Pele’s show continues
Kilauea volcano has erupted more than 4.2 billion gallons of lava since its current summit eruption began Sept. 29.
Woman electrocuted by downed utility lines
A woman was killed and a man injured Tuesday night after power lines fell on a parked vehicle they were in near a residential property in the Hawaiian Shores subdivision in Pahoa.
Dynasty derailed? Hilo features new looks all around as they try to reassert dominance
The Hilo High football team will look distinctly different from the locomotive that captured BIIF Division I football championships from 2013 to ’19.
Dodgers force decisive Game 5 in NLDS
LOS ANGELES — Facing a second elimination game in less than a week, the Los Angeles Dodgers kept the same calm and cool approach.
Tua Tagovailoa has been designated to return to practice. What that could mean for the Dolphins offense.
Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is nearing his return to the football field.
Golden Knights spoil Kraken debut: Vegas defeats Seattle 4-3
LAS VEGAS — Max Pacioretty scored twice and the Vegas Golden Knights spoiled the Seattle Kraken’s debut with a 4-3 win on Tuesday night.
Nets won’t play Irving until he meets vaccine requirement
NEW YORK — Kyrie Irving can continue to choose not to be vaccinated for COVID-19.
Upsets rule 4th round at Indian Wells; Swiatek, Murray out
INDIAN WELLS, Calif. — Upsets dominated the fourth round at the BNP Paribas Open on Tuesday, with four top-five seeds getting dismissed in straight sets. Andy Murray and U.S. Open runner-up Leylah Fernandez were knocked out, too.
Lakers debut their new ‘Big 3’ in 111-99 loss to Warriors
LOS ANGELES — Warriors coach Steve Kerr is a curious as any NBA observer to see how former league MVP Russell Westbrook blends with incumbent Lakers stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis as part of the latest “Big Three” to chase a championship together in Los Angeles.
Ben Simmons takes required physical for Sixers, playing status still unknown
Ben Simmons is taking the proper steps to return to the court.
Andreas Kluth: Fairness is in the eye of the beholder. So be tolerant
When exactly is something either fair or unfair? Whether the topic is taxation, pay and bonuses, government benefits, crime and punishment, or almost anything else, we just can’t seem to agree.
Letters to the Editor: October 13, 2021
Why was the seller even charged?
Hometown Heroes: Waiakea’s Kokua Initiative reaches thousands
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.
Scholarship created to support library science majors
The Friends of the Libraries Kona (FOLK) recently established the Arne and Ruth Werchick Masters in Library and Information Sciences scholarship fund, reaffirming its continuing support of professional library training. The new scholarship will award $6,000 annually to a candidate enrolled in an American Association of Library Sciences accredited MLIS program.
Game Bird Hunting Season opens Nov. 6
The 2021-22 Game Bird Hunting Season opens Nov. 6, the DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife recently announced.
Lodging tax hike looms: Council to discuss adding 3% to TAT
On the heels of the governor and Legislature scooping up the counties’ share of a tax on hotels and short-term rentals, County Council members next week will discuss imposing their own.
Kim vows to build ‘invincible’ military while slamming US
SEOUL, South Korea — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un reviewed a rare exhibition of weapons systems and vowed to build an “invincible” military, as he accused the United States of creating tensions and not taking action to prove it has no hostile intent toward the North, state media reported Tuesday.
Obituaries: October 13, 2021
Editor’s note: Obituaries are published free of charge as a public service. Content is subject to editing for parity treatment and style continuity. Date of publication cannot be guaranteed. Any questions regarding obituaries should be directed to the mortuary or via email to obituaries@westhawaiitoday.com. Memorial advertisements may be purchased through the newspaper advertising department.
Hawaii Supreme Court denies request regarding release of inmates
Correction: This Hawaii Tribune-Herald story incorrectly stated the state Supreme Court denied by a unanimous 5-0 vote a petition by the Office of the Public Defender seeking an order to decrease populations in correctional facilities in an attempt to stem the spread the spread of the novel coronavirus. The vote was not unanimous.
EA finds no significant impact from flood-control project
An environmental assessment of a flood-control project of the Waiakea and Palai streams in Hilo was released Friday with a finding of no significant impact.
