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Posted on May 2, 2022 by Russ Roberts

Evidence mounts of GOP involvement in Trump election schemes.

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Evidence mounts of GOP involvement in Trump election schemes

WASHINGTON — Rioters who smashed their way into the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, succeeded — at least temporarily — in delaying the certification of Joe Biden’s election to the White House.

By FARNOUSH AMIRI Associated Press • May. 2, 2022 • Updated 12:05 am

Battle over renaming Hilo High Gym continues

By GRANT PHILLIPS Hawaii Tribune-Herald • May. 2, 2022 • Updated 12:05 am

Measure to fund study on coffee labeling set for vote

By CHELSEA JENSEN West Hawaii Today • May. 2, 2022 • Updated 12:05 am

Gas taxes go unspent: Council to reappropriate excess funds

By NANCY COOK LAUER West Hawaii Today • May. 1, 2022

A bill aimed at putting more Hawaiians on homestead land clears key committee

By JOHN BURNETT Hawaii Tribune-Herald • May. 1, 2022

A new shooting range for Big Island? Bill would establish group to research locations, designs

By GRANT PHILLIPS Hawaii Tribune-Herald • May. 1, 2022

Ukraine fights to hold off advances in south, east

By MSTYSLAV CHERNOV and YESICA FISCH Associated Press • Apr. 30, 2022

An algorithm that screens for child neglect raises concerns

By SALLY HO and GARANCE BURKE Associated Press • Apr. 30, 2022

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Kohala AD arrested for theft, criminal tampering

A Kohala High School employee was arrested Thursday on suspicion of theft and criminal tampering. The state Department of Education on Friday confirmed Athletic Director Laurie Koustic was arrested and released pending investigation for fourth-degree theft and two counts of second-degree criminal tampering.

By West Hawaii Today Staff • May. 2, 2022 • Updated 12:05 am

Obituaries for May 2

May. 2, 2022 • Updated 12:05 am

Puna police officer receives county’s Haweo Award

May. 2, 2022 • Updated 12:05 am

New media artists from Kyoto to present shows this week

May. 2, 2022 • Updated 12:05 am

‘A beacon of possibility’: Donated land in North Kohala to be used for research of indigenous practices, sustainability

By MICHAEL BRESTOVANSKY Hawaii Tribune-Herald • May. 1, 2022

BIIF Division II softball: Kaahu’s walk-off homer gives Ka Makani first crown

By MATT GERHART Hawaii Tribune-Herald • Apr. 30, 2022

BIIF Division I softball: Mercado guides Kealakehe to second championship

By MATT GERHART Hawaii Tribune-Herald • May. 1, 2022 • Updated 4:24 pm

State funds to be used to demolish old airport cargo ramp

By JOHN BURNETT Hawaii Tribune-Herald • May. 1, 2022

Obituaries for May 1

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