Nation and World briefs for December 12
Fujino tabbed as interim chief judge for 3rd Circuit
KAILUA-KONA In addition to his criminal and civil court caseload, drug court and veterans court, Kona Circuit Court Judge Melvin H. Fujino is taking on a whole lot more.
State briefs for December 12
Nation well-served by House investigation
This country now finds itself, for only the fourth time in its history, confronting articles of impeachment that charge its highest elected leader with violating the U.S. Constitution and the oath of office to uphold it.
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Cartoon for December 12
The world as seen by cartoonist Tom Stiglich, Creators.com.
Your Views for December 12
Hoolaulea tainted
Roth running for mayor
Mitch Roth is giving up an almost assured third term as county prosecutor in order to run for mayor of Hawaii County.
Man attacked by same dogs involved in October incident
A group of dogs that attacked a Hawaiian Acres woman in October has struck again, and a Puna county council member is pursuing action to have the dogs seized.
Man sought in arson investigation
Police are seeking the publics assistance to locate a 32-year-old man wanted for questioning relative to a Nov. 17 arson in the Volcano Golf and Country Club subdivision in Volcano.
Basketball: Vulcans struggle at Biola, fall 74-56
The UH-Hilo mens basketball team shot just 33 percent from the floor and fell to Biola 74-56 on Tuesday in La Miranda, Calif.
BIIF football: Kohala coach Atkins rejects reasons for “firing”
On Halloween day, Kohala football coach Chad Atkins said he was told that the school would be opening up his position to new candidates.
Tribune-Herald Athlete of the Week: Panaewa Alii’s Akea Cariaga
Akea Cariaga • football
BIIF boys basketball: Consistency key for two-time champ Ka Makani
Its simple the way things work on the basketball court for Hawaii Prep: score close to the basket and defend the rim.
BIIF soccer: Honokaa boys in giving mood in 7-1 defeat at Kamehameha
KEAAU – Christmas came early for Kamehameha, Honokaa boys soccer coach Maurice Miranda said.
November drier than average despite late rain
Despite what seems like a rainy November in East Hawaii, it was still a drier-than-normal month, according to the monthly hydrology report from the National Weather Service in Honolulu.
Democrats’ impeachment charges say Trump ‘betrayed’ US
WASHINGTON House Democrats announced two articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump on Tuesday, declaring he betrayed the nation with his actions toward Ukraine as they pushed toward historic proceedings that are certain to help define his presidency and shape the 2020 election.
Trace chemicals found in water system
Trace amounts of organic chemicals have been detected in water samples collected in the county Department of Water Supplys Kukuihaele water system, but do not pose a public health threat, the state Department of Health said Tuesday.
Fuchigami laid to rest with full military honors
BRIGHAM CITY, Utah (AP) Hundreds of people in northern Utah including the Patriot Guard, military personnel and law enforcement officials have attended the funeral service and burial of a 25-year-old Army helicopter pilot killed in a crash in Afghanistan.
Elderly man drowns in Kona
The Hawaii Fire Department said a 75-year-old man drowned Tuesday while swimming at the End of the World in Kona.
Lacro recommended for VP of Community Colleges
Erika Lacro, who was raised in Hilo and has served as chancellor of Honolulu Community College since 2012, has been recommended for approval as the University of Hawaii Vice President for Community Colleges.
New Zealand volcano vents steam, stymies recovery of bodies
WHAKATANE, New Zealand A New Zealand island volcano vented more steam and mud Wednesday in an increase of geothermal activity that again delayed the recovery of victims bodies from a deadly eruption two days ago.
DKI enforcement nets 436 citations, two arrests
Police say stepped-up enforcement by police assigned to the Thirty Meter Telescope encampment and blockade on Maunakea Access Road issued 436 traffic citations on Daniel K. Inouye Highway and arrested two suspects for two offenses in the week between Nov. 28-Dec. 4.
Trump mocks impeachment effort, talks up trade deal at rally
HERSHEY, Pa. President Donald Trump mocked the Democratic impeachment effort as he sought to rally supporters Tuesday in the key swing state of Pennsylvania, calling the process impeachment lite and promising it would lead to his reelection in 2020.
‘Imiloa presentation to showcase collaboration between Keck observatory and exoplanet artist
Have you ever wondered what extrasolar planets look like? Or imagined boarding a spacecraft flying by a strange world, or standing on an alien moons surface looking at a giant planet rising above the horizon?
