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.
Court: No STVRs on ag land
Short-term vacation rentals do not belong on farm lots, the Hawaii Supreme Court ruled Tuesday.
Warriors’ backup QBs Alejado, Sagapolutele remain ready
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.
‘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.
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.”
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.
US accuses Visa of monopoly in debit cards
The Justice Department filed an antitrust lawsuit against Visa on Tuesday, accusing the financial giant of unfairly stifling competition in debit cards, the latest in a string of cases aimed at deterring monopolistic behavior by big companies.
Anti-aging enthusiasts are taking a pill to extend their lives. Will it work?
In March, Robert Berger, 69, a self-proclaimed “better-living-through-chemistry type of person,” started taking a small dose of rapamycin once a week with the goal of increasing his “health span” — the amount of time he might live without serious disease.
US to seek attempted assassination charge for Trump golf course suspect
WASHINGTON — The federal government will pursue a charge of attempted assassination against a man accused of lurking with a gun near where former President Donald Trump was golfing in Florida last week, prosecutors said in a court hearing Monday. Among the government’s evidence, they said, was a note the suspect had written suggesting that he had planned the attack.
In a first among Christians, young men are more religious than young women
On a beautiful Sunday morning in early September, dozens of young men in Waco, Texas, started their day at Grace Church.
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.
Former Peace Corps volunteers return to E. Hawaii after 60 years
A group of former Peace Corps volunteers held a 60th anniversary reunion in Hilo last week, celebrating training on the Big Island in 1964.
Pilot program provides legal help to indigent in paternity cases
Hawaii County is home to about 14.3% of the state’s population, but its courts hear about a quarter of the state’s paternity cases.
The politics of motherhood become a campaign-trail cudgel
WASHINGTON — She is not humble. She has no stake in the future of the country. She and other childless women are looking down on Americans who have chosen to reproduce.
David Lassner advises next UH president to work on building relationships
Native Hawaiian council seeks to develop Big Island economic opportunities
Bid for overhaul of Hilo wastewater plant could be OK’d next month
Hawaii County next month could approve a bid for contractors to begin the long-awaited overhaul of the Hilo Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Where joy meets anger: Harris and Trump battle for undecided voters
Devon Howard is not feeling the joy.
Council approves ohana regulation changes
The Hawaii County Council last week approved changes to the county’s regulations regarding ohana housing.
