Mountain View man charged with attempted murder, firearms offenses for Monday night shooting
CORRECTION: A previous version of this story misidentified the subdivision the alleged shooting took place based on information provided by police.
Feds convict retired cop of assault at sea
A retired law enforcement law officer was sentenced Monday by federal authorities to 46 months of prison Monday for an at-sea assault of an elderly cruise ship passenger en route to Hilo almost four years ago.
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.
Cloud of matter could be remains of oldest stars
Astronomers believe they may have detected the last remnants of one of the first stars in the universe using a Maunakea telescope.
Your views for September 28
New coastlines, more tsunamis
Trump’s surprising legacy: More female candidates — in both parties
Donald Trump’s upset victory over Hillary Clinton in 2016 inspired a surge in political activism among Democratic women. Six years later, that energy remains mostly intact — and has spread to the Republican Party as well.
US needs to support Iranian protesters
In 2010, Mohamed Bouazizi, besieged by corrupt Tunisian officials who harassed and humiliated him as he tried to sell fruit from a street stand, set himself on fire in protest. His death shocked the conscience of not just Tunisia, but much of the broader Mideast, spurring the Arab Spring protest movements.
Kahilu Theatre presents Alphabet Rockers
Kahilu Theatre is psyched to present Alphabet Rockers live from the Kahilu Theatre stage at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 18. The audience is invited to explore elements of hip hop and move their bodies in celebration and joy.
An Evening With Country Gospel Singer Wade Hammond
Island Faith Center presents “An Evening with Country Gospel Singer Wade Hammond,” which will take place at 5:30 p.m. on Oct. 16 at the Laupahoehoe Library Humanities Room (35-2065 Old Mamalahoa Highway, Laupahoehoe).
Water service disrupted along Kalaniana‘ole
Water customers on Kalaniana‘ole Avenue from Kolea Street to Leleiwi Street and nearby side roads may experience no water or low water pressure today while Department of Water Supply crews repair a broken water main.
Police find, arrest missing man
Police located 47-year-old Derek Lee Kalani Aiona, who was reported missing in August 2020 and was the subject of a recent police dispatch.
Council to consider bill restricting carry of firearms in ‘sensitive places’
A bill to restrict the carrying of concealed and unconcealed firearms in “sensitive places” in Hawaii County, including medical and government facilities, schools and parks, establishments that serve alcohol, as well as several other locations, is set to be considered by the County Council.
RFK assassin Sirhan Sirhan challenges his parole denial
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Sirhan Sirhan, who assassinated presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy in 1968, is asking a judge on Wednesday to free him from prison by reversing California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s denial of his parole earlier this year.
DOH encourages flu vaccine for upcoming season
As Hawaii enters flu season in October, the state Department of Health already has reported a slight uptick in outpatient visits from influenza-like illness.
Firefighters respond to Keaau brush fire
Nine fire units responded late Monday afternoon to a small brush fire about 500 yards south of Haena Beach on W.H. Shipman Ltd. land in Keaau.
Fire destroys Waipi‘o Valley structure
The Fire Department said a 30-foot-by-40-foot single-story structure in Waipi‘o Valley was destroyed Friday by fire.
Prince Kuhio Plaza seeks long-term lease extension
Prince Kuhio Plaza is seeking a 40-year extension of its lease for almost 39 acres of Department of Hawaiian Home Lands property in Hilo.
Feds warn of new batch of fentanyl on island
A new batch of fentanyl has made its way to the Big Island, the Hawaii High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area revealed Monday via a Threat Bulletin.
Biden keeps US target for refugee admissions at 125,000
SAN DIEGO — President Joe Biden on Tuesday kept the nation’s cap on refugee admissions at 125,000 for the 2023 budget year, despite pressure from advocates to raise it even higher to meet the need after falling far short of that target this year.
Jan. 6 panel delays hearing as Hurricane Ian aims at Florida
WASHINGTON — The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol announced Tuesday that it had postponed a hearing scheduled for Wednesday as a hurricane hurtled toward the Florida coast.
