No, vaccine mandates aren’t an attack on freedom
The delta surge in COVID-19 seems to be receding. That’s good news, and not just because fewer people are dying. Fear of infection was one reason the economic recovery hit an air pocket in the third quarter. Resuming normal life will be a huge relief.
Texas abortion law would recreate Wild West law enforcement
The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments Monday on whether to allow a Justice Department suit to proceed against Texas’ near ban on abortion after six weeks of pregnancy.
Let’s Talk Food: Sweet potato research at the University of Hawaii at Manoa
Sweet potatoes are one of the most important agricultural crops in Hawaii at the present time as it was in ancient Hawaii. The earliest archaeological record of sweet potato dates back to the fourteenth century C.E. in the Kohala Field System.
Leap of faith: With help from father, Christian Liberty’s Aguinaldo made volleyball ambitions a reality
The tale of Isabella Aguinaldo is a story to warm your heart and inspire any BIIF freshman who’s a rookie in their sport and wants to snag a collegiate scholarship.
Australians reunite as border reopens after 20-month ban
CANBERRA, Australia — Sydney’s international airport came alive with tears, embraces and laughter early Monday as Australia’s border opened for the first time in 20 months, with some arriving travelers tearing away mandatory masks to see faces of loved ones they’ve been separated from for so long.
Man with knife injures 17 people on Tokyo train, starts fire
TOKYO — A man dressed in a Joker costume and brandishing a knife stabbed at least one passenger on a Tokyo commuter train before starting a fire, injuring passengers and sending people scrambling to escape and jumping from windows, police and witnesses said.
An “eraser button”? Focused ideas could help bridle Big Tech
WASHINGTON — Break up Big Tech? How about shrinking the tech companies’ shield against liability in cases where the content they push to users causes harm? Or creating a new regulator to strictly oversee the industry?
‘Last, best hope:’ Leaders launch crucial UN climate summit
GLASGOW, Scotland — A crucial U.N. climate summit opened Sunday amid papal appeals for prayers and activists’ demands for action, kicking off two weeks of intense diplomatic negotiations by almost 200 countries aimed at slowing intensifying global warming and adapting to the climate damage already underway.
Leftover money: $52.7 million fund balance carried forward to next year
Hawaii County ended the last fiscal year with $52.7 million left over to be applied to this year’s budget, according to an Oct. 15 report to the County Council.
Another delay for Kalanianaole: New estimated completion date for roadwork is August 2022
Roadwork — or lack thereof — continues to plague the residents and businesses of Keaukaha.
With no sign of eruption’s end, ash blankets La Palma island
LOS LLANOS DE ARIDANE, Canary Islands — A volcano on the Spanish island of La Palma that has been erupting for six weeks spewed greater quantities of ash from its main mouth Sunday, a day after producing its strongest earthquake to date.
Obituaries for November 1
Norma Jane Guerpo Burnham, 67, of San Antonio, died at home. She was born in Honokaa. Services to be held at a later date. Survived by husband Wayne Burnham of San Antonio; children Dustin (Nicole) Guerpo-Chun of Japan, Sara (Bryce) Uyehara of Texas and Chaz (Ruby) Burnham of Texas; stepchildren Tabby Souza of Texas and Wayne (Virginia) Burnham III of Kan.; sisters Sandy (Ronald) Jyo of Kamuela and Jessica (Jimmy) Keala of Ariz.; stepbrothers Jeffrey (Roxy) Guerpo of Honolulu, Clinton (Jessica) Guerpo of Honolulu and Felix (Danette) Guerpo of Waikoloa; stepsisters Rhonda Guerpo of Puna and Cy Cabreros of Honokaa; brothers-in-law Richard (Carolyn) Burnham and Chris Burnham, both of Calif.; sisters-in-law Merlynn Klumann and Lenore (David) Ward, both of Calif.; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Biden winds up G-20 summit with dings at Russia, China
ROME — President Joe Biden wrapped up his time at the Group of 20 summit on Sunday trying to convince Americans and the wider world that he’s got things under control — and taking Russia, China and Saudi Arabia to task for not doing enough to deal with the existential threat of climate change.
Salvation Army announces Thanksgiving signups
The Salvation Army Hawaiian &Pacific Islands is modifying their annual Thanksgiving week holiday meals throughout Hawaii due to the pandemic and will instead offer various events and activities.
EHCC hosts outdoor concert Saturday
The East Hawaii Cultural Center is unveiling its new mobile stage with a free outdoor show designed to leave audiences smiling.
UH-Hilo’s Griffiths leads team that solves gravitational lens phenomenon
A University of Hawaii at Hilo physics professor led a team of scientists that recently solved the mystery of the light from a single galaxy being split into multiple distorted images, something that had puzzled astronomers for many years.
Be wary of religious objections to vaccines
After the deaths of more than 737,000 U.S. citizens — and counting — we all know too well that COVID-19 kills. We also know that it’s spread in workplaces, and that vaccines are the single most important means to control it, there and everywhere else.
Cartoon for October 31
The Big Island as seen by Hawaii Tribune-Herald cartoonist Gary Hoff.
Hawaii’s blowout loss at Utah State dims conference title game hopes
Hawaii’s defense didn’t just rest Saturday in Logan, Utah.
Wood and Ueda repeat as cross-country winners
PAHOA – For the second time in as many meets, Kealakehe’s Cozette Wood and Waiakea’s Kederang Ueda led the way at this week’s BIIF cross-country meet.
Waveriders, Wildcats earn big wins in D-I
KAILUA-KONA – It was a tale of two halves Friday night at Waverider Stadium.
‘17 strong,’ Kohala crushes it in shutting out Ka’u
PAHALA – There had been rumors swirling around, but Kohala High coach Jay Blanco had been hesitant to talk about the specifics of just how small his roster size was heading into the season.
How ‘Let’s Go Brandon’ became code for insulting Joe Biden
WASHINGTON — When Republican Rep. Bill Posey of Florida ended an Oct. 21 House floor speech with a fist pump and the phrase “Let’s go, Brandon!” it may have seemed cryptic and weird to many who were listening. But the phrase was already growing in right-wing circles, and now the seemingly upbeat sentiment — actually a stand-in for swearing at Joe Biden — is everywhere.
Earth gets hotter, deadlier during decades of climate talks
World leaders have been meeting for 29 years to try to curb global warming, and in that time Earth has become a much hotter and deadlier planet.
County gyms, community centers to reopen Monday
Hawaii County late Friday afternoon announced it is reopening county gymnasiums and community centers on Monday.
