James Harden scores 47 points, Rockets beat Clippers
HOUSTON James Harden was pestered and harassed on defense by Patrick Beverley for most of Houstons game against the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night.
Kaepernick’s tryout sounds more like a setup
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. Colin Kaepernicks NFL tryout sounds more like a setup.
Astros’ Verlander, Mets’ deGrom win 2nd Cy Young Awards
NEW YORK Justin Verlander has a second AL Cy Young Award and a clear path paved toward Cooperstown.
College football: QB battle still going for Hawaii
There is no sulking in football.
New art in town: Donkey Mill led mural now stands in Kailua Village
KAILUA-KONA Four local artists have been working diligently this week to replace an old mural in the center of Kailua-Kona and bring a new work of art to life.
State readies for only mail voting
HILO Hawaii County Clerk Jon Henricks told state legislators Wednesday the county will have a high-speed ballot sorting machine by February, which he said will give Hawaii Island elections workers plenty of time to prepare for the new voting-by-mail system that will be in place for the 2020 primary and general elections.
Mazda dealerships replacing defective airbags for free
HILO Owners of certain Mazda vehicles can have new airbags installed for free at events in Hilo and Kona today and Friday.
AP News in Brief 11-14-19
Ceasefire reached in Gaza after two days of heavy fire
Island Life: Framed Flash
A green flash ends the sunset on Kailua Bay Monday evening. (Chris Stewart/Community contributor)
About Town 11-14-19
Ovarian cancer workshop Nov. 23
Letters to the editor: 11-14-19
Editors note: A My Turn column Tuesday that was critical of Mayor Harry Kim and his administration was authored by Barry Willis, a Kailua-Kona resident. An incorrect name was credited on the published piece.
10 arrested for suspected DUI
KAILUA-KONA Hawaii Island police arrested 10 motorists for suspected drunken driving between Nov. 4 and Sunday. Four of the drivers were involved in a traffic crash.
Honolulu police shoot, kill suspect in stolen vehicle
HONOLULU Honolulu police say an armed robbery suspect is dead after five officers shot at him while he tried to flee in a stolen vehicle.
Maunakea pursuit leads to drug and traffic arrest
KAILUA-KONA Police have charged a 28-year-old Hilo man with numerous traffic violations following a high-speed pursuit on Monday on Daniel K. Inouye Highway.
US superbug infections rising, but deaths are falling
NEW YORK Drug-resistant superbug infections have been called a developing nightmare that could set medicine back a century, making conquered germs once again untreatable.
Hawaii officials discuss plans for vote-by-mail elections
HONOLULU Hawaii election officials are scheduled to brief lawmakers about next years start of all-mail voting.
Family of man killed with machete sues Maui shopping center
WAILUKU The family of a man killed in a machete attack is suing the Maui shopping center where the fatal assault happened for failing to provide adequate security, court records said.
Honolulu council and mayor approve $214M for rail project
HONOLULU The Honolulu City Council and Mayor Kirk Caldwell have approved a $214 million spending bill for the city rail project, officials said.
Entertainment Wrapup 11-15-19
Kona International Film Festival making debut
AP News in Brief 11-13-19
Trump to face limits
of his power in impeachment hearings
Kierkiewicz disclosure, Ethics Board presentation planned
HILO Its been almost three months since the Board of Ethics approved an advisory opinion requiring Puna Councilwoman Ashley Kierkiewicz to file an after-the-fact written disclosure of a possible conflict of interest stemming from a vote she took earlier this year.
Drug case nearly dismissed due to officer availability now set for trial
KAILUA-KONA Trial is now set for January for a 2017 drug case that was nearly dismissed earlier this year due to the unavailability of a police witness.
Felony sex assault case dismissed
Davis, James lead Lakers to best 10-game start since 2010
PHOENIX Anthony Davis had 24 points and 12 rebounds, Kyle Kuzma added 23 points and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Phoenix Suns 123-115 on Tuesday night.
Hawaii’s Smith entrusted with play calling
HONOLULU For guidance this past Saturday, Hawaii coach Nick Rolovich turned to the man upstairs.
