Disbanding the NRA won’t be a magic bullet for gun control
On Aug. 6, 2020, following numerous scandals at the National Rifle Association, New York Attorney General Letitia James filed a lawsuit seeking to shut down the group. In the suit, James accused Wayne LaPierre, the NRA’s chief executive, and a number of senior officials, as well as the organization itself, of contributing to the loss of more than $64 million over three years. Detailed allegations of financial misconduct, self-dealing and lavish spending pepper the 169-page complaint.
Police on Maui: ‘No drive like one clown’
KAHULUI, Maui — A police department is using Pidgin and some humor to get motorists to slow down, with signs like, “Eh slow down. No drive like one clown.”
Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union raises $17K for American Cancer Society
The pandemic could not stop Hawaii Island residents from donating to Relay For Life and the American Cancer Society’s mission to advance cancer research and innovation. Thanks to the generosity of supporters, Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union raised $17,018 — surpassing its goal during Relay For Life events in 2021.
Despite reopening, U.S. closed to many in world
NEW YORK — The U.S. says that it’s inviting the global community to visit now that the government has ended the ban on travelers from 33 countries.
Your Views for November 10
‘Incompetent receptionist’
Solar projects ditched, delayed
Supply chain problems and other unfavorable circumstances have led to the cancellation of one Big Island large solar project and the delay of another, according to documents filed with state regulators.
Eruption creates uptick in visitors: National park getting up to 2,500 people per day
Visitors are gradually returning to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park as Kilauea’s latest eruption continues.
October: Wet in East Hawaii, dry in West Hawaii
October rainfall totals for the Big Island paint West Hawaii as sun-drenched and East Hawaii as simply drenched.
Congress mandates new car technology to stop drunken driving
WASHINGTON — Congress has created a new requirement for automakers: Find a high-tech way to keep drunken people from driving cars.
US reopens to international travel, allows happy reunions
SAN DIEGO — Parents held children born while they were stuck abroad. Long-separated couples kissed, and grandparents embraced grandchildren who had doubled in age.
Green light for Waianuenue: Road restoration slated to begin in February
A long-awaited road reconstruction project on Waianuenue Avenue is expected to begin in February and last a full year.
Police seek witnesses to officer-involved traffic crash
Police are seeking potential witnesses to an early morning single-vehicle traffic collision involving a taxpayer-subsidized police vehicle driven by an off-duty officer.
Slow progress on PONC: Committee created to expedite land stewardship grants
The commission charged with overseeing land set aside for preservation has created a subcommittee to unravel problems in contracting with nonprofits to maintain the properties.
Puna man accused of assaulting two police officers
Police arrested a 40-year-old Orchidland Estates man who allegedly assaulted two officers and tried to steal the service firearm from one of them.
State briefs for November 9
Proposed rule for tourism board members criticized
Feds urge schools to provide COVID-19 shots, info for kids
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is encouraging local school districts to host clinics to provide COVID-19 vaccinations to kids and information to parents on the benefits of the shots as the White House looks to speedily provide vaccines to those ages 5 to 11.
California parents sue after getting another couple’s embryo
LOS ANGELES — Two California couples gave birth to each others’ babies after a mix-up at a fertility clinic and spent months raising children that weren’t theirs before swapping the infants, according to a lawsuit filed Monday in Los Angeles.
Obituaries for November 9
Masako Fujii, 91, of Honokaa died Oct. 8 at home. Born in Haina, she was a retired postal clerk for Honokaa Post Office and member of Honokaa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple and Buddhist Women’s Association. Private services held. No flowers or koden (monetary gifts). Survived by son, Jason (Gemma) Fujii of Honokaa; daughter, Kay (Dean) Tanaka of Hilo; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Houston concert deaths spur calls for independent review
HOUSTON — The Houston police and fire departments were deeply involved in safety measures for the music festival where a surging crowd killed eight people, playing key roles in crowd control measures, on-site security staffing and the emergency response. The police chief even says he met with the headlining performer before the show.
Your Views for November 9
Airline policy
How infrastructure week finally happened
Thirteen Republican members of the House voted for the infrastructure bill now headed for President Joe Biden’s desk. That may not sound like much, but given the intensity of GOP partisanship — the loser in the New Jersey governor’s race still hasn’t conceded — getting even that many Republicans to back an initiative that might help Biden is amazing.
Virtual holiday-themed cooking class on Wednesday
The Hawaii Island Chamber of Commerce is hosting a holiday-themed virtual cooking class from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
Campaign finance lawsuit could rein in the NRA’s ability to wreak havoc
For years, the National Rifle Association has abetted death and mayhem on America’s streets, empowered by its iron grip on the Republican Party. A new lawsuit alleges an unlawful component of that dark symbiotic relationship.
Migrants aided by Belarus try to storm border into Poland
WARSAW, Poland — Hundreds if not thousands of migrants sought to storm the border from Belarus into Poland on Monday, cutting razor wire fences and using branches to try and climb over them. The siege escalated a crisis along the European Union’s eastern border that has been simmering for months.
Let’s Talk Food: Chef’s dinner featuring ta‘ape
Conservation International Hawaii, a local organization aimed at restoring Hawaii’s waters and promoting sustainable seafood, has partnered with Chef Hui to educate and encourage the community to eat ta‘ape, an invasive bluestripe snapper. It is rated as “Best Choice” by the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch Program, the global leader in the sustainable seafood movement that helps consumers and businesses make choices that contribute to a healthier ocean
