Hawaii Tribune-Herald

Big Isle briefs, Dec. 18

Dec. 18, 2019

Former UHH guard drafted

Tribune-Herald Athlete of the Week: Panaewa Alii’s Atapana Keaweehu

Dec. 18, 2019 • Updated 2:45 p.m.

Atapana Keaweehu • football

BIIF soccer: At 2-2, Kamehameha and Waiakea fit to be tied in boys, girls

Dec. 18, 2019

KEAAU – Kamehameha was the early aggressor and never trailed, while Waiakea played the role of counter-attacker and, ultimately, always found the equalizer.

BIIF wrestling: In battle of wills, Keaau’s Aiwohi, Hilo’s Silva bring out best in each other

Dec. 18, 2019 • Updated 1:05 a.m.

The final score read Keaaus Kaimi Aiwohi 6, Hilos Highs Lyle Silva 5, in overtime.

Easement conserves 2,300 acres in Ka‘u

Dec. 18, 2019

NAALEHU The Kau community has worked for decades to protect their 80-mile coast to honor their kupuna and empower future generations to perpetuate their lifestyle.

Suspect in Glenwood incident declines remainder of preliminary hearing

Dec. 18, 2019

A 21-year-old Mountain View man police say was the driver of a Honda Civic that an officer fired a shot at on Nov. 19 in Glenwood has waived his right to the remainder of a preliminary hearing that started last week.

Big Island police arrest 30 motorists for DUI

Dec. 18, 2019

During the week of Dec. 9-15, Hawaii Island police arrested 30 motorists for DUI. Four of the drivers were involved in traffic accidents. One was younger than 21.

Instrument on Maunakea observatory will help track shooting stars

Dec. 18, 2019

An instrument on a Maunakea observatory intended to track shooting stars is finally operational after more than a year of delays.

Bill aims to prevent repeat of Hawaii false missile alert

Dec. 18, 2019

HONOLULU — A defense bill passed by the U.S. Senate on Tuesday seeks to prevent local government agencies from mistakenly warning residents of a ballistic missile attack the way Hawaii did nearly two years ago.

Energy code changes pass committee

Dec. 18, 2019

A bill that would make 46 changes to the county’s energy conservation code passed a County Council committee meeting Tuesday and will go before the full council.

‘A legacy of visual truth’: Retired Tribune-Herald photog William Ing dies at 75

Dec. 18, 2019 • Updated 4:30 p.m.

William “Will” Ing, the retired Hawaii Tribune-Herald photographer who took the newspaper’s images from the darkroom to the digital age, died Monday of lung cancer at his home in Hot Springs, S.D. He was 75.

What Dems can learn from the UK election

Dec. 18, 2019

Going on nearly four years, the politics of the United Kingdom and the United States have circled one another.

Your Views for December 18

Dec. 18, 2019

Trump the bully

Obituaries for December 18

Dec. 18, 2019

Marvalee Kawehionalani Banagan, 74, of Kealakekua, died Oct. 24 at Life Care Center of Kona. Born in Honolulu, she was a private caregiver and member of Calvary Community Church. Private services at a later date. Condolences to: A. Kukua, P.O. Box 881181, Pukalani, HI 96788. Survived by son, Adrian (Kehaulani) Kukua of Makawao, Maui; brother, Arthur Kukua Jr. of Las Vegas; sisters, Jeanette (George) Pereira of Kalaoa, Kona, Ardis Kukua of Kealakekua and Maryann Kukua of Utah; a granddaughter and a great-grandson; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii.

Nation and World briefs for December 18

Dec. 18, 2019

A brief look at other news from around the globe.

House nears impeachment as Trump decries ‘vicious crusade’

Dec. 18, 2019

WASHINGTON — On the eve of almost-certain impeachment, President Donald Trump fired off a furious letter Tuesday to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi denouncing the “vicious crusade” against him, while Democrats amassed the votes they needed and Republicans looked ahead, vowing to defend Trump at next month’s Senate trial.

Americans steadfastly divided over impeachment as vote nears

Dec. 18, 2019

WASHINGTON — As the U.S. House of Representatives prepares to take a historic vote on the impeachment of President Donald Trump, the American public is following along, steadfast in its views.

House passes $1.4T government spending bill amid impeachment

Dec. 18, 2019

WASHINGTON — The Democratic-controlled House voted Tuesday to pass a $1.4 trillion government spending package, handing President Donald Trump a victory on his U.S.-Mexico border fence while giving Democrats spending increases across a swath of domestic programs.

State briefs for December 18

Dec. 18, 2019

A brief look at other news from throughout the state.

Audubon’s annual Christmas Bird Count stronger than ever

Dec. 18, 2019

Ít’s been 120 years since New York ornithologist Frank Chapman launched his Christmas Bird Count as a bold new alternative to what was a longtime Christmas tradition of hunting birds. Today, the annual count continues, stronger and more important than ever.