Puppy adoption event held
Twenty-two puppies were up for adoption during a “puppy pop-up” in Hilo last Friday.
Amon-Wilkins receives award for police work
Hawaii Police Department Capt. Rio Amon-Wilkins was honored with the Haweo award during a ceremony Nov. 1 at Hawaii County Council chambers in Hilo.
Registration now open for Winter Intersession Programs
The Hawaii County Department of Parks and Recreation announces that registration is now open for the 2022 Winter Intersession Program.
Winter Craft Fair this weekend in Keaau
The Puna Hongwanji will be hosting a Winter Craft Fair this Saturday on the temple grounds.
Two more COVID deaths reported in Hawaii County; one age 17 or younger
Two new COVID-19-related deaths were reported in Hawaii County this week by the state Department of Health.
Trump seeks White House again amid GOP losses, legal probes
PALM BEACH, Fla. — Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday launched his third campaign for the White House just one week after a disappointing midterm showing for Republicans, forcing the party to again decide whether to embrace a candidate whose refusal to accept defeat in 2020 sparked an insurrection and pushed American democracy to the brink.
Bill to help reduce backlog of building permit applications deferred
A bill that would temporarily suspend the requirement that the Department of Public Works review plans submitted for building permit applications was met with mixed reactions Tuesday.
Course helps teachers spread the word about perils of rat lungworm
Rat lungworm experts like Franny Brewer of the Big Island Invasive Species Committee believe education and awareness are key in preventing the disease.
Water Department contingency plans cleared by auditor
The Department of Water Supply has successfully addressed three issues identified in a 2020 audit that found the department lacked sufficient contingency plans to ensure the public had dependable access to water when equipment breaks down, the county auditor told the County Council inane Committee on Tuesday.
Biden: ‘Unlikely’ missile that hit Poland fired from Russia
NUSA DUA, Indonesia — President Joe Biden said Wednesday it was “unlikely” that a missile that killed two in NATO-ally Poland was fired from Russia, but he pledged support for Poland’s investigation into what it had called a “Russian-made” missile.
Lawsuit: Hawaii County, cops culpable in shooting death
Trial has been set in a civil lawsuit brought against Hawaii County, two Hawaii Police Department officers, and the man who allegedly shot and killed a 59-year-old Volcano resident in 2021.
Obituaries for November 16
Darryl Kalani Grace Sr., 61, of Kealakekua died Sept. 30 at home. Born in Kealakekua, he was co-owner of Makanamaikalani Construction Co., a supervisor for EM Rivera and Sons Inc., Keauhou Kona Construction Co., Keauhou Kona Resort Co., heavy equipment operator for Hawaii County firebreak; worked at Mac Farms and KTA Super Stores Keauhou, member of Kahikolu Congregational Church; defensive line coach for Konawaena High School football, head coach and assistant coach for Konawaena High School girls soccer, coach for AYSO Soccer and HiPAL Prime Time basketball, and fisherman and hunter. Visitation 9-11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 25, at Old Airport Makae‘o Pavilion. Service at 11 a.m. Luncheon and entertainment to follow. Comfortable attire; flowers welcome. Survived by wife, Leona Grace of Kealakekua; sons, Darryl (Rikki) Grace Jr. and Travis (Nia) Grace of Kailua-Kona; daughters, Nell Grace of Kealakekua and Lilinoi (Steve) Grace of Kailua-Kona; hanai children, Hano-Boy Grace of Captain Cook, Deisha Grace of Opihihale, Iris Gaspar of Kealakekua, Crystal Kawaauhau-Branco of Captain Cook and Errol Kawaauhau of Utah; brothers, Hano Grace of Captain Cook, Gordon (Henrilyn) Grace of Opihihale, Bryan (Renee) Grace of Captain Cook and Ryan (Lorilei) Grace; sister, Rayleen (Rohit) Patel of Florida; sisters-in-law, Sweetie Grace of Pahala and Rena Grace of Honaunau; brothers-in-law, Mitchell (Candy) Gaspar and Earl (Diana) Gaspar of Kailua-Kona, Warren (Yvonne) Gaspar of North Carolina; six grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
No. 5 Kansas rallies late to beat No. 7 Blue Devils 69-64
INDIANAPOLIS — Jalen Wilson scored a career-high 25 points and Gradey Dick made three crucial baskets in the final 2 1/2 minutes to lead No. 4 Kansas past No. 7 Duke 69-64 on Tuesday night.
Rolovich sues Washington St over firing for refusing vaccine
SPOKANE, Wash. — Former Washington State football coach Nick Rolovich has sued the university and Gov. Jay Inslee after he was fired last year for refusing to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Veteran skippers Francona, Showalter voted Managers of Year
Terry Francona of the Cleveland Guardians and Buck Showalter of the New York Mets trace their beginnings as major league managers to a time when starting pitchers still threw complete games, defensive shifts were rare and stats like WAR, WHIP, OPS and FIP weren’t part of baseball’s everyday lingo.
Column: Izzy’s long run as worst Olympic mascot is over
ATLANTA — Hey, Izzy, we’ve got some good news.
Killer who stabbed 4 Idaho students to death still at large
MOSCOW, Idaho — The killer — or killers — who stabbed four University of Idaho students to death remained at large Tuesday, prompting many students to leave the campus in the idyllic small town despite police assurances that there was no imminent risk to the community.
Haiti fears spike in cholera cases as fuel blockade lifts
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — Cholera cases are overwhelming Haiti as experts warn the situation could worsen now that the country is bustling once again after a paralyzing fuel blockade that lasted two months.
Florida’s Scott takes on McConnell in bid for Senate leader
WASHINGTON — Florida Sen. Rick Scott said Tuesday that he will mount a long-shot bid to unseat Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell, opening the latest front in an intraparty battle between allies of McConnell and former President Donald Trump over the direction of the GOP following a disappointing showing in last week’s midterm elections.
Your Views for November 16
A ‘phony democracy’
Ahead of the election, rage and political violence weighed on voters’ minds
Despite all the misread tea leaves by pollsters ahead of the Nov. 8 election, one pre-election poll offered signals about the influences affecting the choices of Republicans and Democrats as well as the ever-important independents who now dominate national election results. Americans headed into the election deeply concerned about rising political violence and feared an upswing in the months following last week’s vote.
Voters in 6 states have now stood with women. Pro-choice forces must persist
In the first nationwide test of public sentiments since the Supreme Court last summer ended abortion rights in America, voters got to have their say. So far, their verdict has been resounding: Voters in almost a half-dozen states cast their ballots Nov. 8 for measures to protect the biological self-determination of women — and nowhere did voters turn back those rights. Exit polls indicated it was the second-most important overall subject motivating voters and by far the most important one motivating people to vote Democratic.
McCarthy passes 1st House speaker test, but hurdles remain
WASHINGTON — Republican leader Kevin McCarthy won the nomination Tuesday for House speaker, clearing a first step with majority support from his colleagues, but he now faces a weeks-long slog to quell right-flank objections before a final vote in the new year.
Earth at 8 billion: Consumption not crowd is key to climate
SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt — The world is getting hotter and more crowded and the two issues are connected, but not quite as much as people might think, experts say.
Poland: Russian-made missile fell on our country, killing 2
KYIV, Ukraine — Poland said early Wednesday that a Russian-made missile fell in the eastern part of the country, killing two people in a blast that marked the first time since the invasion of Ukraine that Russian weapons came down on a NATO country.
