Police investigating shots fired near Hilo bar and restaurant
Police are requesting the public’s assistance with an investigation of an incident during which a firearm was suspected of being discharged in front of a business establishment in Hilo.
Two arrested after violent robbery, kidnapping
A 31-year-old Keaau man thought he was meeting a female friend for drink to celebrate his birthday early Sunday morning.
Federal EV charging stations are key to Biden’s climate agenda, yet only 4 states have them
LONDON, Ohio — Within 24 hours of buying his red Ford Mustang Mach-E, Liam Sawyer set off on a camping trip.
A glut of puppies: Shelters work to find homes for increasing number of young dogs
Cute faces mask a sad story as animal shelters in Hawaii County continue to take in dozens of mixed-breed puppies every month.
Legacy of Patsy Mink celebrated with new U.S. quarter
U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawaii) on Thursday announced the official release of the Patsy T. Mink quarter, which is part of the U.S. Mint’s American Women Quarters Program for 2024.
Bill moving through Legislature aims to increase densities in urban areas
Hawaii’s urban housing density could more than triple under a new zoning proposal sailing through the state Legislature.
Trump attends wake of slain New York officer, calls for ‘law and order,’ to show contrast with Biden
MASSAPEQUA PARK, N.Y. — Donald Trump attended Thursday’s wake of a New York City police officer gunned down in the line of duty and called for “law and order,” as part of the presumptive Republican presidential nominee’s attempt to show a contrast with President Joe Biden and focus on crime as part of his third White House campaign.
House Republicans invite President Biden to testify at public hearing as impeachment inquiry stalls
WASHINGTON — House Republicans on Thursday invited President Joe Biden to testify before Congress in what appears to be a last-ditch effort to deliver on their stalled monthslong impeachment inquiry into the Biden family businesses.
Biden OKs $60M in aid after Baltimore bridge collapse as governor warns of ‘very long road ahead’
BALTIMORE — Maryland Gov. Wes Moore warned Thursday of a “very long road ahead” to recover from the loss of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge as the Biden administration approved $60 million in immediate federal aid after the deadly collapse.
Obituaries for March 29
Helena Cruz, 76, of Kohala died March 15. Born in Kohala, she was a retired waitress for Mauna Kea Beach Hotel. A private family gathering will be held at a later date. She is survived by her husband, Don Cruz; sons, Don Cruz Jr and Michael Cruz; daughters, Jeanette (Julian) Cruz-Tongpalan and Edlyn Cruz; sisters, Loleta Cacal and Frances Ancheta; sister-in-law, Mary Villacorte; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and extended family near and far. Condolences can be sent to: P.O. Box 335 Kapaau, HI 96755. Arrangement by Dodo Mortuary.
Alabama holds off UNC
ALABAMA 89 – UNC 87
Fallen crypto mogul Sam Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years in prison
NEW YORK — Crypto entrepreneur Sam Bankman-Fried was sentenced Thursday to 25 years in prison for a massive fraud on hundreds of thousands of customers that unraveled with the collapse of FTX, once one of the world’s most popular platforms for exchanging digital currency.
Bus plunges off a bridge in South Africa, killing 45 people. An 8-year-old is only survivor
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — A bus carrying worshippers headed to an Easter festival plunged off a bridge on a mountain pass and burst into flames in South Africa on Thursday, killing at least 45 people, authorities said.
Clemson reaches the Elite Eight for the first time since 1980, beating Arizona 77-72
LOS ANGELES — When Clemson has encountered rough stretches this season, coach Brad Brownell has told his team, “We’re built for this, we can handle this.”
Top-seeded UConn blows through another opponent, beating San Diego State 82-52 to reach Elite Eight
BOSTON (AP) — The rematch turned into another UConn mismatch.
UN top court orders Israel to open more land crossings for aid into Gaza
THE HAGUE, Netherlands — The top United Nations court on Thursday ordered Israel to take measures to improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza, including opening more land crossings to allow food, water, fuel and other supplies into the war-ravaged enclave.
23-year veteran of HPD promoted to major
Hawaii Police Department Chief Benjamin Moszkowicz has announced the promotion of Scott Amaral, a 23-year veteran of the department, from captain to major.
‘Biggest Easter Egg Hunt’ is today
This is a reminder that the “The Biggest Easter Egg Hunt” will take place today at Francis Wong Stadium in Hilo.
Biden’s fundraiser with Obama and Clinton nets a record $25 million, his campaign says
NEW YORK — A fundraiser for President Joe Biden on Thursday in New York City that also stars Barack Obama and Bill Clinton is raising a whopping $25 million, setting a record for the biggest haul for a political event, his campaign said.