Man who fell in lava tube pronounced dead
Hawaii Island Police are investigating the death of an elderly male that occurred at his residence in Kaumana in Hilo on Monday morning.
Rivalries in golf require more than a great year
SHANGHAI The question was in Chinese, so Rory McIlroy stared aimlessly until his eyes widened suddenly upon hearing two words he could understand.
Freshman Maxey shines as No. 2 Kentucky tops No. 1 Michigan State and season opens
NEW YORK Tyrese Maxey, Kentuckys latest freshman star, scored 26 points and the second-ranked Wildcats opened the season with a 69-62 victory against No. 1 Michigan State on Tuesday night in the Champions Classic at Madison Square Garden.
Hayward ties career-high with 39 as Celtics top Cavs 119-113
CLEVELAND Gordon Hayward tied a career high with 39 points, making all 16 of his 2-point attempts, and the Boston Celtics won their fifth straight game by holding off the Cleveland Cavaliers 119-113 on Tuesday night.
Schools, coaches more willing to fight NCAA allegations
LAWRENCE, Kan. The ink on the NCAAs notice of allegations was but a few hours old when officials at Kansas huddled with Jayhawks coach Bill Self and crafted a strongly worded response that not only disputed the claims but went on the offensive.
Yellow flags, red flags, black eyes for NFL’s 100th season
The NFLs 100th season has not been worth celebrating even if the history of the league is.
Ohio State, LSU, Alabama, Penn State top first CFP rankings
NEW YORK Two from the Big Ten. Two from the Southeastern Conference. And the undefeated defending national champions on the outside looking in for now.
County’s mauna costs near $5M
HILO Hawaii County has spent nearly $5 million on expenses relating to the standoff at Maunakea Access Road, but reimbursement should be coming soon.
Waste ideas kicked around
HILO A system that can transform nearly any organic waste into fuel or other products without incineration was the subject of a Tuesday meeting of the County Councils Committee on Agriculture, Water, Energy and Environmental Management.
Problem Kia driver gets up to 5 years
KAILUA-KONA The 26-year-old driver of a white Kia Soul who gained notoriety on social media earlier this year for its drivers erratic and dangerous actions will spend up to five years behind bars.
Council hears vacation rental update
HILO West Hawaii accounts for 82% of the countys short-term vacation rental applications in permitted areas and just 25% of those in non-permitted areas, according to a report discussed Tuesday by the County Council Planning Committee.
Jury to begin deliberations today for three accused of aiding cop killer
KAILUA-KONA The case of three defendants accused of aiding Justin Waiki in the days after he fatally shot a Hawaii County police officer is now in the jurys hands.
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My Turn: Stop crying and do something about it
Whining about the not-so-recent decision of the county not taking in newspaper and its type of paper at transfer stations is weak at best. This decision has been in the works for years now, and William Kucharski claiming this snuck up on him and his department is furthest from the truth.
Drug cartel gunmen kill nine U.S. citizens in an ambush in Mexico
MEXICO CITY Drug cartel gunmen ambushed three SUVs along a dirt road, slaughtering six children and three women all U.S. citizens living in northern Mexico in a grisly attack that left one vehicle a burned-out, bullet-riddled hulk, authorities said Tuesday.
Coral bleaching widespread but not as severe as predicted
KAILUA-KONA The widespread coral bleaching event predicted by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration did impact reefs across Hawaii.
Diplomat told that Ukraine aid held up for corruption probe
WASHINGTON House investigators released more transcripts Tuesday in the impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump, including hundreds of pages of testimony from two top diplomats deeply involved in the Ukraine matter.
US teen vaping numbers climb, fueled by Juul & mint flavor
New research shows U.S. teens who use electronic cigarettes prefer those made by Juul Labs, and mint is the favorite flavor for many of them, suggesting a shift after the company stopped selling fruit and dessert flavors in stores.
‘Goodness and humor’ celebrated as ‘Sesame Street’ turns 50
NEW YORK Fifty years ago, beloved entertainer Carol Burnett appeared on the very first broadcast of a quirky TV program that featured a bunch of furry puppets.
At least 9 members of Mormon family in Mexico killed in ambush
MEXICO CITY At least three women and six children in a prominent local Mormon family were killed Monday when their vehicles were ambushed in northern Mexico by gunmen believed to be members of organized crime, family members said. The attack alarmed a nation already reeling from record violence this year.
Bringing the world’s buried wetlands back from the dead
HINDOLVESTON, England The ghosts are all around the gently rolling farmlands of eastern England. But you have to know where to look.
