Pope in Hiroshima: Use and possession of atom bomb ‘immoral’
HIROSHIMA, Japan Pope Francis traveled to Hiroshima and Nagasaki on Sunday to demand that world powers renounce their nuclear arsenals, declaring the use and possession of atomic bombs an immoral crime and a dangerous waste.
Waiakea High named state finalist in STEM contest
Students at Waiakea High School are hoping their STEM studies lead to a big win in a national competition.
Pentagon chief fires Navy secretary over SEAL controversy
WASHINGTON Defense Secretary Mark Esper on Sunday fired the Navys top official, ending a stunning clash between President Donald Trump and top military leadership over the fate of a SEAL accused of war crimes in Iraq.
Paging Dr. Robot: Artificial intelligence moves into care
The next time you get sick, your care may involve a form of the technology people use to navigate road trips or pick the right vacuum cleaner online.
Pharmacy school faculty vote ‘no confidence’
Faculty members in the Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy have taken a vote of no confidence for Dean Carolyn Ma.
Better off with ‘Medicare for All’?
Think youll be better off if Congress outlaws your private health coverage and puts you on a new government-run health plan called Medicare for All?
Rainy Side View: Presidential turkey pardons
Thanksgiving is approaching once again and we all know what that means: a month-long celebration of food and festivities. I could call it a national orgy but before anyone accuses me of being Mr. Scrooge, (especially after my Halloween column), let me just say that I too enjoy cooking, baking, guzzling, gorging, shopping, wrapping …
Michael Bloomberg launches Democratic presidential bid
NEW YORK Billionaire and former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, one of the worlds richest men, has formally launched a Democratic bid for president.
HHSAA football: Hilo will have final say again after locking down Leilehua
Who knew the festivities would include fireworks?
Volleyball: Vulcans win in 5 on senior night, will learn NCAA fate Monday
For a day, UH-Hilo womens volleyball tean could exhale.
Hawaii beats San Diego State 14-11, wins Mountain West’s West Division
HONOLULU Jason-Matthew Sharsh caught 10 passes for 95 yards and a touchdown on Saturday night, and Hawaii held off San Diego State 14-11 in a battle for the Mountain West Conference West Division title.
Forum focuses on next steps after recycling change
KAILUA-KONA The recent changes to the countys recycling program have left many with the question: what now?
‘Shop small’ next Saturday
Nestled between the Black Friday bargains and Cyber Monday sales, shoppers can make a big impact locally on the 10th annual Small Business Saturday.
Pence works to reassure Kurdish allies in surprise Iraq trip
IRBIL, Iraq Vice President Mike Pence worked to reassure the United States Kurdish allies in an unannounced trip to Iraq on Saturday, the highest-level American trip since President Donald Trump ordered a pullback of U.S. forces in Syria two months ago.
PTA donates 2,500 pounds of food
KAILUA-KONA The alarm sounded, and the Army answered.
Plea change expected for jail guard facing drug charge
A state corrections officer accused of possessing methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia is set to change his plea.
Will more Americans call for impeachment?
The phone call that rocked Donald Trumps presidency has become the testimony that could wreck it if Americans become convinced Trump deserves to be impeached and removed from office for his Ukraine misdeeds.
Secretary of Navy says Trump’s tweet is not a formal order
HALIFAX, Nova Scotia The secretary of the U.S. Navy said Saturday he doesnt consider a tweet by President Donald Trump an order and would need a formal order to stop a review of a sailor who could lose his status as a Navy SEAL.
Your Views for November 24
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Bloomberg vows to refuse donations, presidential salary
NEW YORK Michael Bloomberg will not accept political donations if he runs for president and he will not take a salary if he wins, according to senior aides who offered new details on Saturday about the New York billionaires plans to navigate his wealth as he marches toward a formal 2020 announcement.
Iraqi officials: 2 protesters dead amid ongoing clashes
BAGHDAD Iraqi security forces fired rubber bullets and tear gas to disperse crowds of protesters Saturday, killing two people in a third day of fierce clashes in central Baghdad, security and hospital officials said.
Obituaries for November 24
John Johnny Boy Iowane Ahuna III, 65, of Paauilo died Nov. 1 at home. Born in Honokaa, he was a retired crane operator for the former Hamakua Sugar Co., employee of Waipio Valley Taro Products and member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church and Pilau Motorcycle Club. Visitation 8-9:45 a.m. Saturday (Nov. 30) at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Honokaa. Memorial Mass at 10 a.m. Casual attire. Survived by wife, Stephanie Ahuna of Paauilo; sons, John Ahuna IV of Ookala and Byron (Lesley) Ahuna of Honokaa; daughters, Jenilee (Derek Rapoza) Ahuna of Ewa Beach, Oahu, and Christie (Keala Awai) Ahuna of Paauilo; hanai son, Lapaka Ahuna of Paauilo; mother-in-law, Alice DeLuz of Paauilo; sisters, Naomi Campbell of Honokaa and Celeste (Cristito Jr.) Tiogangco of Hilo; brother, Alvin Michael Ahuna of Honokaa; 10 grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Pay by the gallon or mile? State looks at fuel tax alternatives
A state project exploring a replacement for fuel taxes remains on schedule, but some remain skeptical.
Cartoon for November 24
The Big Island as seen by Hawaii Tribune-Herald cartoonist Gary Hoff.
