Trump escalates dark rhetoric against immigrants, Harris
Donald Trump on Saturday deployed some of his harshest rhetoric against immigrants who have crossed the border illegally and committed crimes, especially against young women, while he also escalated his personal insults against Kamala Harris.
Hulihia Ke Ola: A pathway to recovery
Big Island Substance Abuse Council’s Hulihia Ke Ola program on the Big Island is changing the landscape of substance abuse treatment.
Steves: Iceland’s rugged beauty comes from within
Iceland’s remote location and harsh climate aren’t exactly welcoming. But its striking scenery, draped with glaciers and punctuated by craggy peaks and steamy geysers, makes this destination increasingly attractive to nature-loving travelers.
Appeals court tosses conviction of Kona man
The state Intermediate Court of Appeals has vacated the 2022 conviction and 20-year prison sentence of a Kailua-Kona man for the alleged sexual assault of a minor girl.
Skywatch: Astronomy news and happenings
Featured Maunakea observatory discovery/news
US southeast faces daunting clean up from Helene; death toll rises
Authorities across the southeastern United States faced the daunting task on Saturday of cleaning up from Hurricane Helene, one of the most powerful and perhaps costliest to hit the country, as the death toll continued to rise.
Hawaii, six other schools commit to Mountain West
Judge Tanya Chutkan gives Trump deadline to object to unsealing Jan. 6 evidence
Judge Tanya Chutkan on Friday gave former President Trump until Tuesday to file any objection to her unsealing a dossier of evidence from special counsel Jack Smith in the federal Jan. 6 election interference case.
Board projects new Aloha Stadium’s completion for 2028 season
China, Brazil press on with Ukraine peace plan despite Zelenskyy’s ire
China and Brazil on Friday pressed ahead with an effort to gather developing countries behind a plan to end Russia’s war in Ukraine, despite Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s dismissal of the initiative as serving Moscow’s interests.
Versatile wood furniture staples
I love it when I can make simple changes in my home to keep it feeling fresh, whether through seasonal decor swaps, textile tweaks or rearranging larger pieces of furniture. Playing with furniture arrangements might mean changing the layout of a particular space, or swapping pieces found throughout the house.
US judges warned to prepare for election-year security risks at courthouses
A top security official in the U.S. federal judiciary warned judges earlier this week that courthouses could face security threats as the Nov. 5 election approaches, noting that they are often targeted “during times of increased national tension.”
Harris to call for tighter immigration controls in border visit
DOUGLAS, Arizona — Vice President Kamala Harris visited the U.S.-Mexico border for the first time in her 2024 presidential campaign on Friday as her Republican opponent Donald Trump doubles down on the message that immigrants pose a danger to America.
Over 700 pounds of illegal bologna stuffed in suitcases seized at Texas border, feds say
A 43-year-old woman crossing the U.S.-Mexico border into Texas told officers that she had cooked meat in her vehicle.
Island Life photo for September 28 — Winter welcome
Island Life photo for September 28 — Winter welcome
Volcano Watch: Understanding magma storage and migration in Kilauea’s active East Rift Zone
Kilauea is one of the most active volcanoes in the world with eruptions common both at its summit caldera and within its two rift zones. Frequent earthquakes associated with volcanic activity can help us understand the magma structures below and the East Rift Zone (ERZ) of Kilauea has proven to be a perfect laboratory recently.
Obituaries for September 28
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At least 43 dead as Helene cuts destructive path through southeastern US
ATLANTA — Tropical Depression Helene brought life-threatening flooding on Friday to wide sections of the U.S. Southeast, where at least 43 people have been killed by a storm that swamped neighborhoods, triggered mudslides, threatened dams and left more than 3.5 million homes and businesses without power.
New York Mayor Eric Adams pleads not guilty to corruption charges
NEW YORK — New York City Mayor Eric Adams pleaded not guilty on Friday to federal charges of accepting bribes and illegal campaign contributions from Turkish nationals, as the Democrat resists mounting calls from within his own party to resign.
Can Earth survive after the sun dies?
While the poet Robert Frost wrote that “Some say the world will end in fire/ Some say in ice,” earthlings may take cold comfort from a newly published discovery that suggests the latter is more likely than previously believed.
