Maunakea forum measured: Moderated update on master plan features more information than interaction
A tightly moderated forum about the University of Hawaii’s updated Maunakea Master Plan was informative Wednesday, but left participants little opportunity to interact.
ER doctor testifies in child murder case
Trial for a 47-year-old Waimea woman charged with the 2017 murder of a Waimea toddler continued Wednesday with testimony from the lead investigator and two physicians.
Obituaries for October 7
Terence William “Terry” Crosson, 69, of Greenville, N.C., formerly Hilo, died Oct. 2 at home. No visitation or services. Private celebration of life at a later date Condolences to Joyner’s Funeral Home and Crematory at joyners.net.
Tourism leaders urge Ige to declare it’s OK to visit Hawaii
By JOHN BURNETT
Documents detail harrowing shotgun confrontation
Three officers assigned to the Hilo Special Enforcement Unit struggled to take a loaded sawed-off shotgun away from a probationer in a violent roadway confrontation last week in Hawaiian Acres, according to court documents filed by police.
Abortion rights battle must inspire young voters
Stephanie Lopez of Coconut Creek stood proudly in a park in downtown Fort Lauderdale, holding up a hand-lettered sign with a clever play on words: “We are not ovary-acting.”
Former Congressman’s death shows how far GOP has sunk
Former Congressman Todd Akin, the Missouri Republican who died late Sunday, sparked one of the biggest political firestorms in the country during the 2012 election year, when he claimed that “legitimate rape” doesn’t cause pregnancy — thus implying that women who seek abortions claiming to have been impregnated by rape are lying. That medically absurd claim sunk Akin’s U.S. Senate candidacy.
Honolulu bikeshare stops losing money, but obstacles remain
HONOLULU — Honolulu’s bikeshare service stopped losing money after tourists returned in large numbers this summer.
Vaccines here, school’s open, but some parents still agonize
PHOENIX — Eight days into the school year, all five of Amber Cessac’s daughters, ages 4 to 10, had tested positive for COVID-19.
Officers, roads division employees aid in cleanup
Seven Hawaii Police Department Community Policing officers along with six state and county roads division employees spent Friday morning clearing a homeless camp site on Kuakini Highway in Kailua-Kona.
Hawaii Police Department seeks applicants
The Hawaii Police Department is seeking a few good men and women as part of its upcoming recruitment for entry-level police officers.
Police warn of phone scam
Police are warning the public about recent phone scams in which attempts are being made to obtain money from individuals and businesses.
UHH women’s soccer rallies to beat Fresno Pacific 3-2
UH-Hilo women’s soccer coach Gene Okamura never wants to see his team allow a goal, but considering its rousing comeback, he was sort of able to appreciate this one.
Volleyball Vuls set for fan-free home opener
The UH-Hilo volleyball Vulcans are more close-knit than when they left, which just makes sense.
Young golf master: 10-year-old Saito qualifies for Drive Chip Putt tournament at Augusta National
Misaki Saito believes her son Leo’s golfing success comes from Tiger’s hat.
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Obituaries for October 6
James Drake Bunch, 75, of Waimea died Sept. 20 at Hale Ho‘ola Hamakua. Born in Enid, Okla., he was a retired general contractor and finish carpenter. Private service. Survived by daughters, Melanie Bunch of Kailua-Kona and Sophia Bunch of Waimea; father, James Delbert Bunch of Nevada; sister, Kim Horn of California; brother, Rick Bunch of Nevada; companion, Anne Adams of Waimea; stepdaughter, Alana Adams of Waimea. Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii.
Trailers could be allowed again at 5 transfer stations
The use of trailers may be allowed again soon at certain Big Island transfer stations.
BJ Penn says he’s ready to fight for Hawaii as governor
Former UFC fighter BJ Penn on Monday announced on Instagram that he will be running for governor of Hawaii.
Hawaii stun gun ban ends Jan. 1
Hawaii Police Department Chief Paul Ferreira said law enforcers are “gearing up” for Jan. 1, 2022, when most private citizens 21 or older will be allowed to possess and carry a Taser or electric stun gun.
Kulani Prison workline helps Women’s Mission League sew quilts
Kulani Correctional Facility teamed up with the Lutheran Women’s Mission League of Christ Lutheran Church to sew quilts for the community.
BISAC receives grant from Hawaiian Electric
The Big Island Substance Abuse Council received a $15,000 grant from Hawaiian Electric to assist with providing services at their Rural Wellness Hubs. The Rural Wellness Hubs provide substance use and mental health services to rural-underserved communities.
EHCC aims to shock with ‘Current Events’ exhibition
A newly opened exhibition at the East Hawaii Cultural Center is designed to spur audiences to action while pushing the boundaries of what constitutes art. The exhibition, created in collaboration with the Hawaii Wildlife Fund, features heaps of plastic debris collected from Kamilo Beach along with tattered old fishing nets, deposited unadorned, throughout the EHCC gallery.
County loosens restrictions, but youth sports still feeling the squeeze
Mayor Mitch Roth loosened restrictions Monday, increasing the limit for sports participants at outdoor county facilities to 25, but two youth organization presidents weren’t celebrating, at least not yet.
