Volcano Watch: What’s shaking at the summit of Kilauea?
This past week, earthquakes and inflation near Kilauea’s summit prompted temporary closures within Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. What is happening beneath the surface at Kilauea and what does it mean for potential future eruptive activity?
Art exhibition today depicts history of Big Island Koreans
An art exhibition beginning this evening at the Wailoa Center will depict the history of Koreans living on Hawaii Island.
Hilo Macy’s store safe for now despite more downsizing by the retailer
The Macy’s store in Hilo’s Prince Kuhio Plaza will remain open for the foreseeable future, according to spokesperson for the national retailer.
Biden denounces violence on campus, breaking silence after rash of arrests
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden broke days of silence on Thursday to finally speak out on the wave of protests on American college campuses against Israel’s war in the Gaza Strip that have inflamed much of the country, denouncing violence and antisemitism even as he defended the right to peaceful dissent.
Meishoin hosting first annual Koinobori Festival
Hilo Meishoin is hosting its first annual Koinobori Festival from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday to celebrate Children’s Day.
Jury hears tape of Trump and Cohen discussing hush-money deal
NEW YORK — Two voices reverberated in the courtroom. The first was loud, deep and unctuous, the second was casual — until money came up. They were discussing a deal made during the 2016 presidential campaign to silence a woman who claimed to have had an extramarital affair with the Republican candidate.
2024 Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament cancelled
The organizing committee of the Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament (HIBT) regretfully announced the cancellation of the 2024 tournament scheduled for July 27 through August 3, 2024.
Pacers and Knicks to meet in second round after eliminating Bucks, 76ers
Sure, the Knicks just won the fourth game of it. And yes, the NBA schedule claims that they will play the Pacers in the second round. The propaganda machine insists that Game 1 of that series is scheduled for Monday.
Softball and baseball championships begin today in Hilo
As the school year starts to wind down, spring sports are doing the same.
Police seek leads on December homicide in Hawaiian AcresTribune-Herald staff
Police are seeking public leads on a December 2023 homicide in Hawaiian Acres subdivision in Mountain View.
Police: Ocean View body that of murdered Minnesota man
Police say the human remains discovered in Ocean View on April 23 are those of a 39-year-old Duluth, Minn., man who was shot to death.
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Students’ struggle for justice in Gaza must be protected at all costs
University campuses nationwide have long been the focus of political debates and battles in the form of protests and demonstrations. In recent weeks, students galvanized by their consciences have been leading an anti-war movement that our nation hasn’t seen the likes of in decades, and it is spreading like wildfire. At last count, at least 100 Gaza solidarity encampments have been launched at colleges and universities.
Trump was just fined for contempt of court. Could he go to jail next time?
Judge Juan M. Merchan has, in his soft-spoken but hard-nosed way, told Donald Trump something no other court has over the course of his many civil and criminal cases: He’s down to his last chance.
UH-Hilo softball goes 1-2, falls from PacWest conference championship
SAN RAFAEL, Calif. — The UH-Hilo softball team’s postseason came to an end this week — as the Vulcans fell in the opening round of the Pacific West Conference Championship on Wednesday, then won a redemption match before falling again on Thursday at Dominican.
Syria says Israeli strike outside Damascus injured eight troops: World news in brief, 5/3
Syria says Israeli strike outside Damascus injured eight troops
Former Nevada candidate tackled victim in Strip killing, says witness: Trending news in brief, 5/3
Former Nevada candidate tackled victim in Strip killing: Witness
Pacers defeat Bucks in Game 6
Obi Toppin scored 21 points and T.J. McConnell added 20 as the Indiana Pacers eliminated the Milwaukee Bucks with a 120-98 victory on Thursday in Game 6 of an Eastern Conference first-round series in Indianapolis.
Sony and Apollo express interest in buying Paramount in $26 billion deal
Sony Pictures Entertainment and private equity giant Apollo Global Management have formally expressed interest in acquiring Paramount for roughly $26 billion, according to two people familiar with the matter, a move that adds drama to an already chaotic deal-making process.
Second Boeing whistleblower dead within the past 3 months
A 45-year-old former aircraft quality auditor has become the second Boeing-related whistleblower to die in the past three months, after allegedly suffering from a sudden bacterial infection.
