Pahoa man ‘relieved’ by lesser verdict in stabbing case
A 42-year-old Pahoa man was convicted Monday by a Hilo jury of second-degree assault and first-degree burglary for breaking into his former girlfriend’s house more than three years ago and stabbing her with a large knife while she was in bed.
Jets fire head coach Robert Saleh after 2-3 start
The New York Jets fired head coach Robert Saleh on Tuesday following a 2-3 start to his fourth season.
AARP hosting forums for Medicare beneficiaries
Medicare beneficiaries can expect changes next year when key provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act take effect, and AARP Hawaii and the Hawaii State Health Insurance Assistance Program have planned forums in Hilo and Kona to help people review their benefits and choose appropriate plans during the Medicare Open Enrollment Period from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7.
Napheesa Collier leads Lynx in 88-77 rout of Sun to advance to WNBA Finals
The Connecticut Sun couldn’t overcome a disastrous first-half performance in Game 5 of their WNBA playoff series against the Minnesota Lynx on Tuesday in Minneapolis, suffering an 88-77 loss that ended the team’s season in the semifinals for a second consecutive season.
Art or trash? It can be a fine line.
A work of art consisting of two empty beer cans was displayed at a museum. Quick quiz: What happened next?
Island Life photo for October 9 — Lovely lily
Island Life photo for October 9 — Lovely lily
Biden announces new rule to remove all US lead pipes in a decade
The Biden administration finalized a landmark rule on Tuesday that would require water utilities to replace virtually every lead pipe in the country within 10 years, tackling a major threat that is particularly dangerous to infants and children.
Russia says it captures two villages in Ukraine’s east
MOSCOW (Reuters) — Russia’s Defence Ministry said on Tuesday that its forces had taken control of two settlements in eastern Ukraine, the latest gains in their drive to secure the Donbas region.
Afghan man in Oklahoma City arrested for plotting Election Day attack
An Afghan man was arrested in Oklahoma for allegedly plotting an election day “terrorist attack,” the U.S. Department of Justice said on Tuesday.
Supreme Court leans in favor of federal ban on sale of gun kits
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court justices gave a friendly hearing Tuesday to the Biden administration’s regulation that prohibits the sale of easy-to-assemble firearms that can be sold online or through the mail.
Sean Manaea subdues Phillies as Mets take 2-1 series lead
NEW YORK — Sean Manaea carried a shutout into the eighth inning and benefited from strong defense behind him by the New York Mets, who beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-2 in Game 3 of a National League Division Series on Tuesday.
TikTok sued by 13 states and DC, accused of harming younger users
TikTok faces new lawsuits filed by 13 U.S. states and the District of Columbia on Tuesday, accusing the popular social media platform of harming and failing to protect young people.
Israel says it has killed slain Hezbollah leader’s successors
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday Israeli airstrikes had killed two successors to Hezbollah’s slain leader, as Israel expanded its ground offensive against the Iran-backed group with a fourth army division deployed into south Lebanon.
Harris unveils plan to allow Medicare to cover in-home care
Kamala Harris proposed a new campaign policy Tuesday to help seniors “age in place,” a popular concept allowing older Americans to receive care at home through Medicare.
Sports briefs: Toughman season finale approaching; Police host HI-PAL hoops tourney
Toughman season finale approaching
UH-H sports: Vulcans move to No. 23; hoops schedule released
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — With two more wins added to its belt, Hawai’i Hilo women’s soccer moved up two spots to No. 23 in the latest United Soccer Coaches Top 25 National Rankings released Tuesday morning.
BIIF volleyball: Bulls, Ka Makani and Trojans roll
Week 9 of the Big Island Interscholastic Federation (BIIF) girls volleyball season kicked off Monday across the isle. Island playoffs are slated to begin Oct. 18.
Book raises unverified claims about Trump’s ties to Putin
WASHINGTON — Just weeks before an election, Americans are once again being confronted with a familiar if vexing question that has never been definitively resolved: What is up with former President Donald Trump and President Vladimir Putin of Russia?
Thousands flee Hurricane Milton, causing traffic jams and fuel shortages
TAMPA, Florida — Hurricane Milton barreled toward Florida’s battered Gulf Coast as an enormous Category 5 storm on Tuesday, triggering massive traffic jams and fuel shortages as officials ordered more than 1 million people to flee before it slams into the Tampa Bay area.
‘We focus on the family’
Sign-wavers lined a portion of Kilauea Avenue in midtown Hilo on Tuesday to help raise awareness about domestic violence in the community — and share messages of hope and strength — with passing motorists on the busy thoroughfare.
