Letters to the editor: 12-04-19
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Healey column: Unable to hold spotlight, Kamala Harris returns to day job
LOS ANGELES It seemed fitting somehow that the news of Kamala Harris withdrawal from the presidential race would be quickly blotted out Tuesday by the House Intelligence Committees release of its impeachment report. Even in retreat, Harris couldnt hold onto the spotlight.
Island Life: 12-04-19
Hualalai and Mahaiula Beach are seen from an airplane Nov. 5. (Reiko Sekine/Community Contributor)
Hawaii Island Humane Society appoints new CEO after unexpected resignation
KAILUA-KONA The Hawaii Island Humane Society has a new CEO following the unexpected resignation of Charles Brown after just four months on the job.
Body of missing woman found inside Kealakehe home
KAILUA-KONA Police are investigating the death of a 34-year-old Kailua-Kona woman found Tuesday afternoon in an abandoned home in Kealakehe.
Nine arrested for suspected DUI
KAILUA-KONA Hawaii Island police arrested nine motorists for suspected drunken driving between Nov. 25 and Sunday. None of the drivers was involved in a traffic crash. One driver was under the age of 21.
Aggressive tiger shark bites paddle board, closes Maui beach
KIHEI No one was injured Tuesday morning when a 10- to 12-foot-long tiger shark deflated an inflatable stand-up paddle board about 200 yards off shore from 1681 Halama St. on Maui.
Gun background checks are on pace to break record in 2019
Background checks on gun purchases in the U.S. are climbing toward a record high this year, reflecting what the industry says is a rush by people to buy weapons in reaction to the Democratic presidential candidates calls for tighter restrictions.
Marijuana vaping busts on rise; over 500K seized in 2 years
NEW YORK As health officials scrutinize marijuana vaping, its increasingly on law enforcements radar, too.
House impeachment report finds ‘overwhelming’ evidence Trump abused office
WASHINGTON Democrats on the House Intelligence Committee on Tuesday released the report of their two-month investigation into President Donald Trumps conduct toward Ukraine, concluding that the evidence of the Presidents misconduct is overwhelming.
Trump barrels into NATO summit, clashes with France’s Macron
LONDON President Donald Trump barreled into a NATO leaders meeting on Tuesday aiming insults at French President Emmanuel Macron, slamming unpatriotic Democrats at home for holding an impeachment hearing while he is abroad and playing down the impact his domestic troubles are having on his standing on the global stage.
To save Everglades, guardians fight time – and climate
FLAMINGO, Florida Grabbing a clump of vegetation to steady herself, Tiffany Troxler gingerly slides her feet along the makeshift boardwalk as she ventures out into the marsh. The boards sag, dipping her up to her knees in the tea-colored water.
University of Hawaii-Manoa graduation rates continue climb
HONOLULU The on-time graduation rate for University of Hawaii at Manoa students has doubled in the last decade, officials said.
Woman swept over Piihonua Falls rescued
HILO A Hawaii Fire Department rescue swimmer and county helicopter rescued a woman in her 30s who was swept over Piihonua Falls above Hilo town Monday afternoon.
Kealakehe Transfer Station Green Waste Service closed today
Due to staff shortages, the Kealakehe Transfer Station Green Waste Service closed at 8 a.m. today and is scheduled to reopen Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Single-use plastics ban likely to pass on Oahu
HONOLULU Oahu would have the strictest single-use plastics ban in the state under a bill that is likely to pass a final vote of the Honolulu City Council today.
Island Life: 12-03-19
The 18th annual Thanksgiving Interfaith Concert was held Nov. 26 at the Lutheran Church of the Holy Trinity. Over 200 people attended and 11 different faith groups from Kona participated. Canned food and monetary donations 253 pounds and $307, respectively were collected for the Hawaii Food Bank.
Kamala Harris ends Democratic presidential campaign
SACRAMENTO, Calif. Sen. Kamala Harris told supporters on Tuesday that she was ending her bid for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination.
‘Forest bathing’ walks encourage deep connection to nature
Saundra McBrearty felt awkward, with her eyes closed and one hand touching a tree.
Street light work on Palani Road today
KAILUA-KONA The County of Hawaii Department of Public Works Traffic Division will be installing new street lights along Palani Road from the Hina Lani Street intersection south to the Queen Kaahumanu Highway intersection. Work will be conducted between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. today, weather and construction conditions permitting.
More federal disaster funds slated for Big Island
HILO Hawaii will receive another $26 million in new federal disaster relief funding, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced Monday.
Seahawks take over 1st place in NFC West, beat Vikings 37-30
SEATTLE By the time the playoffs arrive, the Seattle Seahawks are going to feel just fine in a close, tight game.
Cole McDonald shakes off illness to lead Rainbow Warriors
He was sick. He was tired.
Suspect police fired upon in court on burglary, auto theft charges
HILO A 24-year-old Volcano woman police think was driving a reportedly stolen pickup truck shot at by police in a crowded supermarket parking lot the day before Thanksgiving made her initial court appearance Monday on unrelated first-degree burglary and first-degree theft charges involving another vehicle.
