Two Big Island blood drives set: More donors are needed to meet demand
Two upcoming Hawaii Island blood drives will give residents the chance to donate life-saving blood that is vital for emergencies and medical procedures that occur daily in local hospitals.
Japanese grilling style yakiniku offers ‘zen community experience’
PITTSBURGH — Gathering with family or friends for a backyard cookout is always a good time. But for the person tasked with manning the grill? Maybe not so much.
Suspected gunman said he was willing to fight and die in Ukraine
Ryan Wesley Routh, the 58-year-old man who was arrested Sunday in connection with what the FBI described as an attempted assassination on former President Donald Trump, had expressed the desire to fight and die in Ukraine.
Caitlin Clark (35 points) sets rookie scoring mark; Fever edge Wings
Caitlin Clark dazzled with a career-high 35 points and set the WNBA single-season rookie scoring record, leading the Indiana Fever to a thrilling 110-109 victory over the visiting Dallas Wings on Sunday afternoon.
Tagovailoa will not retire, per report. More details as he recovers from concussion.
MIAMI — Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa does not intend to retire after sustaining at least the fourth concussion of his life on Thursday against Buffalo, NFL Network reported Sunday.
Presidential race remains close after fiery debate
The reason both leading presidential candidates have favorability ratings under 50% was on full display during Tuesday’s presidential debate.
NFL roundup: Chiefs edge Bengals on last-second FG
Harrison Butker converted a 51-yard field goal as time expired to lift the Kansas City Chiefs past the visiting Cincinnati Bengals 26-25 on Sunday.
Box Office: ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ No. 1 Again With $51 Million as ‘Speak No Evil’ Opens to $11 Million
Three new movies were no match for the Ghost With the Most as “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” loomed large over domestic box office charts again.
Not a value ad: Google’s ad services monopoly needs to end
This week began the federal antitrust trial against Google for alleged monopolistic practices when it comes to the online advertising space, with the Justice Department contending that the company has outsize dominion over what is a lifeline for industries including online publishing. Google, of course, doesn’t see it that way.
Houthi missile reaches central Israel for first time, no injuries reported
JERUSALEM (Reuters) — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel would inflict a “heavy price” on the Iran-aligned Houthis who control northern Yemen, after they reached central Israel with a missile on Sunday for the first time.
Russia, Ukraine exchange 206 prisoners in second swap in two days
KYIV — Russia and Ukraine conducted a major exchange of 206 prisoners on Saturday, 103 apiece, in their second such swap in two days, following negotiations mediated by the United Arab Emirates, officials said.
Floods claim more lives as torrential rain pounds central Europe
JESENIK, Czech Republic/WARSAW — The death toll from flooding in central Europe rose to eight on Sunday as thousands of people were evacuated from their homes in the Czech Republic following days of torrential rain that caused rivers to burst their banks in several parts of the region.
Weather shift gives firefighters an edge in battling three large Southern California wildfires
Falling temperatures and rising humidity will give firefighters a brief window to gain more ground against three major Southern California wildfires, officials said Sunday.
Dave Reardon: UH failed in making a case that it is Pac-12 worthy
NFL fines Chiefs, Peyton Hendershot for sideline incident involving Ravens linebacker
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The NFL fined the Chiefs $100,000 and tight end Peyton Hendershot $5,472 for a sideline shoving incident during the fourth quarter of the opening game victory over the Baltimore Ravens on Sept. 5.
Hawaii’s road woes continue in 31-13 loss to Sam Houston
HUNTSVILLE, Texas — Hunter Watson threw three touchdown passes, including two to Qua’Vez Humphreys, and Jay Ducker rushed for 148 yards to boost Sam Houston to a 31-13 victory over Hawaii today at Bowers Stadium.
Wahine volleyball team shows some fight in pulling off a reverse sweep of Oregon State
The Hawaii women’s volleyball team has shown the ability to battle back from a one-set deficit.
Hawaii Island All Nations Powwow returns for 10th year
With the sound of beating drums and an abundance of brightly colored regalia, it was hard to miss members of over a dozen tribal nations gathered together for a powwow in Keaau.
Hurricane Hone ended most of the island’s drought
One effect of Hurricane Hone’s passage to the south of the Big Island late last month was to take almost all of the island out of drought conditions.
