Biden implores voters to save democracy from lies, violence
WASHINGTON — Warning that democracy itself is in peril, President Joe Biden called on Americans Wednesday night to use their ballots in next week’s midterm elections to stand up against lies, violence and dangerous “ultra MAGA” election disruptors who are trying to “succeed where they failed” in subverting the 2020 elections.
CBS, Moonves must pay $30.5 million for insider trading
NEW YORK — CBS and its former president, Leslie Moonves, will pay $30.5 million as part of an agreement with the New York attorney general’s office, which says the network’s executives conspired with a Los Angeles police captain to conceal sexual assault allegations against Moonves.
Obituaries for November 3
Kaiakea Kahakuohuanuikala‘ila‘i Nacnac-Kaleiopu, four months old, died Oct. 23 at North Hawaii Community Hospital. Born in Hilo. Memorial service to be held noon-5 p.m. Nov. 6 at the Honokaa Union Hall. Survived by parents Malik-Mija Tomas-Nacnac and John Kaleiopu, Jr., of Honokaa; sister Kamoani Nacnac-Kaleiopu of Honokaa; grandparents Lorinell Nacnac and Pernell Thomas of Honokaa, John Kaleiopu, Sr., and Michelle Villaro of Makaha; great-grandmothers Etta Nacnac of Honokaa and Veroncia (Roland) Suda of Makaha; great-grandfathers Jacob Thomas, Sr., of Ewa Beach and Benjamin Villaro of Pearl City; and many cousins, aunts and uncles. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Your Views for November 3
‘Condemn it’
5 reasons for frustration — and hope — as the world prepares for another UN climate summit
World leaders are meeting in Egypt next week for this year’s United Nations climate summit. Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg is planning to skip COP27, calling it little more than an occasion for greenwashing. She’s right to be frustrated with the state of the global response to this crisis.
Can poetry save the day? ‘Wordsworth, The Musical’ hits the stage this weekend
“Wordsworth, The Musical,” based on the popular children’s books by Big Island author Frances H. Kakugawa, is premiering at the University of Hawaii at Hilo Performing Arts Center this weekend.
Republican leaders invoke imagery of violence, then express shock at its use
The violent attack on the home of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, with an alleged threat to kidnap the third most powerful elected official in America, is absolutely the result of escalating violent rhetoric by Republican politicians.
Parkland school killer formally sentenced to life in prison
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Parkland school shooter Nikolas Cruz formally received a sentence of life without parole Wednesday after families of his 17 slain victims spent two days berating him as evil, a coward, a monster and a subhuman who deserves a painful death.
Public invited to Veterans Appreciation Service and lunch
The Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin’s 27th annual Veterans Appreciation Service and lunch will be celebrated starting at 9 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 6, in person at 398 Kilauea Ave. and on Zoom.
Ku‘ikahi Mediation Center dinner to honor five people
Ku‘ikahi Mediation Center — together with the Hawaii County Bar Association, or HCBA — invites the public to its 17th Annual Recognition Dinner and Auction on Sunday, Nov. 13, at the Hilo Hawaiian Hotel’s Moku‘olu Ballroom.
Kona coffee fest kicks off this weekend
Starting Friday, the 2022 Kona Coffee Cultural Festival takes center-stage in West Hawaii.
UH-Hilo men’s basketball team opens season today
The University of Hawaii at Hilo men’s basketball team has gelled quickly in preparation of the upcoming season.
Unbeaten UH-Hilo women’s soccer team ranked No. 1
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana — The lone remaining unbeaten team in the region is now No. 1 in the latest NCAA Division II Women’s Soccer West Regional Rankings released Wednesday morning.
Javier, Astros pitch 2nd no-hitter in World Series history
PHILADELPHIA — Hammered the night before, Cristian Javier and the Houston Astros desperately needed to figure how to keep Bryce Harper and the Phillies in the ballpark.
Hurts looks to improve Eagles to 8-0 against hometown Texans
HOUSTON — Jalen Hurts was born in Houston and grew up about 25 miles from NRG Stadium.
Hawaii Island man faces charges for monk seal harassment
A 52-year-old Big Island man, who recently relocated to Hawaii from the mainland, was cited Tuesday by state and federal agencies after his dog was captured on videotape harassing a Hawaiian monk seal at Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park on Oct. 10.
Gun carry permits granted; police raise concerns over training
With 19 licenses to carry a concealed firearm issued and another 58 pending approval in Hawaii County, some Hawaii Island police officers are concerned they haven’t received proper training on encountering permit holders.
Obituaries for November 2
Tomasa Martinez Valdez, 87, of Hilo, died Sept. 14 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Santa Ilocos Sur, Philippines, she worked for Miyashiro Poultry Farm and was a member of World Mission Center in Hilo. Visitation to be held from 8-9:30 a.m. Nov. 12 at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Funeral at 9:30 a.m. and burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park at 11:30 a.m. Survived by daughter Filomena (Carlos) Fernandez of Hilo; three grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Council members urge state to help solve traffic and road woes
The Hawaii County Council is urging the Legislature to take steps to improve ailing roadway infrastructure on the Big Island.
Public input sought on fishing regulations
A series of public meetings hosted by the Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council will take place throughout November to review fishing regulations for the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Monument Expansion Area, or MEA.
Biden tears into GOP, labels DeSantis ‘Trump incarnate’
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — President Joe Biden on Tuesday lashed out at Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis as “Donald Trump incarnate,” zeroing in on a potential 2024 GOP presidential contender as he campaigned for Democrats facing uphill fights in next week’s midterm election.
Bill aims to provide tool to revitalize downtown Hilo
A bill that would create a business improvement district to revitalize downtown Hilo has been resurrected.
US Navy wants public’s ideas on how to use Hawaii fuel tanks
JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Oahu (AP) — The Navy on Tuesday said it will ask the public how it should use a fuel storage facility in the hills above Pearl Harbor once it has finished draining petroleum from its massive storage tanks.
Ukrainians grapple with power outages as winter approaches
KYIV, Ukraine — The decorative candles Yaroslav Vedmid bought more than a year ago were never meant to be lit, but the dried wax that now clings to them attests to how they’ve been used almost nightly — a consequence of power cuts across Ukraine.
Officials: Suspect in Pelosi attack was on ‘suicide mission’
SAN FRANCISCO — The man accused of breaking into House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s home, beating her husband and seeking to kidnap her told police he was on a “suicide mission” and had plans to target other California and federal politicians, according to a Tuesday court filing.
