Hawaii Tribune-Herald

Bargain seekers pack stores

Nov. 30, 2019 • Updated 10:04 p.m.

KAILUA-KONA Stores in Kona were packed with bargain seekers Friday as holiday shopping got into full swing.

Pair accused of assaulting police in court

Nov. 30, 2019 • Updated 11:16 a.m.

CORRECTION 12-1-2019: In a previous version of this story, the first name of Officer Dustin Chaves was incorrect, while Nicknas Hartmans last name was incorrect in one mention. The Tribune-Herald regrets the errors.

Head start on deals tempers Black Friday frenzy

Nov. 30, 2019

NEW YORK Black Friday enthusiasts woke up before dawn and traveled cross-state to their favorite malls in search of hot deals, kicking off a shortened shopping season that intensified the scramble between Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Calendar for November 30

Nov. 30, 2019

Get out and go! There’s something for everyone in this week’s Calendar. Check it out!

Preliminary autopsy results indicate fatal stabbing was accidental

Nov. 29, 2019 • Updated 4:29 p.m.

Police say preliminary findings of an autopsy conducted today on the body of a 4-year-old girl who died following an incident in her Puna home indicate the injury appears consistent with an accidental stab wound.

What a kick! Keolanui’s last-second 55-yard field goal lifts Hilo to state championship

Nov. 29, 2019 • Updated 1:32 a.m.

HONOLULU The emotional roller-coaster followed a storybook script all the way to the finish, and Keanu Keolanui made Hilo Highs dream season come true with a 55-yard game-winning field goal with no time left on the clock.

County motor vehicle registration kiosks to be offline for maintenance

Nov. 29, 2019

The county said in a statement today its motor vehicle registration kiosks at the Safeway supermarkets in Hilo and Kona will be out of service Sunday and Monday for maintenance.

Juvenile boy questioned, released in fatal stabbing of girl

Nov. 29, 2019 • Updated 9:36 a.m.

Police say a 14-year-old boy who was questioned in the tragic fatal stabbing of a 4-year-old girl in Hawaiian Beaches has been released into the custody of Child Welfare Services.

LGBT activists in China seek to change marriage civil code

Nov. 29, 2019

BEIJING — It was only after her partner’s death that He Meili realized the full meaning of marriage.

Trump spends Thanksgiving in Afghanistan, visits with troops

Nov. 29, 2019

BAGRAM AIR FIELD, Afghanistan — President Donald Trump paid a surprise Thanksgiving visit to Afghanistan, where he announced the U.S. and Taliban have been engaged in ongoing peace talks and said he believes the Taliban wants a cease-fire.

Free Wi-Fi coming to 7 county parks courtesy of Spectrum

Nov. 29, 2019

Free Wi-Fi is coming to seven Hawaii County parks thanks to an agreement between Spectrum Oceanic LLC and the state Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs.

Overcrowding relief coming with new jail unit in Hilo, but nearby residents wish it would expand elsewhere

Nov. 29, 2019 • Updated 9:53 p.m.

When Hawaii Community Correctional Center Warden Peter Cabreros started the job in 1975, he had one inmate. Nowadays, there are considerably more.

National park announces flight plans for December

Nov. 29, 2019

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park announces the following upcoming flight plans for December:

Obituaries for November 29

Nov. 29, 2019 • Updated 10:50 a.m.

Cynthia Lei Alapai, 59, of Papa Bay died Nov. 14 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Keopu, she was a telemetry technician for Kona Community Hospital and member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. All-night vigil 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, at the familys Kailua-Kona home at 74-5157 Puuolokaa Place. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Kailua-Kona. Funeral service at 10 a.m. Luncheon to follow. White attire. An all-day celebration of life Sunday, Dec. 8, at the familys Papa Bay home at 88-1600 Mamalahoa Highway. Survived by husband, Jocinto Johnson of Papa Bay; sons, Jocinto (Shavana) Johnson Jr. of Hilo, Kekumu Johnson and Hiapo Johnson of Papa Bay; daughters, Jocina (Kaeo) Alani of Hoopuloa, Cecilia Johnson of Papa Bay, Kamahana (Kevin) Johnson of Kalihi, Hawaii Island, Josephine (Brendan) Johnson of Ocean View and Tehani (Kaai) Johnson of Papa Bay; brothers, Robert (Sharon) Alapai of Hilo, James (Trina) Alapai of Kalaoa, Kona, Joseph Alapai of Kailua-Kona, Patrick (Lovelyn) Alapai and Hiram (Corina) Alapai of Kalaoa, Kona, Derrick (Megan) Alapai of Kailua-Kona; sisters, Maile (Bruce) Goold of Los Angeles, Cindy (David) Kaulia of Kailua-Kona and Nani (Isaac) Hoohuli of Kealia; 11 grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Nation and World briefs for November 29

Nov. 29, 2019

A brief look at other news from around the globe.

China furious, Hong Kong celebrates after US move on bills

Nov. 29, 2019

BEIJING — China reacted furiously Thursday to President Donald Trump’s signing two bills aimed at supporting human rights in Hong Kong, summoning the U.S. ambassador to protest and warning the move would undermine cooperation with Washington.

Handful of schools offer refugee kids a safe place to learn

Nov. 29, 2019

PHOENIX — International flags flutter from the ceilings of the outdoor hallways at Valencia Newcomer School, where more than 200 children from around the world are learning English skills and American classroom customs they need to succeed.

Seoul says North Korea has fired 2 short-range projectiles

Nov. 29, 2019

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea on Thursday fired two short-range projectiles, likely from a “super-large” multiple rocket launcher, said South Korea’s military, adding to tensions three days after the North said its troops conducted artillery drills near its disputed sea boundary with South Korea.