Downtown Hilo homeless camp dismantled; no arrests
The county removed unpermitted structures from a downtown Hilo lot this morning, dispersing several occupants who were using the property as a homeless camp.
Volleyball: Seventh in West, Vulcans bolster playoff hopes with sweep
The good news came before the UH-Hilo womens volleyball team swept last place Holy Names.
Takemoto tabbed as county’s No. 2 exec
Two days after announcing the resignation of Wil Okabe as county managing director, Mayor Harry Kim tabbed Roy Takemoto as Okabes replacement, effective Dec. 2.
Trump directed Ukraine quid pro quo, key witness says
Endangered petrel burrow, baby chick discovered in Kohala
An endangered Hawaiian petrel burrow and baby chick were discovered in the Puu O Umi Natural Area Reserve on Kohala Mountain last month, the state Department of Land and Natural Resources announced Wednesday.
Council passes resolution urging collaboration on waste reduction strategies
Council approves ban on county use of herbicides
Mental exam ordered for man accused of ramming building with van
A 38-year-old Hilo man accused of damaging a building in the Kanoelehua Industrial Area with a rented van more than a year and a half ago will receive a mental examination to determine if he was legally responsible for his actions at the time of the incident.
Fire damages HPP squatter house
A Monday evening fire severely damaged a Hawaiian Paradise Park house left vacant by the death of the homeowner earlier this year and described by fire officials as a haven for squatters.
Police arrest 24 for DUI
During the week of Nov. 11-17, Hawaii Island police arrested 24 motorists for DUI. Six of the drivers were involved in traffic accidents. Three were younger than 21.
Man arrested, charged in truck theft case
CORRECTION Nov. 22, 2019: The stolen truck allegedly driven by Christopher Lucrisia did not belong to the suspects mother as was erroneously reported in a previous version of this story. A a license plate and vehicle information number on the pickup truck was allegedly taken from the womans truck and installed in the stolen truck. A sentence in a police media release was misinterpreted. The Tribune-Herald regrets the error.
Bank of Hawaii warns of scam
Fraudulent telephone calls are being made to Bank of Hawaii customers and non-bank customers, the bank warned Wednesday.
Impeachment hearings serve as painful, hopeful reminder to veteran whistleblower
A question of health in the White House
The presidency is a job unlike any other and imposes physical and mental demands like no other.
Cartoon for November 21
The world as seen by cartoonist Steve Breen, The San Diego Union-Tribune.
Your Views for November 21
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Iwamoto celebrates 50 years in Zonta Club of Hilo
Amy Iwamoto joined Zonta Club of Hilo in 1969, and she is the clubs second longest-serving member. The local service club was founded in 1950 and is part of Zonta International, which is celebrating its centennial this month.
Rotarians host Russian delegation, install Peace Pole
Members of four East Hawaii Rotary clubs erected a Peace Pole Oct. 19 along the walkway at Kuhio Kalanianaole Park in Hilo.
Hawaii International Film Festival begins today at Palace Theater
In 1984, the Palace Theater was shuttered to the public and used as a storage facility for Consolidated Theatres after they bought the historic Palace Building.
Nation and World briefs for November 21
Obituaries for November 21
Don Michael Keahiokalani Canario, 66, of Hilo died Nov. 14 at Hale Hoola Hamakua. Born in Hilo, he was a retired Hawaii Police Department officer and member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Visitation 4-6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 29, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Memorial service/celebration of life at 6 p.m. Casual attire; flowers and lei welcome. Survived by daughters, Christina K. (Ivan Alatan) Canario of Honokaa and Cara-Lin K. (Sam Choy Jr.) Canario of Kealakekua; companion, Karen R. Hamada of Hilo; brother, Gilbert (Susan) Canario II of Waimea; sisters, Michelle (Mathew) Champion and Anna Marie Canario of Pahoa; four grandsons and a granddaughter; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
AP-NORC/USAFacts Poll: Facts missing from American democracy
New US-China trade worries pull stocks lower on Wall Street
