The Trump voters who don’t believe Trump
DETROIT — One of the more peculiar aspects of Donald Trump’s political appeal is this: A lot of people are happy to vote for him because they simply do not believe he will do many of the things he says he will.
Attention Kmart shoppers: It’s closing time
When Chrissy Economos and Gloria McCourtney heard that the last full-size Kmart in the mainland United States was closing down, they knew they had to pay their respects, even if the store was more than 1,300 miles away.
‘Humble limu’ faces threat from non-native species
Hilo Bay and other Hawaii shorelines are being plagued by invasive seaweed species, which University of Hawaii researchers have discovered are outcompeting native species.
Court documents reveal names of officers allegedly shot at during Volcano incident
Court documents filed by police identify officers involved in the apprehension of a man alleged to have held off police for about 24 hours in an armed standoff last week in Volcano.
Meteorologists face harassment and death threats amid hurricane disinformation
A meteorologist based in Washington, D.C., was accused of helping the government cover up manipulating a hurricane. In Houston, a forecaster was repeatedly told to “do research” into the weather’s supposed nefarious origins. And a meteorologist for a television station in Lansing, Michigan, said she had received death threats.
Citizen brings grenade to police station, halts operations for nine hours
Police say that shortly before noon on Saturday, a Hilo resident arrived at the Hilo Police Station Receiving Desk to turn in what appeared to be an unexploded grenade they had discovered at a vacant home in Hilo.
Deadly Israeli strike hits central Gaza hospital complex
Deadly strikes in the central Gaza Strip overnight killed or injured dozens of Palestinians, health officials and the United Nations said Monday, as the Israeli military hit a hospital complex where it said Hamas fighters were hiding and a separate attack damaged a school turned shelter.
US warns Iran to stop plotting against Trump, says US official
WASHINGTON — The United States has warned the Iranian government to stop all plotting against Republican Donald Trump and said that Washington would view any attempt on his life as an act of war, a U.S. official said on Monday.
Another Trump clemency recipient faces domestic violence-related charges
WASHINGTON — A Florida man who received a commutation of a 20-year fraud sentence from President Donald Trump in 2020 was arrested Sunday on domestic violence-related charges in South Florida.
Three receive Nobel in economics for research on global inequality
The Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences was awarded Monday to Daron Acemoglu and Simon Johnson, both of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and to James Robinson of the University of Chicago.
NASA launches spacecraft to gauge if Jupiter’s moon Europa can host life
NASA launched a spacecraft from Florida on Monday on a mission to examine whether Jupiter’s moon Europa has conditions suitable to support life, with a focus on the large subsurface ocean believed to be lurking beneath its thick outer shell of ice.
Obituaries for October 15
Sachiko Imaizumi, 91, of Honolulu, formerly of Hilo, died Sept. 22 at Kuakini Medical Center in Honolulu. Born in Hilo, she was a retired medical records technician for the former Hilo Hospital and member of Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin, Buddhist Women’s Association and Kyodan Choir, Kinney Heights Kumiai, Kamana Senior Center and Red Hat Society of Hilo. Visitation 3-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Funeral service at 4 p.m. Graveside committal service 11:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 28, at Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2 pavilion. Casual attire. Survived by son, Owen (Kim) Imaizumi of Honolulu; daughter, Jill (Jon) Kobayashi of Honolulu; sister-in-law, Tsukie “Kay” Imaizumi of Hilo; four grandchildren; nephews and nieces. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Reality bytes: Kids confuse the real world with the screen world
Doesn’t it feel like summer break just began? Yet here we are again. Fall’s arrival means kids have settled into a new school year with new teachers, new clothes and a new “attitude” for parents and kids alike, to start on the right foot.
Trump’s plans bust the federal budget
The Republican Party is the party of fiscal responsibility? It’s been a laughable idea ever since presidents like Ronald Reagan and George W. Bush have pushed massive, unpaid-for, deficit-ballooning tax cuts skewed to deliver the biggest benefits to the wealthiest among us — but it’s especially ludicrous now.
BIIF football: Aipia makes history; Wildcats, Cougars and Dragons dominate
KAMUELA — Hawaii Preparatory Academy football scored its most points in a game since Sept. 2021 in Saturday’s beatdown against Ka‘u at home — winning 69-0. Ka Makani executed its game plan perfectly by dominating the line of scrimmage on both sides of the ball. It was the second time HPA has shut out the Trojans in 2024.
Carlos Rodon, Yankees roll over wild Guardians in Game 1
NEW YORK — Carlos Rodon was a beacon of serenity, calmly walking around and off the mound after each of his nine strikeouts.
Mets power past Dodgers to even NLCS
LOS ANGELES — The leadoff man who has energized the New York Mets all season delivered a much-needed jolt on Monday afternoon. This time, it sparked an effort that has the club heading home tied in the National League Championship Series.
Late Tyler Bass field goal, Taron Johnson interception help Bills sink Jets, 23-20
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — After a tumultuous week, the Jets could not end their losing streak.
Dolphins’ Tagovailoa will play again this season, team says for first time
MIAMI — Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa received encouraging feedback from a neurologist last week and is expected to play again this season, coach Mike McDaniel said for the first time Monday.
Let’s Talk Food: Culinary students show their stuff
Culinary students at Palamanui Campus recently hosted Flavors of Japan. Kitchen managers Scott Largent and Jacob Malapit, along with chef instructors Paul Heerlein, Fernand Guiot and Catherine Harlan gave attendees a wonderful lunch and experience as the students got to hone their culinary skills.
