2 new COVID deaths reported in Hawaii County
The state Department of Health reported two new deaths from COVID-19 this week for Hawaii County, with seven new deaths statewide.
Photos: Hilo boys basketball team defeats Ka‘u, 73-36
The Hilo boys basketball team defeated Ka‘u 73-36 Tuesday in a home game. The Vikings, 3-0, will go on to play Kealakehe at home and the Trojans, 1-3, will play at Honokaa with both games at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday.
Lava 1.8 miles away from Daniel K. Inouye Highway
Lava is still about 1.8 miles away from Daniel K. Inouye Highway, contrary to reports Tuesday.
Democratic Sen. Warnock wins Georgia runoff against Walker
ATLANTA — Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock defeated Republican challenger Herschel Walker in a Georgia runoff election Tuesday, ensuring Democrats an outright majority in the Senate for the rest of President Joe Biden’s current term and capping an underwhelming midterm cycle for the GOP in the last major vote of the year.
Commission names final four for Big Island police chief
The Hawaii County Police Commission on Tuesday revealed the four finalists to succeed Paul Ferreira, who retired Aug. 31 as the county’s police chief.
‘We feel so lucky’: Crowds flock to Maunakea VIS to see Mauna Loa eruption
Thousands of residents and tourists braved the cold and the possibility of altitude sickness last weekend to see one of the best views of the Mauna Loa eruption — from its sister volcano, Maunakea.
Stemming the tide of corruption: Commission submits 31 proposals for change
A commission created to recommend ways to stem the tide of corruption in Hawaii state and local government has released an ambitious agenda that includes 31 proposals for the 2023 Legislature that convenes next month.
Bail denied for man accused of kidnap, sex assault of teen
A 52-year-old Hilo man who pleaded not guilty to a host of charges filed in connection with the alleged Sept. 16 abduction and ensuing crimes committed against a 15-year-old Kona girl has been denied bail and ordered to undergo a psychiatric evaluation.
Hawaii Island shooting facility eyes final state approval
Progress continues on a new Hawaii Island shooting facility at a proposed Pu‘uanahulu location near Waikoloa.
Obituaries for December 7
Brenda Jo Ioane, 65, of Hilo died Oct. 3 at Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children in Honolulu. Born in Hilo, she was a senior branch office administrator at the Edward Jones office in Hilo, formerly was an escrow officer at the Island Title Company and proprietor of Roselani Party Supply. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 18, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Celebration of life at 10 a.m. Casual attire. Online condolences: dodomortuary.com. Survived by husband, Philip “Duke” Ioane of Hilo; son, Joshua (T’ara) Akamu of Hilo; daughters, Roslyn Ioane, Raelyn (Joseph Hanohano) Ioane and Kristin Gomes-Orsatelli of Hilo and Kawehi (Marta Tsvetkova) Yung of Pittsburgh; mother, Clara Coit of Hilo; brother, Owen (Jodi) Coit of Hilo; sisters, Deborah (Patrick) Moniz of Hilo and Cindy (Darren) Naihe of Kona; 12 grandchildren; nieces, nephews and hanai children. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Mauna Loa lava flow edges closer to Saddle Road
Lava from the Mauna Loa eruption closed the distance to Daniel K. Inouye Highway to just 1.5 miles, Hawaii County Civil Defense reported Tuesday afternoon.
Brother finds body Baltimore firefighters missed in building
BALTIMORE — Several hours after firefighters extinguished a warehouse fire in southwest Baltimore early Sunday, the scene was eerily quiet as Donte Craig stepped through the charred rubble, trying to remain hopeful.
US judge gives initial victory to Oregon’s tough new gun law
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A federal judge in Portland delivered an initial victory Tuesday to proponents of a sweeping gun-control measure approved by Oregon voters, allowing a ban on the sale and transfer of new high-capacity magazines to take effect this week while giving law enforcement more time to set up a system for permits that will now be required to buy or transfer a gun.
Jan. 6 committee to issue criminal referrals, chairman says
WASHINGTON — The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol will make criminal referrals to the Justice Department as it wraps up its probe and looks to publish a final report by the end of the year, the panel’s chairman said Tuesday.
Dig at UK housing site yields major 7th century treasures
LONDON — A 1,300-year-old gold and gemstone necklace found on the site of a new housing development marks the grave of a powerful woman who may have been an early Christian religious leader in Britain, archaeologists said Tuesday.
Your Views for December 7
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DOJ subpoenas officials in states Trump disputed
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Special counsel Jack Smith has subpoenaed local election officials in Wisconsin, Michigan, Arizona and Pennsylvania, asking for communications with or involving former President Donald Trump, his 2020 campaign aides and a list of allies involved in his efforts to try to overturn the results of the election.
‘Next mass killer’: Dropped case foretold Colorado bloodbath
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Anderson Lee Aldrich loaded bullets into a Glock pistol and chugged vodka, ominously warning frightened grandparents not to stand in the way of an elaborate plan to stockpile guns, ammo, body armor and a homemade bomb to become “the next mass killer.”
Ukraine leader defiant as drone strikes hit Russia again
KYIV, Ukraine — Drones struck inside Russia’s border with Ukraine on Tuesday in the second day of attacks exposing the vulnerability of some of Moscow’s most important military sites, experts said.
North Carolina power cut by shooting could come back earlier
RALEIGH, N.C. — Duke Energy said it expects to restore power ahead of schedule to thousands of homes in a central North Carolina county that have been without electricity for several days after an attack on the electric grid.
Trump Organization convicted in executive tax dodge scheme
NEW YORK — Donald Trump’s company was convicted of tax fraud Tuesday for helping executives dodge taxes on extravagant perks such as Manhattan apartments and luxury cars, a repudiation of financial practices at the former president’s business as he mounts another run for the White House.
Inflation is bad, but it could worsen if the US dollar weakens
The U.S. dollar is near its highest level in more than a decade. A strong U.S. dollar has many benefits to consumers. When traveling abroad, goods and services cost less in U.S. dollars, making foreign destinations attractive vacation options for many. Domestically, imported items also cost less in U.S. dollars, with some of these savings passed along to consumers.
Argentina’s VP Fernández guilty in $1B fraud
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Argentine Vice President Cristina Fernández was convicted and sentenced Tuesday to six years in prison and a lifetime ban from holding public office for a fraud scheme that embezzled $1 billion through public works projects during her presidency.
Republicans’ silence on Trump’s anti-Constitution screed violates their oaths
Upon taking office, every member of Congress must swear an oath to “support and defend” the United States Constitution. America is currently watching most congressional Republicans — including Missouri Sens. Roy Blunt and Josh Hawley and the state’s entire GOP House delegation — violate that oath in real time. What else can be said of supposed political leaders who sit silently while their party’s standard-bearer and presidential front-runner publicly calls for the “termination” of the Constitution for the sake of his own power?
AP Sources: Walker, Bellinger, Bell move; Giants add Haniger
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Cole Kuiper saw a report on Twitter: Aaron Judge was nearing a deal with the San Francisco Giants. Cole called his father, Giants broadcaster Duane Kuiper, to share the good news.
