Pet shop owner says suspects threw stolen guinea pig at him
DANVILLE, Ky. A Kentucky pet store owner says two women stole a pair of guinea pigs, lobbing one of the animals at him during their escape.
US officials granting $29 million for coastal protection
State briefs for November 19
Steam Vents parking lot to close temporarily as park continues efforts against little fire ants
The Steam Vents parking lot in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park will be closed from 8 a.m.-noon Tuesday, Nov. 19, for little fire ant treatment.
Authorities: Volcano house fire caused by arson
Authorities say arson is the cause of a Sunday evening fire that caused almost $57,000 damage to a house in Volcano Golf and County Club Subdivision.
Managing director Wil Okabe resigns
Wil Okabe, Mayor Harry Kims managing director and right-hand man, is resigning effective Nov. 30.
Let’s Talk Food: Meet pastry chef Mimi Mendoza
Wright On: Signature feat for Waiakea’s Kelsie Imai
It was a tradition for the girls in the Imai family, this thing of attracting a scholarship to play basketball in college, so nobody was surprised when the youngest, Kelsie, was a freshman at Waiakea High School and came in with a purpose.
Filipino World War II vets recognized for their service
Five World War II veterans one living and four deceased were honored last Tuesday at Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home in Hilo with the Filipino Veterans of World War II Congressional Gold Medal.
Democrats invite Trump to testify in impeachment inquiry
WASHINGTON Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi invited President Donald Trump to testify in front of investigators in the House impeachment inquiry ahead of a week that will see several key witnesses appear publicly.
Baby sloth, other new animals on display at Hilo zoo
A two-toed sloth born this summer at Panaewa Rainforest Zoo and Gardens is now on display to the public.
‘Alala aviary work underway at zoo
A new aviary under construction at the Panaewa Rainforest Zoo and Gardens will house alala, or Hawaiian crows, when completed.
Volcano keiki help contribute to ‘citizen science’
Theres sand at point 8!
Court lets Newtown families sue a gunmaker
Heres a ray of light in a nation locked in darkness by the gun lobby and legislators in its thrall: The Supreme Court has given families of children slaughtered at Sandy Hook Elementary the right to pursue their case against a gun-maker in Connecticut court, an affirmation that federal law granting firearm manufacturers immunity does not trump a far more basic need to demand corporate accountability.
Rapid ohia death spreads on Oahu
HONOLULU (AP) An ohia tree-killing fungal disease local to Hawaii was discovered spreading on Oahu after wildlife officials conducted an aerial survey of the island forest, state officials said.
It’s the guns. It’s always the guns
Volleyball: UHH caps 3-1 road trip with win at Concordia
Resilient and balanced as always, the UH-Hilo womens volleyball team beat Concordia 25-21, 9-25, 25-21, 25-14 on Saturday in Irvine, Calif., to finish with a 3-1 record on its road trip, which may be a case of too little, too late.
Basketball: Vuls fall short on road for first loss
There would be no 2-0 start for UH-Hilos mens basketball team.
Soccer: Vuls senior day features dose of Waiakea spirit
Sabrina Scotts words of wisdom: stick with it.
HHSAA football: Kamehameha doomed by mistakes in loss to Roosevelt
KEAAU When underdog Kamehameha forced a three-and-out on Roosevelts first series of the game, that was a clear signal that the Warriors could match up physically with the Rough Riders.
Four months later, Maunakea camp is a ‘well-oiled machine’
After the four-month anniversary of the creation of the camp at Maunakea Access Road, some things have changed but more have stayed the same.
Telescope protest inspires more Native Hawaiian activism
KAHUKU, Oahu Flapping Hawaiian flags adorn a large canopy on the easement of a highway that winds along Oahus famed North Shore.
Man makes home out of cave near protesters’ camp
While the borders of the Puuhonua o Puuhuluhulu are ever-changing, they do not extend to one of the more curious developments near the Maunakea Access Road: a partially-collapsed lava tube where one man has made a home.
Police: Flags on cars not a problem
KAILUA-KONA The Hawaii Police Department has been upfront about its law enforcement efforts around the Maunakea protests since the demonstration began in July.
Who is going to replace Tulsi? Money flows to federal campaigns
Money continues flowing into campaign coffers for Hawaiis congressional delegation, even for Senate candidates who have several years before their next election.
