SUMO! Niitaidai University wrestlers demonstrate sport to residents
Twenty-four years after he retired from sumo wrestling, Douglas Arruda was back in the ring Sunday with some of Japan’s finest.
Pier 1 Imports
Pier 1 Imports plans to open its Hilo store in March, a company spokeswoman said. No date has been set for the grand opening in Prince Kuhio Plaza. The store will be Pier 1’s second on the Big Island. Its Kailua-Kona store opened in 2012. “Shoppers will soon be able to enjoy the same style they’ve come to know at our Kona store and other locations throughout the state,” spokeswoman Chrissy Madison said in a statement emailed to the Tribune-Herald. Pier 1 said details regarding hiring and celebration plans are still being finalized.
Lava breakout slows
A breakout on the north side of the June 27 lava flow showed signs of slowing Sunday morning.
Repelling the invasion
As state officials announce success in eliminating little fire ants in an Oahu neighborhood, the battle against the tiny pest on the Big Island, where it all started, continues to look bleak.
Mystery of ohia deaths solved?
Experts call it the single most important tree for the protection and proliferation of native forests across the state.
OFFERING BLESSINGS: Big Island Shaolin Arts Lion Dancers mark Chinese New Year
Photos by HOLLYN JOHNSON/Tribune-Herald.
Entangled humpback freed from line
A humpback whale now is free after spending much of last week circling the Big Island with its tail entangled in heavy crab line and buoys.
Lava breakout advances 90 yards
A breakout on the north side of the June 27 lava flow was about 1 mile upslope of Highway 130 on Saturday morning after advancing about 90 yards in the past day, Hawaii County Civil Defense said.
CELEBRATING THE NEW YEAR
Photo by HOLLYN JOHNSON/Tribune-Herald.
Kealakehe High, Iolani School participating in historic lunar project
The moon is a dirty place. It’s covered in a fine, powder-like dust that cuts like glass, clings to everything and contributes to the mysterious glowing cloud floating just above the lunar surface. That dust has proven to be problematic for astronauts and equipment alike.
Police Commission wants to retain firing powers
New bills in the Legislature that would alter and reduce police commission powers aren’t sitting well with the body that oversees the Big Island’s men in blue.
County inches toward trail acquisition
Hawaii County officials say they continue to take steps to acquire the Papaikou Mill Beach trail more than two years after the County Council passed a resolution authorizing the purchase.
Civil Defense watching new lava flow breakout
Hawaii County Civil Defence is monitoring a new breakout on the north side of the June 27 lava flow.
Police ID 3 teens killed in Kona crash
Police have identified three teenagers killed in a traffic crash early Saturday morning in Kailua-Kona on Queen Kaahumanu Highway.
A matter of degrees: Leithead Todd lawsuit to be heard Monday
Is an English degree or a law degree “related” to an engineering degree?
Hydrologist: Big Island ‘in a moderate drought’
As you’ve probably noticed, there’s been little relief from the unseasonably dry weather that’s plagued East Hawaii since the the year began — if, indeed, one can refer to sunshine as a plague.
Exploding nova are ‘lithium factories in the universe’
A dying star’s explosion is helping provide new insight into the abundance of a key element in the universe.
Local News
Large meth bust in Hilo
A 31-year-old Puna man was arrested Friday afternoon after police raided a Waiakea Uka home and found a large quantity of crystal methamphetamine, three unregistered firearms and $5,700 in cash.
‘Sluggish’ lava breakout active but not advancing, Civil Defense says
A June 27 lava flow breakout has not advanced since Sunday morning, according to Hawaii County Civil Defense.
Fire claims Puna home
Fire destroyed a home in Hawaiian Shores subdivision in Pahoa Sunday night.
Local Sports
HHSAA swimming: ’Riders relays reverse course with two bronze
Kealakehe coach Steve Borowski said Saturday wasn’t about redemption.
HHSAA basketball glances
HHSAA glance
HHSAA swimming and diving results
Saturday at Central Oahu Regional Park *-State championship record Team scoring Girls 1. Mid-Pacific, 62; 2. Punahou, 57; 3. Kamehameha-Kapalama, 24; 4. Iolani, 18; Kauai 13 Also : 8. Hawaii Prep, 9 Boys 1. Punahou, 56; 2. Kamehameha-Kapalama, 44; 3...
State
Honolulu Mayor Caldwell pushes for rail tax extension
HONOLULU (AP) — Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell has been encouraging state lawmakers to extend a tax to keep the city’s rail project progressing but says he can’t provide more details on the project’s final price tag.
Artist charged with murder in death of roommate
HONOLULU (AP) — A 63-year-old Honolulu artist is being held on $250,000 bail in the death of his roommate.
Sheraton plans partial timeshare conversion
By DARIN MORIKI
Features
Alexander Hamilton
NEW YORK (AP) — It’s a fine time for history geeks with a thing for Alexander Hamilton. A hip-hop-and-history musical called “Hamilton” — inspired by an 800-page biography — just opened off-Broadway and is sold out for months. Fans of the man, book or musical can also visit a variety of places connected to Hamilton, from his Harlem home to the New Jersey waterfront where he was shot in a duel.
First phase of National Cathedral’s restoration finished
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington National Cathedral has finished the first phase of work to repair damage from a 2011 earthquake, but the church must still raise $22 million to complete exterior repairs.
Rare powder
FAYSTON, Vt. (AP) — Ski resorts are expecting visitors to flock to the mountains of northern New England and upstate New York as the snow-shrouded region heads into the mid-winter school break, a prime period for winter tourism.
Community
Ohana Fuels donates to Family Programs Hawaii
A firm believer in helping our local community thrive, Ohana Fuels recently donated $4,815.51 to Family Programs Hawaii through its “Fuel Up. Do Good.” community giving program.
Classic rock
“Classic Rock” is the theme of this year’s 22nd Annual Ukulele Festival at Hawaii Preparatory Academy. The event begins at 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 7. The performance, which is free and open to the public, will be held at Gates Performing Arts Center, located at HPA’s Upper Campus in Waimea.
Kokua Way: A hula festival, legislative events and awards for Waimea Middle School
Hamakua Youth Center Hula Festival is almost here. Get your tickets for the 5 p.m. performance Saturday at the Honokaa People’s Theatre from the Hamakua Youth Center.
Entertainment/People
Nakai and Kater play Kahilu
R. Carlos Nakai and Peter Kater are in concert for a special evening of music, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Kahilu Theatre in Waimea.
A.I.M. PAVEMENT at UHH and Kahilu
Choreographer Kyle Abraham brings Abraham.In.Motion’s PAVEMENT to the Big Island for a pair of shows.
Peace on Your Wings
Ohana Arts presents “Peace on Your Wings,” a musical about the real-life story of Sadako Sasaki, a 12-year-old who inspired millions worldwide despite contracting leukemia as a result of the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima.
Nation
Governors: No clear plan if subsidies fall
By STEVE PEOPLES
Retired officer apparently killed 2 daughters, self
By JIM FITZGERALD
Refinery was down with problems before blast
By GILLIAN FLACCUS
Commentary
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