcano Art Center from May 21-June 26.
State to settle Hawaiian Home Lands case for $328 million
HONOLULU — The state has agreed to settle a 23-year-old class action lawsuit over Hawaiian Home Lands for $328 million, Gov. David Ige announced earlier today.
BIIF Volleyball: Konawaena, Pahoa to meet in D-II championship
KEALAKEKUA – A relaxed Konawaena squad is a dangerous team.
Kurtistown man charged with murder after charred body found in burnt-out car
Police have charged a Kurtistown man with murder after a corpse was found badly burnt within a vehicle in Puna over the weekend.
All-BIIF soccer: Others scored more, but two-way Waiakea standout Silva gets ultimate praise
Keilee Silva didn’t always score the goal for Waiakea girls soccer team, but she made goal-scoring easier.
County, mayor sued over Waipi‘o road closure
A community organization has filed a lawsuit against the county, Mayor Mitch Roth and Public Works Director Ikaika Rodenhurst, alleging the closure of Waipi‘o Valley Road to all but a handful of people is unlawful.
Comments sought on judicial nominees
Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald announced Monday that he is seeking public comment on judicial nominees for two vacancies in the District Family Court of the Third Circuit on the Big Island.
Top Russian diplomat warns Ukraine against provoking WWIII
KYIV, Ukraine — Russia’s top diplomat warned Ukraine against provoking World War III and said the threat of a nuclear conflict “should not be underestimated” as his country unleashed attacks against rail and fuel installations far from the front lines of Moscow’s new eastern offensive.
Kona man charged with failure to register as sex offender
Police have arrested and charged a 77-year-old Kailua-Kona man with four counts of failure to comply with sex offender registration requirements.
Proposal for $300 tax rebate still alive in Legislature
A potential $300 tax rebate for most Hawaii taxpayers faces one final hurdle in the state Legislature.
Traffic crash victim ID’d, suspect has previous DUI convictions
A court document filed by prosecutors identifies a 39-year-old man critically injured in a motorcycle-pickup truck collision Thursday night as Joel Cabel.
Affordable housing measures advance to council
A pair of bills moving through the County Council will carve out 1% of property tax revenues each year and dedicate the money to an expanded range of programs to increase affordable housing.
Legislation would give landlords the OK to question tenants about assistance animals
Landlords and other property managers would be allowed to question the validity of assistance animals under a new bill passed by the state House and Senate on April 21. This would include therapy, comfort and other emotional support animals.
Keiki asked to name camera that will be sent to the moon
Students throughout Hawaii now have the chance to name one of two cameras headed to the moon.
Elon Musk to buy Twitter for $44B and take it private
Elon Musk reached an agreement to buy Twitter for roughly $44 billion on Monday, promising a more lenient touch to policing content on the social media platform where he — the world’s richest person — promotes his interests, attacks critics and opines on a wide range of issues to more than 83 million followers.
Melissa Lucio’s execution delayed by Texas appeals court
HOUSTON — A Texas appeals court on Monday delayed the execution of Melissa Lucio amid growing doubts about whether she fatally beat her 2-year-old daughter in a case that has garnered the support of lawmakers, celebrities and even some jurors who sentenced her to death.
Most of Beijing to be tested for COVID amid lockdown worry
BEIJING — Beijing will conduct mass testing of most of its 21 million people, authorities announced Monday, as a new COVID-19 outbreak sparked stockpiling of food by residents worried about the possibility of a Shanghai-style lockdown.
