Profs make impeachment case; Democrats say they’re all in

WASHINGTON — Three leading legal scholars testified Wednesday that President Donald Trump’s attempts to have Ukraine investigate Democratic rivals are grounds for impeachment, bolstering the Democrats’ case as House Speaker Nancy Pelosi made sure they’re prepared for that momentous next step.

Entrance fees at Big Island national parks to increase

The public is reminded that national parks throughout the United States, including Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and Pu‘uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park on the Big Island, that charge an entrance fee will modify those fees to provide additional funding for infrastructure and maintenance needs to enhance the visitor experience.

‘Imiloa hosts native wreath making workshop

Make your holiday season more festive and meaningful by learning how to make a beautiful, authentic native wreath during a workshop from 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, at ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center in Hilo.

Woman charged for incident in which police fired weapons

CORRECTION 12-3-19 5:28 p.m.: A previous version of this story stated Pacheco-Fernandez was facing charges of attempted murder and other more serious charges, based on information provided by police on a warrant for her arrest. Those are not among the final charges and bail is also significantly lower than originally stated.

Tribune-Herald Athlete of the Week: Hilo High’s Keanu Keolanui

Keanu Keolanui • soccer
Fans of Alabama and the Chicago Bears were among those online lamenting the fact that their favorite teams didn’t have Keolanui’s heroics at their disposal.
Bama and the Bears have both been bitten by missed field goals at crunch time, but not Hilo High and definitely not on Friday night in Honolulu.

DKI enforcement nets 329 citations, three arrests

Officers assigned to the Thirty Meter Telescope protester blockade and encampment on Maunakea Access Road issued 329 traffic citations and arrested three suspects for five offenses on Daniel K. Inouye Highway during the week of Nov. 21-27, police said.

House report: Trump misused power, obstructed Congress

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump seriously misused the power of his office for personal political gain by seeking foreign intervention in the American election process and obstructed Congress by stonewalling efforts to investigate, a House report released Tuesday concluded in findings that form the basis for possible impeachment.

New permit system delayed until March

A multi-agency software system designed to streamline the planning and building permit process was delayed another three months, but there is a light at the end of the tunnel.