Police: All lanes now open on Highway 130
UPDATE: All lanes are now open on Highway 130, police said.
Hiroshima bombing recalled in Oregon “peace trees” campaign
SALEM, Ore. — Hideko Tamura Snider was a 10-year-old girl in Hiroshima, Japan, when the United States detonated an atomic bomb over the city on Aug. 6, 1945, during World War II.
Bill that would cover cost of removing abandoned vehicles passes first reading
A bill that would allow private property owners to remove free of charge abandoned or derelict vehicles from their land moved one step closer to fruition Wednesday.
Senators urge better care for US veterans
Hawaii County has two community outpatient clinics for veterans and two vet centers, meaning veterans on the island often have to travel, schedule a telehealth visit, or seek a community care provider to access treatment in a timely manner.
Man accused of kidnapping, sexual assault indicted
A Big Island grand jury on Wednesday indicted the 52-year-old Hilo man accused of kidnapping and sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl this weekend just hours after a preliminary hearing in the case was continued.
Wanted: A bunch of mahimahi stomachs
To fishermen in Hawaii, Pacific mahimahi stomachs hold no particular value and are discarded. But to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration scientists researching mahimahi diet, each stomach tells a unique story and provides an opportunity to help the fish and its environment.
Blood drives continue around Big Island
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints on Kilauea Ave. hosted a blood drive for the Blood Bank of Hawaii on Tuesday, Wednesday and today.
Volcano skate park repairs in the works
The Volcano community is taking steps to repair and reopen Hawaii County’s only wooden skate park.
Federer’s farewell to be in doubles; comeback? ‘No, no, no’
LONDON — Roger Federer leaned back on a couch, the picture of relaxation in a navy blue pullover, black jogger pants and white sneakers. He had just showered and changed after a practice session Wednesday at the arena that will be used for the final match of his career, grinning as he talked about getting into the flow with a racket in hand.
Judge stuck at 60 HRs as Yankees rout Pirates 14-2
NEW YORK — Aaron Judge disappointed fans by staying stuck at 60 homers but doubled twice and scored on Oswaldo Cabrera’s first-inning grand slam that started the New York Yankees to a 14-2 rout of the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday night.
Keaau volleyball team defeats Honokaa
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Stewart, debuting Thomas help US beat Belgium in WCup opener
SYDNEY — Breanna Stewart scored 22 points and Alyssa Thomas had 14 points, nine assists and seven rebounds in her debut for the United States, which beat Belgium 87-72 in its World Cup opener on Thursday.
Celebrate the Jewish New Year in Hilo
Ahava ‘Aina, East Hawaii’s first and only Jewish community congregation, will be reading for the first time from its special sacred Holocaust Torah in celebration of the new year ahead — 5783.
Kahakai Elementary School celebrates 40 years
Kahakai Elementary School marked 40 years of educating keiki during a celebration Friday in Kailua-Kona.
2 Big Island students named semifinalists for National Merit Scholarships
Two Hawaii Island students have been named semifinalists for Hawaii’s National Merit Scholarships.
VAC offers botanical dyes workshop
The community is invited to join Puakea Forester from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 1 at Volcano Art Center Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village.
Commnity meeting scheduled on Upolu well improvements project
The Department of Land and Natural Resources Engineering Division is partnering with the Department of Agriculture and Hawaii State Senator Lorraine Inouye to host a community meeting on the Upolu Well Improvements project in North Kohala on Hawaii Island.
Virginia Thomas agrees to interview with Jan. 6 panel
WASHINGTON — Conservative activist Virginia Thomas, the wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, has agreed to participate in a voluntary interview with the House panel investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection, her lawyer said Wednesday.
Biden: Russia’s Ukraine abuses ‘make your blood run cold’
UNITED NATIONS — President Joe Biden declared at the United Nations on Wednesday that Russia has “shamelessly violated the core tenets” of the international body with its war in Ukraine as he summoned nations around the globe to stand firm in backing the Ukrainian resistance.
Obituaries for September 22
Robert Allan Barnes, 68, of Captain Cook died Aug. 28 at home. Born in California, he was a coffee farmer. Services at a later date. Survived by wife, Dawn L. Barnes of Opihihale; daughter, Loretta (Visut) Buasriyottiya of Honaunau; sons, Curtis R. (Deborah) Barnes of Australia and Barney I Barnes of Milolii; five grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
