Congress pushed the funding debate to December. It has a lot of work to do before the end of the year
WASHINGTON — An agreement Wednesday to fund the government through December capped off the workweek for members of Congress, and most have returned to their home states for an extended election season recess.
UH-Hilo to get $21M to spruce up facilities
Gov. Josh Green has released $21 million in capital improvement project funds to cover four construction and rehabilitation projects at the University of Hawaii at Hilo.
Hurricane Helene slams into Florida, fears of widespread damage, deaths
Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida’s Big Bend region late Thursday as one of the most powerful storms to hit the state, raising fears of deaths, widespread damage and even worse floods than the severe deluge which had preceded its arrival.
Democrats, Republicans battle over election rules in Harris-Trump face off
WASHINGTON (Reuters) — The U.S. presidential contest between Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump features an array of legal battles over how the votes are cast and counted that are likely to last beyond Election Day on Nov. 5.
More funding in the works to battle ROD
Additional federal funding to combat Rapid ‘Ohi‘a Death has strong support in Congress after a bill by Hawaii lawmakers unanimously passed the House of Representatives this week.
Raiders star WR Davante Adams limited at practice with hamstring injury
Las Vegas Raiders star wide receiver Davante Adams, who has not previously appeared on an injury report this season, was limited in practice on Thursday because of a hamstring issue.
Giants give Cowboys a fight but fall into NFC East’s basement with 20-15 loss
The Giants had the ball with less than seven minutes remaining Thursday night with a chance to beat the Dallas Cowboys. They even got it back for one futile last gasp with fewer than 30 seconds to play.
Lithuania’s foreign minister calls for Ukraine to be allowed to use arms freely
Ukraine should be able to freely use arms it has been provided, Lithuania’s foreign minister told Reuters on Thursday, adding he hoped Kyiv would be able to shoot further into Russia with weapons Washington announced it would deliver to Ukraine.
‘Coffee With a Cop’ today in Waikoloa Village
The Hawaii Police Department’s South Kohala Community Policing Section invites the public to join them for “Coffee With a Cop” today from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Kohala Coffee Company in Waikoloa Village, 68-1820 Waikoloa Road.
‘Fill a Cruiser Food Drive’ deemed a success
Hawaii Police Department’s Kona Community Policing Section would like to thank the community for making its fourth annual “Fill a Cruiser Food Drive” a resounding success.
Island Life photo for September 27 — Kona colors
Island Life photo for September 27 — Kona colors
Public invited to join ‘World’s Largest Pet Walk’ on Saturday
WAIMEA – Employees from Queen’s North Hawaii Community Hospital are joining thousands of people and their pets around the world for the “World’s Largest Pet Walk” this Saturday.
Biden administration announces new actions to curb gun violence
The Biden administration announced new actions Thursday on a range of gun-related issues, including a new executive order in part aimed at giving schools guidance about how to train for an active shooter.
Multiple Iranians indicted over Trump campaign hack, Politico reports
(Reuters) — Multiple Iranians have been indicted by a U.S. grand jury on charges over hacking Republican Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign, Politico reported on Thursday.
New York Catholic diocese reaches $323 mln sex abuse settlement
A Roman Catholic diocese in Long Island, New York announced a new bankruptcy settlement on Thursday that would pay more than $323 million to about 530 sex abuse survivors who alleged they were abused by priests when they were children.
‘Cat ladies’ vs. ‘weird’: Vance, Walz to square off in sole VP debate
One vice presidential candidate is a best-selling author who coined the term “childless cat ladies” to disparage Democrats and latched onto a made-up story about immigrants eating pets.
County receives large donation of animal control equipment
The Hawaii County Council approved a resolution earlier this month accepting a donation of equipment worth $144,595 for the county’s Animal Control and Protection Agency.
Investment company buys industrial land in Kona
Ula Kapa Moe LLC, a local real estate investment company led by Duane and Robert Kurisu, have announced the purchase of a 54-property industrial area in Kailua-Kona from Liliʻuokalani Trust.
Police seek ‘armed and dangerous’ Puna man
Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a 31-year-old Puna man they say is known to be “armed and dangerous.”
New affordable housing project slated for Waikoloa Village
A groundbreaking ceremony was held Tuesday for Na Hale Makoa, a new affordable workforce rental housing development in Waikoloa Village.
