Harris put Trump on defensive, and kept him there
Vice President Kamala Harris took the debate stage Tuesday night, shook the hand of former President Donald Trump and then spent the next 90 minutes making every effort to burrow under his skin, hammering him over his criminal convictions, his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, the size of his rally crowds and the foreign and military leaders who she said have called him a “disgrace.”
Work to reconstruct section of Highway 137 in lower Puna will begin later this month
Hawaii County announced Tuesday it’s ready to reconstruct a 3.64-mile section of Highway 137 in lower Puna, between the makai end of Pohoiki Road and the intersection of Highway 132 — also known as “Four Corners.”
GOP leaders to roll the dice on doomed stopgap funds bill
The House on Tuesday voted to take up a partisan six-month stopgap spending bill featuring controversial voting restriction legislation as soon as Wednesday, adopting the rule for floor debate on the continuing resolution and several unrelated bills on a narrow party-line vote.
NOAA ship ‘has a special mission’: Reporters get closer look at Okeanos Explorer
A vessel dedicated to exploring the unknown parts of the ocean is docked this week at the Port of Hilo for the first time as the crew and scientists prepare for the next part of their expedition.
Draft EA addresses wastewater treatment project for Naalehu
A long-awaited, federally mandated wastewater treatment plant with sewer collection for Naalehu took a step forward with the publication Sunday of a draft environmental assessment.
What to watch for at the Harris-Trump presidential debate
WASHINGTON — Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump will battle each other on Tuesday in their first televised debate, a high-stakes clash that could give the winner an advantage in the final sprint to Election Day.
How Elon Musk is influencing Donald Trump
In a livestreamed conversation on his social platform X with former President Donald Trump last month, Elon Musk raised the idea of a “government efficiency commission.” Such a council could ensure that taxpayers’ money was “spent in a good way,” Musk said during their more-than-two-hour talk.
Changes eyed for cell towers: Proposals would alter the approval process
Cell towers on the Big Island could be installed without a Hawaii County permit under a proposed new policy.
NOAA research ship docks in Hilo: Okeanos Explorer to host events throughout week
Researchers hope to increase their knowledge about the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument by conducting six expeditions to one of the world’s largest protected areas.
Hawaii legislature to see 11 new faces even before November election
County buys refrigerated containers to store bodies; Morgue at Hilo hospital is overcapacity
Hawaii County has purchased two 40-foot refrigerated containers and is exploring the possibility of an emergency proclamation to start using them as a temporary storage facility for the bodies of decedents whose deaths occurred somewhere other than Hilo Benioff Medical Center.
Honoring Queen Lili‘uokalani: Hula halau, visitors celebrate queen’s birthday
Seventeen hula halau brought grace and beauty to the forefront of the festival as they danced together for the 25th He Halia Aloha No Lili‘uokalani to celebrate the Queen’s birthday at Lili‘uokalani Park and Gardens in Hilo.
2 Keaukaha projects rejected: Planning commission sides with area residents
A proposed pair of high-impact housing projects in Keaukaha were rejected last week after community outcry.
Mukashi Mukashi Market returns this weekend
The Hawaii Japanese Center is hosting its annual Mukashi Mukashi Market in Hilo this weekend.
‘Booming’ construction helps buoy Hawaii’s economy as tourism lags
Judge delays Trump’s sentencing until after Election Day
NEW YORK — The judge overseeing Donald Trump’s criminal case in Manhattan postponed his sentencing until after Election Day, a significant victory for the former president as he seeks to overturn his conviction and win back the White House.
California, Hawaii can ban guns in bars and parks, appeals court rules
California and Hawaii can enforce bans on carrying guns in some public locations including bars and parks, a federal appeals court ruled on Friday, partly reversing lower court orders blocking the bans.
Hamakua Energy plans to convert power plant to 100% renewable fuels
A Honokaa power plant that provides about a third of the electrical power for the island is planning an upgrade.
Solar farms have a superpower beyond clean energy
RAMSEY, Minn. — It’s not your average solar farm.
Trump says he will tap Musk to lead government efficiency commission if elected
NEW YORK — Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said on Thursday he would establish a government efficiency commission headed by billionaire supporter Elon Musk if he wins the Nov. 5 election, during a wide-ranging speech in which he laid out his economic vision for the country.
