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April 6, 2025 | 6 MIN READ

The Hilo rally for the “Hands Off!” nationwide day of protest on Saturday saw over 1,000 people turn out to protest the Trump administration.

April 6, 2025 | 7 MIN READ

They came out in defense of national parks and small businesses, public education and health care for veterans, abortion rights and fair elections. They marched against tariffs and oligarchs,...

April 6, 2025 | 1 MIN READ

A 30-year-old Hilo man accused of fatally stabbing an 81-year-old woman who lived next door to him will receive a mental examination.

April 5, 2025 | 6 MIN READ

Two days after President Donald Trump announced his expansive global tariffs, the United States confronted wide-ranging and painful blowback, as China retaliated against U.S. goods and markets...

April 5, 2025 | 6 MIN READ

KEALAKEKUA — With each passing week, Violet Schaut seems to be running faster and faster on the track.

April 5, 2025 | 7 MIN READ

WASHINGTON — Laura Loomer had President Donald Trump’s full attention.

April 5, 2025 | 6 MIN READ

BEIJING — China has struck back at President Donald Trump.

April 4, 2025 | 6 MIN READ

Relief for many Hawaii condominium owners paying sky-high insurance premiums may be available soon under a state program.

April 4, 2025 | 7 MIN READ

Laptop computers from Taiwan, wine from Italy, frozen shrimp from India, Nike sneakers from Vietnam and Irish butter.

April 4, 2025 | 7 MIN READ

For three years, the U.S. economy has been buffeted by rapid inflation, high interest rates and political instability at home and abroad. Yet it has proved surprisingly resilient, supported by...

April 4, 2025 | 4 MIN READ

A bill that would help clear Hawaii County arrest records of cases of possessing small amounts of drugs, including marijuana, is on its way to the governor’s office.

April 4, 2025 | 5 MIN READ

Mom-and-pop businesses across Hawaii could close their doors and consumers will soon face higher prices for everyday items after President Donald Trump announced an across-the-board minimum 10...

April 3, 2025 | 3 MIN READ

The Big Island Interscholastic Federation (BIIF) recently recognized the top football players from the 2024 season, releasing the All-BIIF First Team for Division II. The Division I team was a...

April 3, 2025 | 5 MIN READ

The latest round of U.S. trade tariffs unveiled on Wednesday will sap yet more vigour from a world economy barely recovered from the post-pandemic inflation surge, weighed down by record debt...

April 3, 2025 | 4 MIN READ

Markets around the world shuddered on Thursday after President Donald Trump announced across-the-board 10% tariffs on all U.S. trading partners except Canada and Mexico, as well as even higher...

April 3, 2025 | 5 MIN READ

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Wednesday unveiled a 10% minimum tariff on most goods imported to the United States, with much higher duties on products from dozens of countries,...