Scouts sued over boy’s death
The family of an 11-year-old Boy Scout who was killed in August when an AK-47 semiautomatic rifle was accidentally discharged is suing the Boy Scouts of America and the Boy Scouts of America, Aloha Council.
HVNP seeking art thieves
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is requesting public assistance in identifying two people suspected of stealing artwork from the Volcano House hotel last week.
Job cuts in tech sector spread, Microsoft lays off 10,000
Microsoft is cutting 10,000 workers, almost 5% of its workforce, joining other tech companies that have scaled back their pandemic-era expansions.
Kang, Korda looking for good health as LPGA kicks off season
ORLANDO, Fla. — A year ago, it took mental toughness for Danielle Kang to get across the finish line to win the LPGA’s season-opening Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions.
Court asked to void verdict against ex-cop in Floyd’s murder
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — An attorney for Derek Chauvin asked an appeals court Wednesday to throw out the former Minneapolis police officer’s convictions in the murder of George Floyd, arguing that legal and procedural errors deprived him of a fair trial.
Ukraine helicopter crash kills interior minister, others
BROVARY, Ukraine — A helicopter carrying Ukraine’s interior minister crashed into a kindergarten in a foggy residential suburb of Kyiv on Wednesday, killing him and about a dozen other people, including a child on the ground, authorities said.
Mother of alleged killer called police, reported suicide attempt
The mother of the 21-year-old Hilo man who allegedly stabbed his grandparents to death early Monday morning in the family’s Panaewa home called police to report a suicide in progress, saying her son was experiencing an episode of schizophrenia and had a knife.
Young, Hawks beat Doncic, Mavs 130-122 for 4th straight win
DALLAS — Dejounte Murray scored 30 points, Trae Young had 18 points and 12 assists in another matchup with Luka Doncic and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Dallas Mavericks 130-122 on Wednesday night.
No. 5 Sabalenka moves into 3rd round at the Australian Open
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Aryna Sabalenka improved her winning streak to six as she beat American Shelby Rogers 6-3, 6-1 on Thursday to reach the third round of the Australian Open.
Hawaii lawmakers return with vows to help working families
HONOLULU — Lawmakers opened a new session of the Hawaii State Legislature on Wednesday with proposals to provide more tax relief to working families and impose fees on travelers using popular state parks and trails.
Cowboys rookie Tyler Smith learns OL versatility on the fly
FRISCO, Texas — Tyler Smith didn’t have to worry about moving around on the offensive line in college, when he was on his way to being a first-round pick of the Dallas Cowboys.
Mahomes aims to lead Chiefs to 5th straight AFC title game
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Ask any coach or player around the NFL and they are bound to tell you that the speed of the game picks up when the playoffs arrive. There is no longer time to think on the field; decisions more often are made by in-the-moment instincts rather than carefully crafted game plans.
State eyes purchase in North Kohala for PONC preservation
Residents can nominate sites around the Big Island to be acquired and preserved through Hawaii County’s Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation Commission.
Kona Gold claims men’s 70 division softball title
They Mayor’s Cup Senior Softball Tournament continues today at Old Kona Airport Park with 34 teams from Hawaii and the mainland competing.
Island’s lone open landfill could reach capacity in 23 years
The West Hawaii Sanitary Landfill is on pace to reach capacity in less than 25 years.
League of Women Voters convenes on Saturday
The public is invited to participate in Saturday’s General Meeting of the League of Women Voters-Hawaii County.
Giordano Dance Chicago returns to Big Island
Ten dancers from the acclaimed Giordano Dance Chicago will be back on the Big Island next week for two performances.
Hawaii food drive fights heart disease
The American Heart Association and Hawaiian Airlines are supporting food access organizations in Hawaii by hosting a food drive this week until Monday, Jan. 30.
Nonprofit, mayor target Hawaii childhood literacy
Mayor Mitch Roth emphasized his commitment to early childhood learning by kicking off a “Reach Out and Read” campaign earlier this month in Hilo alongside Hawaii County’s new early childhood resource coordinator, Angela Thomas.
Kaiser offers $2,500 scholarships to students pursuing health care careers
Kaiser Permanente’s Health Equity Scholars Program aims to develop healthier communities by helping young leaders achieve their dreams of going to college and pursuing a career in the health care field.
