Keep the whistle-blower safe and anonymous
My father, A.M. Rosenthal, longtime editor of the New York Times, published the Pentagon Papers 48 years ago. For 35 years, until he died, I never heard him acknowledge that it was the Pentagon analyst Daniel Ellsberg who provided the papers to the Times. Dad had given his word to keep the sources identity secret.
Letters to the Editor: 10-29-19
Open hearings, testimony standard of due process
for presidents removal
Island Life: Sunrise Paddle
Kai Opua Canoe Club cruises through Kailua Bay during a recent morning paddle. (Jeri Gantley/Community Contributor)
13 arrested for suspected DUI
KAILUA-KONA Hawaii Island police arrested 13 motorists for suspected drunken driving between Oct. 21 and Sunday. Three of the drivers were involved in a traffic crash and one was younger than age 21.
Police searching for wanted man
KAILUA-KONA The Hawaii Police Departments Area II Special Enforcement Unit is requesting assistance in locating Kelvin Monster Udac, a 39-year-old man known to frequent the Kau area.
DWS work to cause delays
KAILUA-KONA Traffic delays should be expected Tuesday and Thursday as Department of Water Supply will be working on Mamalahoa Highway (Highway 19) between Nohomalu Place and White Road in Waimea.
34 years of kindness
HILO Virginia Patterson Maeda is a familiar face at Hilo Medical Center.
Cop-killer’s alleged accomplices connected by texts, phone calls, photos
KAILUA-KONA On the 16th day of testimony, the jury trial for three people accused of aiding alleged cop killer Justin Waiki revealed communications between the accomplices.
West Hawaii Community Health Center, Donkey Mill Art Center create comforting environment
KAILUA-KONA At West Hawaii Community Health Center, a dose of art is part of the prescription for patients and visitors.
Proposed quarry near Hilo landfill will have no impact, EA says
HILO A draft environmental assessment published Wednesday says a new rock quarry that would be located near the Hilo landfill would create no significant impacts.
Business Roundup: 10-21-19
Claypool new Hilton Waikoloa Village director of spa and recreation
Tax Foundation of Hawaii: Saving the Legislature from itself!
This week we look at the State Auditors recent follow-up report, Report No. 19-14, on the Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production income tax credit.
AP News in Brief 10-28-19
Trump says US forces cornered IS leader in dead-end tunnel
Island life: Hole in the sea
The ocean pours into one of West Hawaiis interesting geographical features at sunset on Friday. (Travis Craig/Community contributor)
Enter the nightmare
HILO For a decade, the KTA Haunted House has offered up family-friendly frights, but this year its a nightmare.
A new era: Mokuaikaua Church restoration to be completed by 200th anniversary in April
KAILUA-KONA Through 200 years and waves of drastic change to Kailua-Kona and the Hawaiian islands, Mokuaikaua Church has stood, steady and absolute in its faith.
Congressional race likely to get crowded
HILO U.S. Rep. Tulsi Gabbards announcement late Thursday that she wont seek reelection to Congress so she can focus on her presidential bid turns what early challenger Kai Kahele saw as a likely mano-a-mano contest into a political free-for-all.
HI-EMA administrator: Tsunami-prone areas take priority
KAILUA-KONA Prioritization of emergency warning siren maintenance, repair and installation across the state has changed.
Lava recovery task force almost ready
HILO The initial meeting of a new county task force that intends to review proposed policies and plans related to recovery efforts from the 2018 eruption of Kilauea volcano is expected to take place early next month.
Consumers find repairing devices difficult due to manufacturer restrictions
HILO Even as the state looks for ways to reduce waste, Hawaii residents seeking to prolong the lifespan of their electronic gadgets have been stymied.
Laughter Therapy 10-27-19
Happy day to all you laughter-addicted folks who send me nasty emails if I miss a week. So here goes. Oh, just to remind you that there is no Laughter Anonymous!
Ira Ono’s Volcano Garden Arts
On a recent trip to Volcano, I returned to a wonderful spot in Volcano village at 19-3834 Old Volcano Road, just a mile from Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Volcano Garden Arts is set on nearly three artistically landscaped acres and is definitely worth a visit. Volcano artist Ira Ono has lent his creativity to landscaping the grounds surrounding his gallery, studio, guest cottage and Café Ono. The result is a unique sanctuary of exotic tropical plants, art and organic edibles.
Bezona column: Poinsettias for holiday color
Although it finally feels like fall, and we have been seeing Christmas decorations in some stores even before Halloween, the Christmas holidays dont seem real until we get our Thanksgiving meal digested. Thanksgiving is still more than four weeks away, but the weather has been weird. This year was particularly confusing since we have record warm temperatures and the poinsettias are beginning to bloom.
TMT: We need a way forward for all
The stalemate at Maunakea over the Thirty Meter Telescope is in its third month, with no end in sight. It is a difficult, divisive time for many in the community, and the pathway to resolve the current conflict in a way that is beneficial to all sides has been unclear. But we are encouraged by the steps that are being taken and the leaders who are emerging to find a way forward. More are needed, from every sector of the community in Hawaii, to bring people together in finding a solution.
AP News in Brief 10-27-19
Anti-government protests rage
in Iraq, 7 killed
