Stacey Abrams concedes to Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp in rematch
ATLANTA — Democratic challenger Stacey Abrams conceded to Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp on Tuesday in a rematch of their 2018 race.
Column: Replenishing PGA Tour pipeline starts in college
Tiger Woods was one college kid who got everyone’s attention on the PGA Tour.
2 NFL coaches fired, several others remain on hot seat
There has already been two coaching changes halfway through the NFL season with Indianapolis firing Frank Reich this week four weeks after Carolina did the same to Matt Rhule.
Georgia is new CFP No. 1, followed by Ohio St, Michigan, TCU
Georgia was the new No. 1 in the College Football Playoff rankings Tuesday night, followed by Ohio State, Michigan and TCU.
Blatter says picking Qatar as World Cup host was a ‘mistake’
GENEVA — Picking Qatar to host the World Cup was a mistake 12 years ago, FIFA’s president at the time Sepp Blatter said Tuesday, again citing a meeting between Nicolas Sarkozy and Michel Platini for swaying key votes.
Kagiwada squeaks by Kusch for Hilo council seat
Jenn Kagiwada edged Matthias Kusch by 276 votes in a hotly contested District 2 County Council race between two political first-timers in Tuesday night’s general election.
Obituaries for November 9
Dr. John Pierre Charlot, 81, of Mountain View died Oct. 18 at a private care home in Hilo. He was an emeritus professor of Hawaiian and Polynesian religion at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. Private services held. Survived by son, David (Denise) Charlot of New Hampshire; daughter, Priscilla Charlot of North Carolina; brother, Martin Charlot of Pahoa; sister, Anne Charlot of Florida; four grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Today’s the day! Drop off your ballot or vote in person until 7 p.m.
It’s Election Day! For those still mulling over their candidate choices, today is the last day to get your ballot to the polls.
Floodwater abatement project moves ahead
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, or USACE, is partnering with the Hawaii County Department of Public Works for a Waiakea and Palai streams flood reduction project.
Researchers sample mosquitoes at six Big Island sites
State researchers are sampling mosquito populations at six locations on the Big Island in preparation for a plan to reduce their numbers.
‘We have a wonderful community’: Team effort saves pet cat, home from kitchen fire
When a Saturday evening stove fire caused an estimated $50,000 damage to a Desha Avenue home in the Keaukaha area in Hilo, firefighters were able to save something no amount of money can replace — a pet cat named Ceci.
Large-scale training exercise winds down at PTA
Thousands of military personnel are stationed at Pohakuloa Training Area for a “first of its kind” training exercise.
Hilo doctor prevails in high court decision regarding reimbursements
After seven years of ongoing litigation involving Hilo-based physician Frederick Nitta, the Hawaii Supreme Court ruled 5-0 in his favor on Friday in a decision that could impact other Big Island doctors hoping to secure Medicaid reimbursement payments.
N. Korea slams US for raising alleged arms supply to Russia
SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea on Tuesday accused the United States of cooking up a “plot-breeding story” on its alleged arms transfer to Russia, arguing it has never sent artillery shells to Moscow.
Rain, snowfall reduce risk of wildfires in California
LOS ANGELES — A turn to wet weather has blunted an already moderate wildfire season in California but some risk remains as changing climate has made a rainy fall no guarantee of a stormy winter.
Obituaries for November 8
Hilario “Papasan” Lorenzo Andrada, 99, of Hilo died Oct. 10 at Life Care Center of Hilo. Born in Urdaneta City, Pangasinan, Philippines, he was retired from Hawaii County Economic Opportunity Council and was a Philippine Army World War II veteran. Visitation 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Wake service at 6 p.m. Visitation again 8:30-9:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 17, at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Funeral Mass at 9:30 a.m. Burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park, Ilima section. Casual attire. Survived by wife, Natividad Andrada of Hilo; son, Amadito (Lenita) Andrada; daughters, Clarita German, Magda (Danilo) Castasus, Gloria (Antonio) Inocencio, Marina (Josue) Agustin, Angela (Glenn) Yazaki, Angelita (Roland) Macaraeg and Hilda (Romeo) Rabang; grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; nephews and nieces. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Pelosi says attack on husband weighs on her future plans
WASHINGTON — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Monday her decision on whether or not to remain in Congress if Democrats lose control in the midterm elections has been impacted by the assault on her husband at the family’s home in San Francisco.
UN chief, Gore, others give heated warnings in climate talks
SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt — With the world on “a highway to climate hell with our foot on the accelerator,” the United Nations chief on Monday told dozens of leaders to “cooperate or perish,” singling out the two biggest polluting countries, China and the United States.
GOP hopes inflation will help them win. So they should say how they’d fix it
Recent polls show, as they often tend to, that Americans trust Republicans more than Democrats on economic issues — this despite decades of evidence that GOP economic stewardship has been worse for all but the richest Americans and more prone to increase the deficit.
Rishi Sunak needs to reset Britain’s approach to Europe
Rishi Sunak won the race to become Britain’s new prime minister by promising to fix his predecessor’s fiscal errors and unify his party. Oddly, he wasn’t asked to say much about Brexit — which has hobbled the country for the past six years and remains the government’s biggest challenge. Addressing it will make cleaning up the budgetary mess look easy.
Putin-linked businessman admits to US election meddling
Kremlin-connected entrepreneur Yevgeny Prigozhin admitted Monday that he had interfered in U.S. elections and would continue to do so — confirming for the first time the accusations that he has rejected for years.
Let’s Talk Food: A day in Maui
Our son Neil and friend Basti were visiting from Germany so his older brother Reid and I took them on a day trip to Maui for lunch.
Your Views for November 8
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Drake, Houston lead Ravens past Saints for 3rd straight win
NEW ORLEANS — Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens didn’t need their full complement of key contributors to stifle the Saints and silence the Superdome.
MLB GMs weigh bigger bets in Las Vegas than those at tables
LAS VEGAS — In the hallways and meeting rooms of Resorts World, baseball general managers are starting to weigh bigger bets than the wagers placed on tables and machines in the casino downstairs.
