Calf walks away unscathed after 80-foot fall to shoreline
A calf walked away unscathed Friday after falling 80 feet from a cliff in Pepeekeo and being hoisted from the shoreline to safety by fire rescue personnel.
Commentary: American health care: Climbing from world’s worst to first
Another year, another damning report for American medicine. In August, the Commonwealth Fund ranked U.S. health care dead last among 11 of the world’s wealthiest nations (for the seventh time in seven reports since 2004).
State preps for approval of Pfizer vaccinations for those 5-11
The state Department of Health is planning for the likely administration of COVID-19 vaccinations to children 5-11 as it closely monitors federal review of the Pfizer vaccine for that age group.
Editorial: ‘Forever chemicals’ are everywhere. It’s time to rein them in
Polyfluoroalkyl and perfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, are a class of man-made chemicals that break down slowly in the environment, can accumulate in the human body and have been linked to all manner of negative health effects from cancer to high cholesterol.
Kamuela Philharmonic Orchestra offers Kona a Halloween treat
The Kamuela Philharmonic Orchestra will treat listeners to an open-air Halloween concert at 4:30 p.m. Oct. 29 at Kona Commons Shopping Center.
Kahilu Theatre presents ‘Song Circle’ with Don May, Kimberly June, and Kelly Hyde
Kahilu Theatre presents its next Song Circle, a Nashville-style in-the-round show highlighting local songwriters, on Nov. 5 featuring Don May, Kimberly June and Kelly Hyde.
Two LGBTQ-affirming churches — one historic and one young — unite with installation of new pastor
BALTIMORE — A service held Sunday at St. Mark’s Evangelical Lutheran Church signifies a new partnership between one of Baltimore’s historic churches and a fledgling congregation, both rooted in LGBTQ affirmation and inclusivity, generations apart.
My Turn: HIHS continues to make positive impacts
Our team at Hawaii Island Humane Society HIHS) has been incredibly busy and quietly working to make a positive impact in the lives of both people and animals. HIHS might seem a little different these days but that’s a really good thing.
Commentary: Let’s dismantle the surveillance state
On Oct. 26, 2001, Congress passed the U.S. PATRIOT Act. As a member of the U.S. Senate at the time, I cast the lone vote against it.
Applications available for disabled veterans in need of critical home repairs
Habitat for Humanity Hawaii Island was recently awarded funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to rehabilitate and modify the primary residence of low-income, disabled veterans.
Island Life: Venus setting in Pele’s fire
Kilauea volcano’s summit eruption within Halema‘uma‘u crater as seen from Volcano House just after sunset on Monday.
Police: Scammers pretending to be government officials
Police are warning Big Island residents to be wary of a recent string of telephone scams by people posing as government officials.
Obituaries: October 22, 2021
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‘It’s been a challenge’: Hotel occupancy down in September after governor’s request to not travel
Hawaii Island hotels saw occupancy drop significantly in September following Gov. David Ige’s request travelers hold off on coming to the Aloha State as Hawaii battled a surge in COVID cases.
Council seeks Sunshine Law changes
All nine members of the County Council on Wednesday embraced a resolution seeking changes to the state Sunshine Law, even though most of the details remain unclear.
US regulators endorse efforts to address climate risks
WASHINGTON — U.S. financial regulators on Thursday approved a series of steps toward addressing the dangers that climate change poses to the nation’s financial system.
CDC sending team to Guam to study COVID-19 deaths
HAGATNA, Guam — The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will send a team to Guam to investigate why so many COVID-19 patients arrive at the island’s hospitals dead.
Keenum, 3rd-string back Johnson lead Browns past Broncos
CLEVELAND — The Browns’ backups delivered.
Stephen Curry scores 45, Warriors hold off Clippers 115-113
SAN FRANCISCO — Stephen Curry waved to acknowledge the adoring fans as shot after shot dropped through the net and screamed in celebration — no trash about it.
Big Island adds 17 COVID cases
Seventeen new COVID-19 cases were reported Thursday on the Big Island, bringing the total case count to 10,768 since late February 2020.
