Hawaii Tribune-Herald

Keiki learn about wayfinding during camp at ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center

Oct. 09, 2019

Excited cheers echoed throughout the parking lot about lunchtime Tuesday at ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center in Hilo.

Regents move meeting about Maunakea rules to Big Island

Oct. 09, 2019

The decision by the University of Hawaii Board of Regents regarding proposed Maunakea administrative rules will be made on the Big Island instead of Oahu.

Protesters to Kim: Inclusion of TMT in vision for Maunakea still an obstacle to ‘Way Forward’

Oct. 09, 2019

After a meeting between Thirty Meter Telescope opponents and Mayor Harry Kim on Monday at the Maunakea Access Road, neither side has any intention of backing down.

County looks to reappropriate $8.4M in unspent fuel tax funds

Oct. 09, 2019

As more money pumps into county road projects, thanks in part to a 161% increase in the fuel tax rate since 2017, the county is having trouble spending it fast enough.

Internet’s future rests on California’s defense of net neutrality law

Oct. 09, 2019

The future of the internet as we know it rests in Californias ability to defend what is widely regarded as the nations most robust net neutrality law.

Why the fight in New York over Trump’s tax returns matters

Oct. 09, 2019

For just about a New York minute, prosecutors in that state were set to get their hands on eight years’ worth of President Donald Trump’s tax returns.

Cartoon for October 9

Oct. 09, 2019

The world as seen by cartoonist Steve Breen, The San Diego Union-Tribune.

Nation and World briefs for October 9

Oct. 09, 2019

A brief look at other news from around the globe.

California faces historic power outage due to fire danger

Oct. 09, 2019

SAN FRANCISCO — Millions of people were poised to lose electricity throughout northern and central California after Pacific Gas & Electric Co. announced Tuesday it would shut off power in the largest preventive outage in state history to try to avert wildfires caused by faulty lines.

Jumping the shark? KISS will play for them in the ocean

Oct. 09, 2019 • Updated 4:12 p.m.

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Having played nearly every corner of the Earth in a nearly 50-year career, Kiss is taking its show to a new place — under the sea, where they will perform for great white sharks and eight fans separated from them by a small submarine.

Trump shifts tone on Turkey in effort to halt Syria invasion

Oct. 09, 2019

WASHINGTON — In a span of 24 hours, President Donald Trump moved from threatening to obliterate Turkey’s economy if it invades Syria to inviting its president to visit the White House.

Supreme Court weighs LGBT people’s rights

Oct. 09, 2019

WASHINGTON — A seemingly divided Supreme Court struggled Tuesday over whether a landmark civil rights law protects LGBT people from discrimination in employment, with one conservative justice wondering if the court should take heed of “massive social upheaval” that could follow a ruling in their favor.

Police arrest 18 for DUI

Oct. 09, 2019 • Updated 3 p.m.

During the week of Sept. 30-Oct. 6, Hawaii Island police arrested 18 motorists for DUI. One of the drivers was involved in a traffic accident and none were younger than 21.

Hawaii Congressional delegation has mixed town hall record

Oct. 09, 2019

HONOLULU — An analysis of the number of town halls by Hawaii’s Congressional delegation indicates the members have an inconsistent record of having voter events at home.

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park invites students and their families to Every Kid Outdoors Day

Oct. 09, 2019 • Updated 2:33 p.m.

Big Island fourth-graders and their families are invited to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park from 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, to celebrate the recently passed Every Kid Outdoors Act and receive a free Every Kid Outdoors pass.

Experience Volcano’s Second Saturday is this week

Oct. 09, 2019 • Updated 2:26 p.m.

Head to Volcano Village to experience Second Saturday on Oct. 12.

Have the WURST Saturday ever

Oct. 09, 2019 • Updated 2:32 p.m.

Youre in for the best WURST Saturday ever at Volcano Art Center.

Kona Coffee Cultural Festival call for entries; Brush off those recipes, harvest the coffee and join in the parade

Oct. 09, 2019 • Updated 1:52 p.m.

The 49th annual Kona Coffee Cultural Festival toasts the roast with 10 days of coffee events from Friday through Sunday, Nov. 1-10. Big Island residents and visitors are invited to participate in the colorful and tasty events brewing this year.

Advisory council applicants sought for Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Coral Reef Ecosystem Reserve

Oct. 09, 2019

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrations Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Coral Reef Ecosystem Reserve is seeking applicants for the conservation alternate, research alternate, commercial fishing primary and Native Hawaiian primary seats on its advisory council.