Motive a mystery in fatal California school shooting
Roger Stone guilty of witness tampering, lying to Congress
State briefs for November 16
Trump’s EPA is trying to limit science in crafting new regulations
Science doesnt get much respect from the Trump administration. Among other things, the administration has brushed off as unimportant the effect of burning fossil fuels on global warming, and has ignored the effect of emissions of mercury and other toxins from power plants on the environment and human health.
Disney+ ruins classics with new trigger warnings
Cartoon for November 16
The world as seen by cartoonist Steve Breen, The San Diego Union-Tribune.
Your Views for November 16
Bikes and helmets
Calendar for November 16
Kona man dies in bizarre traffic incident
Police say a 34-year-old Kailua-Kona man died after a bizarre traffic accident Thursday on Manawalea Street in Kailua-Kona.
An opihi picker swept to sea, another rescued in Hamakua
Rescuers are searching today for a missing opihi picker swept out to sea by high surf Thursday from the cliffs at Haina near Honokaa.
UHH men’s basketball preview: Harrison’s versatility is great, but Vuls nees scoring
Kupaa Harrison hit the boards running during his debut season as a junior transfer for UH-Hilos mens basketball team, and as he started to spread his wings, versatility became his calling card.
State DOH: ‘Stop vaping’ immediately
The State Department of Health is investigating two additional cases of lung injury related to the use of e-cigarette or vaping products.
Police issue 312 citations, arrest two in DKI enforcement
Officers assigned to the Thirty Meter Telescope protester blockade and encampment on Maunakea Access Road issued 312 traffic citations and arrested 11 suspects on Daniel K. Inouye Highway between Nov. 7-13, police said Thursday.
Fire guts clubhouse at Volcano Golf and Country Club
Correction: A previous version of this story erroneously stated the golf course is within the National Park. The Tribune-Herald regrets the error.
No special tax class for vacation rentals
There will be no special property tax classification for short-term vacation rentals under recommendations proposed by a panel tasked with revamping the county property tax code, but some people currently getting tax breaks for agriculture could take a hit.
Public lewdness lands man in jail
KAILUA-KONA A 64-year-old man was sentenced to 30 days in jail on Thursday for masturbating in broad daylight on a pathway leading to a popular keiki swimming spot earlier this month.
Hilo baker exits Food Network show but lauds the experience
Maria Short, owner of Hilos Short N Sweet Bakery and Cafe and one of 10 bakers competing for the $25,000 top prize on the sixth season of Food Networks Holiday Baking Championship was eliminated during the seasons second episode earlier this week.
Handicapped lifts vandalized at Hilo county pools
Pool chair lifts used by disabled people to access Kawamoto Swim Stadium and NAS Swimming Pool in Hilo are out of service until further notice because of vandalism, the county Department of Parks and Recreation said Thursday.
Police: Taser used on man at airport
Police say a 30-year-old Mountain View man was arrested after creating a disturbance Sunday afternoon at Hilo International Airport.
No HELCO rate hike for now
The state Public Utilities Commission has declined a proposed rate hike for Hawaiian Electric Light Co. customers for now.
AP source: Second US official in Kyiv heard Trump call
WASHINGTON A second U.S. Embassy staffer in Kyiv overheard a cellphone call between President Donald Trump and his ambassador to the European Union discussing a need for Ukrainian officials to pursue investigations, The Associated Press has learned.
Artist, activist Belsky grateful for aloha following house fire
A well-known Hilo artist and writer whose rented home and studio burned down in a fire on Oct. 30 described himself Tuesday as a lucky son of a gun.
Amazon appeals $10B Pentagon contract won by Microsoft
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) Amazon is protesting the Pentagons decision to award a $10 billion cloud-computing contract to Microsoft, citing unmistakable bias in the process.
State briefs for November 15
Endangered
bird program to end after 9 die
Student opens fire in California high school, killing 2
SANTA CLARITA, Calif. A student pulled a gun from his backpack and opened fire at a Southern California high school Thursday, killing two students and wounding three others before shooting himself in the head on his 16th birthday, authorities said.
