Dead bodies in Mexico most probably are missing U.S., Australian surfers
MEXICO CITY — The three dead bodies found in Mexico’s Baja California state are highly likely to be the American and two Australian tourists who went missing last week, a senior official from the region said on Saturday.
Shooting and manhunt suspect sentenced to 20 years
A 45-year-old Ocean View man was sentenced Friday to 20 years in prison for the non-fatal shooting of his girlfriend and offenses stemming from a subsequent manhunt in March 2023.
Russia hits Ukraine regions, Zelenskiy says Su-25 bomber downed
KYIV — Russian attacks on Ukraine’s Kharkiv and Dnipro regions and the Black Sea port city of Odesa killed at least two civilians, set a food factory ablaze and damaged other infrastructure, homes and commercial buildings on Saturday, regional officials said.
Buffett says Berkshire in good hands, lauds Apple despite lowering stake
OMAHA, Neb. — Warren Buffett assured Berkshire Hathaway shareholders on Saturday that the executives expected to succeed him were ready for the job, and he heaped praise on Apple although Berkshire trimmed its position in the iPhone maker.
Obituaries for May 5
Florencia “Loring” Cabanting Domingo, 97, of Keaau died March 19 in Hilo. Born in Narvacan, Ilocos Sur, Philippines, she was a macadamia nut processing factory worker and member of the Gospel of Alpha and Omega Church in Hilo. Visitation 9-10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 18, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Funeral service at 10:30 a.m. Burial 12:30 p.m. at Homelani Memorial Park, Ilima Section. Survived by sons, Perfecto (Tina) Domingo of Hilo, Ernesto (Hannah) Domingo of Kalihi, Oahu and Eduardo (Ronie) Domingo of Hilo; brother, Bienvenido (Cathy) Cabanting of Keaau; sister, Pacita (Anthony) Verdugo of Keaau; grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-granchildren; cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Indonesia to permanently relocate 10,000 people after Ruang volcano eruptions
JAKARTA (Reuters) — The Indonesian government will permanently relocate almost 10,000 residents after a series of explosive eruptions of the Ruang volcano has raised concerns about the dangers of residing on the island in future, a minister said on Friday.
Southeast Texas expects more rain after days of flooding
Swollen rivers continued rising in southeast Texas on Saturday after a night of evacuations and rescues from floodwaters that swamped roads, stranded cars and inundated homes in the region.
Parts of Gaza in ‘full-blown famine,’ U.N. aid official says
JERUSALEM — The leader of the World Food Program said parts of the Gaza Strip are experiencing a “full-blown famine” that is spreading across the territory after almost seven months of war that have made delivering aid extremely challenging.
At donor retreat, Trump calls Biden administration the ‘Gestapo’
Fresh from his criminal trial in New York, Donald Trump delivered a frustrated and often profane roughly 75-minute speech at a Republican National Committee donor retreat in Florida on Saturday, attacking one of the prosecutors pursuing him and comparing President Joe Biden’s administration to the Nazis.
Green signs STVR bill into law
“This is a very big deal, this bill. The passage of Senate Bill 2919 is going to change Hawaii for the better.”
MLB roundup: A’s hang 20 runs on Marlins
Brent Rooker and Brett Harris each belted two home runs while 10 Oakland players registered at least one hit in the Athletics’ lopsided 20-4 home win over the Miami Marlins on Saturday.
Last of escaped zebras captured with white bread, oats and ‘positivity’
The last of four zebras that escaped from a trailer in North Bend, Washington, was safely corralled Friday with the help of a former rodeo bullfighter, a lookout on a mountain bike and a package of white bread.
National Science Foundation to discuss possible funding for TMT
A federal agency will conduct an external review of the Thirty Meter Telescope project to determine whether the observatory will receive federal funding.
Lyman hosts featherwork exhibit
In celebration of Lei Day, the Lyman Museum is hosting a special exhibition of featherwork created by Lei Hulu o Hilo.
Removal of UH-Hilo newspaper causes flap
An administrator at the University of Hawaii at Hilo admitted to ordering the removal of the student-run campus newspaper from a rack at an April 20 event welcoming prospective students and their parents to the campus.
Proposed Punalu‘u Village goes before Planning Commission Monday
Developers behind a controversial planned resort community in Punalu‘u hope the project will rehabilitate the surrounding area.
Waiakea Pirates celebrate 100 years
There’s not many athletic clubs that can boast 100 years of local operation and tradition.
BIIF DI baseball, softball final series will go to game 3
The Central Pacific Bank/BIIF Division I and Division II baseball and softball finals were held on Friday and Saturday in Hilo.
Mystik Dan wins 150th Kentucky Derby in photo finish
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — It was a three-way thriller to the wire in the 150th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs.
Nuggets tested by Timberwolves in sobering Game 1 loss at home
DENVER — The most impressive part about the run to last year’s NBA championship is how little the Denver Nuggets allowed themselves to be tested.
