EU wants calm amid virus protests; rioters called ‘idiots’
THE HAGUE, Netherlands — In the face of demonstrations across much of Europe protesting tough COVID-19 measures over the past days, authorities on Monday pleaded for patience, calm and a willingness to get a vaccine shot in the arm as infections spike upward again.
Medicare Advantage spending needs a closer look
Medicare Advantage plans are popular, convenient and fast-growing — and a rising drain on taxpayers, new research has found. A former federal health official said his analysis showed that Medicare overpaid these private plans by more than $106 billion in recent years, costs that are only expected to soar. Federal regulators and Congress need to get a grip on this spending, where every dollar on needless services and unearned profit robs enrollees and taxpayers alike.
Obituaries for November 23
Joan Koval Baldwin, 71, of Hilo died Nov. 16 at home. Born in Chicago, she was a retired corporate librarian for Weyerhaeuser, had also worked for Boeing, Pennzoil and others, had a Bachelor’s degree in chemistry and master’s degree in library science from the University of Illinois and was a member of Phi Beta Kappa and Phi Kappa Phi. No services. Survived by husband, Gerald E. “Gerry” Baldwin of Hilo; sister, Ruth Koval of Chicago. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Learn tropical flower arranging at Volcano Art Center
Hawaiian cultural practitioner Kaipo Ah Chong will offer his popular tropical flower arranging workshop once again from 1-3 p.m. Saturday at Volcano Art Center’s Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village.
Zonta Club of Hilo awards $6,000 in microgrants to women
The Zonta Club of Hilo presented $6,000 in four microgrants for “Pay It Forward” 2021. This award program supports women entrepreneurs on Hawaii Island who are starting a new business or working to expand an existing business.
Let’s Talk Food: Mushrooms for a healthier body
My grandson Quentin loves math and science and one of his favorite books is “Mushrooms of Hawaii” by Don E. Hemmes Ph.D., and Dennis E Desjardin, Ph.D. Because of that interest in mushrooms, he was very excited to eat them. We made a super easy creamy mushroom pasta, which everyone enjoyed.
Waimea’s annual Christmas parade set for Dec. 4
It’s time for Waimea’s 60th Annual Christmas Twilight Parade from 6-9 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 4. This will be a drive-through parade beginning at the Kalani Schutte Waimea District Park on Ala ‘Ohia Road, on the south end of town, and exit at Pukalani Stables.
Volcano Village Art Hui tour returns
The Volcano Village Artists Hui Annual Studio Tour and Sale is back, although in a slightly modified form. Over Thanksgiving weekend, three studio sites will be open for regular hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday-Sunday.
UH-Hilo’s Wailau announces fall lineup and event details
The University of Hawaii at Hilo invites the public to join a storytelling event created to build connections across the UH-Hilo campus and with the wider community.
Honolulu LGBTQ nightclub files federal discrimination suit
HONOLULU — The Honolulu Liquor Commission and the state Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs is discriminating against a Honolulu LGBTQ nightclub and its community, according to a federal lawsuit.
Man injured in cliff collapse
UPDATE 1:24 p.m. 11-22-2021: According to police, the man who fell from the cliff was listed in critical condition.
Police investigating possible drowning in Puna
Police are investigating the possible drowning of a 36-year-old Puna man who was diving with a family member in waters off Makuu Point in Hawaiian Paradise Park Subdivision.
Austria begins national lockdown to fight surging infections
VIENNA — Austria went into a nationwide lockdown early Monday to combat soaring coronavirus infections, a step being closely watched by other European governments struggling with national outbreaks that are straining health care systems.
Biden’s political standing concerns Dems
COLUMBUS, Ohio — It was supposed to be a moment of triumph for Joe Biden.
GOP embraces natural immunity over vaccine mandates
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Republicans fighting President Joe Biden’s coronavirus vaccine mandates are wielding a new weapon against the White House rules: natural immunity.
Rainy Side View: A Phabulous find at a garage sale
Since it’s almost Thanksgiving, I wanted to write about a turkey, but all I got is a pheasant. Close enough.
Your Views for November 22
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Red kettle campaign begins: Altruist to match donations made by Dec. 3
The Salvation Army helped make Thanksgiving a little brighter for dozens of needy West Hawaii families on Saturday.
Obituaries for November 22
Jose Martiniano Barajas, 57, of Pahoa died Oct. 28 at home. Born in Honolulu, he was a fence installer, mechanic, woodworker and animal caretaker. Private services held. Survived by wife, Michelle Jean Barajas of Pahoa; sons, Tré Alconcel of Hilo and Tyson (Kevin) Alconcel of Arizona; stepson, Troy (Pua) Napoleon Jr. of Hilo; daughters, U‘ilani Barajas of Pahoa and Kanani Barajas of Washington; father, Joe (Idalina) Barajas of Wyoming; mother, Genevieve Avilla of Kona; brother, Angelo Barajas of Wyoming; sisters, Amanda Barajas, Sissy (Bo) Waite and Tara Dean Perreira of Kona, Ruselle (Anthony) Galante of Los Angeles; 10 grandchildren aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
‘We are not happy to see it go’: The impending Papa‘aloa Gym demolition draws ire
Emotions ran high during an evening emergency community meeting Nov. 10 outside the Papa‘aloa Gym.
BIIF football: Kamehameha goes smash-mouth in win over Kohala
KEAAU – In an efficient display of smash-mouth football, Kamehameha rolled over Kohala 21-7 in a BIIF Division II game Saturday at Paiea Stadium.
BIIF football: Wildcats beat Waveriders 42-13, enter postseason undefeated
KAILUA-KONA – In a cross-town battle on the gridiron, Kealakehe was ready to take the momentum with them into halftime.
Wood, Ueda crowned BIIF champions: Waiakea takes boys and girls team titles
Basketball: UHH women down Multnomah again
Nikki Miller posted another double-double, and Mandi Kawaha was an efficient playmaker with 23 points, seven assists against just one turnover for the UH-Hilo women’s basketball team, which crushed Multnomah 84-64 on Saturday at Hilo Civic.
BIIF football: Honokaa hot for playoffs, downs Ka’u 54-6
PAHALA – With every toss, dive and quarterback keeper play it runs, Honokaa continues to ascend the learning curve that is the triple-option offense.
