DHHL committee to consider hiring private attorney
HILO The Hawaiian Homes Commission took the first step Monday to hire an outside attorney to put a dollar figure on what the state owes Native Hawaiian beneficiaries for land, including the Maunakea Access Road, that was the subject of a 1995 state law.
Improved memorial placed for 1946 East Hawaii tsunami
Median home prices inch up
HILO Home sales and home prices on the Big Island in the third quarter were neck and neck with those in the second.
Probation revoked for sex offender accused of re-offending
KAILUA-KONA A motion to revoke probation was granted on Monday for a Kau man indicted by a Kona grand jury for a 2017 sexual assault of a minor while serving an intermittent prison sentence for similar charges dating back to 2011.
Patriots blitz Darnold, Jets 33-0 on MNF
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. Tom Brady set the tone and the New England Patriots blitz-happy defense took over from there.
BIIF football: Hilo continues to amaze during unbeaten season
KAILUA-KONA The numbers are downright gaudy this season for Hilo, no matter which way you slice it whether its the Vikings historically potent offense thats averaging just a shade under 60 points, or the teams notoriously stingy defense, that has shutout seven of nine BIIF opponents this season.
NBA ‘19-20: Suspense returns; LA teams seek Hollywood ending
For five years the NBA Finals have returned to the same spot, the longest run ever in one Western Conference location.
Kendrick, Zimmerman among vet first-timers in World Series
HOUSTON Howie Kendrick is in the postseason for the eighth time in his 14 major league seasons, having played in October for three different teams. This time, he is finally on a World Series team.
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Law that lies no law at all
Thomas column: The Hillary-Tulsi smackdown befitting a ring
A new wrestling league is being promoted during TV coverage of Major League Baseballs postseason. The ad promises more action, more spectacle and includes women as well as men grappling with each other.
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A rainbow is seen over the ocean at Old Kona Airport Park. (Alan Tharp/Community Contributor)
Fall brunch calls for baked chilaquiles and the perfect apple cake
Bins of apples at the market make my heart beat faster. How much to buy? Which varieties are my favorites? Do I take a chance on a new apple? How many can I eat on the 1-mile drive home?
Kailua-Kona man charged in six-hour standoff with police
KAILUA-KONA A 57-year-old man is slated to make his initial court appearance today on charges stemming from an Oct. 10 standoff with police that lasted nearly six hours.
Big Island police arrest 21 for suspected DUI
KAILUA-KONA Hawaii Island police arrested 21 motorists for suspected drunken driving between Oct. 14 and Sunday. Eight of the drivers were involved in a traffic crash and one was younger than age 21.
Climate change making stronger El Ninos, study finds
WASHINGTON Climate change is making stronger El Ninos, which change weather worldwide and heat up an already warming planet, a new study finds.
Tulsi Gabbard elevated in Iowa by Clinton spat
WEST BRANCH, Iowa Hillary Clintons suggestion this past week that Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard is being groomed by Russians to act as a spoiler in the 2020 race may have had the opposite effect of what the 2016 Democratic presidential nominee intended: Its elevated Gabbards candidacy and may have inspired even more ardent interest in her campaign among Clinton critics.
Guam clergy sex abuse survivors may receive payments in 2020
HAGATNA Guams clergy sex abuse survivors could begin receiving compensation from the Catholic Archdiocese of Agana in the first half of 2020, officials said.
Researchers find second warship from WWII Battle of Midway
MIDWAY ATOLL, Northwestern Hawaiian Islands A crew of deep-sea explorers and historians looking for lost World War II warships have found a second Japanese aircraft carrier that went down in the historic Battle of Midway.
Oahu plans homeless project with temporary service center
HONOLULU A pilot project aimed at reducing problems related to Oahus homeless population is scheduled to begin offering a temporary hub for homeless services, officials said.
Maui mayor to defy committee settlement over injection wells
WAILUKU The mayor of Maui has announced plans to defy a County Council resolution and continue to pursue a case before the U.S. Supreme Court over the use of injection wells.
More Oahu wind farm protesters arrested
KAHUKU More protesters opposed to a wind farm on Oahus North Shore have been arrested.
Rodgers has 5 TDs passing, 1 rushing as Packers roll
GREEN BAY, Wi The Green Bay Packers gave the rest of the NFL its first true glimpse of what Matt LaFleurs offense can look like with Aaron Rodgers at the helm.
Ohio State jumps Clemson to 3rd; Wisconsin falls
Ohio State edged past Clemson to No. 3 in The Associated Press college football poll and Wisconsin dropped to 13th after being upset ahead of its showdown with the Buckeyes.
