Hawaii Tribune-Herald

Stocks have their worst day since October as Big Tech sinks

Jan. 28, 2021

Technology companies led a broad sell-off in stocks Wednesday, knocking more than 600 points off the Dow Jones Industrial Average and handing the market its worst day in nearly three months.

AARP Hawaii upcoming events

Jan. 28, 2021

‘Fast, Healthy & Ono’ cooking webinars resume

Kahilu Theatre announces new director

Jan. 28, 2021

The board of directors of the Kahilu Theatre Foundation recently announced the appointment of Sara Nealy as executive director of Kahilu Theatre in Waimea following a nationwide search.

East Hawaii officers honored for heroism, dedication

Jan. 28, 2021

Last spring, an apparent suicide was reclassified as a homicide because of tenacious investigative work by Detective Derek Morimoto of the Hawaii Police Department’s Area I Criminal Investigations Section. At about the same time, South Hilo Patrol Officer Joshua Willing risked his life to rescue two children stranded in Wailuku River. Then in November, South Hilo Patrol Officer Sheldon Adviento and new officer Keanu Lumwon apprehended a dangerous suspect wanted on an outstanding warrant.

Hospice of Kona’s ‘Circle of Remembrance’ is today

Jan. 28, 2021

Hospice of Kona’s Circle of Remembrance has brought residents from all walks of life together for more than a decade to remember and honor loved ones who have died.

Proud Boys leader was government informant, records show

Jan. 28, 2021

The leader of the Proud Boys, who was arrested in Washington shortly before the Capitol riot, previously worked undercover and cooperated with investigators after he was accused of fraud in 2012, court documents show.

Democrat floats Trump censure as conviction grows unlikely

Jan. 28, 2021

WASHINGTON — Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine said Wednesday that he’s discussing with colleagues whether a censure resolution to condemn former President Donald Trump for his role in the deadly Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol could be an alternative to impeachment, even as the Senate proceeds with a trial.

GOP to stay neutral should Trump run again

Jan. 28, 2021

NEW YORK — The leader of the Republican National Committee on Wednesday declined to encourage former President Donald Trump to run for the White House in 2024, saying the GOP would stay “neutral” in its next presidential primary.

Texas man arrested in Capitol riot, another stays in custody

Jan. 28, 2021

DALLAS — A Texas man accused of taking part in the attack on the U.S. Capitol earlier this month while wearing a shirt with a message that stood for “murder the media” was arrested Tuesday, according to the FBI.

Guam extends coronavirus vaccinations to child care workers

Jan. 28, 2021

HAGATNA, Guam — The Guam Department of Public Health and Social Services announced plans to extend coronavirus vaccination eligibility to child care workers.

Hawaii Tourism Authority faces possible defunding by state

Jan. 28, 2021

HONOLULU — The Hawaii Tourism Authority is planning for the possibility that the organization could be defunded by the state.

Obituaries for January 28

Jan. 28, 2021 • Updated 1:34 p.m.

Carl “Bud” Robin Boege, 59, of Kailua-Kona died Dec. 29 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Portland, Ore., he was a wood artist, former prep cook, martial artist and laborer. Private services at a later date. Survived by companion, Valerie DeMello of Waimea; nephews, Braeden Boege and Michael Boege of Oklahoma.