Fish in study found to be eating fibers thought to come from everyday laundry
Honoring the legacies of those who served
Two already kicked off campaigns, others wait to find out if mayor will seek another term
Your Views for November 12
Need more doctors
Cartoon for November 12
The world as seen by cartoonist Steve Breen, The San Diego Union-Tribune.
Will Republicans ever take a stand against Trump?
The impeachment stonewall
As the Houses impeachment inquiry enters a public phase this week, investigators have a problem. Potentially crucial witnesses, including acting White House Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney and former national security advisor John Bolton, have declined to testify. Mulvaney, who remains director of the Office of Management and Budget, failed to show up for a scheduled deposition Friday despite having been served with a subpoena.
AP-NORC poll: Many youths say high school diploma is enough
Nation and World briefs for November 12
Trump, 2020 Dem contenders tout efforts to boost veterans
State briefs for November 12
HVO updates webcam network at Kilauea’s summit
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory has updated its Kilauea webcam network, adding new cameras and decommissioning old ones that are no longer useful for monitoring purposes, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
No tsunami from 4.9 earthquake on Hawaii Island
A magnitude-4.9 earthquake that hit at 6:36 a.m. today wasnt large enough to produce a localized tsunami, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said.
Wright On: UH-Hilo’s basketball glory days produced memories to behold
Those were the days my friend
Watergate redux? Trump impeachment inquiry heads for live TV
Back in 1973, tens of millions of Americans tuned in to what Variety called the hottest daytime soap opera the Senate Watergate hearings that eventually led to President Richard Nixons resignation.
Against all odds: Impact of famed, elite Nisei soldiers lives on at home and abroad
KAILUA-KONA Today we honor patriots who served our country, many of whom made the ultimate sacrifice.
County plots next course of action as lot owners fail to appeal
The owners of a downtown Hilo lot that has become a homeless camp have failed to appeal their case.
The call to serve: 98-year-old veteran reflects on her time in U.S. Army
Sarah Angel entered the U.S. Army as a nurse in World War II, hoping I could be of some help. I was not married.
The special bond among veterans: Knowing what it means to serve
Those of us who have never been in the military dont understand what it is like to serve in the military.
Giuliani continues traveling a dirty road of smears and dirty tricks
Here begins another in a series of periodic reassessments of the reputation of the once-respected two-term mayor of New York City, Rudy Giuliani.
Rainy Side View: Moving here doesn’t make you Hawaiian
The president of the United States just announced that he has changed his permanent residence from New York to Florida. I will refrain from political comments because American politics has gone pupule, but howzabout I wrestle with something easier?
In memoir, Haley alleges disloyalty among some on Trump team
NEW YORK President Donald Trumps former U.N. ambassador, Nikki Haley, alleges in her upcoming memoir that two administration officials who were ultimately pushed out by Trump once tried to get her to join them in opposing some of his policies.
Iran discovers new oil field with over 50 billion barrels
TEHRAN, Iran Iran has discovered a new oil field in the countrys south with over 50 billion barrels of crude, its president said Sunday, a find that could boost the countrys proven reserves by a third as it struggles to sell energy abroad over U.S. sanctions.
Cartoon for November 10
The Big Island as seen by Hawaii Tribune-Herald cartoonist Gary Hoff.
Safety requirement or freedom of choice? Agency says states should require bicycle helmets
KAILUA-KONA Two years ago, Franz Weber was riding his bicycle when he struck a delineator pole as he cruised at no more than 10-15 mph.
