Democratic debate: Rising Buttigieg could face attacks

ATLANTA — Pete Buttigieg’s dramatic rise from little-known Indiana mayor to a leading Democratic presidential candidate faces its toughest test tonight, with rivals poised to lob debate-stage attacks in an effort to stall his momentum.

Obituaries for November 20

Dr. Joseph Daniel Eubanks III, 74, of Kailua-Kona died Nov. 5 at home. Born in San Diego, he was a neuropsychologist. Private services at a later date. Survived by wife, Jo Beth Eubanks of Kailua-Kona; sister, Barbara (Nathan) Pereira of Waikoloa. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

GAO: 60% of Superfund sites at higher risk in climate change

WASHINGTON — The worsening wildfires, floods and hurricanes of climate change threaten at least 60% of U.S. Superfund sites, and efforts to strengthen the hazardous waste sites are stalling in some vulnerable regions as the Trump administration plays down the threat, says a congressional watchdog agency.

Vacation rental damaged by arson

VOLCANO — The agent for a short-term vacation rental home in Volcano Golf and Country Club Subdivision that was damaged Sunday by arson said Monday he’s “a little freaked out about what happened.”

Let’s Talk Food: A foodie in Tuscany

Last year, when the boys asked my husband, Jim, where he would like to go this year for his birthday, without hesitation he said Tuscany. He had great memories of the region, where we celebrated his 70th birthday in Florence a few years ago with the three boys. Unfortunately, son Dean could not join us this time, as he is busy with his catering business, as well as being a father of two very young children.

Obituaries for November 19

Betty Jane Keikioewa Akina, 71, of Mountain View died Oct. 12 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Honolulu, she was a retired food service worker. Visitation 9:30-11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Memorial service at 11 a.m. Casual attire; no flowers. Survived by daughter, Corina (Victor) McLellan of Keaau; son, Lloyd (Deborah) Akina of Kaneohe, Oahu; brothers, Dennis Balles of Hilo and Evan Nihipali of Honolulu; sisters, Elizabeth Kaleo of Hauula, Oahu, Elijoe Ka‘ahu of Ewa, Oahu, Karen Ka‘ahu and Rowena Nihipali of Honolulu, Rhoda Nihipali Shores of California; 13 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandson; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.