Annual Veterans Appreciation Service slated

The Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin’s 24th annual Veterans Appreciation Service will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 3. All veterans, spouses, family and friends, regardless of religious preference, are invited to gather in unity and diversity to honor and appreciate servicemen and servicewomen and their families.

Temporary closure planned for Kuhio Kalaniana‘ole Park

The county Department of Parks and Recreation informs the public that Kuhio Kalaniana‘ole Park in Hilo will be temporarily closed from Oct. 30-Nov. 29 for clearing and maintenance of overgrown foliage, bushes, tall weeds and non-native trees near the shoreline.

US travel industry to Chinese tourists: What trade war?

Throughout the country, the U.S. tourism industry is trying to counter one of the casualties of the trade war with China that is still raging despite a temporary truce this month: A drop in the flow of affluent Chinese visitors to the U.S. As the conflict has dragged on for 15 months with no meaningful breakthrough, the travel industry is trying to minimize the damage.

Tracy retirement event at Aloha Theatre Nov. 23

On Nov. 23, Aloha Theatre will present Twain and Tracy at Pier 70, a special event honoring the retirement of artistic director Jerry Tracy. The presentation will be in two acts. The first act features Tracy as Mark Twain, celebrating his 70th birthday at Delmonico’s Restaurant in New York City in 1905. The second act will be a “roast and toast” of Tracy.