My Turn: Kangaroo court bad sign for democracy
Whether you are my neighbor next door, or the President of the United States, our Constitution provides for the right to confront our accusers, to produce evidence of a crime, and never, never, never allow hearsay evidence into a court of law.
Letters to the editor: 11-20-19
Behavior doesnt overshadow
Trumps results
About Town: 11-20-19
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Arrested Oahu wind farm protesters appear in court as more are detained
HONOLULU More than 30 people accused of disobeying a police officer in the Na Pua Makani wind farm protest made their initial appearance in court Monday on the same day 18 additional people were arrested for attempting to block yet another convoy of turbine parts.
West Hawaii Community Health Center receives $1M federal grant
WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department Health & Human Services (HHS) announced in a press release that the West Hawaii Community Health Center will receive a $1,060,398 grant to help low income families on Hawaii Island access quality and comprehensive health care.
Police ID 28-year-old crash victim
KAILUA-KONA A 28-year-old Kailua-Kona woman died following a two-vehicle collision Tuesday on Highway 11.
Strategies discussed today for protecting Big Island from rising sea levels
HILO A Hawaii County Council committee meeting will discuss strategies today for protecting the Big Island from rising sea levels brought about by climate change.
In search of a solid waste solution
HILO A resolution urging the departments of Environmental Management and Research and Development put their heads together to come up with a way to reduce waste and generate clean energy received unanimous backing at a committee hearing and is scheduled Wednesday for its final County Council vote.
Big Island telescope confirms water on Europa
HILO Astronomers using a Big Island telescope have observed what has only been theorized for years: liquid water on one of Jupiters moons.
Rain, storms passing through: Stability should return by tonight
KAILUA-KONA A flash flood watch for all Hawaiian Islands remains in effect through 6 p.m. today due to unstable conditions brought by an upper-level low pressure system moving over the western side of the state.
Arson suspected in vacation home fire
VOLCANO The agent for a short-term vacation rental home in Volcano Golf and Country Club Subdivision that was damaged Sunday by arson said Monday hes a little freaked out about what happened.
Harden, Westbrook power Rockets to eighth straight win
HOUSTON James Harden scored 36 points, Russell Westbrook had 28 points and a triple-double, and the Houston Rockets coasted to their eighth straight win, 132-108 over the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night.
Mahomes, Chiefs hold off Chargers 24-17 in Mexico City
MEXICO CITY Daniel Sorensen picked off Philip Rivers fourth interception at the goal line with 18 seconds to play, and the Kansas City Chiefs stayed on top of the AFC West with a 24-17 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers on Monday night at Azteca Stadium.
No. 3 Michigan State breezes past Charleston Southern
EAST LANSING, Mich. Xavier Tillman scored a career-high 21 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to help No. 3 Michigan State tune up with a 94-46 win over Charleston Southern on Monday night.
Cockburn double-double helps Illinois turn back Hawaii 66-53
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. Kofi Cockburn scored 15 points and grabbed 14 rebounds and Illinois beat Hawaii 66-53 on Monday night.
Tua Tagovailoa’s prognosis ‘excellent’ after his surgery
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. Alabamas team surgeon said Tua Tagovailoas prognosis was excellent after the quarterback underwent surgery to repair a dislocated hip, although there is no timeline for Tagovailoas recovery.
Letters to the editor: 11-19-19
Maunakea
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Island Life: 11-19-19
Bees are busy at their hive in Kona. (Jean Trueman/Community Contributor)
Red Wine with Breakfast: California pairings for Thanksgiving Day
Thanksgiving is right around the corner, bringing family and friends together, enjoying favorite traditional dishes paired with delicious wine.
How to make chana masala, a fragrant Indian dish of chickpeas and spices
There are more than 1.7 billion with a b people on the Indian subcontinent, all of whom eat food. Chana masala is a relatively simple dish that can crack the door to the cuisines of that region. Be nice to your tongue and give it a try.
Coast Guard calls off search for missing opihi picker
HONOLULU The Coast Guard suspended the search for a missing 40-year-old man off the coast of the Big Island near Honokaa on Sunday.
Managing Director Okabe resigns
HILO Wil Okabe, Mayor Harry Kims managing director and right-hand man, is resigning effective Nov. 30.
Baby sloth on display at Hilo zoo
HILO A two-toed sloth born this summer at Panaewa Rainforest Zoo and Gardens is now on display to the public.
