Hundreds attend Hilo gym’s interisland CrossFit competition
Athletes from around the state competed Saturday in an interisland CrossFit competition hosted by a Hilo gym.
Strongest U.S. challenge to Big Tech’s power nears climax in Google trial
WASHINGTON — The biggest U.S. challenge so far to the vast power of today’s tech giants is nearing its conclusion.
Hamas studies a Gaza cease-fire offer from Israel, and hints at progress
JERUSALEM (NYT) — A Hamas leader said Thursday that the group would soon send a delegation to Cairo to “complete ongoing discussions” on a cease-fire deal for the war in the Gaza Strip, raising hopes of progress in the stalled efforts for a truce.
Menendez lawyers cite ‘traumatic’ history to explain his cash stockpile
When Sen. Bob Menendez was charged last year with participating in a complex bribery scheme, news headlines highlighted a peculiar detail: Investigators had discovered more than $480,000 in cash and 13 bars of gold during a June 22 search of his house in New Jersey.
UCLA students, staff among more than 200 arrested as police dismantle pro-Palestinian camp
LOS ANGELES — More than 200 people were arrested Thursday morning as police moved into the pro-Palestinian encampment at UCLA, dismantling tents and pushing out protesters in a clash that lasted hours.
Bird flu likely circulated in US cows for months before diagnosis: U.S. news in brief, 5/3
Bird flu likely circulated in US cows for months before diagnosis
Obituaries for May 3, 2024
Sencirea “Sen” Ann Cabral, 43, of Kurtistown died March 23. Born in Kailua-Kona, she worked in home health care. Visitation 10-10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 18, at Ballard Family Mortuary in Hilo. Celebration of life service at 10:30 a.m. Survived by partner, Russell Mercado; parents, MarySue (Edwin L. Toilolo Jr.) Cabral and Marty T. Martinson; sons, Rysen Ascino, Shelton and Isaiah Garmon; daughters, Precious and Kawehilani Mercado; brother, Marty K. Martinson; sisters, DeeAnna Mata and Marah Martinson; numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
BIIF volleyball: Hilo dethrones KSH; Kona three-peats
Wednesday night’s Central Pacific Bank/BIIF boys volleyball finals were a mix of the old and the new — as Konawaena swept Ka‘u High to snatch its third straight BIIF DII title, while Hilo High won its first DI title in more than a decade to end KS-Hawai‘i’s three-season dynasty.
Maui County sues cell carriers for noncompliance amid fires
Maui County filed a lawsuit Wednesday against wireless service providers for not notifying it of network outages or providing delayed, incomplete information while emergency management officials tried to send evacuation alerts during the Aug. 8 wildfires, which killed at least 101.
Hawaii lawmakers approve nearly 200 bills including tax relief
As the legislative session winds down to a largely ceremonial finish on Friday, the full House and Senate on Wednesday sent nearly 200 bills to Gov. Josh Green that include $1 billion to help Maui recover from the wildfires and another bill that gives counties the authority to regulate short-term vacation rentals on their islands, including the ability to ban them if they choose.
