The cosmos beckons for Snoopy onscreen and in real life
NEW YORK — A new rocket designed to launch humans to the moon, Mars and beyond will launch next year from Kennedy Space Center in Florida. On board, will be a familiar fuzzy figure — Snoopy.
California, Colorado and NM expand virus booster access
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California is among three U.S. states now allowing coronavirus booster shots for all adults even though federal health officials recommend limiting doses to those considered most at risk.
Kaiser Permanente, unions reach labor deal to avert strike
LOS ANGELES (AP) — An alliance of unions representing 50,000 Kaiser Permanente workers in California, Oregon and six other states called off a strike notice after reaching a tentative labor deal Saturday with the health care network.
Nations compromise on coal to strike UN climate agreement
GLASGOW, Scotland — Almost 200 nations accepted a compromise deal Saturday aimed at keeping a key global warming target alive, but it contained a last-minute change that watered down crucial language about coal.
Supply chain woes won’t ruin a brighter holiday season this year
Isympathize with business owners experiencing supply chain problems, I really do. It must be frustrating to lack inventory just as consumers are buying for the holiday season.
Obituaries for November 14
Casimero “Ray” Bose Baruela, 96, of Hilo died Sept. 17 at Hale Anuenue Restorative Care Center. Born in San Juan, Abra, Philippines, he retired from the former Hamakua Sugar Co., was the owner of Ray’s Diner and attended Haili Congregational Church. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Saturday (Nov. 20) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Celebration of life at 10 a.m. Burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park, Lehua section. Seating limited; masks and social distancing required. Casual attire. Survived by wife, Lourdes Bufil Baruela of Hilo; sons, Richard “Tiny” Baruela of Hilo and Bricen (Terri) Baruela of Hawaiian Paradise Park; daughters, Charlene (Freddy) Fiesta of Pepeekeo, Lorna Bufil of Hilo and Ida (Glenn) De Ponte of Hawaiian Paradise Park; brother-in-law, Pilagio “Blu” Bufil of Hilo; 13 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; nephews and nieces. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Your Views for November 14
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Polish police find body of young Syrian near Belarus border
WARSAW, Poland — Polish police said Saturday that the body of a young Syrian man was found in the woods near the border with Belarus, the latest victim in a political standoff at the European Union’s eastern border.
Battle among Ecuador prison gangs kills at least 68 inmates
QUITO, Ecuador — A prolonged gunbattle between rival gangs inside Ecuador’s largest prison killed at least 68 inmates and wounded 25 on Saturday, while authorities said it took most of the day to regain control at the Litoral Penitentiary, which recently saw the country’s worst prison bloodbath.
Merkel calls on all to get shots to avoid bad virus winter
BERLIN — Chancellor Angela Merkel on Saturday called on all unvaccinated Germans to get their shots as quickly as possible as the country’s coronavirus infection rate hit the latest in a string of new highs and death numbers were growing.
Beloved ‘Dolphin Tale’ star Winter died of twisted intestine
CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) — Florida’s most famous dolphin Winter, beloved by fans around the world and star of the movie “Dolphin Tale,” died of twisted intestines, according to necropsy results released by the aquarium Saturday. The dolphin’s intestines were in an area impossible to reach through surgery.
Volcano Watch: Tracking magma movement using olivine crystal “clocks”
Olivine crystals — the beautiful green mineral common in Hawaiian lavas — record when and where magmas move inside Hawaiian volcanoes before they erupt. We can actually use these little crystals like clocks to better understand the magmatic events leading to the December 2020 and September 2021 summit eruptions at Kilauea.
Vulcans claim opener, 89-72 over Simpson in front of 411 fans at Hilo Civic
Three down, three to go, and 1-0 in the process.
Sister: Hawaii girl was inside dog cage and not breathing
HONOLULU — A biological sister of a 6-year-old Hawaii girl reported missing by their adoptive parents told police the parents forced her to keep it a secret that Isabella Kalua was not breathing inside a dog cage in the bathroom, with duct tape on her mouth and nose.
Out of time: Climate talks go past deadline over coal, cash
GLASGOW, Scotland — Going into overtime Friday night, negotiators at U.N. climate talks in Glasgow were still trying to find common ground on phasing out coal, when nations need to update their emission-cutting pledges and, especially, on money.
Nursing homes can now lift most COVID restrictions on visits
WASHINGTON — The government on Friday directed nursing homes to open their doors wide to visitors, easing many remaining pandemic restrictions while urging residents, families and facility staff to keep their guard up against outbreaks.
Japan adding more hospital beds in plan for next virus surge
TOKYO — The Japanese government’s preparations for the next virus surge include adding thousands more hospital beds to avoid a situation like last summer when many COVID-19 patients were forced to stay home, even while dependent on oxygen deliveries.
Not out of the woods: COVID cases rising in Western Europe
THE HAGUE, Netherlands — Santa won’t be getting his traditional welcome in the Dutch city of Utrecht this year. The ceremonial head of Carnival celebrations in Germany’s Cologne had to bow out because he tested positive for COVID-19. And Austria is planning a lockdown on unvaccinated people in two hard-hit regions.
DOH: Vaccines highly effective in breakthrough cases
A state Department of Health analysis of vaccine breakthrough data found COVID-19 vaccines provide excellent protection against hospitalization and death.
Britney freed: Judge dissolves Spears’ conservatorship
LOS ANGELES — Britney Spears is free. A Los Angeles judge on Friday ended the conservatorship that has controlled the pop singer’s life and money for nearly 14 years.
Americans give bosses same message in record numbers: I quit
WASHINGTON — Americans quit their jobs at a record pace for the second straight month in September, in many cases for more money elsewhere as companies bump up pay to fill job openings that are close to an all-time high.
Tropical Gardening: East Hawaii’s Master Gardeners create online plant sale
According to Master Gardener Mark Neider, the University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources East Hawaii Master Gardeners have created a new way to access some interesting plants without a lot of leg work. Through the program you may now order online. For details, contact the helpline from 9 a.m.-noon at 808-969-8203. Also, to get involved in the Master Gardener program, you may contact Russell Galanti, Master Gardener Coordinator at the Komohana Ag Complex in Hilo. The number is 808-746-0910 or email rgalanti@hawaii.edu.
Officer: Ahmaud Arbery would have received trespass warning
BRUNSWICK, Ga. — A police officer testified Friday he planned to give Ahmaud Arbery a trespass warning for repeatedly entering a home under construction before the 25-year-old Black man was chased and shot dead by neighbors who spotted him running from the property.
Bannon indicted on contempt charges for defying 1/6 subpoena
WASHINGTON — Steve Bannon, a longtime ally of former President Donald Trump, was indicted Friday on two counts of criminal contempt of Congress after he defied a subpoena from the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
