Time is now for Tavares: To contend, Waiakea grad can’t afford loss at UFC 264
It’s a critical and pivotal fight for Brad Tavares and his opponent Omari Akhmedov at UFC 264, scheduled for Saturday at T-Mobile Area in Las Vegas, serving as the appetizer for the main event trilogy between Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier.
Waiakea alum Kalawaia making name for himself in junior, college rodeo
The question comes his way often enough that the answer is practically reflexive.
BLNR to mull proposed Kahalu‘u Bay surf school rules
The number of surf schools allowed to operate and students in the water at Kahaluu Bay would be spread throughout the day under draft rules proposed by the state Department of Land and Natural Resources.
Endangered bird found on Maunakea for first time in nearly 70 years
An endangered native bird has been found on Maunakea for the first time in nearly 70 years.
Behind closed doors: Reapportionment Commission could become less transparent
A powerful commission tasked with redrawing political boundary lines for Hawaii’s state and congressional districts appears headed for more secrecy than in previous years, with the formation of private permitted interaction groups in lieu of publicly held committee hearings.
Decommissioning plan approved for Hoku Kea
The decommissioning process for the University of Hawaii’s educational observatory on Maunakea could begin at the end of 2024, but officials hope to expedite the process.
Pfizer to seek OK for 3rd vaccine dose; shots still protect
Pfizer is about to seek U.S. authorization for a third dose of its COVID-19 vaccine, saying Thursday that another shot within 12 months could dramatically boost immunity and maybe help ward off the latest worrisome coronavirus mutant.
Tropical storm pounds East Coast after killing 1 in Florida
SAVANNAH, Ga. — Tropical Storm Elsa carved a destructive and soaking path up the East Coast after killing at least one person in Florida and spinning up a tornado at a Georgia Navy base that flipped recreational vehicles upside-down and blew one of them into a lake.
Hawaii lawmakers amend bills in response to governor request
HONOLULU — Hawaii lawmakers on Thursday passed amendments to several bills as requested by Gov. David Ige, including one that uses general funds to repay debt instead of federal COVID-19 relief funds.
PUC hearing on Honua Ola tentatively set for January
The state Public Utilities Commission has reopened the docket for Honua Ola Bioenergy, formerly known as Hu Honua, the nearly completed biomass power plant in Pepeekeo.
‘Overdue’: Biden sets Aug. 31 for US exit from Afghanistan
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden said Thursday the U.S. military operation in Afghanistan will end on Aug. 31, delivering an impassioned argument for exiting the nearly 20-year war without sacrificing more American lives even as he bluntly acknowledged there will be no “mission accomplished” moment to celebrate.
Johnson confirms most British troops have left Afghanistan
LONDON — Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirmed Thursday that most British troops have left Afghanistan, almost 20 years after the U.K. and other Western countries sent troops into the country to engage in what they described as a “war on terror.”
Obituaries for July 9
Walter Edgar Aymond, 75, of Hilo died June 25 at home. Born in Lafayette, La., he was a counselor and teacher. Private services. Survived by sisters, Barbara (Henry Holthaus) Aymond Alethea of Waimanalo and Ann (Bill) Hart of Seattle; brothers, Michael (Leah) Aymond of Pensacola, Fla., and John Aymond of Volcano; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
2 Haitian Americans detained in slaying of Haiti president
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — Two men believed to be Haitian Americans — one of them purportedly a former bodyguard at the Canadian Embassy in Port au Prince — have been arrested in connection with the assassination of Haiti’s president, Haitian officials said Thursday.
Your Views for July 9
Cameras in class
Sha’Carri Richardson’s suspension was fair, but the marijuana rule isn’t
Sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson delights fans with her vivid style, even bolder smile, strength of character and deep and open love of her grandmother. Not to mention that she runs, as she puts it, “a little faster” than the rest of us. “Splendid” is the word that comes to mind.
Infrastructure must include the care economy
When my mother was hired as a home health aide for a young boy living with disabilities, she enjoyed it so much that she overlooked the reality that the job paid a low hourly wage with no benefits.
Romeo and Juliet opens tonight
Hilo Community Players will be performing “Romeo and Juliet” for the 44th annual Shakespeare in the Park event beginning tonight in the parking lot outside Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium.
Big Island girl finds success in national pageant
Hawaii Island’s Aspen Taylor Hanohano is the new Miss Elementary America for the sixth grade after competing in a national pageant in Arkansas last month.
UH-Hilo earns national accreditation of teacher program
The University of Hawaii at Hilo School of Education has been awarded its full seven years of accreditation by the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation.
Police arrest 22 for DUI
During the week of June 28-July 4, Hawaii Island police arrested 22 motorists for DUI. Three of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident. Two of the drivers were younger than 21. The numbers of arrests by district were: Kona and South Hilo, seven each; Puna, three; Hamakua, two; and South Kohala, Ka‘u and North Hilo, one each.
Endangered bird found on Maunakea for first time in nearly 70 years
An endangered native bird has been found on Maunakea for the first time in nearly 70 years.
Police think driver was intoxicated in crash that killed his grandmother
Police are investigating a fatal traffic collision involving two family members from Hilo that occurred late Wednesday evening on Kalanianaole Avenue near Kolea Street in Hilo’s Keaukaha neighborhood.
Study: Northwest heat wave impossible without climate change
The deadly heat wave that roasted the Pacific Northwest and western Canada was virtually impossible without human-caused climate change that added a few extra degrees to the record-smashing temperatures, a new quick scientific analysis found.
No funding solution for PISCES
The future is uncertain for a state-run aerospace center after a bill unexpectedly passed on Tuesday did not include any funding for facility.
