Nation and World briefs for November 9
Trump pushes back on reports US will remove China tariffs
Mercury putting on rare show Monday, parading across the sun
Trump tried hard to win Ukraine Biden probes, officials say
State briefs for November 9
Wonder Woman and Alice Waters are perfectly fine role models for boys
We can prevent the health consequences of childhood trauma
The frequent sounds of gunshots. Physical or sexual abuse by a parent or close relative. Watching a family member shoot up heroin. The anxiety of worrying about mom or dad in prison. Sadly, children throughout the United States deal with these types of traumatic events every day, and we know it is ravaging their long-term health.
Cartoon for November 9
The world as seen by cartoonist Tom Stiglich, Creators.com.
Your Views for November 9
Car culture
Calendar for November 9
Driver in fatal crash released from custody
Nicanor R. Quebral, the 66-year-old driver involved in a Wednesday night collision on Kaumana Drive that killed 40-year-old bicyclist Wayne W. Geil, has been released from police custody pending further investigation.
New trails open at HVNP
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park will reopen another trail tomorrow after being closed for more than a year because of earthquake-related damage.
Cyclist dies in traffic collision; Hilo man taken into custody
A 66-year-old Hilo man arrested Wednesday night on suspicion of DUI and first-degree negligent homicide following a traffic collision that killed a bicyclist on Kaumana Drive has a prior conviction for DUI.
Stepped-up Saddle enforcement nets 358 citations, two arrests
Police assigned to the Thirty Meter Telescope protester blockade and encampment on Maunakea Access Road issued 358 traffic citations and arrested two suspects on Daniel K. Inouye Highway for six offenses from the period between Oct. 31-Nov. 6, police said Thursday.
Dirty recycling dooms Hawaii County program
Garbage in, garbage out.
Koa forest project proposed for ranch land
The state Board of Land and Natural Resources is considering approval of a project that would convert pasture land in Waimea into a koa forest over a span of 50 years.
Kayaker rescued from shoreline north of Hilo after being stranded for four days
A woman rescued Thursday from the rocky coastline north of Hilo near Onomea four days after her kayak sank on Sunday is fortunate she carried a whistle.
Secret Service study: School attackers showed warning signs
WASHINGTON Most students who committed deadly school attacks over the past decade were badly bullied, had a history of disciplinary trouble and their behavior concerned others but was never reported, according to a U.S. Secret Service study released Thursday.
Guilty verdict reached on 4 counts in Waiki accomplice trial
KAILUA-KONA Guilty verdicts were handed down Thursday for three defendants accused of aiding cop killer Justin Waiki following a six-week trial.
Pacific bird refuge struggles as ocean garbage patch grows
MIDWAY ATOLL, Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Flying into the uninhabited Northwestern Hawaiian Islands, Midway Atoll appears out of the vast blue Pacific as a tiny oasis of coral-fringed land with pristine white sand beaches that are teeming with life.
Democrats are flailing and time is running out
WASHNGTON – One year before we elect the next president, more than half – 56% – of Americans say they think Donald Trump is likely to be re-elected.
Obituaries for November 8
James Nuuanu Cipriano, 57, of Las Vegas died Sept. 18 at home. Born in Kealakekua, he was a customer-service/ground-service agent for Delta Airlines and U.S. Navy veteran. Visitation 8-9:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 16, at Pukaana Congregational Church (United Church of Christ) in Kealia, South Kona. Casual attire. Survived by wife, Desirae Cipriano of Las Vegas; daughters, Kawailani (Clayton Jiminez) Cipriano and Malia Cipriano of Las Vegas; brothers, George Cipriano Jr., of Kailua-Kona and Matthew (Pearl) Cipriano of Corona, Calif.; sisters, Geraldine (Calvin) Ely of El Paso, Texas, Emelia (Wayne) Kiwaha of Kealia-Hookena, Marilee (Howard K.) Alapai and Imogene Cipriano-Keka of Kailua Kona; hanai mother, Daisy K. Losalio of Kealia-Hookena; four grandchildren; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Your Views for November 8
Love is ageless
Congress, ‘do your job’ and protect whistleblower
One of the worst features of President Donald Trumps no rules, no regrets mindset is that it has emboldened others to follow suit.
Hilo’s Teapresso Bar supports Big Isle families with a seriously ill child
In the spirit of giving, Hilos Teapresso Bar is offering an exclusive HUGS Iced Tea to support HUGS (Help, Understanding and Group Support), a local nonprofit organization that assists Hawaii families with a seriously ill child.
