One man hospitalized, another arrested after Ocean View shooting
Police arrested a 47-year-old Ocean View man on suspicion of attempted murder following a shooting Saturday afternoon in Ocean View that left a 32-year-old Ocean View man in critical condition.
Woman hospitalized, man arrested after dog attack
Police arrested and charged a 52-year-old Pahoa man after a dog attack that late Saturday afternoon that left a 32-year-old woman hospitalized and her 52-year-old mother injured.
Biden and McCarthy reach a final deal to avoid US default and now must sell it to Congress
WASHINGTON — With days to spare before a potential first-ever government default, President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy reached final agreement Sunday on a deal to raise the nation’s debt ceiling and worked to ensure enough support in Congress to pass the measure in the coming week.
Keaau Middle School top site for proposed new library
A new public library in Keaau most likely will be built at Keaau Middle School, according to a project plan published last week.
Interfaith observance honors service members who died in combat
The community came together Saturday to memorialize Puna soldiers who died in combat defending the nation in the 76th annual Interfaith Memorial Day Observance.
One answer to the migration crisis? Jobs
The Biden administration’s sensible new policy for asylum seekers — requiring them to submit applications in Latin American countries before arriving — seems to have preempted a wave of migration to the border, at least for now. But what about those the US has already legally admitted into the country, who are being blocked from doing what the American economy needs them to do: work?
Jan. 6 rioters are raking in thousands in donations. Now the US is coming after their haul
Less than two months after he pleaded guilty to storming the U.S. Capitol, Texas resident Daniel Goodwyn appeared on Tucker Carlson’s then-Fox News show and promoted a website where supporters could donate money to Goodwyn and other rioters whom the site called “political prisoners.”
Russia launched ‘largest drone attack’ on Ukrainian capital before Kyiv Day; 1 killed
KYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine’s capital was subjected to the largest drone attack since the start of Russia’s war, local officials said, as Kyiv prepared to mark the anniversary of its founding on Sunday. At least one person was killed, but officials said scores of drones were shot down, demonstrating Ukraine’s air defense capability.
Turkey’s Erdogan wins another term as president, extends rule into 3rd decade
ANKARA, Turkey — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan won reelection Sunday, extending his increasingly authoritarian rule into a third decade as the country reels from high inflation and the aftermath of an earthquake that leveled entire cities.
Patience pays off for UH-Hilo female scholar-athlete recipient
Not many collegiate student-athletes come across the opportunity to play six seasons of competition, and for those who do, it usually comes along with heavy baggage of hardship and setbacks.
“Big Dog” runs held
The annual Wayne “Big Dog” Joseph 5k run was held Saturday at Coconut Island.
NBA Finals berth at stake as Heat, Celtics prepare for Game 7
BOSTON — Moments after Boston’s dramatic win at Miami on Saturday night, Jaylen Brown began thinking about the future. He raised his hands, put up seven fingers and began yelling, “Game 7! Game 7!”
Josef Newgarden wins his first Indy 500, gives Roger Penske his 19th victory
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis 500 is the one race Josef Newgarden desperately wanted to win.
Grillo birdies 2nd playoff hole at Colonial after lead floats away on 18
FORT WORTH, Texas — Emiliano Grillo could only watch as his ball kept floating and rolling back toward the No. 18 tee after his wayward shot into the flowing water of a small concrete drainage canal. That mishit on the 72nd hole at Colonial cost him his two-stroke lead, but he still got his first PGA Tour victory in more than 7 1/2 years.