Volcano Watch: Quantifying corrosion downwind of Kilauea
In December 2022, a team of scientists from Aotearoa, New Zealand teamed up with scientists from the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) to carry out a small pilot study of atmospheric corrosion rates on the island of Hawaii. The purpose was to expand our knowledge base of how metal corrodes in different environments — specifically metal that is often used as building and roofing material.
Proposal regarding hospitals advances
In order to improve health care access across the Big Island, the Hawaii County Planning Department hopes to expand where hospitals and other medical facilities are allowed to be built.
A Nov. 18 article stated that construction to remove fuel tanks at Halepohaku on Maunakea could begin by January. In fact, development on the project’s environmental assessment is expected to begin that month. West Hawaii Today also clarifies that these particular tanks are not known to have ever leaked since their installation. West Hawaii Today apologizes for the error.
Nick Chubb runs for 2 TDs to help Browns rally past Steelers
Nick Chubb rushed for two touchdowns, including a go-ahead 2-yard score with 57 seconds remaining, to give the host Cleveland Browns a 24-19 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday night.
Runnin’ with Rani: Big Island Hawaii Youth Soccer Championships showcases local talent
KAILUA-KONA — The Old Airport Soccer Fields in Kailua-Kona buzzed with excitement over the weekend of November 9-10, as youth players from across the island gathered to compete in the highly anticipated Big Island Hawaii Youth Soccer Association (HYSA) Championships.
Dodgers’ Ohtani and Yankees’ Judge earn unanimous MVP honors
Shohei Ohtani of the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers has unanimously been named the National League Most Valuable Player, while New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge took home the American League honors in similar fashion on Thursday.
UH-H athletics: Lady Vulcans edge CUI to earn first NCAA postseason win; soccer players earn Academic All-District honors
SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Hawai’i Hilo women’s soccer claimed its first-ever NCAA postseason victory after edging out Concordia, 3-1, Thursday morning in the NCAA West Regional First Round held at Point Loma Nazarene University.
Freshman Alejado to start at QB for Hawaii if Schager unable to play
BIIF football: Wildcats, Mules clash in state semis tonight
It’s been almost three weeks since Konawaena football last took the field, and the Wildcats are hungrier than ever for their biggest game of the season.
Pam Bondi is Trump’s new choice as attorney general. Here’s what to know about her.
President-elect Donald Trump quickly swept aside Thursday’s bad headlines about Matt Gaetz by speedily substituting Pam Bondi, a fellow Florida Republican with a starkly different profile — but a similar reputation for fealty — to be his attorney general.
‘Such a tremendous loss’
The husband and a daughter of a 79-year-old aikido instructor killed more than a year ago in a Hilo traffic collision told the court Thursday the Judiciary has no satisfactory sentence to impose for her death.
Dr. Oz, tapped to run Medicare, has a record of promoting health misinformation
“America’s doctor” could soon have an even bigger hand in shaping health care in the United States.
Trump attorney general pick Matt Gaetz drops bid in face of Senate opposition
Hardline Republican Matt Gaetz withdrew his name from consideration as President-elect Donald Trump’s attorney general after the former lawmaker faced opposition from Senate Republicans over his past conduct.
‘Extravaganza’ starts today; Christmas craft fair will feature more than 100 vendors, is a ‘handmade-only show’
Now is the perfect time to get a running start on your holiday shopping at the 35th Annual Hilo Christmas Extravaganza Craft Fair.
Mexico ready to receive deported Mexicans from US if necessary
(Reuters) — Mexico has a plan to receive deported Mexicans from the U.S. if President-elect Donald Trump launches mass deportations of immigrants living in the U.S. illegally, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Thursday.
Graphic details revealed in sex assault claim against Pete Hegseth, Trump Cabinet pick
A woman told Monterey police that Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for Defense secretary, took her phone, blocked her from leaving his hotel room and sexually assaulted her, according to a newly released police report.
Rep. Greene to helm new ‘DOGE’ subcommittee in House
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene announced Thursday she will chair a new House Oversight subcommittee to work with President-elect Donald Trump’s new Department of Government Efficiency to cut spending and streamline government.
Google must sell Chrome to restore competition in online search, DOJ argues
Alphabet’s Google must sell its Chrome browser, share data and search results with rivals and take other measures — including possibly selling Android — to end its monopoly on online search, prosecutors argued to a judge on Wednesday.
Democrats push judicial nominations through GOP delays
While Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer pushes to confirm many of Joe Biden’s judicial nominees through the lame-duck session, Republicans have employed a series of procedural tactics to slow down the process as much as possible.
Obituaries for November 22
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