Trump pledges to take jobs and factories from allies, China
Donald Trump said on Tuesday he would seek to “take” manufacturing jobs from foreign countries, including U.S. allies, if he wins the Nov. 5 election, by offering incentives to encourage companies to relocate to the United States.
Amid Israel-Hezbollah strikes, Lebanon says only US can stop fighting
An Israeli airstrike on Beirut killed a senior Hezbollah commander on Tuesday as cross-border rocket attacks by both sides increased fears of a full-fledged war in the Middle East and Lebanon said only Washington could help end the fighting.
U.S. charges suspected Trump gunman with attempted assassination
The man accused of staking out Donald Trump’s Florida golf course with a rifle was indicted on Tuesday on a charge of attempted assassination of a political candidate, federal prosecutors said.
US House committee recommends contempt charge for Blinken
A Republican-led U.S. congressional committee recommended on Tuesday that Secretary of State Antony Blinken be held in contempt of Congress for failing to comply with a subpoena seeking information about the 2021 U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.
Cuba, Florida brace for impact as Tropical Storm Helene barrels north
(Reuters) — Tropical Storm Helene is expected to unleash mudslides and flooding in Cuba before reaching major hurricane strength on Thursday as it hits Florida with life-threatening ocean surge, the U.S. National Weather Service said.
Island Life photo for Septemer 25 — Magic morning
Island Life photo for Septemer 25 — Magic morning
Rap star Macklemore dumped by Las Vegas festival after anti-American chant
On Saturday, rap star Macklemore called out “(Expletive) America!” at a pro-Palestine show in Seattle.
Obituaries for September 25
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Public urged to ‘keep an eye out’ for beetle
After an adult coconut rhinoceros beetle was found in Waikoloa last week, Big Island residents are once again urged to be vigilant when dealing with mulch and compost products.
UH president finalist puts emphasis on AI, says it can help remove equity gaps, increase retention
The first of two final candidates to replace the University of Hawaii’s president promised an AI-driven future during a forum Tuesday at UH-Hilo.
Waimea meat processing company wins $1.6M grant
A Waimea business has been awarded a $1.6 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
New chief gets good review
The Police Commission on Friday gave Hawaii Police Department Chief Benjamin Moskowicz a positive review for his first year as the Big Island’s top cop, but said in his evaluation letter it is “crucial” the chief “enhances his transparency” with the commission, “particularly in areas where the commission holds oversight authorities.”
Honolulu man busted at Hilo airport, charged with drug crimes
A Honolulu man has been arrested and charged with numerous drug offenses after an incident at Hilo International Airport.
From seawater to jet fuel: Proposed Kona research facility would use NELHA infrastructure
A Texas company has plans to use a site at the Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority’s Hawaii Ocean Science and Technology Park in Kailua-Kona to make jet fuel from seawater.
Josh Allen tosses 4 TDs in Bills’ rout of Jaguars
Josh Allen threw four first-half touchdown passes to help the Buffalo Bills steamroll the Jacksonville Jaguars 47-10 on Monday night at Orchard Park, N.Y.
Chargers S Derwin James suspended 1 game for illegal hits
The NFL suspended Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James one game on Monday for “repeated violations” of league rules to protect players’ health and safety.
Getting it right: Weinstein charges require careful prosecution
Since the avalanche of accusations against Harvey Weinstein in 2017, we’ve always suspected that there were probably more incidents of sexual misconduct against the former movie power player than were publicly acknowledged.
Is the devil you know better than the devil you don’t when voting?
The 2024 election is shaping up to be a “Better the devil you know than the devil you don’t know” kind of contest.
Letters to the editor for September 24
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What a sight! Rams save their season with awestruck win against 49ers
LOS ANGELES — “Holy —-!”
