Island life: Magic hour
A golden sunset washes the West Hawaii coastline in shades of amber. (Travis Craig/Community contributor)
Bench Warrants 10-25-19
As of Friday October 25, 2019, the following individuals are wanted by the Hawaii Police Department because of outstanding warrants:
Vikings steamroll Konawaena 45-7 in D-1 title game preview
HILO After face-planting opponents into the ground all season, Hilo Highs football team finally began in a hole.
McDonald, Reed help Hawaii run over New Mexico 45-31
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. Cole McDonald and Miles Reed led Hawaiis ground game and an expected passing mismatch failed to materialize as the Rainbow Warriors beat New Mexico 45-31 on Saturday.
HPA’s Blake, Konawaena’s Garana claim cross country championships
KEAAU It was surprises all around at the BIIF cross-country championships, where unlikely faces claimed the crowns.
Urquidy, Bregman lead Astros over Nats 8-1 to tie Series 2-2
WASHINGTON José Urquidy outpitched all those big-name aces who preceded him, the unheralded Houston rookie quieting Washingtons bats and the Nationals Park crowd, too.
Kamehameha grinds out win against HPA, secures home field
KEAAU It was far from pretty Friday night, but Kamehameha defeated Hawaii Prep 35-11 to maintain home-field advantage in the BIIF Division II championship on at Paiea Stadium.
Rams’ Whitworth set to face his former team
LONDON In 13-plus NFL seasons, Los Angeles Rams left tackle Andrew Whitworth has played in 206 games and lined up against every team in the league.
Letters to the Editor: 10-27-19
Tip of the hat
to Kaiser nurses
Obituaries: 10-27-19
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Final review of proposed dolphin swimming ban continues
KAILUA-KONA Federal officials are still working to finalize a rule three years in the making thatll render it illegal to approach or swim with Hawaiian spinner dolphins in Hawaii.
Maunakea petition denied: Land commission votes 5-2 to reject request by two Hilo residents
HILO The state Land Use Commission voted Friday to deny a petition that requested a declaration that the use of land at Maunakea summit is improper for its current zoning.
Nile tilapia threaten mullet habitat in Hilo
HILO State officials are trying to decide what to do about an invasion of tilapia in Hilos Wailoa River system.
AP News in Brief 10-26-19
US troops, armored vehicles going
to Syria oil fields
Island life: Floating freely
These floating purple water hyacinths send out thick roots into the tropical fish tank below, without needing to be rooted in anything. (Laurie sigel/Community contributor)
About Town 10-26-19
Studio 7 Fine Arts 40th Anniversary Celebration
Letters to the Editor: 10-26-19
What if…
A lesson in due process
Those opposing impeachment do not have seem to have even the slightest understanding of due process, are pretending they dont know or know it will not work in their favor.
Native Hawaiian heiress faces court test to control millions
HONOLULU A 93-year-old heiress doesnt need a guardian to take care of her, but a hearing will be held to determine whether she needs a conservator to oversee her $215 million trust, a judge ruled Friday in an ongoing battle over her wealth.
Unused meds, vaping devices to be collected on Drug Take-Back Day
KAILUA-KONA Prescription drugs and other medicines, as well as vaping devices and cartridges, will be accepted today in Hilo and Kona for National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day.
Reckless driving leads to firearms and ammunition arrests
KAILUA-KONA Hawaii Island police have charged a Hawaiian Paradise Park couple with firearms offenses that occurred Oct. 9 in Puna.
Honolulu committee rejects Navy’s fuel tank upgrade proposal
HONOLULU A Honolulu City Council committee passed a resolution asking regulators to reject a U.S. Navy proposal to upgrade a fuel storage facility, officials said.
Maui man convicted of manslaughter for machete attack
WAILUKU A Maui man was convicted of manslaughter for a fatal machete attack at a Maui shopping center against a man he said was a demon.
Police looking for juvenile runaway
KAILUA-KONA Hawaii Island police are looking for Machaela Bailey, who was last seen Oct. 13 in the Keaukaha area.
Woman killed in Waikoloa crash
KAILUA-KONA A 50-year-old Waikoloa woman was killed in a single-vehicle crash Thursday afternoon in Waikoloa Village.
