Hawaii Tribune-Herald

For nation’s birthday, Trump stokes the divisions within US

Jul. 05, 2020

WASHINGTON — On a day meant for unity and celebration, President Donald Trump vowed to “safeguard our values” from enemies within — leftists, looters, agitators, he said — in a Fourth of July speech packed with all the grievances and combativeness of his political rallies.

State Senate committee passes vaping bill

Jul. 05, 2020

The state Senate Ways and Means Committee on Thursday unanimously advanced a bill banning flavored tobacco products.

‘You can live really well, even when you’re dying’; Big Isle doctor says having an aid-in-dying option improves end-of-life care

Jul. 05, 2020 • Updated 6:26 p.m.

Charlotte Charfen, a board certified emergency medicine physician who has worked in emergency rooms for 20 years, is passionate about wellness — in life and death.

Hemp production bill advances, but fate uncertain

Jul. 05, 2020

A bill that would fully legalize hemp production throughout Hawaii is only a few steps away from becoming law, although many are unhappy with its final form.

Volcano Watch: Tech talk part 2 — Schematic diagram of one HVO technician’s position

Jul. 05, 2020

Last week’s “Volcano Watch” article introduced the role of “technician” at the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory. This week, we present the introspective of Steven Fuke’s life (schematic diagram) as an electronics technician at HVO through his experiences, starting with his introduction to HVO.

In troubled times: Independence Day in a land of confusion

Jul. 05, 2020 • Updated 2:37 p.m.

It was the worst of times. It was the weirdest of times.

‘People aren’t stupid’: Pence’s virus spin tests credibility

Jul. 05, 2020

WASHINGTON — Vice President Mike Pence has long played the straight man to Donald Trump, translating the president’s bombast into more measured, calming language.

Heavy rain floods southern Japan; over a dozen presumed dead

Jul. 05, 2020

TOKYO — Heavy rain in southern Japan triggered flooding and mudslides Saturday, leaving more than a dozen people presumed dead, about 10 missing and dozens stranded on rooftops waiting to be rescued, officials said.

Texas has its biggest daily rise in virus cases

Jul. 05, 2020

AUSTIN, Texas — Texas on Saturday reported its biggest daily increase in the number of confirmed coronavirus cases — 8,258. Hospitalizations also continue to climb.

Obituaries for July 5

Jul. 05, 2020 • Updated 12:45 p.m.

Lito Macatbag Asuncion, 69, of Hilo died June 23 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte, Philippines, he was a retired elderly affairs program planner for the counties of Kauai and Hawaii, former manager and co-owner of Prince Kuhio One Hour Photo in Hilo, co-founder, first president and advisor of Sariling Gawa Youth Council and former officer and member of several Filipino and professional organizations in Hawaii. He was the grandson of a 1930 Sakada (sugar plantation laborer) and son of a 1946 Sakada. Memorial service at a later date. Sentiments, memories and tributes to: litoasuncionlegacy@gmail.com or M. Asuncion, P.O. Box 4216, Hilo, HI 96720. Survived by wife, Mildred Macugay Asuncion; son, Rico Macugay Asuncion; sisters, Guillerma Cabie of West Covina, Calif., and Gloria (Feliciano) Bautista of Diamond Bar, Calif.; brothers, Edward Lee (Fidela) Asuncion of Honolulu and Nestor (Chandell) Asuncion of Hilo; nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Arrangements by Homelani Memorial Park.

Baseball is back, but it will be different

Jul. 05, 2020 • Updated 12:18 p.m.

Fans of the national pastime, there is good news: The baseball gods have answered your prayers. The summer of 2020 will not be a total loss. The Major League Baseball season will be drastically abbreviated, short on spectators and different in ways that may cause purists to pound the ground with a Louisville Slugger. But finally, there is joy in Mudville.

For nation’s birthday, Trump stokes the divisions within US

State Senate committee passes vaping bill

‘You can live really well, even when you’re dying’; Big Isle doctor says having an aid-in-dying option improves end-of-life care

Hemp production bill advances, but fate uncertain

Volcano Watch: Tech talk part 2 — Schematic diagram of one HVO technician’s position

In troubled times: Independence Day in a land of confusion

‘People aren’t stupid’: Pence’s virus spin tests credibility

Heavy rain floods southern Japan; over a dozen presumed dead

Texas has its biggest daily rise in virus cases

Obituaries for July 5

Baseball is back, but it will be different

Voice of America becomes the Voice of Trump

COVID makes clear: Advance directive is not enough

Cartoon for July 5

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