Trump threatens to torpedo COVID relief with new demands
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump late Tuesday threatened to torpedo Congress’ massive COVID-19 relief package in the midst of a raging pandemic and deep economic uncertainty, suddenly demanding changes fellow Republicans have opposed.
Cottagecore holidays: Decorations with a homespun vibe
Along with bread-baking and closet reorganizing, another nesting trend on the home front is “cottagecore” style.
Entertainment briefs: Dec. 11, 2020
Lightning Larry Dupio coming to Laverne’s
MY TURN: The fight’s just getting started
Reading Sunday’s My Turn article shows me that the sheep want desperately to be led to the slaughter.
Hawaii Department of Public Safety appoints state sheriff
HONOLULU — The Hawaii Department of Public Safety has announced that William Oku was appointed to replace Sheriff Al Cummings, who will retire from the position Dec. 1.
Many GOP lawmakers shrug off Statehouse mask-wearing rules
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Many Republican lawmakers in states where coronavirus cases and hospitalizations have surged are not only rejecting statewide mask mandates. They’re also resisting rules requiring them in their own capitols.
Irritating bacteria found in Kona tidal areas
The “Red Sea Moss” Lyngbya came to the Kona Coast this month, and it is best avoided.
Island Life: Far from the crowds
Lake Waiau near the summit of Maunakea is seen during a hike. Social distancing at its finest! (Linda Burns/Community contributor)
Transit shutdowns fail to deter Thai pro-democracy protests
BANGKOK — Pro-democracy activists in Thailand staged a fourth straight day of high-profile protests in the capital on Saturday, thwarting efforts by the authorities to stop them, including a shutdown of the city’s mass transit systems.
Island Life: An orchid darkly
An orchid blooms in dark purple in Kona on Sept. 18. (Bob Viggers/Community contributor)
Island Life: Family outing
A family of chickens looks for handouts at Waimea Paniolo Farmers Market. (Courtesy photo/Community contributor)
Island Life: Beautiful bristles
A bromeliad bristles beautifully in Kona on Sept. 9. (Bob Viggers/Community contributor)
After Ginsburg: McConnell pledges quick vote on successor
WASHINGTON — The death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg just over six weeks before the election cast an immediate spotlight on the high court vacancy, with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell quickly vowing to bring to a vote whoever President Donald Trump nominates.
In Brief: September 18, 2020
Trump downplays legacy of slavery in appeal to white voters
In Brief: September 16, 2020
Experts worry as US virus restrictions are eased or violated
GOP convention takeaways: What virus? Fear motivates
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump refused to allow the coronavirus to deny him the crowd he craved for the Republican National Convention. He ordered up a scene never before seen at the White House: an American president using the South Lawn as the official backdrop for such overtly political activity. The federal guidelines about keeping distance, avoiding crowds and wearing masks to fight the spread of the virus were emphatically ignored.
Hometown Heroes: Rotary Club of Kona feeds the community
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.
Island Life: Rocking that mask
A mask-wearing rock is perched in a tree in the Kona Target parking lot. (John Olson/Community contributor)
Volcano Watch: A legendary part of the Wailuku River is again revealed
The “Hawaiian Sup‘pa Man,” demi-god Maui, had several adventures on the Wailuku River in the legendary past. He rescued his mother, Hina, who lived in the cave behind Waianuenue (Rainbow Falls), from Kuna, a threatening mo‘o (legendary giant lizard), eventually killing him and leaving his body as a small island in the pool fronting Hina’s cave.
Ginger adds fragrance and color to Hawaiian gardens
Visitors to our Islands frequently comment on how fragrant our air smells with the abundance of flowers in bloom.
