My Turn: Who will stop lawless HOAs?
“If money go before, all ways do lie open.” — William Shakespeare
Letters to the Editor: October 21, 2020
Make sure you vote
Interisland plan unveiled
Most CARES money distributed: Island families and businesses take advantage of federal relief funds
More than 1,540 Hawaii Island businesses and nonprofit organizations have received an average $8,961 in government assistance, 812 families have received an average $4,415 to help with their rent and mortgages and 115,581 individuals have received food so far under programs paid by federal coronavirus relief funds.
Hawaii launches $25 million business grant program
Hawaii is launching a $25 million program to help ease the burden on companies that have shifted business models due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Lawmakers updated on how schools are spending virus relief funds
Trump tends to his electoral map, Biden prepping for debate
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is hopping from one must-win stop on the electoral map to the next in the leadup to a final presidential debate that may be his last, best chance to alter the trajectory of the 2020 campaign.
In Brief: October 21, 2020
Report: Tax records show Trump tried to land China projects
Island Life: Pau at Honokohau
The sun sets at Honokoau Beach Park. (Chris Jochumson/Community contributor)
About Town: October 21, 2020
‘Discover Palamanui’ series continues today
Lions Clubs unveil new mascot
The Kailua-Kona Lions and Kona Lions clubs have a new mascot thanks to a generous donation from Steve and Toni Reynolds of Kailua-Kona.
Hometown Heroes: Hawaii Island’s volunteer firefighters
Editor’s note: Each Wednesday, West Hawaii Today is publishing a story about individuals, groups or organizations that have helped make life better for others in our community during the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 precautions change Halloween celebrations, but the spirit lives on
Halloween traditions, like so many others in the wake of COVID-19, will look different this year, but families have options to stay safe and have fun.
Kershaw, Los Angeles stars shine, Dodgers top Rays in WS opener
ARLINGTON, Texas — Clayton Kershaw, Cody Bellinger, Mookie Betts and the Los Angeles Dodgers left the Tampa Bay Rays stuck in neutral to start a most strange World Series played amid the pandemic.
Tua’s time has arrived: Dolphins will start QB Tagovailoa vs. Rams
Time to fly, Tua.
AP interview: Manfred likes larger playoffs, runner in extra innings
ARLINGTON, Texas — Ahead of a World Series capping the pandemic-shortened season, baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred said he hopes to keep two of this year’s innovations: expanded playoffs and starting extra innings with runners on second base.
Pandemic World Series draws smallest crowd in over century
ARLINGTON, Texas — Julie and Lance Smith walked through the mostly empty concourse of Globe Life Field.
Another brutal blow: 49ers expect RB Raheem Mostert to land on IR
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The 49ers, who are at the top of the league when it comes to players on injured reserve, might be adding another prominent name to the list.
Firefighters extinguish fire in Kalopa Mauka gulch
Fire officials said an early Tuesday fire in a stream gulch in Kalopa Mauka was intentionally set.
Honolulu reserves rooms at 2 properties for virus isolation
HONOLULU — Honolulu reserved hundreds of rooms at two hotels so Oahu has more space for people to go into coronavirus quarantine.
