Bucks’ 50-year wait ends with a title behind 50 from Giannis
MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo had the Larry O’Brien Trophy in one arm, the NBA Finals MVP trophy in the other and there was a cigar on the table in front of him.
Surgeon general sounds alarm as pandemic worsens
The U.S. surgeon general said Sunday that he’s concerned about what lies ahead with cases of COVID-19 increasing in every state, millions still unvaccinated and a highly contagious virus variant spreading rapidly.
Biden’s speech on voting rights was a sermon, not a battle plan
In his speech about voting rights on Tuesday, President Joe Biden told the audience at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia that he wasn’t “preaching to you.” But that was false humility. Biden’s speech was very much a sermon, and an effective one, about the importance of defeating an assault on democracy.
Learning from the 1984 eruption of Mauna Loa
Inflation and earthquake activity ramped up prior to Mauna Loa’s 1984 eruption, so much so that in June of 1983, the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory indicated that an eruption could occur during the following year, though the exact timing was unknown.
A false narrative of 74K extra votes in Arizona
Cyber Ninjas, the cybersecurity consulting firm hired by Arizona Senate Republicans to oversee a partisan review of the 2020 election, on Thursday pushed a false narrative that Maricopa County received thousands of mail-in ballots that had no record of being sent out to voters.
State briefs for July 17
Judge says Maui must get Clean Water Act permit for effluent
With football practice set to start, 4 BIIF teams look forward to statewide showcase
The Hilo High and Konawaena High football teams usually have to wait until the end of the year to play in front of a statewide television audience on OC16, but showtime is coming early this season.
Hilo primed for state Little League tournament on Maui
Hilo All-Stars coach Earl Moses has tunnel vision when he looks ahead to the state tournament. He’s hesitant to consider the possibilities that lurk beyond Maui, or for that matter, anything other than his team’s opening game.
Hilo youngster makes move at junior worlds
Hilo youngster Leo Saito moved within striking distance at the junior world golf championships in San Diego, firing one of Wednesday’s lowest rounds in the 9-10 division.
State briefs for July 14
Council member seeks parking ban during Kailua trail repairs
State briefs for July 13
State worries people aren’t completing SNAP paperwork
UHH alum Dylan Spain goes to Braves in 10th round as Hilo’s draft streak continues
Make it nine consecutive years that a player with Hilo ties has been selected in the MLB Draft.
Waiakea alum Kalawaia making name for himself in junior, college rodeo
The question comes his way often enough that the answer is practically reflexive.
Reardon: My top 10 male Olympians from Hawaii
What determines a great Olympian ? Aren’t they all, just by getting there ? (Well, depends on your definition of greatness : Remember Eddie the Eagle ?)
Big Island open-ocean swim, Volcano run returning in August
From the Pacific to Volcano, there are two more sure signs that athletes and organizers are ready for a return to normalcy.
Waiakea golfer claims HSJGA event on Oahu
The next time Dysen Park plays at Honolulu Country Club, he’ll try not to “underestimate” the wind-in-your-face hiccup that was No. 18.
With Tokyo Olympics approaching, virus worries rise in Japan
TOKYO — The pressure of hosting an Olympics during a still-active pandemic is beginning to show in Japan.
Israel’s new government shouldn’t give up on peace
Israel has a new government — but how much difference this will make to the prospects for peace is in doubt. In Gaza, Hamas emerged from its recent 11-day clash with Israel eager for confrontation, repeatedly launching incendiary balloons across the border. Israel has retaliated with airstrikes. Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, nearly 17 years into what was meant to be a four-year term, recently suspended elections yet again. Beset by corruption and infighting, Palestinian leaders have offered no realistic proposals and little sign they could uphold a deal if one was struck.
Paul carries Suns past Giannis, Bucks in NBA Finals opener
PHOENIX — Chris Paul waited 16 years to get to the NBA Finals, bringing with him a team starving for its first championship.
Sour ending for Hilo: Maui balks off with state Little League championship
It was a game where coaches on each side encouraged their teams by echoing the same rallying cry – “We aren’t done yet” – and they were right.
