BIIF glance, Nov.4
FOOTBALL
Vuls volleyball hits stretch drive; UHH soccer matches pushed back because of COVID protocols
UH-Hilo’s volleyball team opened the season with a scheduling oddity that saw it play its first 10 matches on the road.
BIIF football: Coming off tough OT loss, Hilo High faces Waiakea
During a normal season, the central question regarding Hilo High’s football team would be one of resiliency: How will the seven-time BIIF Division I champion Vikings rebound from a rare loss?
Homeless people sue Maui mayor, county over encampment sweep
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Hawaii congressional delegation seeks fuel-leak probe
HONOLULU — The four members of Hawaii’s congressional delegation said Wednesday they are asking the Department of Defense’s inspector general to investigate whether the Navy properly investigated and notified state authorities about a fuel leak at Pearl Harbor.
Roll up your sleeves: Kids’ turn arrives for COVID-19 vaccines
Hugs with friends. Birthday parties indoors. Pillow fights. Schoolchildren who got their first COVID-19 shots Wednesday said these are the pleasures they look forward to as the U.S. enters a major new phase in fighting the pandemic.
Watch out, Democrats; Virginia is talking to you
Virginia governor’s races get outsized coverage. They take place a year after presidential elections, often making them the only big competitive contest in the country. And a lot of political reporters are based around Washington.
The airlines must be held accountable
Unruly passengers objecting to masking rules and other restrictions aren’t the only ones disrupting flights — misbehaving airlines are also causing travel chaos.
Your Views for November 4
Buzzwords instead of help
UH-Hilo receives DOE grants for Native Hawaiian student success programs
The University of Hawaii at Hilo Kipuka Native Hawaiian Student Center was recently awarded three five-year grants totaling more than $8 million through the Title III, Part F Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions program to help support the success of Native Hawaiian students.
Obituaries for November 4
Nathan Denis Astrande, 44, of Keaau died at Oct. 13 at The Queen’s Medical Center in Honolulu. Born in Hilo and raised in Keaau, he was a driver for Hawaii Food Alliance. Services at a later date. Survived by daughters, Shanaya Astrande-Pacheco (Mitchell Souza) and Shaiann Astrande of Keaau; mother of daughters, Shaydee Pacheco of Pepeekeo, mother, Pauline Astrande of Keaau, father, Warlito Astrande of Keaau; partner, Hokulani Wela of Keaau; a granddaughter, a nephew, an uncle, aunts and cousins.
DLIR reopening offices next month
The state labor department on Wednesday announced that it will reopen offices statewide beginning Dec. 1.
Kona Coffee Cultural Festival celebrates 50 years: Virtual, in-person events start today
Hawaii’s oldest food festival will be celebrating 50 years with both virtual and in-person events starting today.
Hawaiian Air CEO lauds Ige’s decision regarding foreign travelers
“The beginning of the beginning.”
Accommodations tax advances without resident discount
A move to exempt county residents from having to pay an extra 3% hotel tax in order to enjoy a staycation on their own island was shot down Wednesday by a County Council majority before advancing Bill 81 on a unanimous vote.
BIIF glance, Nov. 3
FOOTBALL
Oahu public bus system puts COVID-19 mandate on hold
HONOLULU — The operator of Oahu’s public buses has put its employee COVID-19 vaccine mandate on hold.
Businesses near UH-Manoa welcome return of fans
HONOLULU — Some businesses near the University of Hawaii’s Manoa campus are hoping the return of fans to home football games in the neighborhood will help revitalize the community.
Broadway tunes, other songs at EHCC
The East Hawaii Cultural Center is unveiling its new mobile stage with a free outdoor show designed to leave audiences smiling.
Police seek leads on missing teen
Police are requesting the public’s assistance to locate 13-year-old Harley Hendricks, who was reported as a runaway.
Braves rout Astros to win 1st WS crown since 1995
HOUSTON — Most of the season, it just seemed this wasn’t their year.
Police arrest 33 for DUI
During the week of Oct. 25-31, Hawaii Island police arrested 33 motorists for DUI. Ten of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident. One was younger than 21.
Finally, the VA seems to be getting the message
It was heartening to hear Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough recently announce an ambitious but doable goal: to house — in permanent homes, not just temporary motel rooms — 500 homeless veterans in the Los Angeles area by the end of the year. He also pledged to get temporary housing, at least, for the 40-some people, mostly veterans and their partners, living in a tent encampment along a stretch of San Vicente Boulevard in Brentwood that borders the campus of the West L.A. VA.
Congressional reform is needed
Forget Congress. It has become a joke. Trusting it with the American future is like trusting Donald Trump to retire from bombast. Perhaps I exaggerate, but a screech or two for help is needed because we are right now witnessing a degeneration that bodes poorly for all of us, even for leftists screeching to make things worse.
U.S. gives final clearance to COVID-19 shots for kids 5 to 11
U.S. health officials on Tuesday gave the final signoff to Pfizer’s kid-size COVID-19 shot, a milestone that opens a major expansion of the nation’s vaccination campaign to children as young as 5.
