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Crews make progress on large Southern California wildfire

Nov. 03, 2019

LOS ANGELES Authorities lifted evacuation orders for a farm community Saturday as firefighters make progress on a large wildfire in Southern California that continues to threaten about 2,500 homes and buildings.

Airbnb bans ‘party houses’ after California shooting kills 5

Nov. 03, 2019

ORINDA, Calif. Airbnbs CEO said the company was taking actions against unauthorized parties in the wake of a deadly shooting at a Halloween party held at an Airbnb rental home in California.

Biden defends his ‘vision’ against Warren’s indirect attacks

Nov. 03, 2019

DES MOINES, Iowa Bristling at Elizabeth Warrens suggestions that hes a milquetoast moderate with small ideas, presidential candidate Joe Biden countered Saturday that he offers a bold vision for the country and warned that Democratic primary voters should not get distracted by the partys increasingly tense battle over ideological labels.

Iran student leader says he regrets 1979 US Embassy attack

Nov. 03, 2019

TEHRAN, Iran His revolutionary fervor diminished by the years that have also turned his dark brown hair white, one of the Iranian student leaders of the 1979 U.S. Embassy takeover says he now regrets the seizure of the diplomatic compound and the 444-day hostage crisis that followed.

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Nov. 03, 2019 • Updated 8:42 p.m.

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This World Vegan Month, let healthy eating habits take root

Nov. 03, 2019

Every November World Vegan Month compassionate, health-conscious and environmentally friendly individuals revel in the growing interest in vegan living. And this month, theres even more reason to celebrate. Both The Economist and Forbes predicted that 2019 would be the Year of the Vegan, and their proclamations have pretty much been on the mark. Vegans have been sprouting up all over, as more and more people become aware of the ethical and ecological ramifications of animal agriculture, as well as the health hazards of eating animal-based foods.

Volcano Watch: Why is the 2018 lava still so hot?

Nov. 03, 2019 • Updated 5:27 p.m.

As roads are recut into Kilauea’s 2018 lava flow field, many have been surprised at how hot the lava remains under the surface, even though it is solidified.

Going somewhere? Some places offer trips to the unknown

Nov. 03, 2019

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — When Dena Espenscheid answered an advertisement on social media offering a weekend vacation to an unknown destination, her sister warned her she was going to get kidnapped. As it turns out, not only was the offer legit, Espenscheid said she “had a blast.”

Tropical Gardening: Kona Coffee Cultural Festival in full swing

Nov. 03, 2019

The 49th annual Kona Coffee Cultural Festival is in full swing now, with a week full of tropical agriculture, art, history, music, politics and much more. For information about the many events, activities and tours, check out the festival website at http://konacoffeefest.com/.

BIIF football: Kamehameha shuts out HPA, claims D-II repeat

Nov. 02, 2019 • Updated 11:09 p.m.

KEAAU – Its not as catchy as they came, they saw, they conquered, but it will do: Kamehameha expected it, fought for it and got it

Volleyball: Vulcans have ‘unfinished business’ on Oahu

Nov. 02, 2019

Its a business trip, a revenge tour and a conference of PacWest contenders all wrapped into one short trip to Honolulu.

Paddling matriarch Aunty Maile Mauhili to be memorialized Saturday

Nov. 02, 2019 • Updated 11:41 a.m.

Aunty Maile Mauhili, who made the ocean her home and loved canoe paddling with all her heart, died Oct. 19 at her home in Keaukaha. She was 85 years old.

National park plans several flight operations in November

Nov. 02, 2019

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park announces the upcoming flight plans for November:

Waiakea keiki learn about car safety

Nov. 02, 2019

Dozens of second-graders at Waiakea Elementary filed into the school cafeteria early Tuesday to learn about keiki car safety.

Can you help identify this photo?

Nov. 02, 2019

The Tribune-Herald each Saturday is publishing a photo from the Lyman Museums John Howard Pierce Photography Collection. The Kona Historical Society generously donated the collection in 2007. The museum is seeking help identifying the people and places in the pictures, most of which are from the 1960s and 70s. Those with information about the subjects in the photos can contact the museum at 935-5021 or archives@lymanmuseum.org. See identified photographs on Facebook at tinyurl.com/piercephotoid. THIS PHOTO (NO. 17330) was captured April 10, 1963.

Lyman Museum presents ‘Confronting Change: The Conversion of Ka‘ahumanu’

Nov. 02, 2019

Caught in a collision of cultures and facing the onslaught of relentless change, Hawaiian and missionary women confronted seminal events in 19th century Hawaii that changed their lives and the lives of others forever.

Storms kill 2, knock out power, downs trees on East Coast

Nov. 02, 2019

MONTPELIER, Vt. — Storms that began on Halloween killed at least two people, caused flooding, downed trees and power lines and damaged homes throughout the Northeast on Friday.

No arrests after California Halloween shooting kills 4

Nov. 02, 2019

ORINDA, Calif. — A woman who rented a San Francisco Bay Area home where four people died in a Halloween party shooting lied to the owner, saying she only wanted to keep family members away from the smoke of a wildfire, according to police and a person with knowledge of the transaction.