County cancelling Hilo-South Kohala bus and return route tonight due to winds
The county said today in a statement that because of a high-wind warning expected at 6 p.m. tonight, the Mass Transit Agency is cancelling the Hele-On Bus 7:15 p.m. route from Hilo to South Kohala and the 11:05 p.m. return bus tonight.
MMA: Misech seeks to pull upset in Bellator bout in Honolulu
Hilos Toby Misech will take on Erik Perez in a bantamweight main card bout at Fridays Bellator 235: Salute the Troops event at the Blaisdell Arena in Honolulu.
Basketball: Exams done, UHH happy to get away to Oahu
College final exams have a way of putting everything in perspective.
BIIF basketball: Kohala subdues Kealakehe in opener
Considering how familiar the boys basketball coaching staffs at Kohala and Kealakehe are with each other, there arent going to be many secrets to victory when the teams meet.
Lawyer pleads not guilty to theft, forgery
A Hilo attorney pleaded not guilty Thursday to first-degree theft and second-degree forgery in connection with a narrow piece of land containing an easement road in lower Puna.
Complaint: ‘Enhanced’ Maunakea traffic enforcement is unconstitutional
The Hawaii County Police Commission is slated to hear a complaint today by a retired police sergeant who alleges the Hawaii Police Departments operations around the blockade of Maunakea Access Road by protesters of the Thirty Meter Telescope project is institutionalized police misconduct.
Puna man pleads guilty to federal firearms charge
David Benjamin Cordeiro, a 37-year-old Mountain View man, pleaded guilty Thursday in federal court to possessing ammunition after having been previously convicted of misdemeanor domestic violence, Kenji Price, U.S. Attorney for Hawaii, said in a statement.
Buttigieg-Warren clash on campaign trail spills into debate
LOS ANGELES The long-festering feud between Elizabeth Warren and Pete Buttigieg erupted Thursday night in a high-stakes debate that tested the strength of the Democratic Partys shrinking pool of presidential contenders just six weeks before primary voting begins.
Gabbard faces heat back home for present vote on impeachment
HONOLULU Longshot presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard is facing some heat in her heavily Democratic home state of Hawaii for voting present on two articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump.
Standing down: Ige, Kim announce withdrawal of law enforcement on Maunakea
After more than five months of waiting, the impasse at Maunakea Access Road has seemingly broken, with Gov. David Ige on Thursday reopening the road and withdrawing law enforcement from the mountain.
Zippy’s to serve Dave’s Ice Cream in all Hawaii restaurants
HONOLULU (AP) Hawaii chain Zippys Restaurants signed a deal to continue serving Daves Ice Cream in all of its 24 locations, officials said.
Obituaries for December 20
Faustina Tina (Salboro) Acirbo, 89, of Papaikou died Dec. 5 at Life Care Center of Hilo. Born in Laupahoehoe, she was a housewife and member of St. Anthony Catholic Church in Laupahoehoe. Visitation 8-10 a.m. Friday, (Dec. 27, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Hilo. Memorial Mass at 10 a.m. Casual attire. Survived by sons, Thomas Acirbo and Francis Acirbo of Papaikou; daughters, Veronica Acirbo of Papaikou and Stella (Marvin) Cabatic of Hilo; sister-in-law, Carmen Salboro of Hilo; two grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Australia’s most populous state declares wildfire emergency
PERTH, Australia Australias most populous state of New South Wales declared a seven-day state of emergency Thursday as oppressive conditions fanned around 100 wildfires.
Here’s how Trump really could make America great again
WASHINGTON Having been around this town for two of the nations three impeachments and the painful Richard Nixon saga, I have come to some conclusions about politics in America.
Democrats must focus on election
The Houses historic vote to impeach President Donald Trump on Wednesday was the right response to Trumps appalling attempt to abuse his position for personal political gain. History should show that Trump went too far in pressuring Ukraine into making up false stories that would help his re-election bid by impugning Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden and promoting a debunked notion that Ukraine, not Russia, was behind efforts to interfere in the 2016 presidential race. Presidents should acknowledge and agree that American elections must be decided by Americans.
Trump’s misdeeds have brought this historic shame upon himself
On Dec. 19, 1998, a Republican-controlled House of Representatives voted to impeach Bill Clinton, judging that lying under oath about a consensual affair warranted his removal from office.
Beginning Improv for Adults at Volcano Art Center
Learn to live more in the moment, think on your feet, let go of self-judgment, bring more joy in your life and recapture your playful spirit during an upcoming workshop series at Volcano Art Center.
3 Big Island residents honored by Healthcare Association of Hawaii
Individuals exemplifying the very best in Hawaiis health care system were recently honored by the Healthcare Association of Hawaii, the nonprofit trade association for the states hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, home care providers and hospices.
Suggestions sought for lands to be permanently preserved
Do you know of a special property in Hawaii County that should be permanently preserved?
Families of Chinese American WWII vets urged to register to receive Congressional Gold Medal
Families of Chinese American World War II veterans from Hawaii are urged to register to receive the Congressional Gold Medal, Congress highest honor for their wartime service from Dec. 7, 1941-Dec. 31, 1946.
Education briefs for December 20
Halliwell named to Berea College deans list
How long is the sermon? Study ranks Christian churches
Suspect in California synagogue vandalism waives extradition hearing
A 24-year-old Millersville, Penn., man accused of a weekend break-in and vandalism of a Iranian-Jewish synagogue in Beverly Hills, Calif., has waived his right to an extradition hearing.
