White House confident Biden’s bill will pass House this week
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden’s top economic adviser expressed confidence Sunday that the White House’s $1.85 trillion domestic policy package will quickly pass the House this week and said approval couldn’t come at a more urgent time as prices of consumer goods spike.
Thousands of military families struggle with food insecurity
SAN DIEGO — It’s a hidden crisis that has existed for years inside one of the most well-funded institutions on the planet and has only worsened during the coronavirus pandemic. As many as 160,000 active-duty military members are having trouble feeding their families.
As virus surges in Eastern Europe, leaders slow to act
BELGRADE, Serbia — At the main hospital in Romania’s capital, the morgue ran out of space for the dead in recent days, and doctors in Bulgaria have suspended routine surgeries so they can tend to a surge in COVID-19 patients. In the Serbian capital, the graveyard now operates an extra day during the week in order to bury all the bodies arriving.
‘Sesame Street’ debuts Asian American muppet
What’s in a name? Well, for Ji-Young, the newest muppet resident of “Sesame Street,” her name is a sign she was meant to live there.
Geisha Kona Coffee Farm takes coveted Kona Coffee Cupping Competition Classic Division
Geisha Kona Coffee Farm won the coveted Kona Coffee Cupping Competition in the Classic Division for single estate farms and Hawaiian Queen Coffee captured the win of the Kona Crown Competition Division during the 50th annual Kona Coffee Cultural Festival held Nov. 4 to 7.
County approves master plan for Hilo mixed-use development
The Hawaii County Planning Department has approved a revised master plan for a large mixed-use development in Hilo.
Obituaries for November 15
Kevin Furuli, 57, of Hilo died Oct. 15 at home. Born in Shakopee, Minn., he was owner-operator of Kevin Furuli Diesel Mechanic, formerly employed as a diesel mechanic at local commercial quarry operations and trucking companies, volunteer youth baseball coach for New Hope Angels, youth girl’s softball coach for Hilo Comets, member of New Hope Hilo Church and Hale Pule Ke Aloha Hou and served in the ‘Imi Ola Cancer Support Ministry. Celebration of life walk-through Saturday, Dec. 4 at New Hope Hilo, at 840 Kupulau Rd. Public visitation 10-11:30 a.m. Private service to follow. Face masks and socialdistancing required. Livestream at: https://boxcast.tv/view/celebration-of-life—kevin-furuli-e6u9s20zdwd3vo1jkkls. Survived by wife, Andrea Furuli of Hilo; daughter, Phoebe Furuli of Hilo; sons, Ian Furuli and Jonah Furuli of Hilo; sisters, Paula Thompson (David) of Montrose, Minn., Cindy Furuli of Honolulu, Jennifer Doyle (Sean) of Bothell, Wash., and Hali (Bill) Costello of St. Louis Park, Minn.; brother, Wayne Furuli, of St. Louis Park, Minn.; stepmother, Marlene Furuli of St. Louis Park, Minn.; in-laws, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Blame will fall on Biden and Democrats unless economic turnaround comes quickly
The 12-month inflation rate through October reached 6.2%, its highest level since the George H.W. Bush administration in the early 1990s. Bush was the president whose failure to recognize the political impact of rising prices and sluggish wages inspired one Democratic strategist’s retort, “It’s the economy, stupid.”
Nuclear fusion is close enough to start dreaming
The nuclear fusion startup Helion, which announced last week that it has raised $500 million, says it has developed new technologies that may make nuclear fusion viable — practically, economically and environmentally. It is too early to tell if its claims will pan out, but there have been so many breakthroughs lately that they cannot be dismissed.
UHH women’s soccer team learns NCAA D-II tournament opponent Monday
After busting down doors all season, it would be entirely unfair to say UH-Hilo’s women’s backed its way into the postseason.
Form holds in cross-country ahead of BIIF championships
KEAAU – His work done, Waiakea’s Kederang Ueda stood on the edge of the infield, cheering on his teammates as the remainder of the field ran around the track.
Run over by UNLV, Hawaii falls to 4-7
LAS VEGAS — Charles Williams rushed for a career-high 266 yards and scored three touchdowns to lead UNLV to a 27-13 win over Hawaii on Saturday.
Volleyball: Split against Azusa Pacific dims Vulcans’ postseason hopes
The UH-Hilo volleyball team’s shot at the postseason all but ended after an early morning five-set loss to two-time PacWest champion Azusa Pacific, which had lost four straight until finding itself on Saturday.
College basketball: After wild end to regulation, Vulcans poised in overtime to beat Division I Northern Colorado
When UH-Manoa called UH-Hilo to issue an invitation to the Outrigger Rainbow Classic, Vulcans athletic director Pat Guillen and men’s basketball coach Kaniela Aiona met to discuss the possibilities.
Hawaii Prep outlasts Kohala: 10-point fourth quarter propels Ka Makani to 24-14 victory
KAPAAU – At first glance, Saturday’s contest at Kohala High School may have looked like a mismatch. The Cowboys of Kohala were coming off a 29-6 loss against Honokaa; the incoming Ka Makani of Hawaii Prep, meanwhile, were fresh off a 51-0 beatdown of Ka’u.
BIIF football: Dragons dominate, Daggers hang in bizarre contest
HONOKAA – For Honokaa, one more small step toward improving ahead of the playoffs. The Dragons won 54-8, with five different players scoring touchdowns in their second consecutive victory.
Konawaena cruises past Waiakea in tuneup
To state that Konawaena likes to throw the football is like saying a fish enjoys water. It’s a good thing the Wildcats have a promising young quarterback in sophomore Keoki Alani, who has room to grow on his 5-foot-11, 155-pound frame and a ceiling for more production.
BIIF football: Vikings respond to Kealakehe ‘challenge,’ look back on track
On the opening kickoff, Hilo fumbled the ball against Kealakehe on Friday night at Wong Stadium, bringing up an immediate thought: “Oh no, it’s going to be one of those football games.”
Cartoon for November 14
The Big Island as seen by Hawaii Tribune-Herald cartoonist Gary Hoff.
‘I feel safer now’: Hundreds of keiki receive COVID-19 vaccines at clinics
KTA Pharmacy vaccinated more than 600 keiki last week at two East Hawaii clinics.
More turn to abortion pills by mail, with legality uncertain
TOPEKA, Kan. — Before her daughter’s birth, she spent weeks in bed. Another difficult pregnancy would be worse as she tried to care for her toddler.
Welcome to ‘Paradise’: Independent feature film wraps shooting in East Hawaii
CORRECTION 11/15/2021: A previous version of this story had a photo of a different Patricia Allison than the one starring in the film “Paradise.” The Tribune-Herald regrets the error.
Stanford Carr slated to build workforce housing at Waikoloa
Developer Stanford Carr has been selected to partner with Waikoloa Land Co. to build the workforce housing component of a residential and timeshare project coming before the Leeward Planning Commission next week.
Community First survey aims to identify isle’s health care needs
Big Island residents and medical providers are urged to give feedback about their health care experiences in order to improve medical accessibility on the island.
Radio telescopes could be built on Big Island
Three additional radio telescopes could be built on the Big Island as part of a nationwide telescope array.
