Impeachment reversal: Diplomat now acknowledges quid pro quo

WASHINGTON — “I now do recall.” With that stunning reversal, diplomat Gordon Sondland handed House impeachment investigators another key piece of corroborating testimony Tuesday. He acknowledged what Democrats contend was a clear quid pro quo, pushed by President Donald Trump and his personal lawyer, Rudy Giuliani, with Ukraine.

Meals policy amended at Volcano School of Arts & Sciences

The Volcano School of Arts &Sciences recently announced an amendment to its policy for serving meals to students under the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs for the 2019-20 school year. All students will be served breakfast and lunch at no charge at the following sites: Old Volcano Road and Keakealani campuses.

Health fair slated in West Hawaii

The Akamai Living Health Fair (West Hawaii) is scheduled for 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22, at the Old Kona Airport Park Events Pavilion (Maka‘eo) in Kailua-Kona.

New Hilo High mural raises eyebrows

Hilo High School is still the “Home of the Vikings,” but a new mural unveiled Monday covered that mantra, which had long been painted on the side of a campus building.

Police arrest 20 for DUI

During the week of Oct. 28-Nov. 3, Hawaii Island police arrested 20 motorists for DUI. Five of the drivers were involved in traffic accidents. Three were younger than 21.

Diplomat lays out White House campaign to oust her

WASHINGTON — It started with a warning to watch her back, that people were “looking to hurt” her. From there, former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch told House investigators, it escalated into a chilling campaign to fire her as President Donald Trump and his allies angled in Eastern Europe for political advantage at home.