Officials report 14 new COVID-19 cases on Hawaii Island
Health officials reported 14 new cases of COVID-19 on Hawaii Island on Sunday, bringing the island’s total case count to 1,052.
Letters to the Editor: October 18, 2020
Do unto others
Editorial: The US needs a new strategy in Venezuela
A year and a half since protesters took to the streets of Caracas, and U.S. President Donald Trump warned that “all options are on the table” if Venezuelan strongman Nicolas Maduro refused to step down, the fortunes of the two leaders have reversed. While Trump is recovering from Covid-19 and facing defeat at the polls, Maduro’s grip on power has grown more secure. With Venezuela’s main opposition parties planning a boycott of parliamentary elections on Dec. 6, Maduro is poised to consolidate control over all three branches of government.
Future of cruise ship industry uncertain; CDC extends no-sail order through end of October
Transit shutdowns fail to deter Thai pro-democracy protests
BANGKOK — Pro-democracy activists in Thailand staged a fourth straight day of high-profile protests in the capital on Saturday, thwarting efforts by the authorities to stop them, including a shutdown of the city’s mass transit systems.
Hawaii Island famous for its palms
When we think of the tropics, the first trees that come to mind are coconut palms gracing white coral sand beaches. Truly, these palms have been carried by humans throughout the tropical world over thousands of years.
About Town: October 18, 2020
Virtual ‘Coffee with a Cop’ Thursday
Tomatoes, turnips rule in big year for veggie gardening
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — In the year of the new coronavirus, when new gardeners came out in droves to try growing their own vegetables, tomatoes were still king. And in a twist, the respect-seeking turnip actually turned some heads.
New managers sought for Volcano Golf Course
Kamehameha Schools is seeking bid proposals for new managers of Volcano Golf Course and Country Club after the previous managers abandoned the lease.
Earth breaks September heat record, may reach warmest year
Earth sweltered to a record hot September last month, with U.S. climate officials saying there’s nearly a two-to-one chance that 2020 will end up as the globe’s hottest year on record.
WWII jungle fighting unit approved for congressional medal
The soldiers spent months behind enemy lines, marching hundreds of miles through the tangled jungles and steep mountains of Burma as they battled hunger and disease between firefights with Japanese forces during their secret mission.
Obituaries: October 18, 2020
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Joining the fight: Hawaii’s first N-95 mask factory opens in Kona
Retirement plans for an airline pilot changed from relaxing and playing golf to manufacturing masks in Kona to help fight the pandemic.
Rental assistance program temporarily halts applications
Good to be back: UH-Hilo Vulcans programs return to practice for first time during the pandemic
The schedules haven’t been set yet, but at least some of the UH-Hilo teams are getting back to practice.
Old man quarterbacks Brady and Rodgers face off in Sunday game
Hey old-timer, what are you still doing on an NFL field?
Jones and No. 2 Alabama roar back for win over No. 3 Georgia
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Mac Jones passed for 417 yards and four touchdowns and No. 2 Alabama’s aerial assault picked apart No. 3 Georgia’s heralded defense in the second half of a 41-24 victory Saturday night.
Arozarena, Rays top Astros 4-2 in Game 7 to reach the World Series
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Remarkable rookie Randy Arozarena homered again, 36-year-old Charlie Morton was brilliant against his former team and the Tampa Bay Rays reached the World Series for the second time, silencing the Houston Astros 4-2 Saturday night in Game 7 of the AL Championship Series.
Seager homers again as Dodgers force NLCS Game 7 with 3-1 win
ARLINGTON, Texas — Corey Seager’s sweet swing. Walker Buehler’s calm. Kenley Jansen’s resurgence.
