Police finish overdose probe: 14-year-old West Hawaii girl died after sniffing substance containing fentanyl
The Hawaii Police Department has confirmed its investigation into the fatal fentanyl overdose of a 14-year-old West Hawaii girl was routed to the county prosecutor’s office last month.
Mickelson, others sue PGA Tour over LIV Golf suspensions
The dispute between the PGA Tour and the Saudi-funded LIV Golf series is now in the courts. Phil Mickelson and Bryson DeChambeau are among 11 players who have sued the PGA Tour in federal court in San Francisco. They are challenging the tour’s right to suspend them for joining the rival league. Three other players are seeking a temporary restraining order that would allow them to play in the lucrative FedEx Cup playoffs, the PGA Tour’s postseason, which begins next week. The lawsuit was expected as soon as the Saudi-backed league launched and PGA Tour players began taking signing bonuses to play LIV Golf.
Early titles with Patriots lead to Hall of Fame for Seymour
Richard Seymour was winning Super Bowls with the New England Patriots before, as he put it, Tom Brady was Tom Brady.
A look at buyers and sellers from busy MLB trade deadline
This is quite a time to be a season ticket holder for the San Diego Padres.
‘A shining example’: Miloli‘i becomes state’s second official Community-Based Subsistence Fishing Area
Miloli‘i became the state’s second official Community-Based Subsistence Fishing Area Tuesday when Gov. David Ige signed off on administrative rules decades in the making.
County Council District 6: Four farmers, ranchers vie to represent sprawling rural district
With Chairwoman Maile David term-limited, the nonpartisan County Council District 6 seat is up for grabs, and four candidates have set their sights on filling it.
Man arrested after violent domestic incident
Police arrested and charged 58-year-old David Scott Paulino on Wednesday for various criminal offenses after responding to a domestic incident that occurred early Sunday morning on Ululani Street in Hilo.
Friendly Place lease renewed: Council approves homeless shelter lease after receiving more information
After being provided the data they requested, County Council members Wednesday were feeling a little more friendly toward the Friendly Place homeless shelter and approved extending its $10-a-year no-bid lease for up to four more years.
Board OKs teaching telescope
The University of Hawaii’s Maunakea Management Board has approved plans for the installation of a new educational telescope at Halepohaku.
House lots eyed for Honokaa: Zoning approval sought for two new subdivisions with parcels for 40 homes
Developers are seeking permits for a new affordable housing development in Honokaa scheduled to open in 2027.
Hilo murder case heads to the jury today
The maternal uncle of a man accused of a fatal shooting on Nov. 26, 2015, said Wednesday his nephew was at a Thanksgiving party the uncle hosted at his Kalapana home and couldn’t have been in Hilo when the shooting took place.
Woman charged in Malama Market incident: She allegedly brandished gun, slapped store manager after shoplifting
A search warrant executed on a shoulder bag carried by a woman accused of a violent shoplifting incident Monday morning at Malama Market in Pahoa turned up a black pellet pistol with a CO2 cartridge that resembled a real semi-automatic pistol, according to court documents filed by police.
Repaving at Hilo Transfer Station
Users of the Hilo Transfer Station will be directed to take an alternate route Friday to dispose of their trash at the solid waste chutes.
Justice Department details threats against election workers
The U.S. Justice Department has charged five people for making threats of violence against election workers amid a rising wave of harassment and intimidation tied to the 2020 presidential election, a top official told U.S. senators Wednesday.
Indiana Rep. Walorski, 2 staffers killed in head-on crash
WASHINGTON — Republican U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski was killed Wednesday in a car crash in her northern Indiana district along with two members of her congressional staff and another person, police said.
Kansas voters spoke loudly on abortion: Trust women. Now politicians must listen
The nation now knows, and the world: Kansas remains a free state.
Light punishment for Deshaun Watson means a slap in the face for his victims
The Cleveland Browns’ regular season won’t begin until Sept. 11 when they play the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte, but the team has already notched the most unconscionable of victories.
UN chief criticizes ‘grotesque greed’ of oil companies
UNITED NATIONS — The United Nations chief sharply criticized the “grotesque greed” of oil and gas companies on Wednesday for making record profits from the energy crisis on the back of the world’s poorest people, “while destroying our only home.”
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Hawaii school named for US leader muddles alumni identity
HONOLULU — In Hawaii, there’s a common question posed in the pidgin language of the islands: “Where you went grad?”
