Former congressman Santos pleads guilty, faces at least 2 years in prison
CENTRAL ISLIP, New York — Former U.S. Representative George Santos pleaded guilty on Monday to fabricating fundraising figures, cementing the downfall of a novice politician who was expelled from Congress last year after a brief, scandal-plagued tenure.
Phil Donahue, pioneer of the daytime talk show, dies at age 88
(Reuters) — Phil Donahue, who changed the face of U.S. daytime television with a long-running syndicated talk show that highlighted topical and often provocative social and political issues, has died at age 88, NBC’s “Today” show reported on Monday, citing a statement from his family.
Frittata is the answer to laid-back summer dinners
For those looking for a no-fuss, no-stress meal that’s also quick, inexpensive, versatile and delicious, the humble frittata is the answer.
Texas jury finds school shooter’s parents not liable for violence
A Galveston, Texas, jury on Monday found the parents of a teenager who shot and killed 10 classmates at Santa Fe High School in 2018 not liable for the violence, ending an unusual civil trial.
Let’s Talk Food: Pasta salads
Pasta salads are a great side dish for a picnic or gathering as it tastes best at room temperature. It can be made to fit a theme, whether it is Mediterranean, Greek, Southwestern, Italian or Asian, just by changing the ingredients.
Bail maintained for couple charged with numerous offenses
A judge maintained bail Monday for a Hilo couple who face numerous offenses following a search warrant served early Sunday morning at their Ponahawai Street residence.
A tearful Biden takes center stage on DNC opening night
CHICAGO — President Joe Biden, forced by his allies to abandon his reelection bid a month ago, took center stage on opening night of the Democratic National Convention, aware that his party has swiftly moved on without him.
County bill would establish permit system for roadside vendors
Roadside vendors will need a permit to hawk their wares on county roads under a measure being considered by a Hawaii County Council committee today.
Proposed measure would increase cell tower construction regulations
A pair of county bills aim to increase regulations on the construction of cell towers on the island.
Driver pleads guilty in fatal hit-and-run
A 71-year-old Hilo man pleaded guilty Monday to second-degree negligent homicide for the Oct. 3, 2023, traffic collision death of a 79-year-old Hilo woman.
Island Life for August 20
Coastal trees. (Jean Trueman/community contributor)
Insurers object to order preventing lawsuits following Maui fires
Nonprofit accuses Meadow Gold, Cloverleaf of violating Clean Water Act
An environmental lawyer representing a San Francisco-based nonprofit organization says it intends to sue Meadow Gold Dairies Hawaii and its president, Bahman Sadeghi, and Cloverleaf Dairy and its president, Edward Boteilho Jr., for alleged violations of the federal Clean Water Act.
Hawaii Island Fentanyl Task Force steps up fight against addiction, overdose
A coalition of volunteers is hosting talk story sessions for friends and families impacted by addiction and drug overdose on Hawaii Island.
Raiders name Gardner Minshew starting quarterback: ‘Our team’s behind it’
LAS VEGAS — The Las Vegas Raiders, looking for a spark to begin the season, named Gardner Minshew their starting quarterback Sunday.
Guerschon Yabusele joining Sixers after breakout performance for France in Paris Olympics
PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia 76ers are filling a position of need.
A teen golfer from Florida has NBA star Steph Curry to thank for boosting her career
NBA superstar Steph Curry has never forgotten what it felt like to be a scrawny, overlooked kid coming out of high school; so, he made it his personal mission to showcase similar kids and put them on college recruiters’ radar.
MLB roundup: Rays blow 6-0 lead, recover for 12-inning win
Dylan Carlson’s RBI single in the 12th inning helped the Tampa Bay Rays overcome a blown six-run lead and sweep the Arizona Diamondbacks with an 8-7 win Sunday afternoon in St. Petersburg, Fla.
Giants bats wake up late, provide Snell just enough support to split final Bay Bridge series
OAKLAND, Calif. — The San Francisco Giants had every reason to play desperate Sunday.
Bouncing Bobby off the ballot — Good riddance to a lying candidate who can’t win a single state
We are not fans of restrictive ballot access, believing that candidates with even a modicum of legitimate support should be able to compete for votes. Throwing people off the ballot based on obscure technicalities that New York used to specialize in, like using the wrong color of paper, is dirty pool deployed by party machines to squash insurgents.
