New council districts slowly taking shape
Ever try to share a too-small blanket on a chilly night?
Portion of Kaloko-Honokohau park to be closed Wednesday morning
Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park in Kona reports the Hale Hookipa Visitor Contact Station, its parking lot and the main trail from Hale Hookipa to the Honokhau shoreline will be closed Wednesday morning between 6-11 a.m..
Report: Expect vehicle shortages to linger
The third quarter report sponsored by the Hawaii Automobile Dealers Association predicts that limited availability of new personal vehicles due to microchip shortages and other supply-chain issues related to the novel coronavirus pandemic likely will last ”well into 2022.”
No 3rd trial against federal agent in fatal Hawaii shooting
HONOLULU — Ten years after a federal agent shot and killed a man during an altercation in a Hawaii fast-food restaurant, Honolulu’s prosecuting attorney announced Monday his office will not seek a third trial in the case.
Film crew union narrowly approves contract with producers
LOS ANGELES — Film industry crew members have narrowly voted to approve a pair of contracts with Hollywood producers after a standoff that came within days of a strike that would have halted productions across the U.S., union leaders said Monday.
Man pleads guilty to third-degree negligent homicide
A Waimea man faces up to a year behind bars after meting a plea deal with prosecutors in connection with a New Year’s Day 2020 crash that killed a pedestrian in the North Hawaii town.
Atmospheric river whips Northwest; 1 missing, roads closed
BELLINGHAM, Wash. — Flooding and landsides prompted the complete closure of the West Coast’s main north-south highway overnight Monday near Bellingham, Washington, as the culmination of days of storms and high winds wreaked havoc in the Pacific Northwest.
6 teens injured in drive-by shooting near Denver area school
AURORA, Colo. — Six teenagers were wounded Monday in a drive-by shooting in a park near a suburban Denver high school, but all were expected to survive, police said.
Alex Jones liable for defamation in Sandy Hook ‘hoax’ case
A Connecticut judge found Infowars host Alex Jones liable by default Monday in a defamation lawsuit brought by parents of children killed in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting over the conspiracy theorist’s claims that the massacre was a hoax.
Obituaries for November 16
Emma-Jay Anela Frias, 70, of Hilo, formerly of Kahaluu, Oahu, died Nov. 2 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Kailua, Oahu, she was a retired community program director. Services at a later date on Oahu. Survived by daughters, Natalie (Leonard) Calvo of Maite, Guam, and Nikki Frias of Kahaluu; sons, Thomas (Joalena) Frias of Kahaluu and Andrew (Chanel) Frias of Hakalau; 13 granchildren and four great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
‘Watered-down hope’: Experts wanted more from climate pact
GLASGOW, Scotland — While world leaders and negotiators are hailing the Glasgow climate pact as a good compromise that keeps a key temperature limit alive, many scientists are wondering what planet these leaders are looking at.
UK says Liverpool taxi blast was a bomb, raises threat level
LONDON — British authorities raised the country’s threat level to its second-highest rung on Monday, after police said a blast in a taxi outside a Liverpool hospital was caused by a homemade bomb.
Prosecutor: Rittenhouse provoked the bloodshed in Kenosha
KENOSHA, Wis. — Kyle Rittenhouse provoked bloodshed on the streets of Kenosha by bringing a semi-automatic rifle to a protest and menacing others, and when the shooting stopped, he walked off like a “hero in a Western,” a prosecutor said in closing arguments Monday at Rittenhouse’s murder trial.
Republicans must stop defending an ex-president who defends death threats
In a newly released interview, former President Donald Trump was asked about the Jan. 6 Capitol rioters who threatened to kill Vice President Mike Pence.
Wonking out: How global is inflation?
Last Wednesday, the Bureau of Labor Statistics announced that consumer prices in the United States rose 6.2% over the past year. Critics of the Biden administration jumped on the report like football players piling onto a fumbled ball. But does high inflation by recent standards (what we’re seeing now is nothing compared to the 1970s — or the 1940s) reflect a failure of U.S. policy? Is it even a uniquely U.S. phenomenon?
Operation Christmas Child shoebox collection kicks off
Since 1993, Operation Christmas Child, the world’s largest Christmas project of its kind, has collected and delivered more than 188 million shoebox gifts to more than 170 countries and territories.
BISAC’s Trunk or Treat a success
The Big Island Substance Abuse Council hosted its first Trunk or Treat event to bring awareness on the dangers of vaping. The event had nineteen partnering agencies, and an estimated 852 individuals and 285 cars attended. The event was able to hand out 10,000 treat bags and an additional 250 pounds of candies.
Hawaii International Film Festival returns to Palace Theater Thursday
The Hawaii International Film Festival returns to the big screen at the historic Palace Theater on Thursday, with a weekend full of inspiring films from around the world.
Let’s Talk Food: Thanksgiving is next week
As in the last two years, Thanksgiving has taken on a very different appearance from the past. It was one of my favorite holidays, with over 50 people gathered in our enclosed patio, enjoying the food and each other’s company. This year, Thanksgiving may be similar to the past two years, but with more of us getting vaccinated, many of us with our third booster shot, it seems that we can start to celebrate and we can be a bit relaxed.
Your Views for November 16
‘Contradictory goals’
‘Aina Corps program relaunched: Applications opening for 130 jobs and host sites
HONOLULU — Applications open today for 130 new positions designed to help both the environment and the economy as part of the state’s response to the economic impacts of COVID-19.
Destination manger hired for visitors bureau
The Island of Hawaii Visitors Bureau announced Monday that Rachel Kaiama has joined its team as destination manager.
Rainbow Wahine rack up another sweep for 7th straight win
Another home conference match, another sweep for the University of Hawaii women’s volleyball team, which beat UC San Diego 25-14, 25-21, 25-20 on Sunday.
After frenzied five-game stretch, Vuls can get some R&R after beating Simpson again
The UH-Hilo basketball team gets a well-deserved day off today after playing five games over five days, traveling back and forth to battle Simpson twice.
Motorcycle clubs honor veterans
Island motorcycle clubs gathered at Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium for a short ceremony before riding to Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home in honor of Veterans Day.
