Police investigate shooting in Kopua Farm Lots
CORRECTION: A previous version of this story gave an erroneous subdivision for the alleged shooting based on information provided by police.
Police investigating possible missing diver
Police and fire personnel responded Monday afternoon to Beach Road off Makuu Drive in Hawaiian Paradise Park on a report of a missing diver.
No tsunami threat from magnitude 4.5 quake
Hawaii County Civil Defense has reported that a magnitude-4.5 earthquake poses no tsunami threat to the island.
Bank of Hawaii opens new branch
The Bank of Hawaii celebrated the opening of its new Hilo branch on Monday morning.
Man pleads not guilty to kidnap, sex assault of teen
A 52-year-old Hilo man pleaded not guilty to a host of charges Monday filed in connection with the alleged Sept. 16 abduction and ensuing crimes committed against a 15-year-old Kona girl.
A ‘very impressive’ feat: Hawaii astronomers laud success of NASA’s asteroid-redirection mission
University of Hawaii astronomers observed with keen interest as a small, unmanned NASA spacecraft purposely crashed into an asteroid in an unprecedented dress rehearsal for the day a killer space rock menaces Earth.
As Cantonese language wanes, efforts grow to preserve it
SAN FRANCISCO — Three decades ago, finding opportunities to learn Cantonese in San Francisco wasn’t hard. But today in the city that’s drawn Cantonese speakers from South China for over 150 years, there’s fear that political and social upheaval are diminishing a language that is a cultural touchstone.
Ironman donates $240K to county for police OT during 2-day race
Ironman is donating almost a quarter-million dollars to the Hawaii Police Department to cover the cost of officer services during the 2022 Ironman World Championship next month.
Shifting state lease terms frustrates Hilo business owner
A Hilo business owner is pursuing legal action against the state after the Board of Land and Natural Resources voted to change the terms of his lease agreement.
Obituaries for September 27
Christopher Mark Allen, 30, of Captain Cook died Sept. 20 in Kealakekua. Born in Santa Clara, Calif., he was a software programmer. Memorial service 10 a.m. Friday (Sept. 30) at Pu‘uhonoa ‘O Honaunau in the back by the picnic tables. Potluck to follow. Bring your own chairs. Online condolences: ballardfamilymortuaries.com. Survived by mother, Valerie Allen of Captain Cook; father, Mark (Rachel Kanowsky) Allen of Meadow Vista, Calif. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Stocks fall on recession fears; Dow slips into bear market
The Dow Jones Industrial Average became the last of the major U.S. stock indexes to fall into what’s known as a bear market Monday as the market deepened its slump amid growing fears of a global recession.
Canada won’t require masks on planes, drops vaccine mandate
TORONTO — The Canadian government announced Monday it will no longer require people to wear masks on planes to guard against COVID-19..
Navy bribery fugitive ‘Fat Leonard’ seeks Venezuelan asylum
SAN DIEGO — The fugitive defense contractor nicknamed “Fat Leonard” who orchestrated a huge bribery scheme involving dozens of U.S. Navy officials, has requested asylum in Venezuela, a law enforcement official said Monday, nearly a week after he was captured in the South American country.
Harrowing film tells of Las Vegas shooting and its aftermath
NEW YORK — A pair of cowboy boots that Ashley Hoff never thought she would see again helped unlock a powerful story about the worst mass shooting in modern U.S. history.
Tense Japan holds funeral for assassinated ex-leader Abe
TOKYO — A tense Japan prepared Tuesday for a rare and controversial state funeral for assassinated former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, the longest-serving leader in his nation’s modern history and one of the most divisive.
Lamb’s 1-handed TD catch gives Dallas 23-16 win over Giants
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — CeeDee Lamb was angry with himself in the second quarter after dropping a wide-open pass and costing the Dallas Cowboys a possible touchdown. It was just embarrassing.
Photos: UH-Hilo women’s soccer team downs Dominican
The University of Hawaii at Hilo women’s soccer team defeated Dominican 3-1 at home. Grace VerHage, Filippa Graneld and Brende Yoshizumi scored the three goals for the Vulcans, who are now 6-1 this season. The women’s team will play the Academy of Art at home at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday.
US coach Berhalter: ‘We got our butts kicked’ by Japan
Christian Pulisic and Ricardo Pepi will join the U.S. starting lineup for the Americans’ last World Cup warmup against Saudi Arabia on Tuesday night after coach Gregg Berhalter admitted “we got our butts kicked” by Japan last week.
NFL ends Pro Bowl; skills competitions, flag game instead
The Pro Bowl got a major makeover.
Judge held homerless, still at 60, Jays beat Yankees in 10th
TORONTO — Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees will have to wait at least one more day to achieve home run history and crack some bubbly.
