Russia claims pullout from occupied city; Ukraine skeptical
KYIV, Ukraine — Russia’s military said Wednesday it will withdraw from the only Ukrainian regional capital it captured, but Kyiv was skeptical and an analyst warned this could be a ruse to lure the country’s forces into a deadly trap. A forced pullout from the city of Kherson would mark one of Russia’s worst setbacks in the 8-month-old war.
Gore announces fossil fuel emissions inventory at UN summit
SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt — A detailed inventory of the top known sources of greenhouse gas emitters launched by former U.S. Vice President Al Gore at the U.N. climate summit in Egypt on Wednesday found that the top 14 individual polluters are all gas and oil fields and their associated facilities, despite their emissions being “significantly underreported.”
Musk seeks to reassure advertisers on Twitter after chaos
Elon Musk sought to reassure big companies that advertise on Twitter on Wednesday that his chaotic takeover of the social media platform won’t harm their brands, acknowledging that some “dumb things” might happen on his way to creating what he says will be a better, safer user experience.
Officer honored for saving woman’s life
For his quick-thinking efforts that saved a woman’s life, Hawaii Police Department Officer Dallas Arce was honored as Officer of the Month for July 2022 by the Aloha Exchange Club of East Hawaii during a ceremony in Hilo on Oct. 27.
UH-Hilo names new vice chancellor
Carla Ho‘a has been selected as the University of Hawaii at Hilo’s new vice chancellor for administrative affairs following a UH Board of Regents committee meeting held Nov. 3.
Acclaimed quartet to perform in Hilo
United by their love of chamber music, four undergraduate students came together in 2008 at Philadelphia’s Curtis Institute of Music to form the Dover Quartet. Fourteen years later, the Dover Quartet has become one of the most sought-after string quartets in the world.
Eagles, New York teams off to NFL’s most surprising starts
Robert Saleh and Brian Daboll are reviving middling franchises in New York. The Seahawks are making sure the league doesn’t forget about them. The Eagles may not lose a game.
Pepi, Steffen left off US World Cup roster, Ream, Wright on
NEW YORK — The U.S. World Cup team is truly of the video generation. Players who received a FaceTime from coach Gregg Berhalter were headed to Qatar and those given audio calls missed the cut.
Nets make Jacque Vaughn coach, decide against Udoka pursuit
NEW YORK — Jacque Vaughn knew when he moved into Steve Nash’s seat that he might just be keeping it warm for Ime Udoka.
LeBron hurt late in Clippers’ 114-101 win over Lakers
LOS ANGELES — LeBron James scored 30 points before leaving the court with pain in his left leg late in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 114-101 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night.
Biden hopes Putin will negotiate WNBA star Griner’s release
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden said Wednesday that he hopes Russian President Vladimir Putin will be more willing to negotiate the release of WNBA star Brittney Griner now that the U.S. midterm elections are over.
San Buenaventura, Inouye cruise to easy victories
Puna voters decided Tuesday that state Sen. Joy San Buenaventura, 63, will hold on to her seat in District 2, easily beating both Libertarian challenger Fred Fogel and Republican challenger Holly Osborn.
Dems hold key governors’ mansions, suburban House districts
WASHINGTON — With control of Congress in the balance, Democrats’ worst fears had not materialized after midnight Wednesday on the East Coast, as they held on to key governors’ mansions and closely watched seats in moderate suburban districts.
Incumbents easily sweep races for Big Island House seats
The races for state House seats on the Big Island were blowouts Tuesday as incumbent Democrats held insurmountable leads Tuesday evening based on a tally of all mail-in ballots submitted by Monday and some ballots submitted Election Day.
Voters approve three charter amendments
Hawaii County voters passed all three proposed charter amendments during Tuesday’s general election.
Democrat Schatz re-elected to US Senate from Hawaii
HONOLULU — Incumbent U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz, a Democrat, on Tuesday was reelected to another six-year term, defeating Republican state Rep. Bob McDermott.
Democrat Green defeats Aiona to be Hawaii’s next governor
HONOLULU — Lt. Gov. Josh Green, a Democrat, on Tuesday defeated Republican former Lt. Gov. Duke Aiona to be Hawaii’s next governor and vowed to tackle the state’s most stubborn problems.
Democrats Case, Tokuda win Hawaii’s congressional seats
HONOLULU — Voters in Hawaii’s 2nd Congressional District elected a new U.S. representative Tuesday after the incumbent, U.S. Rep. Kai Kahele, decided not to seek re-election.
Powerball ticket sold in California snags record $2.04B win
LOS ANGELES — Someone who bought a Powerball ticket in Southern California has won a record $2.04 billion Powerball jackpot after more than three months without anyone hitting the top prize.
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Hawaii hate crime trial begins for beating of white man
HONOLULU — Lawyers representing two Native Hawaiian men don’t dispute they brutally assaulted a white man who purchased a house in their remote village on the island of Maui.
Evidence that Republicans are using technicalities to toss out Democratic ballots
It’s hard to avoid the conclusion that Republican officials, too often abetted by federal judges appointed by Republican presidents, are making up technicalities enabling them to shred mostly Democratic ballots.
Extend child tax credit now
Lobbyists are lining up to push Congress to approve more corporate tax breaks before Jan. 1, including extending deductions for research and development. Supporters argue that U.S. businesses need such incentives to keep the nation competitive in the world economy.
Treaty against fossil fuels floated at UN climate summit
SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt — The world should confront climate change the way it does nuclear weapons, by agreeing to a non-proliferation treaty that stops further production of fossil fuels, a small island nation leader urged Tuesday.
Sarah Huckabee Sanders 1st woman elected Arkansas governor
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Former White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders was elected Arkansas governor on Tuesday, becoming the first woman to lead the state and the highest profile Trump administration official in elected office.
