Bankruptcy filings in Hawaii reach highest level in 5 years
HONOLULU The number of bankruptcies filed in Hawaii last month marked the highest of any month since 2014, according to court records.
Maui utility to recover overpayments; customers to benefit
WAILUKU A Hawaii solar farm has agreed to reduce an electric companys monthly bill by $15,000 to make up for overcharged power during a battery issue.
Airbnb agrees to provide host records to Hawaii
HONOLULU Airbnb Inc. has agreed to provide Hawaii with records of many of its island hosts as the state tries to track down vacation rental operators who havent been paying their taxes.
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Elections in four states Tuesday will offer test runs for 2020
Gubernatorial and legislative elections in four states Tuesday will test voter enthusiasm and party organization amid impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump and a fevered Democratic presidential primary scramble.
Chile protests resume, demonstrations crimp economic growth
SANTIAGO, Chile Thousands of Chileans took to the streets again Monday to demand better social services, some clashing with police, as protesters demanded an end to economic inequality even as the government announced that weeks of demonstrations are hurting the countrys economic growth.
Woman accused of murder in foster child’s death posts bail
KAILUA-KONA A 45-year-old woman accused of murder in the death of a 3-year-old Waimea boy two years ago is free on bail pending trial.
DHHL beneficiaries urge restructuring of department
HILO Major changes need to be made to the Hawaiian Homes Commission and the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands before Native Hawaiians can be reconnected to their homelands, a series of speakers told a state Senate panel Monday in Honolulu.
Hulihee Palace seawall work ahead; bigger revamp eyed next year
KAILUA-KONA Repairs to a seawall damaged by high surf this summer and site improvements are planned for Hulihee Palace in the heart of Kailua Village.
Baltimore Clean-up activist hits Big Island
KAILUA-KONA — Conservative activist and Baltimore Clean-up organizer Scott Presler is coming to Hawaii Island to speak in support of President Trump and what can be done in the local community by ordinary citizens.
Penske buys Indianapolis Motor Speedway, IndyCar Series
Roger Penske was a car-loving, 14-year-old who regularly listened to the Indianapolis 500 on the radio when his father landed tickets to the 1951 race. They made the trek from Cleveland, and Penske fell in love when he saw the cars zipping around Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Trump honors World Series champion Nationals at White House
WASHINGTON President Donald Trump mostly stuck to sports Monday while honoring the World Series champion Washington Nationals, who had a handful of players skip the White House visit.
With tougher schedule ahead, Seahawks defense knows it must resolve issues
SEATTLE Sometimes, to let him know its not a full interrogation, you lob a softball at a player before a line of critical questions. It gives him a chance to highlight the positives, and usually leads to more honesty about the negatives.
Guide to the 2019-20 college basketball season
Virginia starred in the ultimate redemption story last season, rolling to a national championship a year after being the first top seed to get knocked off by a No. 16.
Kyrie scores 39 as Nets hold off Ingram, Pelicans 135-125
NEW YORK Kyrie Irving had 39 points and nine assists, and the Brooklyn Nets withstood Brandon Ingrams career-high 40 points to beat the New Orleans Pelicans 135-125 on Monday night.
Prescott throws for three TDs as Cowboys beat Giants again
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. First, the black cat ran on the field.
Alabama preparing for No. 1 LSU with No. 2 Tide the favorite
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. Alabama coach Nick Saban didnt wait to be asked if he approaches a game against the No. 1 ranked team differently than he does other opponents.
WHT Editorial: Recycling changes leave us all asking serious questions
The changes to the Hawaii County recycling program on Oct. 16 caught nearly everyone off guard and this newspaper isnt an exception.
Island Life: 11-05-19
Bauhinia flowers bloom in a Kailua-Kona subdivision. (Laurie Sigel/Community Contributor)
About Town: 11-05-19
Annual Ocean Energy Symposium set for this week
Low-carb chicken and dumplings for when you’re trying to stay keto
Its comfort food season.
A pumpkin spice treat you won’t be embarrassed to love
The idea of another pumpkin loaf either makes you excited or makes your eyes roll out of your head. If youre in the latter camp, I implore you to give my iteration a shot.
Unresponsive male pulled from shaft in East Hawaii
KAILUA-KONA An unresponsive 72-year-old man was pulled from a shaft Monday morning, according to the Hawaii Fire Department.
