Alii Drive reopened in Kailua Village
KAILUA-KONA Alii Drive has reopened to both lanes of travel between Hualalai and Walua roads Friday after Hawaii County crews assessed a sinkhole that developed Tuesday fronting Coconut Grove Marketplace in Kailua Village.
Maunakea enforcement ending with 8K citations
Police assigned to be in place for the Thirty Meter Telescope protester blockade and encampment on Maunakea Access Road have concluded the stepped up traffic enforcement phase on Daniel K. Inouye Highway (Route 200) which began on Aug. 15.
Recent Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard deaths spur review of military base security
HONOLULU The Navy and Marine Corps are conducting a broad review of security measures in the face of insider threats, following three violent incidents at Navy bases since Thanksgiving, including the Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard fatal shootings on Dec. 4.
Parks closing early New Year’s Eve
On Tuesday, the DLNR State Parks Division will be closing Hapuna Beach State Recreation Area, Kiholo State Park Reserve and Kekaha Kai State Park (Mahaiula and Kua Bay sections) early at 5 p.m.
Protesters, Kim reach agreement to reopen Maunakea Access Road
County considering Naalehu Theater gift
HILO Its a gift Hawaii County isnt sure quite what to do with.
South Kona man faces prison for fatal crash in Ohio
KAILUA-KONA A South Kona man whose flight from police resulted in a traffic crash that killed a 22-year-old woman in Ohio faces prison time when sentenced next week.
Entertainment Wrap-Up: 12-27-19
Ho plays at KHS new lecture series
Versatile guitarist plays blues to Hawaiian lap steel
KAILUA-KONA When you hear Seth Freeman play guitar, you quickly realize these are not the same old licks, and he is one of those rare, soulful talents who has not only mastered his instrument, he has mastered the craft of making music.
Waimea Ocean Film Festival returns
HAWAII ISLAND The 2020 annual Waimea Ocean Film Festival returns Wednesday, ushering in another action-packed lineup of films, filmmaker Q&As, speakers, exhibits, presentations and Breakfast Talks.
Beautiful bar hostess offers Mansik a deal
Flower in Prison
AP News in Brief 12-27-19
Israels embattled Netanyahu wins landslide in primary
Island Life: Reptile clash
A gecko tries to slip unnoticed past a couple dodgy-looking anoles in Kailua-Kona. (Chris Stewart/Community contributor)
Kim: ‘No attempt to deliver construction equipment to the Maunakea site anytime soon’
The following letter was written today by Mayor Harry Kim to Dr. Noe Noe Wong-Wilson, Mauna Kupuna, regarding the Maunakea Access Road standoff.
From AirPods to airing it out: Murray learns the ways of NFL
TEMPE, Ariz. Quarterback Kyler Murray spent his rookie season with the Arizona Cardinals dealing with issues big and small: Becoming a leader, reading defenses, studying film and knowing when to use his speed.
Kawhi Leonard, Clippers rally to beat Lakers 111-106
LOS ANGELES The Los Angeles Clippers were resilient and dominant in the second half to put away the Los Angeles Lakers, using the NBAs marquee Christmas game to show why the city and the Western Conference might belong to them this season.
Embiid stars as 76ers beat Bucks 121-109
PHILADELPHIA Joel Embiid was unyielding under the basket, arms extended sky high as Giannis Antetokounmpo tried to plow through the All-Star center for a bucket. Embiid absorbed the contact and slapped the ball out of Antetokounmpos hands, one of a bountiful of disruptive plays triggered by the big man.
For Marshawn Lynch’s return to be a success, he’ll need to perform on the field
RENTON, Wash. From the standpoint of electrifying a fan base, Marshawn Lynchs arrival has already been a smashing success. Few people are talking about anything else in the buildup to Christmas.
Perfect fit: Playoff teams’ in-house hires getting it done
Former Clemson athletic director Terry Don Phillips made a deal with Dabo Swinney when he decided to make him the Tigers head football coach.
Search for missing boy suspended
The active ground search for missing child Benjamin Benny Rapoza has been suspended following notification to the family, the Hawaii Police Department said on Tuesday.
Kawehi Inaba, founder of Mokulele Airlines, shares story, lessons from 25 years of entrepreneurship
KAILUA-KONA In 1986, Kawehi Inaba was working as a ticket agent at Aloha Airlines. Shortly after boarding passengers onto a Boeing 737 bound for Oahu, she had an intuitive thought – I want to fly that, I want to become a pilot.
Fissure 8 names to be mulled next month
HILO The question of what to call the most prominent remaining feature from the 2018 Kilauea eruption will not be answered for several more months.
PGV to be up and running soon
HILO Puna Geothermal Venture is expecting to return to operation by the end of this year and hopes to sell electricity in early 2020.
Tree-cycling underway
Miami ballet school a haven for Venezuelan dancing diaspora
MIAMI Lusian Hernandezs eyes watered when she recalled receiving a free pair of pointe shoes after arriving in Miami on a dance scholarship as her native Venezuela descended into an economic crisis.
