Hawaiian Electric continues to respond to ‘Kona low’ outages
Hawaiian Electric crews are continuing damage assessments and responding to power outages in Puna and West Hawaii caused by rain and wind from the “Kona low” weather system that hit the island earlier this week.
CSO one step closer to decommissioning:
The planned dismantling and removal of the Caltech Submillimeter Observatory from Maunakea has cleared another hurdle with the publication Wednesday of the final environmental assessment.
HHSAA volleyball: Konawaena swept in first round; 3 more BIIF teams play Thursday
BIIF runner-up Konawaena lost its first-round match Wednesday at the HHSAA Division II girls volleyball tournament on Oahu, falling 25-18, 25-23, 25-16 to Maryknoll.
Hawaii recoups from big storm amid lingering flood threats
HONOLULU — A slow-moving storm that knocked out power, swamped dozens of homes and sent creeks and streams surging had mostly passed over Hawaii on Tuesday, though the threat of flooding lingered in some already-drenched areas.
Judge blocks Biden vaccine mandate for federal contractors
A federal judge on Tuesday blocked President Joe Biden’s administration from enforcing a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for employees of federal contractors, the latest in a string of victories for Republican-led states pushing back against Biden’s pandemic policies.
As infections climb, world health leaders urge a vaccine speedup
The World Health Organization estimated Tuesday that by the end of the year, 1 in 10 people across Europe and Central Asia overall will have had a confirmed case of the coronavirus, and called on governments to speed up vaccination efforts as the world races to curb the spread of the delta and omicron variants.
No matter the name, U.S. must account for UFOs, UAPs
A few years ago, it would have drawn jokes and scorn.
Omicron should be worldly wake-up call
Scientists don’t yet know where the new coronavirus strain dubbed omicron first developed, or even whether it was incubated in humans or animals. Still, two things are clear. The yawning gap in vaccinations between rich and poor countries only increases the risk of more such variants emerging. And bridging that divide will require focusing on demand as much as supply.
Nonprofits benefit from Visitor Industry Charity Walk
The Hawaii Island Visitor Industry Charity Walk hosted an event Friday at the Hilton Waikoloa to distribute grants to local nonprofit organizations from around the island.
Suspect sought in theft investigation
Police are seeking the public’s help to identify a person of interest in a theft investigation.
Police seek leads on two runaways
Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating two teenage girls reported as runaways.
Navy contests Hawaii’s orders to suspend, drain fuel tanks
HONOLULU — The U.S. Navy is contesting orders from Hawaii to suspend use of fuel tanks and drain them at a complex above an aquifer that supplies nearly 20% of Honolulu’s drinking water until certain conditions are met.
Pearl Harbor survivors gather on 80th anniversary of attack
PEARL HARBOR, Oahu — A few dozen survivors of Pearl Harbor and other veterans gathered Tuesday at the site of the bombing 80 years ago to remember those killed in the attack by Japan that launched the U.S. into World War II.
HHSAA air riflery: Kamehameha’s Terlep claims state shooting title
Kamehameha’s Colby Terlep took an astronomical approach Tuesday at the HHSAA air riflery championships.
Your Views for December 8
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Obituaries for December 8
Antonina Caravalho, 93 of Hilo died Nov. 26 at Life Care Center of Hilo. Born in Kukuihaele, she was a retired caretaker and a candy maker for Honokaa Macadamia Nut Factory. Visitation at 9:30-10:30 a.m. Tuesday (Dec. 14) at Ballard Family Mortuary. Service at 10:30 a.m. Burial to follow at Homelani Cemetery. Face masks and social distancing required. Survived by sons, Robert J. Caravalho: daughter, Donna C. Tamashiro; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; an aunt, cousins. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Puna sees rise in property crimes
Police say there has been an uptick in property crimes in Puna — especially auto thefts and auto break-ins.
Hele-On could become free: Council members impressed with Mass Transit update
The countywide Hele-On bus system could become free of charge next year, interim Mass Transit Administrator John Andoh told County Council members Tuesday.
Trial of man accused of sexual assault at Spencer Beach Park begins
Jury trial commenced Tuesday for a 21-year-old man accused of sexually assaulting an elderly woman in 2019 at a South Kohala campground.
Highway 11 closed near Kawa Flats in Ka‘u due to flooding
Highway 11 in the area of the 57-60 mile markers, in the Kawa Flats area in Ka’u. Road closed due to flooding, police said late this morning.
UHH men slow Point Loma to end slide
That grinder’s mentality, the one UH-Hilo men’s basketball team would eventually call upon Monday night when the rough patches matched the weather outside, was in some ways instilled a day earlier, coach Kaniela Aiona said.
101-year-old returns to Pearl Harbor to remember those lost
HONOLULU — When Japanese bombs began falling on Pearl Harbor, U.S. Navy Seaman 1st Class David Russell first sought refuge below deck on the USS Oklahoma.
‘Kona low’ blasts Big Isle
Hawaii County Civil Defense said it will begin damage assessments today after a winter weather system known as a “Kona low” generated high winds and torrential downpours in parts of the Big Island over the weekend and Monday.
Resolution urges pursuit of Metropolitan Planning Organization
U.S. Census data from 2020 could allow Hawaii County to access millions of dollars in federal funding to solve transportation issues.
Emmett Till investigation closed by feds; no new charges
JACKSON, Miss. — The U.S. Justice Department said Monday it is ending its investigation into the 1955 lynching of Emmett Till, the Black teenager from Chicago who was abducted, tortured and killed after witnesses said he whistled at a white woman in Mississippi.
