Store owners counter safe vaping products not to blame for recent injury reports
HILO A Big Island businessman whose stores sell vaping supplies said legitimate vape manufacturers and retailers are being scapegoated for a recent rash of lung injuries reportedly caused by the use of e-cigarettes or vaping products.
Conflicting White House accounts of 1st Trump-Zelenskiy call
WASHINGTON President Donald Trump released the rough transcript Friday of a congratulatory phone call he had with the incoming president of Ukraine, holding it out as evidence he did nothing wrong. Instead, the memorandum shows how White House descriptions of Trumps communications with foreign leaders at times better reflect wishful thinking than the reality of the interactions.
Ousted ambassador ‘shocked’ at Trump; he assails her anew
WASHINGTON In chilling detail, ousted U.S. Ambassador to the Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch described to Trump impeachment investigators Friday how she felt threatened upon learning that President Donald Trump had promised Ukraines leader she was going to go through some things.
AP News in Brief 11-16-19
Ukraine feels abandoned amid US impeachment drama
Island Life: Pigmented Plants
A Kona garden shows off a variety of tropical plants and their plethora of colors and textures in early November. (Bob Viggers/Community Contributor)
Warriors cherish challenge
KEAAU – Kamehameha gathered in July with a singular goal in mind, no shortcuts in sight and here the Warriors are.
Why Roger Goodell and Jay-Z want Colin Kaepernick to get a shot
One of the many twists on the winding road to Colin Kaepernicks unusual tryout Saturday was a series of conversations between two unlikely bedfellows.
UCF QB McKenzie Milton has big impact as mentor to Knights while recovering from knee injury
ORLANDO, Fla. McKenzie Milton will mark an anniversary next week he probably wishes he could forget.
Big 12 takes center stage as Oklahoma visits unbeaten Baylor
Oklahoma quarterback Jalen Hurts has plenty at stake this week as he nears the end of his eventful college career.
A suspension is the least of Garrett’s concerns
Myles Garrett will surely spend the rest of his career maybe even the rest of his life trying to live this one down.
Baseball: Ka Makani standout Michael Hughes signs on to play with Rainbow Warriors
WAIMEA Michael Hughes wont have to travel too far to take the next leap in his baseball career.
Teen injured in crash that claimed life of mother of 4 coming home
KAILUA-KONA Taylor Campogan, one of two teens hospitalized on Oahu since Sundays tragic crash on Queen Kaahumanu Highway that claimed the life her mother, is coming home.
DOH confirms 2 additional vaping related illnesses
HONOLULU – The Hawaii Department of Health (DOH) recently confirmed two additional cases of lung injury related to the use of e-cigarette or vaping products and has received other reports for investigation.
Kauai council member charged with hitting officer with car
LIHUE A county council member in Hawaii has been charged with striking a police officer with his car while fleeing a traffic stop, records said.
Health officials warn of possible mosquito-borne illness
WAILUKU The Hawaii Department of Health notified a Maui neighborhood of a suspected case of a mosquito-borne illness near their residences, officials said.
Kailua-Kona man who falls from truck dies
KONA A 34-year-old Kailua-Kona man died following an accident on Thursday on Manawalea Street in Kailua-Kona.
Obituaries: 11-16-19
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Watson-Jackson showcase highlights Texans-Ravens matchup
Deshaun Watson and Lamar Jackson starred three years ago in one of the more meaningful and memorable games of that college football season.
Angels’ Trout overcomes injury, tragedy to win 3rd AL MVP
NEW YORK It had never been so difficult for Mike Trout to arrive at the ballpark, get his mind and body ready, and perform at the level baseball fans have come to expect.
Runnin’ With Rani: New winners at 100% Pure Kona Coffee Half-Marathon and Marathon
The 100% Pure Kona Coffee Half Marathon and Marathon on Saturday did not disappoint, as a record number of 340 registrants signed up for the scenic course along Alii Drive that began under cool, crisp skies well before sunrise.
Browns, Steelers brawl at end of Cleveland’s 21-7 win
CLEVELAND The Cleveland Browns kept fighting long after the outcome had been decided, and it likely will cost them their best defensive player.
AP Source: Carmelo Anthony to return to NBA with Blazers
Carmelo Anthony is getting another shot in the NBA.
Work gone in house fire, Hilo artist knows it could have been worse
HILO A well-known Hilo artist and writer whose rented home and studio burned down in a fire on Oct. 30 described himself as a lucky son of a gun.
Everything Books: 11-15-19
Kailua-Kona author pens first novel
Celtic Christmas: Harp Ensemble serenades with holiday season concert
KAILUA-KONA The beauty of harp music will serenade the Pyramid House in Kona at 6 p.m. Dec. 7.
