Biden vows ‘consequences’ for Saudis after OPEC+ cuts output
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden said Tuesday there will be “consequences” for Saudi Arabia as the Riyadh-led OPEC+ alliance moves to cut oil production and Democratic lawmakers call for a freeze on cooperation with the Saudis.
EIS for aquarium fish collecting approved
The agency charged with protecting the state’s natural resources has approved an environmental impact statement supporting the harvesting of tropical fish for the aquarium industry despite ongoing litigation over the issue.
Beach parks to close for archeological preservation, ADA work
A pair of popular North Kona beach parks will close starting Oct. 31 for up to eight months for an array of improvements.
Obituaries: October 12, 2022
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Tourists flock to Japan after COVID restrictions lifted
TOKYO — Eager to admire colorful foliage, eat sushi and go shopping, droves of tourists from abroad began arriving in Japan on Tuesday, with the end of pandemic-fighting border restrictions that had been in place for more than two years.
Smashing success: NASA asteroid strike results in big nudge
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — A spacecraft that plowed into a small, harmless asteroid millions of miles away succeeded in shifting its orbit, NASA said Tuesday in announcing the results of its save-the-world test.
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Trump lawyer who vouched for documents meets with FBI
Keauhou Shopping Center to celebrate fall
The Keauhou Shopping Center invites the community to celebrate fall with two events from 4 to 8 p.m. on Oct. 29.
Editorial: Trump’s Supreme Court request highlights Thomas’ indefensible refusal to recuse
Former President Donald Trump’s strained attempt to pull the U.S. Supreme Court into his fight over classified documents has highlighted, once again, something even more outrageous: Justice Clarence Thomas’ continuing refusal to recuse himself from cases involving Trump despite the justice’s marriage to one of Trump’s most vocal, prominent and extremist followers.
Editorial: Biden’s misstep on ‘strategic ambiguity’
At first, it seemed that President Joe Biden had misstated policy when he said the United States would defend Taiwan from aggression by China. The White House promptly walked back his remarks, and the potentially explosive gaffe appeared to have been resolved.
Turner, Dodgers start fast, hold off Padres in NLDS opener
LOS ANGELES — Trea Turner homered and doubled as the Los Angeles Dodgers started fast and held off the San Diego Padres 5-3 on Tuesday night in their NL Division Series opener.
Astros jolt Mariners in ALDS
HOUSTON — Yordan Alvarez wrecked all of Seattle’s carefully crafted strategy with one colossal swing.
Spain blanks US; Americans hadn’t lost 2 straight since ‘17
PAMPLONA, Spain — Laia Codina and Esther González both scored for Spain in a 2-0 victory Tuesday over the U.S. women’s national team, which lost a second straight game for the first time in more than five years.
NFL’s growth abroad now includes giving Africa a chance, too
Obinna Eze discovered football just seven years ago, not long after the goodbye to his parents in Nigeria that is still the last time he saw them in person.
LeBron, Lakers counting on revival from new coach Darvin Ham
LOS ANGELES — Darvin Ham was still a fringe NBA player during the first two seasons of LeBron James’ career. While James went on to forge the glittery path that’s likely to make him the top scorer in league history this winter, Ham carved out a coaching career that has brought them together with the Los Angeles Lakers just in time for James’ 20th season.
Hawaii won’t cooperate with states prosecuting for abortions
HONOLULU — Gov. David Ige signed an executive order Tuesday that aims to prevent other states from punishing their residents who get an abortion in the islands and stop other states from sanctioning local doctors and nurses who provide such care.
