News in Hilo
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…
Council committee postpones vote on Waikoloa development
The County Council’s Committee on Legislative Approvals and Acquisitions last week voted 9-0 to postpone until its Oct. 6 meeting a pair of bills seeking approval for a project that would build some 400 apartments and 300 single-family homes on just over 700 acres in Waikoloa.
Worries persist in Hawaii despite Supreme Court’s mail-in ballot ruling
The U.S. Supreme Court last week rejected President Donald Trump’s effort to allow the U.S. Postal Service to deny delivery of mail-in ballots in states like Hawaii, but fears continue that the administration will try to intimidate voters and sow doubt about the security of U.S.…
Storm damage to Hawaii infrastructure and schools costing hundreds of millions
A series of severe weather events this year brought more than $212 million in damage to public infrastructure across the state, according to preliminary figures from the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency.
Rainbow Wahine storm back to beat Iowa State
LAS VEGAS — Trailing Iowa State in the fifth set on Saturday night, the Hawaii women’s volleyball team needed to pull off something neither team had done in the entire match.
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.
BIIF football: Warriors, Wildcats shut out opponents
HILO — Kamehameha-Hawaii football continued its dominant stretch on Friday at Wong Stadium.
Fire Commission to interview six chief candidates
The county Fire Commission will meet Thursday and Friday in the County Council Chambers in Hilo to complete the selection of the next Fire Chief.
BIIF football: Warriors, Wildcats shut out opponents
HILO — Kamehameha-Hawaii football continued its dominant stretch on Friday at Wong Stadium.