Hawaii Tribune Herald

Lorelei Nakagawa, Jenna Kaua, Tania Plato, Kat Lecoque, Gabby Lovell and Makamae Quinn paddled for KealakeheÃs Big Island Interscholastic Federation champion girls canoe team Jan. 21 at Hilo Bayfront. The HHSAA races are today at Hilo Bayfront. -- HOLLYN JOHNSON/Tribune-Herald

'Riders eye state prize

By KEVIN JAKAHI...

Nuggets halt Clippers' streak

Nuggets halt Clippers' streak

Associated Press LOS ANGELES — Blake Griffin got Mozgov'd attempting one of his high-flying dunks, hitting the floor and taking the Los Angeles Clippers down...

Nation roundup for Feb. 3

Nation roundup for Feb. 3

Unemployment applications drop WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of people seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to a level that signaled a steadily...

Jesus statue wins reprieve

Jesus statue wins reprieve

By MATT GOURAS Associated Press HELENA, Mont. — The mountaintop Jesus can stay at a northwest Montana ski resort — for now. The religious statue, which has...

'The Grey' is full of fight

By SHEA CONNER St. Joseph News-Press, Mo. Those who yearn to see Liam Neeson in award-winning fare like "Schindler's List" and "Kinsey" again probably won't...

Hawaii golfer Nainoa Calip shot his second consecutive 1-over 73 on Thursday at the Ameri Ari Invitational at Waikoloa KingsÃ Course. The final round is today, with a 7:30 a.m. shotgun start. -- BRAD
BALLESTEROS/
Stephens Media

Kua stays in contention

Tribune-Herald...

Game Dork for Feb. 3

Game Dork for Feb. 3

By Doug Elfman The genre that "Final Fantasy XIII-2" falls into is a mouthful: It's a cinematic, sci-fi, fantasy, real-time, turn-based, action-role playing...

Two dead in Egypt rioting

Two dead in Egypt rioting

By MAGGIE MICHAEL and SARAH EL DEEB Associated Press CAIRO — Police shot and killed two protesters in Suez, Egypt, early Friday, a health official said, the...

UHH to show one-woman play

UHH to show one-woman play

The University of Hawaii at Hilo Performing Arts Center presents a one-woman play, "No. 2," at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. "Written by Toa Fraser and performed by...

Giving back

The Arc of Hilo partnered with Matson and the Pi'o Pi'o Bears Pa'ani Pono Girls Volleyball Team, which helped clean up the Arc's Waianuenue campus. Matson...

Local News

Discovery Forest phase complete

Local News Comments Feb 03, 2012 1:26pm

The Hawaii Forest Industry Association, along with a group of community partners, celebrated the completion of the first phase of the Panaewa Zoo Discovery Forest at the Panaewa Rainforest Zoo & Gardens in Hilo on Dec. 17.

Kealakai Kanaka'ole led the group in a Hawaiian ceremony to...

Building permits down

Local News Comments Feb 03, 2012 12:38pm

Child's death trial moved to Hilo

Local News Comments Feb 03, 2012 12:38pm

Group to honor Hilo grads

Local News Comments Feb 03, 2012 1:25pm

Giving back

Local News Comments Feb 03, 2012 1:34pm

Community

Community Roundup for Feb. 3

Community Comments Feb 03, 2012 1:25pm

Woman turns 100

Haruyo Kitagawa recently celebrated turning "100 years young" with family members and the Rev. Sohko Kuki of the Hilo Hooganji Mission. At a small gathering at Life Care Center of Hilo, daughters Peggy Yoshizumi and Lillian Sakae and others joined in the party. Kitagawa's...

Photographer to lead workshop

Community Comments Feb 02, 2012 1:20am

Nursing scholarships

Community Comments Feb 02, 2012 1:20am

Community Briefs for Feb. 2

Community Comments Feb 02, 2012 1:20am

School hosts exchange students

Community Comments Feb 02, 2012 1:20am

Local Sports

Lorelei Nakagawa, Jenna Kaua, Tania Plato, Kat Lecoque, Gabby Lovell and Makamae Quinn paddled for KealakeheÃs Big Island Interscholastic Federation champion girls canoe team Jan. 21 at Hilo Bayfront. The HHSAA races are today at Hilo Bayfront. -- HOLLYN JOHNSON/Tribune-Herald

'Riders eye state prize

Local Sports Comments Feb 03, 2012 12:38pm

By KEVIN JAKAHI

Tribune-Herald sports writer

Getting off to a good start takes on a whole new meaning at the state canoe paddling championships, something Kealakehe coach Mike Atwood knows well by heart.

Two weeks ago at the Big Island Interscholastic Federation...

HPA cruises by Lions into state semifinals

Local Sports Comments Feb 03, 2012 12:38pm

Kua stays in contention

Local Sports Comments Feb 03, 2012 12:38pm

Daggers rally to beat Waiakea

Local Sports Comments Feb 03, 2012 12:38pm

First-place Warriors top Pirates in AJA

Local Sports Comments Feb 03, 2012 12:38pm

Pro / College Sports

All-Star game an L.A. story

Pro/College Comments Feb 03, 2012 1:06pm

By BRIAN MAHONEY

Associated Press

NEW YORK — From Kobe Bryant to Chris Paul, Blake Griffin to Andrew Bynum, the NBA All-Star game is shaping up as an L.A. story.

Two Lakers and two Clippers were voted as starters Thursday for the game, the first time in 15 years that two...

Nuggets halt Clippers' streak

Pro/College Comments Feb 03, 2012 1:22pm

No. 7 Duke downs Va. Tech

Pro/College Comments Feb 03, 2012 1:07pm

Litke -- All this talk gets Super dull

Pro/College Comments Feb 03, 2012 1:06pm

Feb. 3 TV/radio

Pro/College Comments Feb 03, 2012 1:08pm

Features

'The Grey' is full of fight

Features Comments Feb 03, 2012 1:18pm

By SHEA CONNER

St. Joseph News-Press, Mo.

Those who yearn to see Liam Neeson in award-winning fare like "Schindler's List" and "Kinsey" again probably won't make the trip to see "The Grey." But of all of his "lowbrow" efforts — "Taken," "Unknown," "Clash of the Titans" and the like...

Game Dork for Feb. 3

Features Comments Feb 03, 2012 1:15pm

UHH to show one-woman play

Features Comments Feb 03, 2012 1:19pm

Art Center plans Valentine's gala

Features Comments Feb 03, 2012 1:26pm

Commentary

Your Views for Feb. 3

Your Views Comments Feb 03, 2012 1:24pm

Teachers contract

I read your article about the teachers not ratifying their contract (Jan. 19, Tribune-Herald). I haven't heard or read any mention of one important issue.

As you read, just for a moment put yourself in the position of teachers who are affected by it, and ask...

Milbank -- The media love Newt

Their Views Comments Feb 03, 2012 1:24pm

Cartoon for Feb. 2

Their Views Comments Feb 02, 2012 1:20am

Quotes for Feb. 2

Their Views Comments Feb 02, 2012 1:20am

Catholic Church versus Obama

Their Views Comments Feb 02, 2012 1:20am

State

State roundup for Feb. 3

State Comments Feb 03, 2012 1:32pm

Lawmakers mull bill on teachers

HONOLULU (AP) — The Department of Education already has the authority to evaluate its teachers, but the state Legislature might pass a law to ensure it happens.

Teacher evaluations have been a sticking point for the Hawaii State Teachers Association...

State roundup for Feb. 2

State Comments Feb 02, 2012 1:20am

Nation

Cancer charity confronts backlash over grant cuts

Nation Comments Feb 03, 2012 1:29pm

Associated Press

NEW YORK — The renowned breast cancer charity Susan G. Komen for the Cure faced an escalating backlash Thursday over its decision to cut breast screening grants to Planned Parenthood. Some of Komen's local affiliates are openly upset, including all seven in California,...

Nation roundup for Feb. 3

Nation Comments Feb 03, 2012 1:13pm

Jesus statue wins reprieve

Nation Comments Feb 03, 2012 1:23pm

Facebook faces new profit pressures

Nation Comments Feb 03, 2012 1:27pm

Trump bets on Romney

Nation Comments Feb 03, 2012 1:33pm

Obituaries

Obits for Feb. 3

Obituaries Comments Feb 03, 2012 1:10pm

Bruce "Tony" Adams, 59, of Kurtistown died Jan. 16 at home. Born in Portales, N.M., he was a bookkeeper/accountant. Private services will be held at a later date. Survived by his mother, Lanna Weiland of Atkins, Ark.; sisters, Sharron Adams Byrd of Bentonville, Ark., and Sharlene Adams Haering...

Obits for Feb. 2

Obituaries Comments Feb 02, 2012 1:20am

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