News in Hilo

Tropical disturbance expected to bring heavy rain, potential flooding later in week
In what’s become almost a weekly occurrence, Big Islanders are once again being advised to batten down the hatches, as a tropical rainstorm is forecast to bring heavy rain and perhaps thundershowers with potential flooding.

White House moves to take control of NIH grants
The White House has begun drafting a new executive order that could further cement President Donald Trump’s ability to control billions of dollars in scientific grants funded by the National Institutes of Health and expand the administration’s pressure campaign against elite…

Olivia Miles breaks Caitlin Clark’s rookie scoring record as Lynx roll past Sun
The WNBA’s rookie scoring record now belongs to Minnesota Lynx point guard Olivia Miles, who moved past Indiana Fever’s Caitlin Clark for total points scored in a player’s first season as the visiting Lynx beat the Connecticut Sun 101-89 on the road.