Harris puts Trump on defensive in fiery debate
PHILADELPHIA —Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris put Republican Donald Trump on the defensive at a combative presidential debate on Tuesday with a stream of attacks on abortion limits, his fitness for office and his myriad legal woes, as both candidates sought a campaign-altering moment in their closely fought election.
Learn how to prepare an advance health care directive
Community First Hawaii will hold three free advance health care directive (AHCD) workshops, two in Kona and one in Waimea.
Coast Guard, partner agencies to conduct search and rescue exercise off Kawaihae
HONOLULU — The Coast Guard, Hawaii Fire Department, Hawaii Ocean Safety and the Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources are scheduled to conduct a search and rescue exercise Thursday off Kawaihae.
As Harris and Trump debated, a social media battle raged
While tens of millions of Americans tuned in to watch the debate between Republican Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Kamala Harris on their television screens on Tuesday, a secondary battle played out on social media through clips and video edits of memorable debate moments.
‘The day has finally come’
Hawaii County announced Tuesday it’s ready to reconstruct a 3.64-mile section of Highway 137 in lower Puna, between the makai end of Pohoiki Road and the intersection of Highway 132 — also known as “Four Corners.”
Gulf Coast residents flee, oil production shut as Francine intensifies
Tropical Storm Francine was on track on Tuesday to become a hurricane overnight, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said, prompting Louisiana residents to flee inland and oil and gas companies to shut in Gulf of Mexico production.
Three ‘Coffee With a Cop’ events this month
West Hawaii residents are invited to attend three “Coffee With a Cop” events this month in Kona for an opportunity to get to know their district police officers.
Island Life photo for September 11 — Trail treat
Island Life photo for September 11 — Trail treat
US to consider Ukraine missile request as Russia gets Iran help
WASHINGTON — Secretary of State Antony Blinken signaled the U.S. would hold talks on Ukraine’s use of Western long-range weapons against Russia, after confirming Moscow had received shipments of ballistic missiles from Iran.
Protesters storm Mexican senate, forcing pause on judicial reform debate
MEXICO CITY — Mexico’s Senate paused debate of a controversial judicial overhaul on Tuesday after protesters broke into the building, adding drama to already tense discussions of the reform, which critics fear could undermine the country’s rule of law.
US incomes rose last year but poverty rates changed little, Census data shows
(Reuters) — U.S. inflation-adjusted household income increased but poverty rates showed only modest changes last year, the U.S. Census Bureau reported on Tuesday, offering a mixed snapshot of how American households fared as the economy returned to pre-coronavirus pandemic growth levels, job growth boomed and inflation eased.
Blinken demands overhaul of Israeli conduct in West Bank after killing of US protester
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday demanded an overhaul of Israeli military conduct in the occupied West Bank as he decried the fatal shooting of an American protester against settlement expansion, which Israel said was accidental.
Letters — Your Voice — for September 11
Fear tactics and misinformation
When and where is the Harris-Trump presidential debate?
U.S. Republican candidate Donald Trump and his Democratic rival Kamala Harris will square off next week in their first presidential debate since President Joe Biden quit the race. It will be the first chance some 240 million U.S. voters get to hear Trump and Harris explain their policies side by side ahead of the Nov. 5 election, and a rare moment when the two are in the same room.
Former Hawaii Island man sentenced in cyberstalking case
HONOLULU — A former Big Island man was sentenced Monday to 97 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for cyberstalking and obstruction of justice offenses committed in Hawaii County.
‘This is not going to be a cheap project’
A long-awaited, federally mandated wastewater treatment plant with sewer collection for Naalehu took a step forward with the publication Sunday of a draft environmental assessment.
NOAA ship ‘has a special mission’
A vessel dedicated to exploring the unknown parts of the ocean is docked this week at the Port of Hilo for the first time as the crew and scientists prepare for the next part of their expedition.
Philadelphia gears up for Harris-Trump debate with protests expected
PHILADELPHIA — It is the birthplace of U.S. independence, the “City of Brotherly Love,” and the hometown of beloved fictional boxer “Rocky” Balboa.
US says alleged white supremacists tried to use Telegram to spark race war
U.S. prosecutors unveiled criminal charges on Monday against two alleged leaders of a white supremacist gang, saying they used the Telegram social media site to solicit attacks on Black, Jewish, LGBTQ people and immigrants aiming to incite a race war.
Biden administration finalizes rule to strengthen mental health parity law
The Biden Administration said on Monday it had finalized a regulation to help ensure that the 175 million Americans with private health insurance have access to affordable mental health services.