Mudslides, misinformation and an urgency to vote in western North Carolina
BLACK MOUNTAIN, N.C. — Carolyn Burgess, 71, drove on cracked and crooked roads in Black Mountain, North Carolina, to get to her polling place Thursday, the state’s first day of early voting. Hurricane Helene had devastated her town, and its 8,500 residents were divided on the government response.
How Los Angeles is trying to keep homeless people off the streets
LOS ANGELES — The day was shaping up to be another long one for Freddy Bauer.
Yellen warns sweeping tariffs would ignite inflation
WASHINGTON — Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned in a speech Thursday that the economic policies being proposed by former President Donald Trump would fuel inflation and harm businesses, raising alarm about the risks of blanket tariffs.
A look at the ballot questions: Voters will decide fate of proposed amendments to County Charter, state Constitution
Hawaii County voters are starting to receive their mail-in ballots for the Nov. 5 General Election.
Forecasters predict wetter-than-average rainy season
A wetter-than-usual rainy season is being forecast by the federal government’s weather watchers.
Surprise battlefield encounter led to Hamas leader’s death, Israelis say
It was a routine patrol for a unit of Israeli soldiers in the southern Gaza Strip. Then a firefight erupted and the Israelis, backed by drones, destroyed part of a building where several militants had taken cover, Israeli officials said.
Harris betting that Republican voters will help her win against Trump
Kamala Harris is intensifying efforts to persuade Republicans to cross the aisle and back her campaign in a bid to expand her electoral appeal with less than three weeks to Election Day.
Dietary guidelines become mired in war over alcohol safety
WASHINGTON — Lawmakers and industry players are asking the Department of Health and Human Services to put a stop to a controversial study on alcohol and health that could inform the next round of U.S. nutrition recommendations.
Kona Rabbi’s lawsuit against county appears headed for settlement
Significant progress is being made toward settling a federal lawsuit filed by a Kailua-Kona rabbi and the religious organization he represents against Hawaii County and Planning Director Zendo Kern, according to court records.
Roadside vendors bill approved by council
Roadside vendors could be allowed to legally operate on Hawaii County streets under a proposal approved Wednesday by the County Council.
UPDATE: Teen girl killed in W. Hawaii crash identified
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A climate resistant community passed two hurricane tests
As Hurricane Milton rushed ashore last Wednesday, at least 2,000 Floridians found safe haven at Babcock Ranch, a community the size of Manhattan that opened in 2018 to withstand climate-driven storms.
Hawaii PUC probing utility’s role in deadly Lahaina wildfire
Radio proposal draws concerns at council meeting
A Hawaii County Council proposal to bolster the island’s emergency communications network using amateur radio operators was met with some skepticism Tuesday.
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.
‘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.
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.
Biden calls for bipartisan effort to help areas hit by storms
WASHINGTON — Standing in front of one of the many houses wrecked by Hurricane Milton in Florida, President Joe Biden said Sunday that the storm was devastating for those who lost homes, businesses or relatives, even as he expressed relief that the storm was not as destructive as anticipated.
SpaceX advances starship program with a launch and a catch
SpaceX pulled off a feat of technical wizardry Sunday, not only flying a 233-foot rocket booster back to its launch site, but also catching it out of the air with two giant mechanical arms.
A tale of 2 hurricanes finds more that differs than is the same
NORTH FORT MYERS, Fla. — Cindy Miller wasn’t sure where to begin the cleanup this weekend at her home in Englewood, Florida. Hurricane Milton had drenched her home and dumped debris everywhere. Much of it was not even hers. A sofa, doors and shoes littered the backyard, along with detritus that remained from Hurricane Helene, the deadliest hurricane to hit the U.S. mainland in nearly two decades.
