Lindsey Graham leads charge
Get your head around this if you can: Sen. Lindsey Graham Thursday unveiled a resolution condemning House Democrats impeachment inquiry, on the grounds that it has proceeded to date largely behind closed doors.
TMT: We need a way forward for all
The stalemate at Maunakea over the Thirty Meter Telescope is in its third month, with no end in sight. It is a difficult, divisive time for many in the community, and the pathway to resolve the current conflict in a way that is beneficial to all sides has been unclear. But we are encouraged by the steps that are being taken and the leaders who are emerging to find a way forward. More are needed, from every sector of the community in Hawaii, to bring people together in finding a solution.
Honoring the memory of Barry Taniguchi by supporting health professionals
We are still mourning the loss of Barry Taniguchi, who demonstrated so much love and leadership for our community, and I would like to offer one way we can honor his memory the Barry Taniguchi Community First Health Professions Subsidy Program and explain its purpose and origin.
Lawsuit: Southwest pilots streamed video from bathroom cam
PHOENIX A lawsuit filed against Southwest Airlines by a flight attendant alleges pilots on a 2017 flight had an iPad streaming video from a hidden camera in a bathroom in one of the airlines jets.
Venezuelans buy gas with cigarettes to battle inflation
CARACAS, Venezuela Motorists in socialist Venezuela have long enjoyed the worlds cheapest gasoline, with fuel so heavily subsidized that a full tank these days costs a tiny fraction of a U.S. penny. But the economy is in such shambles that drivers are now paying for fill-ups with a little food, a candy bar or just a cigarette.
Anti-government protests rage in Iraq, 7 killed
BAGHDAD At least seven more Iraqi protesters were killed Saturday in clashes with security forces in Baghdad and the southern town of Nasiriyah, as thousands took part in nationwide anti-government protests, officials said.
Pope’s Amazon synod proposes married priests, female leaders
VATICAN CITY Catholic bishops from across the Amazon called Saturday for the ordination of married men as priests to address the clergy shortage in the region, an historic proposal that would upend centuries of Roman Catholic tradition.
New evacuations, power outages near California wildfire
SAN FRANCISCO Authorities ordered at least 50,000 residents to evacuate towns near a massive Northern California wildfire Saturday, and the states largest utility announced power shut-offs for an estimated 2.35 million people due to forecasts of severe winds and extreme fire danger.
Volcano Watch: High-altitude station maintenance on Mauna Loa
Tropical Gardening: Poinsettias for holiday color
BIIF football: Hilo steamrolls Konawaena in D-I championship preview
After face-planting opponents into the ground all season, Hilo Highs football team finally began in a hole.
BIIF football: Kamehameha grinds out win against HPA, secures home field
KEAAU It was far from pretty Friday night, but Kamehameha defeated Hawaii Prep 32-11 to maintain home-field advantage in the BIIF Division II championship on at Paiea Stadium.
Marine sanctuary seeks advisory council applicants
The Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary is seeking to fill 10 primary and nine alternate seats on its advisory council. The sanctuary is accepting applications for the following seats:
Can you help identify this photo?
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. 17152) was captured Oct. 11, 1962.
Public urged to dispose of unneeded prescription meds
The Hawaii Police Department is encouraging the public to participate in a nationwide prescription drug take-back initiative created by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration.
Hawaiian heiress Kawananakoa faces a court test to control $215M trust
Land commission votes 5-2 to deny request by two Hilo residents
Gabbard drops congressional race to focus on presidential
HONOLULU U.S. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard of Hawaii doubled down on her long-shot presidential campaign, announcing she wont also run for re-election in her congressional district, where state Sen. Kai Kahele of Hilo is mounting a spirited push to take her seat.
Nile tilapia threaten mullet habitat in Hilo
Paying for ‘Medicare for all’? Honestly, it’s not a problem
The facts already revealed to the public make a powerful case for impeachment
Donald Trump is the master of the fog machine. After three years in office, he is expert at using distractions and dissembling to divert Americans attention from what matters.
Cartoon for October 26
The world as seen by cartoonist Ken Catalino, Creators.com.
Your Views for October 26
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