Suspect in deadly vacation rental fight pleads not guilty
A 37-year-old Pittsburgh man charged with manslaughter in connection with the death of a fellow visitor from Pittsburgh pleaded not guilty Thursday in Kona Circuit Court.
No positive results in first batch of HCCC inmate COVID-19 tests
Hawaii Community Correctional Center reported Thursday no new COVID-19 cases as testing continues at the Hilo jail and Department of Public Safety facilities throughout the state.
Vulcans baseball transfer Yukumoto soaks in family feel
It was a perfect fit for Trey Yukumoto to join the UH-Hilo baseball team because familiarity was all around. He had an old teammate on board, his dad Garrett Yukumoto was an assistant, and coach Kallen Miyataki welcomed him with open arms after watching him rake his pitchers.
BIIF water polo: Akau, Kamehameha primed to play
KEAAU – Ocean Akau had next, only to be left with nothing. Nothing, thanks to Akau’s persistence, turned out to be only temporary.
Kott keeps UHH volleyball on the right setting
It was perfect timing for Kendall Kott and the UH-Hilo volleyball team, which went to the postseason in 2019 for the first time since 2011 with the freshman setter having a fabulous breakout season.
Your Views for April 16
Repaving system
Japanese American Veterans Association announces annual scholarships
The Japanese American Veterans Association announces its annual scholarships. The scholarships will benefit a range of graduating high school seniors, undergraduate students and post-graduate and professional education students.
Mixing it up: UHH’s Gonzales thrives with off-speed repertoire
UH-Hilo right-hander Leah Gonzales did all of her best work in one day to earn her first conference honor.
Your Views for April 15
They don’t care
Police arrest 22 for DUI
During the week of April 5-11, Hawaii Island police arrested 22 motorists for DUI. Four of the drivers were involved in traffic accidents; none were younger than 21.
UH-Hilo College of Natural and Health Sciences fall 2020 dean’s list
The University of Hawaii at Hilo College of Natural and Health Sciences recognizes the following dean’s list recipients for fall 2020:
Police seek leads on stolen radio tower batteries
Police are seeking help from the public to recover more than a dozen deep-cycle batteries stolen April 7 from a police/fire/medical radio tower in a remote area of Ka‘u.
Friday is National Health Care Decisions Day in Hawaii County
To inspire real conversations, along with educating and empowering the public about the importance of advance care planning, Mayor Mitch Roth proclaimed April 16 as National Health Care Decisions Day in Hawaii County.
Hilo man wanted on warrants
Hawaii Island police are seeking the public’s assistance with locating 31-year-old Bronson Isaac Kaleo Lee of Hilo, who has outstanding warrants for his arrest totaling $100,000.
Basic mediation training slated
Ku‘ikahi Mediation Center’s 2021 basic mediation training is slated for 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. online via Zoom from April 24-25 and May 1-2.
Cool conditions expected to persist through Friday
It’s been hot, and it’s been cold.
Free online sustainability course offered for high school students
This summer, 30 Hawaii public high school students have the opportunity to earn college credit for free through an online course focusing on sustainability and the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals.
Suspect in manslaughter case posts bail; Fleming slated to enter plea today
A 37-year-old Pittsburgh man charged with manslaughter in connection with the death of a fellow visitor from Pittsburgh has posted bail.
Queen’s North Hawaii Community Hospital offers scholarships
Queen’s North Hawaii Community Hospital in Waimea has several college scholarship opportunities available.
DOH reports 15 new COVID-19 cases on Big Island
Fifteen new cases of COVID-19 were reported Wednesday on Hawaii Island, bringing the total number of cases reported since the start of the pandemic to 2,604.
