Second phase of Lahaina fire findings released
Hurricane Hone ended most of the island’s drought
One effect of Hurricane Hone’s passage to the south of the Big Island late last month was to take almost all of the island out of drought conditions.
Hawaii Island All Nations Powwow returns for 10th year
With the sound of beating drums and an abundance of brightly colored regalia, it was hard to miss members of over a dozen tribal nations gathered together for a powwow in Keaau.
Wahine volleyball team shows some fight in pulling off a reverse sweep of Oregon State
The Hawaii women’s volleyball team has shown the ability to battle back from a one-set deficit.
Hawaii’s road woes continue in 31-13 loss to Sam Houston
HUNTSVILLE, Texas — Hunter Watson threw three touchdown passes, including two to Qua’Vez Humphreys, and Jay Ducker rushed for 148 yards to boost Sam Houston to a 31-13 victory over Hawaii today at Bowers Stadium.
49ers place Christian McCaffrey on IR with calf tightness, Achilles tendinitis
The San Francisco 49ers have placed star running back Christian McCaffrey on injured reserved with calf tightness and Achilles tendinitis. He will at least miss the next four games.
Puako Beach Drive resurfacing project begins Monday
Hawaii County’s Department of Public Works Highways Division (South Kohala) next week will be paving on Puako Beach Drive from Queen Ka’ahumanu Highway to Hokuloa United Church from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, weather permitting.
Island Life photo for September 14 — Kingly Kohala
Island Life photo for September 14 — Kingly Kohala
Will Taylor Swift’s Harris endorsement influence the U.S. election?
Global pop star Taylor Swift’s support for Kamala Harris may have boosted the Democratic vice president’s hopes of attracting young voters, but the question remains: Will the celebrity endorsement make a difference on Election Day?
Hilo boy charged after social media posts prompt concerns
Police have arrested a 15-year-old male student from Hilo in connection with social media posts regarding a Hilo school.
Sides spar over evidence in Ireland case
The associate director of the Hawaii Innocence Project told the state Supreme Court on Thursday that prosecutors — who provided information that helped overturn the convictions of Albert “Ian” and Shawn Schweitzer in the Christmas Eve 1991 abduction, rape and murder of Dana Ireland in Puna — now appear to be impeding the brothers’ quest to be compensated for being wrongly imprisoned.
‘Watching stunts is crazy, but doing them is way better’
A local stuntman and actor is bringing his experience in television and movies back to Hawaii as he mentors students interested in the world of entertainment.
Harris, after a debate success, confronts a battleground ‘game of inches’
PHILADELPHIA — Vice President Kamala Harris’ strong debate performance has sent her campaign surging into the final weeks of the race with newfound confidence, sharper ideas about how to convince the country that former President Donald Trump is unfit for office, and a host of questions about what comes next.
Trump says he won’t debate Harris again
Former President Donald Trump insisted Thursday that there “will be no” second debate against Vice President Kamala Harris, two days after a faceoff in which he was widely criticized as delivering a poor performance filled with missed opportunities.
Island Life photo for September 13 — Dramatic drive
Island Life photo for September 13 — Dramatic drive
Kona Orchid Society to host show, sale
KAILUA-KONA — Celebrate the arrival of fall with the Kona Orchid Society’s Orchid Show &Sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, inside and out at the Makaeo County Pavilion at the Old Kona Airport State Recreation Area.
Elarionoff named Officer of the Year
The Hawaii State Law Enforcement Officials Association recently honored Acting Lt. Grad Elarionoff of the Hawaii Police Department as Officer of the Year during their 68th annual conference on Kauai.
Ukraine says Russia hit grain vessel near NATO member Romania
Ukraine accused Russia on Thursday of using strategic bombers to strike a civilian grain vessel in a missile attack in Black Sea waters near NATO member Romania, escalating tensions between Moscow and the military alliance.
Island Life photo for September 12 — Fine fish
Island Life photo for September 12 — Fine fish
Boy hit when car crashed into home in stable condition
A 7-year-old Hilo boy injured a week ago when a car driven by a family acquaintance crashed into the living room of the family’s home remained hospitalized in stable condition as of Monday.
