Supreme Court poised to keep marching to right in new term
WASHINGTON — With public confidence diminished and justices sparring openly over the institution’s legitimacy, the Supreme Court on Monday will begin a new term that could push American law to the right on issues of race, voting and the environment.
Nephi’s Smokehouse holds hunting tournament
Nephi’s Smokehouse held its inaugural hunting tournament Saturday with teams showing off their skills and keeping the tradition of hunting alive in Hawaii.
‘There’s going to be a breaking point’
After reading a state report highlighting abysmal conditions at the Hawaii Community Correctional Center, a Hawaii County Council member is urging the facility to be moved elsewhere.
State minimum wage raised to $12 an hour
Workers earning the state’s minimum hourly wage received a raise Saturday as the rate increased from $10.10 an hour to $12 an hour.
Groups gather peacefully, try to find common ground on Waipio Valley access
Jury finds man guilty of sex assault of minor
A 45-year-old Kona man was found guilty of continuous sexual assault of a minor under the age of 14 and first-degree attempted sexual assault following a recent jury trial in Kona Circuit Court.
Could fewer fees help physician shortage?
Hawaii Island is short roughly 300 physicians, and statewide, that number is estimated to be well over 1,000.
Annual hot air balloon festival draws global audience to US
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Hundreds of hot air balloons lifted off Saturday, marking the start of an annual fiesta that has drawn pilots and spectators from across the globe to New Mexico’s high desert for 50 years now. The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is one of the most photographed events in the world. It has become an economic driver for the state’s largest city and a rare — and colorful — opportunity for enthusiasts to gather. Three of the original pilots who participated in the first fiesta in 1972 are among this year’s attendees.
Vegas survivors signal hope even as mass shootings persist
LAS VEGAS — It’s been five years since carnage and death sent his family running into the night, leaving them separated and terrified as a gunman rained bullets into an outdoor country music festival crowd on the Las Vegas Strip.
Ian leaves dozens dead as focus turns to rescue, recovery
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Dozens of Florida residents left their flooded and splintered homes by boat and by air on Saturday as rescuers continued to search for survivors in the wake of Hurricane Ian, while authorities in South Carolina and North Carolina began taking stock of their losses.
Ironman week kicks off with Kona Town Fun Run
Ironman week officially kicked off Saturday morning with dozens of runners taking part in the Kona Town Fun Run on Alii Drive in Kailua-Kona.
Plant of the Month for October: The kiawe tree
In this column, I usually write about a plant you might want to grow. Though I don’t want to encourage growing a plant that can be invasive, the kiawe tree has an interesting story and many useful properties, that I’d like to share.
Nation and world news at a glance
Lawmakers confront a rise in threats and intimidation, and fear worse
Editorial: Show us the money: Disclosure of large sums of money to influence elections is imperative
Senate Republicans are bending over backward to block a bill that would tell the public who is giving large sums of money to groups that take out ads telling Americans to vote for or against candidates for federal office. This is a fight Democrats deserve to win.
As I See It: Immigration has been turned into a political hobgoblin
Every one of us Americans is descended from immigrants. Mankind evolved in Africa; whether your ancestors came over on the Mayflower, first class on the Concord-SST, crushed in the tween deck of a slave ship or hiking across the ice bridge from Siberia, you are the descendant of immigrants or you are one. If you are not Native American they could consider your ancestors illegal immigrants.
BIIF Football: Alani’s five touchdown passes leads Konawaena to 61-0 victory over Waiakea
KEALAKEKUA – The machine that is the Konawaena football team continues to tear through their BIIF competition.
BIIF Cross Country: Childers makes it six straight, wins at Waikii Ranch
WAIMEA – Saturday’s meet at Waikii Ranch marked the latest in a long line of battles between Kealakehe’s Levi Childers and Waiakea’s Shane Tominaga. Once again, the Waverider senior had the upper hand, edging out Tominaga by four seconds to win his sixth straight BIIF race in a time of 20:34.05.
AP source: Union fires consultant who evaluated Tagovailoa
The NFL Players Association has fired the unaffiliated neurotrauma consultant who evaluated Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa after he stumbled off the field against Buffalo last weekend, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press on Saturday.
Ohtani agrees to $30 million deal for 2023 with Angels
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Shohei Ohtani has agreed to a $30 million deal with the Los Angeles Angels for the 2023 season in the two-way superstar’s final year of arbitration eligibility before free agency.
US women’s basketball dominates on international stage
SYDNEY — A’ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart are keenly aware of the legacy of success they are part of with the U.S. women’s basketball team.
