Let’s Talk Food: KTA Kona Coffee Festival 2022
After three years, the KTA Super Stores Kona Coffee Recipe Contest returned as part of the Kona Coffee Festival, the oldest food festival in the U.S.
Laupahoehoe ramp restoration a county priority
After a decade of disrepair, the Laupahoehoe Boat Ramp soon could be restored.
Election Day saw few major problems, despite new voting laws
WASHINGTON — Heading into this year’s midterms, voting rights groups were concerned that restrictions in Republican-leaning states triggered by false claims surrounding the 2020 election might jeopardize access to the ballot box for many voters.
Musk’s latest Twitter cuts: Outsourced content moderators
Twitter’s new owner Elon Musk is further gutting the teams that battle misinformation on the social media platform as outsourced moderators learned over the weekend they were out of a job.
Documentary shares stories of rat lungworm patients
Esperanza “Espie” Hilton, a 25-year nurse at Hilo Medical Center, started experiencing headaches back in 2015.
Obituaries for November 14
Danny De Guzman Castasus, 74, of Keaau died Oct. 15 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in San Pedro, Laguna, Philippines, he was a dietary worker for Life Care Center of Hilo. Visitation 4-6 p.m. Sunday (Nov. 20) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Wake service at 6 p.m. To livestream: oneroomstreaming.com Event ID: dodoMortuary Password: VYPHSH. Visitation again 10-11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 21, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Keaau. Mass at 11 a.m. Casual attire. Burial at Homelani Memorial Park. Ilima Section. Survived by wife, Magda Castasus of Keaau; son, Dandy (Edna Rice) Castasus of Keaau; daughter, Michelle (Chance) Bryant of Louisiana;four brothers and three sisters; two granddaughters and a grandson; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Sandy Hook memorial opens nearly 10 years after 26 killed
NEWTOWN, Conn. — Bouquets of flowers floated counterclockwise in the waters of the circular memorial pool, passing the engraved names of the 20 first graders and six educators killed a short distance away at Sandy Hook Elementary School nearly 10 years ago.
Portuguese center groundbreaking slated for Saturday
Groundbreaking for the Hawaii Island Portuguese Chamber of Commerce Cultural and Educational is scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday.
Investigation underway over midair crash at Dallas air show
DALLAS — A national transportation official probing the cause of a midair crash of two historic military planes during an air show that left six people dead said Sunday that one of the key questions for investigators is why the aircraft were seemingly sharing the same space just before impact.
Biden, Xi to meet face-to-face amid superpower tensions
NUSA DUA, Indonesia — President Joe Biden will sit down with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday for their first in-person meeting since the U.S. president took office nearly two years ago, amid increasing tensions between the two superpowers as they compete for global influence.
Rodgers rallies Packers past McCarthy’s Cowboys 31-28 in OT
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Aaron Rodgers finally might have found a new big-play target.
World Cup host has a lot at stake
Playing host nation to a World Cup is a highly coveted accolade; for all and sundry who make up the citizenry, this means nation building, infrastructure, job creation, renewed patriotism and lasting change long after the closing ceremonies.
Pelosi holds open option of another term as House Dem leader
WASHINGTON — With control of the House still hanging in the balance, Speaker Nancy Pelosi stayed mum Sunday on her future plans but said congressional colleagues are urging her to seek another term as Democratic leader following a strong showing in the midterm elections.
Brady, Bucs beat Seahawks 21-16 in historic Germany game
MUNICH — Tom Brady has had his share of memorable football games.
Tagovailoa stays hot, throws for 3 TDs, Dolphins rout Browns
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — The “MVP!” chants for Tua Tagovailoa started early in the second half, and they didn’t stop until after the game ended, as Tagovailoa flashed a smile and waved on his way off the field.
Simpson leads Colorado to 78-66 upset of No. 11 Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — KJ Simpson had 23 points and 10 rebounds, both career highs for the sophomore, to lead Colorado to an 78-66 upset victory over No. 11 Tennessee on Sunday.
Ronaldo says he’s been ‘betrayed’ by Man United
LONDON (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo has blasted Manchester United and manager Erik ten Hag in an incendiary TV interview, saying he feels “betrayed” by the club and that senior figures have tried to force him out of Old Trafford.
Bomb rocks avenue in heart of Istanbul; 6 dead, dozens hurt
ISTANBUL — A bomb rocked a bustling pedestrian avenue in the heart of Istanbul on Sunday, killing six people, wounding several dozen and leaving panicked people to flee the fiery blast or huddle in cafes and shops.
Finau sails to 4-shot victory in Houston, 3rd win of year
HOUSTON (AP) — Winning use to come hard for Tony Finau. Now he’s making it look easy.
Cartoon for November 13
The Big Island as seen by Hawaii Tribune-Herald cartoonist Gary Hoff.
County bills would reduce requirements for director positions
Hawaii County’s hiring criteria for directors of the departments of Public Works and Environmental Management could be loosened by a pair of bills to be discussed at County Council committee meetings this week.
Two historic aircraft collide at Veterans Day show in Dallas
DALLAS — Two historic military aircraft collided and crashed Saturday during an air show in Dallas, exploding into a ball of flames and sending black smoke billowing into the sky. It was not clear how many people were on board.
Green: ‘I’m incredibly honored’: Only one Hawaii Island precinct favored Aiona
The Big Island was the best island for Gov.-elect Josh Green, delivering the largest percentage of its votes and helping propel the former Kona Democrat to the state’s highest office with a solid victory over his Republican opponent, James “Duke” Aiona.
Ceremony honors veterans
About 100 U.S. military veterans, their families and supporters gathered Friday at East Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 1 in Hilo to celebrate Veterans Day in a ceremony presented by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3830 in Pahoa.
820 seek lava buyouts: Final application phase for county’s Kilauea disaster recovery program closes
More than 800 victims of the 2018 Kilauea eruption are hoping Hawaii County will buy their properties after the final application phase for the Voluntary Housing Buyout Program ended last month.
