Trump convicted on all counts to become America’s first felon president
NEW YORK — Donald Trump was convicted Thursday of falsifying records to cover up a sex scandal that threatened to derail his 2016 presidential campaign, capping an extraordinary trial that tested the resilience of the U.S. justice system and transformed the former commander in chief into a felon.
Schatz visits HVNP, discusses funding
Long-deferred maintenance projects are finally underway at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park after an infusion of millions of dollars in federal funds.
Plaintiffs, Boy Scouts settle wrongful death case
A civil lawsuit filed by the family of an 11-year-old Boy Scout killed in 2023 by a rifle bullet at Camp Honokaia near Honokaa has been settled.
Trial date set for Carlton Inada in death of Barbara Klein
A 72-year-old Hilo man accused of the hit-and-run death of a 79-year-old Hilo woman in October has a trial date of Aug. 19.
Study: Food insecurity is widespread in Hawaii
More than 40% of Big Island households didn’t know where their next meal would come from in 2023, according to a study by the Hawaii Foodbank.
Hawaiian Electric will use outages to prevent wildfires
Hawaiian Electric could cut power to nearly 20,000 West Hawaii customers to prevent wildfires this summer.
Kupuna win some, lose some at Casino Day
Seniors from across the island came to Hilo on Wednesday to try their luck at Casino Day.
At Trump trial’s closings, lawyers weave facts into clashing accounts
NEW YORK — With Donald Trump’s personal freedom at risk and his political fortunes in the balance, lawyers on both sides of his criminal trial mounted a final flurry of arguments on Tuesday to sway the 12 New Yorkers who will soon decide his legal fate.
Hawaii bills address two very different uses for AI
Hawaii is preparing for the advent of artificial intelligence through a pair of proposed laws on the verge of passage.
Green signs bills aimed at easing the housing affordability crisis
Gov. Josh Green on Tuesday signed six bills into law intended to address the state’s lack of affordable housing for Hawaii’s working-class families.
A source of koa for canoe-builders
A 1,200-acre koa forest in Ka‘u is almost ready to be harvested for the first time in nearly two decades.
Memorial Day speakers stress patriotism, service before self
Patriotism and service were overarching themes Monday during the Memorial Day commemoration at East Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2.
Hawaii homeless with mental issues could be assessed involuntarily
Trump’s historic closing arguments will be a ‘tale of 2 cases’
The New York jury in Donald Trump’s hush money trial is returning to court after a weeklong hiatus for closing arguments that will set the stage for historic deliberations.
Hawaii Legislature aims to alter affordable-housing program, possibly at expense of counties
Hawaii veteran, family honored at National Memorial Day Concert
Photos: 20th annual Celebration of Life
The 20th annual Celebration of Life was held Sunday in Hilo.
Stressing ‘the importance of microchips’
The Hawaii County Animal Control Protection Agency has made changes to better handle the thousands of lost, abandoned or neglected pets that roam the island.
