The pleasure has been all mine, Big Island
My car stalled at an intersection in Hilo the other day, and my first instinct, frankly, was to roll it into a ditch and start walking, just to let everyone else pass by unencumbered.
Caregivers Connection event in Hilo Saturday
Are you a family caregiver for someone you love? The Caring for Caregivers Community Connections event brings together people, agencies and resources for caregivers to connect with services and support systems.
Texas senator: School police chief didn’t know of 911 calls
UVALDE, Texas — The commander overseeing police during a shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, was not informed of panicked 911 calls coming from students trapped inside and it’s unclear who at the scene was aware of the calls as the massacre unfolded, a Texas state senator said Thursday.
Biden appeals for tougher gun laws: ‘How much more carnage?’
WASHINGTON — “Enough, enough,” President Joe Biden exclaimed over and over as he delivered an impassioned address to the nation imploring Congress to take action against gun violence after mass shootings he said had turned schools, supermarkets and other everyday places into “killing fields.”
Kona man changes plea in attempted murder case
A Kona man facing attempted murder and other charges stemming from a December 2021 domestic violence incident changed his plea to guilty on lesser included charges.
Police seek leads on missing teen
Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 15-year-old Zoeylynn Puaoi-Pinheiro, reported as a runaway.
No property tax relief: Council approves $785.3M spending plan
There will be no tax breaks for Hawaii County property owners this year, after the County Council on Thursday shot down attempts by three council members to divvy up for property owners a budget windfall stemming from a booming economy that sent property values skyrocketing.
Saipan man wages latest challenge to US cockfighting ban
HONOLULU — A man’s lawsuit in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands is the latest challenge to a ban against cockfighting in U.S. territories.
Schatz listens to concerns of Native Hawaiian leaders
U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz took testimony Thursday from seven Native Hawaiian community leaders in East Hawaii, at Hale ‘Olelo, the College of Hawaiian Language at the University of Hawaii at Hilo.
California regulators approve state’s 1st robotic taxi fleet
California regulators on Thursday gave a robotic taxi service the green light to begin charging passengers for driverless rides in San Francisco, a first in a state where dozens of companies have been trying to train vehicles to steer themselves on increasingly congested roads.
Police: Tulsa gunman targeted surgeon he blamed for pain
A gunman who killed his surgeon and three other people at a Tulsa medical office blamed the doctor for his continuing pain after a recent back operation and bought an AR-style rifle just hours before the rampage, police said Thursday.
Ukraine facing grinding campaign as it waits for weapons
KYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian forces locked in a grinding battle for control of the country’s east struggled to hold off Russian troops and buy themselves some time Thursday while they await the arrival of the advanced rockets and anti-aircraft weapons promised by the West.
Queen Elizabeth II to miss Jubilee service amid ‘discomfort’
LONDON — Queen Elizabeth II stepped gingerly onto the Buckingham Palace balcony Thursday, drawing wild cheers from the tens of thousands who came to join her at the start of four days of celebrations of her 70 years on the throne.
White House: 1st shots for kids under 5 possible by June 21
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration said Thursday that children under 5 may be able to get their first COVID-19 vaccination doses as soon as June 21, if federal regulators authorize shots for the age group, as expected.
Obituaries for June 3
Kukoa Dominic Ushi Carbone, infant, of Hilo died May 25 at Hilo Medical Center. He was also born in Hilo. Memorial visitation 4-6 p.m. Tuesday (June 7) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Casual attire. Survived by parents, Jonathan and Mino‘akaoke‘alohi Carbone of Hilo; sister, Nowelo Carbone of Hilo; brother, Ka‘io Carbone of Hilo; paternal grandparents, Richard and Jane Carbone of Hilo; maternal grandparents, Aaron and Nadeen Kahananui of Kona and Daniel and Sharon Misae Wela of Hilo; aunts, uncles and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
NATO should think twice before accepting Finland and Sweden
One of the ironies of Russia’s war against Ukraine — ostensibly fought to prevent that nation from joining the North Atlantic Treaty Organization — has been its impact on two of Europe’s traditionally neutral states, Finland and Sweden. On May 18, just 84 days after the invasion, Swedish and Finnish ambassadors handed over applications to join NATO in a public ceremony at the alliance’s headquarters in Brussels.
Red-flag laws can make a difference
The slaughter at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, has stunned a country tragically accustomed to mass shootings. Coming just days after the atrocity at Buffalo, New York, this latest outrage has strengthened calls for tighter gun laws. This time, perhaps, something might actually be done.
Red-hot summer job market awaits US teens as employers sweat
WASHINGTON — Mary Jane Riva, CEO of the Pizza Factory, has a cautionary message for her customers this summer: Prepare to wait longer for your Hawaiian pie or calzone.
