Your Views for November 3
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DOH: Vaccinations can begin for keiki 5-11
The Hawaii Department of Health is authorizing certified vaccination providers to administer Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for children age 5-11 immediately.
Ige’s latest order won’t impact Big Island
An executive order by Gov. David Ige loosening gathering restrictions at restaurants and other establishments will not affect the Big Island.
Would-be plane thief found unfit to proceed
The case involving a 24-year-old Pahoa man accused of trying to steal an airplane in late August at Hilo International Airport has stalled for now.
Obituaries for November 3
Deborah “Debbie” Kay Fields, 65, of Keaau died Oct. 20 at Hawaii Care Choices Pohai Malama Care Center. Born in Tacoma, Wash., she was a former food demonstrator supervisor, member and pianist of Heritage Christian Fellowship and pianist for Family Christian Center and Living Faith Fellowship. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Saturday (Nov. 6) at Heritage Christian Fellowship in Hilo. Service livestreamed at 10 a.m. Survived by daughters, Kristen (Mario) Hernandez, Karlan (Kamalani) Osorio, Amy (Kaholo) Troy and Pearl (Jeremy) Flores; son, Dustin (Daphnee) Fields; sisters, Kimberly Wehrsig and Tina Arquinez; brother, Shawn Kalles; 17 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
DPS faces a lawsuit over disclosing vaccination statuses
CORRECTION: A headline on a previous version of this story incorrectly stated two lawsuits were filed. It is a single lawsuit. The Tribune-Herald regrets the error.
Ige: Foreigners can visit Hawaii with proof of vaccination and negative COVID test
International visitors will be allowed to travel to Hawaii under certain conditions starting Monday.
UH-Hilo students receive scholarships to study abroad
Three University of Hawaii at Hilo students are recipients of various scholarships to study abroad for the 2021-22 academic year.
BIIF glance, Nov. 2
FOOTBALL
BIIF air riflery: Kamehameha senior shooter earning high marks
Tucked away in a room at Koaia Gym, Kamehameha senior shooter Colby Terlep has fired away with his air riflery teammates in relative anonymity thanks to COVID-19 procedures, though he probably doesn’t mind the lack of outside noise.
Just a little around the edges: Redistricting Commission looking at incremental changes
Less is more, a panel tasked with redrawing County Council district maps to accommodate population changes seemed to agree Thursday after spending hours analyzing a variety of proposed maps.
Tiny seedlings of giant sequoias rise from ashes of wildfire
SEQUOIA CREST, Calif. — Ashtyn Perry was barely as tall as the shovel she stomped into barren ground where a wildfire last year ravaged the California mountain community of Sequoia Crest and destroyed dozens of its signature behemoth trees.
Police seek leads on 1978 homicide
Police are seeking information on the 1978 murder of a 26-year-old woman visiting from California.
Ige releases $700K for Waimea agricultural facility
Gov. David Ige has released $700,000 in state capital improvement project to demolish a warehouse, the clearing of related environmental hazards and upgrades at the Kamuela vacuum cooling plant.
Senate confirms two Kona judges
The state Senate voted Friday to confirm two Big Island judges.
Driver gets probation for negligent homicide, high-speed chase
A 24-year-old Keaau man was sentenced Thursday to four years probation and 30 days in jail for a 2016 traffic collision that killed an 18-year-old Keaau man and a police pursuit that started with a speeding report on Daniel K. Inouye Highway.
Officials cite safety concerns for continued closure of Volcano skate park
Volcano community members are asking the county to reopen the Volcano Skate Park after nearly two years of closure.
‘We’re getting close’: Mayor hopeful indoor gathering limits can soon be increased
As Hawaii County reopened county gymnasiums and community centers Monday, Mayor Mitch Roth said he hopes more COVID-19 restrictions can safely end soon.
Biden cites ‘overwhelming obligations’ of US on climate
GLASGOW, Scotland — In a markedly more humble tone for a U.S. leader, President Joe Biden acknowledged at a U.N. summit Monday that the United States and other energy-gulping developed nations bear much of the responsibility for climate change, and said actions taken this decade to contain global warming will be decisive in preventing future generations from suffering.
COVID vaccine for younger kids already being packed, shipped
WASHINGTON — Anticipating a green light from vaccine advisers, the Biden administration is assembling and shipping millions of COVID-19 shots for children ages 5-11, the White House said Monday. The first could go into kids’ arms by midweek.
Hawaii schools have substitute teacher shortage amid COVID
HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii public schools are having trouble finding substitute teachers amid lingering concerns about the coronavirus.
Americans sour on economy amid inflation woes: AP-NORC Poll
SAN FRANCISCO — Americans’ opinions on the U.S. economy have soured noticeably in the past month, a new poll finds, with nearly half expecting economic conditions to worsen in the next year.
Leaders dial up doomsday warning to kick-start climate talks
GLASGOW, Scotland — World leaders turned up the heat and resorted to end-of-the-world rhetoric Monday in an attempt to bring new urgency to sputtering international climate negotiations.
Obituaries for November 2
William Douglas Moniz, 93, of Hilo died Oct. 2 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Wainaku, he was a retired warehouse supervisor for the former Hilo Coast Processing Co. and Hawaii Army National Guard medic. Private services held. Survived by wife, Genevieve P. Moniz of Hilo; sons, Dr. Jason (Jeri) Moniz of Paauilo and Terence Moniz of Volcano; daughter, Dr. Jadelyn (Greig) Nakamura of Hilo; seven grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
