Jan. 6 panel subpoenas 6 more Trump associates in probe
WASHINGTON — Further expanding its probe, the U.S. House committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection has issued subpoenas to six additional associates of former President Donald Trump who were closely involved in his efforts to overturn his defeat in the 2020 election.
Schools take lead role in promoting vaccines for youngsters
With the approval of the COVID-19 vaccine for younger children, many elementary schools around the U.S. are preparing to offer the shots, which educators see as key to keeping students learning in person and making the classroom experience closer to what it once was.
Keiki COVID shots now available
After weeks of preparation, Big Island health clinics and pharmacies will begin vaccinating keiki ages 5 to 11 beginning this week.
Whistle-blower complaint targets Na Leo managers
Na Leo community television executives are investigating a whistle-blower complaint filed by an employee charging a hostile work environment because three managers who had a business relationship with former CEO Stacy Higa continue working at the station.
Motion to recuse judge in sex assault case denied
A motion to recuse a judge in the trial for a 21-year-old man accused of sexually assaulting an elderly woman in 2019 at a Kawaihae campground was denied Wednesday maintaining a Nov. 30 trial date.
Resolution urges stricter limits on coffee labeling
County Council members praised a resolution Wednesday urging the state Legislature to set tighter limits on using Hawaii location names to sell coffee.
Mourning starts as Houston officials probe concert deaths
HOUSTON — Investigators Sunday worked to determine how eight people died in a crush of fans at a Houston music festival, as families mourned the dead and concertgoers recounted the horror and confusion of being trapped in the crowd.
Palestinians, Israel spar over US mission in Jerusalem
TEL AVIV, Israel — The Palestinians on Sunday slammed Israel for rejecting the promised reopening of the U.S. consulate in Jerusalem, a move that would restore Washington’s main diplomatic mission for the Palestinians in the contested city.
Proof of vax required as strict mandate takes effect in LA
LOS ANGELES — Yoga studio owner David Gross felt relieved after Los Angeles passed a vaccine mandate that is among the strictest in the country, a measure taking effect today that requires proof of shots for everyone entering a wide variety of businesses from restaurants to shopping malls and theaters to nail and hair salons.
Tension rises in Iraq after failed bid to assassinate PM
BAGHDAD — The failed assassination attempt against Iraq’s prime minister at his residence on Sunday has ratcheted up tensions following last month’s parliamentary elections, in which the Iran-backed militias were the biggest losers.
‘Nimblewill Nomad,’ 83, is oldest to hike Appalachian Trail
PORTLAND, Maine — An 83-year-old from Alabama started walking when he retired more than a quarter-century ago — and never stopped.
Trump’s attempt to withhold Jan. 6 records should be swiftly rejected in court
Donald Trump’s desperate effort to withhold documents from Congress related to the Jan. 6 Capitol riot had its day in federal court last Thursday. If sanity prevails, Trump’s outlandish argument — that being a former president affords him perpetual executive privilege to keep those documents hidden — will be quickly rejected.
Rainy Side View: Do what’s pono and get vaccinated
I keep squinting at the horizon, wondering if that glimmer is the elusive light at the end of the tunnel that we have been desperately craving. Is there hope that we’re again on the road to recovery from COVID-19? You must be as tired of reading as I am of writing about the pandemic, but just know that it’s hard to ignore the elephant.
San Diego State turns back Hawaii 17-10
HONOLULU — Greg Bell and Jack Browning had first-half touchdown runs and the San Diego State defense made them stand up in a 17-10 victory over Hawaii in Mountain West Conference play on Saturday.
BIIF cross-country: Kealakehe’s Wood, Waiakea’s Ueda in runaways … again
PUUANAHULU – With the BIIF championships only two weeks away, the focus of cross-country teams across the Big Island is starting to turn toward Nov. 20, when the best of the BIIF will be crowned.
It’s not picturesque, but Hilo handles Waiakea 49-6
Hilo senior Koa Akui took the opening kickoff and returned it for a 60-yard touchdown, immediately bringing back the ugly memory of 2019 when the Vikings hammered Waiakea 104-0.
TMT official confident more funds can be raised
A representative of the Thirty Meter Telescope is confident that the project can secure additional funding in order to be eligible for federal money.
Miss Kona Coffee, Miss Aloha Hawaii crowned
Eight contestants vied for the title of Miss Kona Coffee and Miss Aloha Hawaii Friday at the annual Miss Kona Coffee Scholarship Competition at King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel.
County: Kolekole park to be closed while bridge repaired
Kolekole Beach Park will be closed from Monday through Dec. 31 as the state Department of Transportation makes emergency repairs to Kolekole Stream Bridge to upgrade the bridge capacity from a 12-ton to a 40-ton load rating capacity, Hawaii County announced Friday.
Papaikou school to receive covered playcourt
Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole Elementary & Intermediate School in Papaikou will be getting a new covered play court in the next couple years.
Easing of COVID travel restrictions lets loved ones reunite
For Erin Tridle and her boyfriend, it was love at first sight. They met while the American was traveling in France in the summer of 2019. They said, “I love you,” on day two. “People tell us it’s like something from a movie,” she said.
Possible plea change in violent domestic, police pursuit case
A 37-year-old Kailua-Kona man arrested in late April after a police chase following an alleged violent domestic incident in the Hilo Walmart parking lot could be changing his plea later this month.
Big Island lawmakers on ‘gut and replace’
State legislators representing the Big Island expressed mixed reactions to Hawaii Supreme Court’s ruling Thursday that “gut and replace” legislative tactics are a violation of the state Constitution.
Pay for play? Sustainability fundraising poses questions
A move by Mayor Mitch Roth’s office to raise private donations to host conferences has caused some County Council members consternation about the appearance of “pay for play,” but the second event in the mayor’s series is scheduled later this month after council approval of the money.
