Evangelicals have been reshaped in Trump’s image
WASHINGTON It has always struck me as strange that a narrative about genocide Noah and the ark should be employed as a childrens story. As the other boys and girls in Sunday school focused on the cuteness of the rescued animals, I remember thinking about the mass of humanity desperately clawing to get into Noahs boat. This exposed an early tendency to see the glass half empty particularly when it contained so many floating corpses.
Editorial: Climate change has set California on fire. Are you paying attention?
California is in a state of emergency.
Pay your respects to this great land
A lot of us have been blessed to own a home and live on what many (like we do) feel is really Hawaiian land. The lands of these islands were illegally taken from the Hawaiian people so many years ago. The state and local governments are not doing right by Hawaiian interests and never will, as so many recent and past injustices have shown.
Island Life: 10-30-19
Kohala Mountain is seen overlooking Waikoloa Village. (Victoria McKinney/Community Contributor)
Tulsi Gabbard: Release documents related to Saudis and 9/11
NEW YORK Democratic presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard joined relatives of Sept. 11 victims on Tuesday in demanding that the federal government release the findings of its investigation into the Saudi governments role in the Sept. 11 attacks.
New sex assault trial set for former Hawaii sailor
HONOLULU A new trial has been scheduled against a former Navy sailor whose sex assault conviction was overturned.
Police seek wanted man
KAILUA-KONA Hawaii Island police are renewing their request for the publics assistance in locating a 34-year-old Hilo man who allegedly escaped from the Hale Nani correctional facility.
Hawaii County announces year-round vehicle disposal assistance program
KAILUA-KONA Hawaii County is resuming an amnesty program to help subsidize disposal costs for residents wanted to dispose of unwanted vehicles.
Obituaries: 10-29-19
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Portis, Knicks beat Bulls 105-98 for 1st win of season
NEW YORK Bobby Portis scored a season-high 28 points against his former team, including a go-ahead 3-pointer with 1:47 remaining, and the New York Knicks beat the Chicago Bulls 105-98 on Monday night for their first victory of the season.
Steelers overcome slow start, drop winless Dolphins 27-14
PITTSBURGH Mason Rudolph heard the boos. They were impossible to miss as the minutes passed, the mistakes piled up and the Pittsburgh Steelers found themselves down two scores on Monday night to arguably the worst team in the NFL.
Two insanely delicious street foods from the Philippines
All you need to know about banana cue is that it is caramelized, fried banana, served on a stick.
Red Wine with Breakfast: Cheers to bubbles for the season
I love this time of year. As autumn sets in with a slight drop in temperatures and evening breezes cooling the night, we prepare for the holiday season, and nothing is better during the holidays than bubbles. Every day is a day to enjoy sparkling wine, as there are delicious options available in every price range and style.
Lava tourism may be slowing in Leilani Estates
Keaau facility to provide biodiesel for Hamakua Energy
HILO The Pacific Biodiesel refinery in Keaau will begin providing fuel for the Hamakua Energy plant next week.
Hawaii dispensaries stop selling vapes with outside ingredients
Five out of eight Hawaii medical marijuana dispensaries that had been warned by health officials to stop selling vaping products made with outside ingredients say they are now in compliance with state law.
Fresh protests, looting erupt in Chile despite new Cabinet
SANTIAGO, Chile Fresh protests and attacks on businesses erupted in Chile Monday despite President Sebastián Piñeras replacement of eight key Cabinet ministers with more centrist figures and his attempts to assure the country he has heard calls for greater equality and improved social services.
Public is often too close to monk seals, study finds
Want a selfie with a Hawaiian monk seal. Dont get too close.
Lawsuit filed to protect habitat for 14 Hawaii Island species
KAILUA-KONA The Center for Biological Diversity Monday sued the Trump administrations Secretary of the Interior and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for failing to protect and designate critical habitat for 14 endangered species found on Hawaii Island.
Architects and builders speak out about code changes
HILO Balancing energy conservation with building costs was top of mind Monday, as about 50 designers, builders and home owners quizzed county Building Division staff over proposed changes to the county energy code.
BYU, UCF intriguing prospects for Hawaii Bowl
As the University of Hawaii football team inches closer to attaining bowl eligibility, it is time to start thinking about who, potentially, might be waiting for the Rainbow Warriors by the time they get there.
Verlander, Astros can clinch World Series vs Nats in Game 6
WASHINGTON George Springer shook his head at the mere mention of Houston Astros teammate Justin Verlanders past October trouble, the only pitcher in baseball history to go 0-5 in the World Series.
Bon Voyage: Road teams win 1st 5 Series games for 3rd time
HOUSTON Justin Verlander, Joe Smith and Will Harris tossed the ball at Minute Maid Park as slanting light from the late-afternoon sun streaked through the large glass panels and across right field.
