UN peacekeepers in Lebanon say ‘we are staying’ despite Israeli attacks
United Nations peacekeepers are determined to remain at their posts in southern Lebanon, the force’s spokesperson said on Thursday, despite Israeli attacks in recent days that have wounded U.N. personnel and prompted international alarm.
Despite false claims, no technology exists to create massive hurricanes, experts say
You may have read the falsehoods spread on social media suggesting people, not nature, created Hurricane Helene.
PHOTOS: Waiakea hosts cheer competition
By Tim Wright
Behind Gerrit Cole, Yankees eliminate Royals
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Gerrit Cole pitched seven effective innings, and Gleyber Torres, Juan Soto and Giancarlo Stanton each supplied key hits Thursday night to lead the New York Yankees to a 3-1 victory against the Kansas City Royals in a decisive Game 4 of the American League Division Series.
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy outlines ‘victory plan’ to allies, discusses long-range weapons
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday discussed his proposed “victory plan” with the leaders of Britain, France and Italy, and the incoming head of NATO as he seeks to garner military support to put himself in a position for eventual peace talks.
Lynx rally for wild OT win over Liberty in Finals opener
Napheesa Collier connected on a turnaround, mid-range fadeaway with 8.8 seconds left in overtime, lifting the Minnesota Lynx to a 95-93 win over the host New York Liberty in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals on Thursday.
Brock Purdy fires 3 TD passes as 49ers dump Seahawks
Brock Purdy threw three touchdown passes, two to George Kittle, and the San Francisco 49ers — after building a 20-point lead — held on to defeat the host Seattle Seahawks 36-24 on Thursday.
HPA takes back No. 1 spot; Dragons and Vikings sweep
The Big Island Interscholastic Federation (BIIF) girls volleyball season continued Wednesday across the isle. Island playoffs are slated to begin Oct. 18.
Island Life photo for October 11 — Busy bees
Island Life photo for October 11 — Busy bees
Woman calls 911 when 100 aggressive raccoons show up in her yard
For more than 35 years, a woman in Washington state would leave some food in her yard for about a dozen resident raccoons.
Snoop Dogg’s 1993 murder case finally sealed
A 31-year-old murder charge against Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr., better known as rapper Snoop Dogg, has finally been sealed.
One dead, 12 people trapped deep underground at Colorado mine tourist attraction
One person was dead and 12 others were trapped 1,000 feet underground on Thursday following an elevator failure at a former Colorado gold mine that is now a tourist attraction, officials said.
Kamala Harris agrees to CNN town hall after Trump rejects second debate
Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday agreed to appear at a CNN town hall on Oct. 23 after former President Trump rejected the network’s offer to host a second debate with his rival.
Social security benefits to rise 2.5 percent in 2025
(Reuters) — U.S. retirees will receive a 2.5 percent increase in their Social Security checks in 2025, the Social Security Administration said on Thursday, translating into an average of roughly $50 per month more starting in January.
Vance and Walz make dueling appearances, as voting begins in Arizona
Ohio Sen. JD Vance and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz opened the first day of voting in Arizona on Wednesday with a spree of campaign events across the state, zeroing in on a crucial swing state after their debate last week.
Bayer must pay $78 million in latest Roundup cancer trial, jury finds
Bayer must pay $78 million to a Pennsylvania man who said he got cancer from using the company’s Roundup weedkiller, a state court jury in Philadelphia found on Thursday.
Man arrested following armed standoff with police in Volcano
Police on Thursday arrested Shawn Edward Page, 58, on suspicion of attempted first-degree murder and trespassing following a daylong armed standoff in Volcano.
High court weighs in on Schweitzers’ case
The Hawaii Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered Hilo Circuit Judge Peter Kubota to transfer a petition seeking monetary compensation for brothers Albert “Ian” Schweitzer and Shawn Schweitzer to a new civil case.
DLNR: Nene killed by hit-and-run driver in Hilo park
A male nene, banded as 595, was killed Thursday morning by a hit-and-run driver while apparently crossing a road in Lili’uokalani Gardens off Banyan Drive, according to the state Department of Land and Natural Resources.
