Police ID two killed in weekend traffic crash
Police have identified two individuals killed in a two-vehicle collision early Saturday morning in Volcano as 48-year-old Joanna Graves and 54-year-old David Makizuru, both of Volcano.
Master of Hawaiian dance Vicky Holt Takamine awarded the Gish Prize
Red Flag Warning in effect Friday for parts of the island
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning effective Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the evening for the following districts: North Kohala, South Kohala, North Kona, Hawaii Island Interior, Ka‘u.
Police ID two killed in weekend traffic crash
Police have identified two individuals killed in a two-vehicle collision early Saturday morning in Volcano as 48-year-old Joanna Graves and 54-year-old David Makizuru, both of Volcano.
Vile texts received after the election reveal a bolder brand of racism
MINNEAPOLIS — The racist texts that have pinged the phones of Black Americans after this election show that not even the children are safe.
Not just bad guys: Trump deportations are coming for our law-abiding neighbors
In winning the solid majority of the voting public, Donald Trump would have added to that total plenty of non-citizen, undocumented immigrants had they been able to cast ballots (and no, there’s no evidence that non-citizens voted) because he pledged his deportation plans would ship out the bad people, the murderers, rapists and drug lords.
Obituaries for November 14
Leilani Bright Aguiar, 95, of Hilo died Oct. 31 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Hilo, she was a homemaker, usherette at the former Hilo Theater and member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Papaikou and Parks and Recreation exercise class. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Thursday (Nov. 21) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Prayer Service at 10 a.m. Urn committal service to follow at Homelani Memorial Park. Aloha attire. Survived by daughter, Sharon K. (Stephen) Butler of Hilo; son, Curtis K. (Karen) Aguiar of Las Vegas; brother, Wallace (Marjorie) Bright of Waimea; sister-in-law, Moira Bright of Kailua, Oahu; brother-in-law, Gerald Pereira of Las Vegas; five grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandson; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Sign up now for Kona’s Christmas Parade
The annual Kailua Kona Community Christmas Parade is coming up on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 5 p.m. to 7 pm.
Hilo Woman’s Club holds Rummage Sale
The Hilo Woman’s Club will be hosting a Rummage Sale from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. this Saturday at their clubhouse in Hilo.
‘Coffee With a Cop’ events this month
The Hawaii Police Department invites the public to join officers for two “Coffee With a Cop” events in North and South Kohala this month.
More than 100 vendors will be at Puna Hongwanji craft fair: Free event is this Saturday in Keaau
The Puna Hongwanji Mission is having its fifth Winter Craft Fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. this Saturday on the temple grounds at 14-692 Old Volcano Road in Keaau. Entry is free.
Trump, Biden discuss Ukraine and Middle East in ‘cordial’ White House meeting
WASHINGTON — U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and President Joe Biden, longtime political rivals, discussed Ukraine and the Middle East on Wednesday in a cordial meeting designed to demonstrate a smooth transfer of power despite deep disagreements over policy.
‘Devious’ new deep sea creature hid its identity from scientists
Bruce Robison, a marine biologist, has long used robotic vehicles to explore the Monterey Canyon off California — a gargantuan rift of the Pacific seabed that descends rapidly from coastal shallows to a depth of more than 2 miles. In early 2000, he stumbled on a strange creature he had never seen before.
Spaniards brace for fresh storms two weeks after deadly Valencia floods
VALENCIA/MALAGA — Spaniards braced for further heavy rain and storms on Wednesday, just two weeks after rain and flash floods prompted rivers to overflow in Valencia and other parts of Spain killing more than 200 people and destroying homes and property.
‘Ukulele & Slack Key Guitar Festival this weekend
WAIMEA — Kahilu Theatre will present its 22nd Annual ‘Ukulele &Slack Key Guitar Festival on Friday and Saturday.
Konawaena seeking spring sports coaches
The Konawaena High School Athletic Department is now taking applications for the following Athletic Coaching positions:
Warriors hoping they won’t be left out in the Utah cold
Spurs coach Gregg Popovich suffered mild stroke, expected to make full recovery
San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich suffered a mild stroke this month, and his absence remains indefinite, the team announced Wednesday.
Hilo’s Aloha Aces clinch national title on the mainland
SURPRISE, Ariz. — Hilo’s Aloha Aces USTA 6.0 18-and-Over Mixed Doubles Tennis Team made the entire Big Island proud earlier this month, and is now a national champion.
Nation and world news in brief for November 14
Taliban carries out public execution in sports stadium in Afghanistan
