‘Our team didn’t want it’: Waiakea comes up short in five-setter at state tourney
Waiakea junior Claymon Morante looked like the best player on the volleyball court against Roosevelt, but unfortunately for the outside hitter/setter he had very little help.
Big Island under flood advisory, snow atop Maunakea
Hawaii Island is under a flood advisory until 6 p.m. tonight, although it could be extended by the National Weather Service.
Two Puna men charged in stolen vehicle incidents
Police have charged two Puna men with numerous property, firearm, and drug offenses.
Bevy of HHSAA tournaments this week
Let the HHSAA tournaments begin.
Evacuation of civilians from Ukrainian steel plant begins
ZAPORIZHZHIA, Ukraine (AP) — After nearly two months of siege, civilians holed up at a steel plant in the Ukrainian city of Mariupol began to be evacuated over the weekend, and people sheltering elsewhere in the city were to be allowed out early today, local officials said.
Kohala AD arrested for theft, criminal tampering
A Kohala High School employee was arrested Thursday on suspicion of theft and criminal tampering. The state Department of Education on Friday confirmed Athletic Director Laurie Koustic was arrested and released pending investigation for fourth-degree theft and two counts of second-degree criminal tampering.
Evidence mounts of GOP involvement in Trump election schemes
WASHINGTON — Rioters who smashed their way into the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, succeeded — at least temporarily — in delaying the certification of Joe Biden’s election to the White House.
Measure to fund study on coffee labeling set for vote
Funding for an independent study of the economic impact of potential changes to Hawaii’s coffee labeling requirements is set for a vote by the state House and Senate.
Battle over renaming Hilo High Gym continues
The most recent effort to rename the Hilo High School gymnasium has stalled.
Biden calls former VP Mondale ‘giant’ of political history
MINNEAPOLIS — President Joe Biden saluted his “friend of five decades” Walter Mondale on Sunday, traveling to the University of Minnesota to remember the former vice president and Democratic Party elder whose memorial service was delayed for a year due to the pandemic.
Puna police officer receives county’s Haweo Award
For his relentless determination in the apprehension of two suspects involved in an array of crimes involving firearms, drugs and a stolen vehicle, Hawaii Police Department Officer Jonathan Rapoza was honored with the Haweo Award during a ceremony March 22 at the County Council chambers in Kona.
VAC hosts fourth annual Mother’s Day concert
The Volcano Art Center is pleased to present ‘The Queen of Opera,’ D’Andrea Pelletier, and the Volcano Chamber Players from 3-5 p.m. on Sunday at Volcano Art Center’s Niaulani Campus.
Tourists, rejoice! Italy, Greece relax COVID-19 restrictions
ROME — For travelers heading to Europe, summer vacations just got a whole lot easier.
Marshals: Reward for info on escaped inmate, missing officer
FLORENCE, Ala. (AP) — The U.S. Marshals Service said Sunday that it is offering up to $10,000 for information about an escaped inmate and a “missing and endangered” correctional officer who disappeared Friday after the two left a jail in north Alabama.
New media artists from Kyoto to present shows this week
The public is invited to attend several events featuring Naoko Tosa and Ryohei Nakatsu, visiting artists from Kyoto, Japan.
Combat death puts spotlight on Americans fighting in Ukraine
Harrison Jozefowicz quit his job as a Chicago police officer and headed overseas soon after Russia invaded Ukraine. An Army veteran, he said he couldn’t help but join American volunteers seeking to help Ukrainians in their fight.
Waiakea DECA students apply skills at virtual competition
Waiakea High School DECA students excelled at the 2022 Virtual Hawaii State DECA Career Development Conference that took place from Feb. 21-25.
Obituaries for May 2
Jodean Marie Dela Cruz, 76, of Hilo died Dec. 11 at home. Born in Michigan City, Ind., she was a retired Hawaii public school teacher and administrator, member of the U.S. Peace Corps in the Philippines and quilter. Celebration of life held on March 5. Survived by husband, Romel Dela Cruz of Hilo; sons, Rene (Mina) Dela Cruz of Las Vegas and Jason (Mimi) Dela Cruz of Hilo; sisters, Kathleen (Ronald) Heinrich of Colorado and Rebecca Schneider of Michigan; sister-in-law, Alice (Clyde) Dela Cruz-Bailado of Paauilo; four grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Germany: Quitting Russian oil by late summer is ‘realistic’
BERLIN (AP) — Germany says it’s making progress on weaning itself off Russian fossil fuels and expects to be fully independent of Russian crude oil imports by late summer.
Like pet rocks and bell bottoms,1970s bad economic news is back to haunt Biden
U.S. gross domestic product shrank 1.4% in the first quarter at the same time inflation continued to soar. For older Americans, that combination conjures memories of 1970s stagflation, a nightmarish combination of double-digit inflation, double-digit interest rates, soaring gasoline prices and persistently high unemployment.
