HPP lot owner said to be seeking nearly $1.4M
A California woman being sued by a developer whose contractor mistakenly built a house on her Hawaiian Paradise Park lot in Puna is seeking more than $1.3 million in damages, according to both the developer and Hawaii County.
‘It’s really bittersweet’: Demolition of historic Jaggar Museum begins
For the first time in nearly a century, Kilauea summit will soon be without a museum.
World court orders Israel to halt its military offensive into Rafah
The International Court of Justice on Friday ordered Israel to “immediately” halt its military offensive in the city of Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip, dealing another blow to the country as it faces increasing international isolation and a drumbeat of criticism over its conduct in the war.
Mexican taco stand goes from local favorite to Michelin darling
MEXICO CITY — Over a week ago, Taquería El Califa de León was simply one of Mexico City’s nearly 11,000 registered taco shops, though there are undoubtedly many more that aren’t. Sure, it had been around nearly 60 years and was popular, especially among politicians who worked nearby. But it was mostly a locally known taco stand.
The shaky foundation of Trump’s lead: Disengaged voters
The polls have shown Donald Trump with an edge for eight straight months, but there’s one big flashing warning sign suggesting that his advantage might not be quite as stable as it looks.
As insurers around the US bleed cash from climate shocks, homeowners lose
At first glance, Dave Langston’s predicament seems similar to headaches facing homeowners in coastal states vulnerable to catastrophic hurricanes: As disasters have become more frequent and severe, his insurance company has been losing money. Then, it canceled his coverage and left the state.
20th Celebration of Life is Sunday: ‘We hope people see that they are not alone’
For nearly 20 years, lanterns have lit up East Hawaii waters as community members remember and honor loved ones who have passed away.
Astronomers create ‘catalog’ of exoplanets: ‘Surveys like this are really a labor of love’
Astronomers using a Maunakea observatory on Thursday published a “catalog” of more than 100 exoplanets.
Schatz, Tokuda seek higher payments for physicians
U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz, alongside Hawaii’s congressional delegation, on Thursday introduced legislation seeking higher Medicare reimbursements for the state’s health care providers.
Waimea roundabout advances
A long-planned project to make Waimea a safer town for drivers, bicyclists and pedestrians has taken a major step toward fruition.
Groundbreaking held for Waikoloa Village emergency route
State and county officials celebrated the launch of a private project Tuesday to construct an emergency route out of Waikoloa Village.
More details emerge after cockfight raid: 25 dead roosters, $20K in cash seized
Police said Tuesday officers who raided a cockfight May 18 in Hawaiian Paradise Park recovered 25 dead roosters, four injured birds and about $20,000 in cash.
Despite setback, Neuralink’s first brain-implant patient stays upbeat
Just four months ago, Noland Arbaugh had a circle of bone removed from his skull and hair-thin sensor tentacles slipped into his brain. A computer about the size of a small stack of quarters was placed on top, and the hole was sealed.
‘Dropping very dramatically’: What deadly turbulence did to a flight
BANGKOK — The seat belt sign came on moments after the plane started shaking, but, for some, it was too late.
State to get $916M in lawsuit against makers of Plavix blood thinner
The state has been awarded more than $900 million in a lawsuit against a pair of pharmaceutical companies that sold drugs they knew to be ineffective in certain ethnic groups.
Dry season forecast to be drier-than-normal
Although it might not appear so, especially in East Hawaii, the annual dry season has begun.
More strategies mulled for feral pig conundrum
As the population of feral pigs on the Big Island continues to grow, county officials and residents are considering a wider range of solutions.
One to 4 cyclones forecast, but ‘it only takes one storm to change your life’
The National Weather Service is forecasting below-normal activity for the upcoming Central Pacific hurricane season.
Trump chooses not to take the stand, and the defense rests
NEW YORK — The jury heard his voice, saw his tweets and watched footage of him campaigning for the presidency. But in the end, the 12 New Yorkers weighing the fate of Donald Trump did not see him testify.
How scammers are stealing food stamps from struggling Americans
Something was very wrong with Jackie Kirks’ food stamp card.
