Cartoon for October 9
The Big Island as seen by Hawaii Tribune-Herald cartoonist Gary Hoff.
Photos: Keaau defeats Waiakea 48-12
Waiakea High School fell to Keaau High School at home, 48-12, on Saturday. The Cougars, 4-3, and Warriors, 0-6, will travel across the island to play at Kealakehe and Konawaena, respectively, on Friday night.
Dog show continues today in Hilo
Dog owners and trainers from across the state showed their dogs in the Orchid Island Dog Fancier Club dog show in Hilo on Saturday morning.
Going home: Advocate, police help homeless man, 70, reunite with family
A 70-year-old homeless man has been reunited with his family on the mainland thanks to the efforts of an advocate and Hawaii Police Department community policing officers.
Groups reintroduce native plant that was thought to be extinct
A native plant thought to be extinct in the wild has been reintroduced in West Hawaii after surviving specimens were found by chance last year.
Housing buyout program enables victims of 2018 Kilauea eruption to get on with their lives
Four years after her home and business were destroyed in the Kilauea eruption, Kieba Blacklidge has finally been able to move on.
UH-Hilo observatory could be available to the general public
A teaching telescope planned for Halepohaku could be shared equally between students and the general public.
Obituaries for October 9
Florence Sadako Ebisuzaki, 88, of Papaikou died Sept. 19 at Hawaii Care Choices Pohai Malama Care Center. Born in Keaau, she was the co-proprietor of the former Ebisuzaki Fishing Supply. Private services held. No koden (monetary gifts). Survived by daughters, Ann (Roger) Imoto and Corinne Ebisuzaki; brother, Ronald (Elsie) Koi; sisters, Margaret Hironaka and Harriet Rebuldela; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Phillies hold off Cardinals 2-0 to sweep NL wild-card series
ST. LOUIS — The Phillies wasted no time taking their raucous celebration from the infield at Busch Stadium, where the Cardinals had trudged off to mourn the end of an era, into the visiting clubhouse, where the champagne flowed freely and Calum Scott’s “Dancing On My Own” pounded through the speakers.
NFL’s concussion protocol modified after Tagovailoa review
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — The NFL and NFL Players Association have agreed to make changes to the league’s concussion protocol following a joint investigation into the procedures after Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa suffered what was described as a back injury against the Buffalo Bills last month.
College Roundup: Jalen Milroe, No. 1 Alabama escape Texas A&M, 24-20
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Alabama was plagued by turnovers and other mistakes and once again was pushed to the brink by Texas A&M, this time with Bryce Young watching from the sideline.
US soccer president tells CNN more misconduct cases reported
The U.S. Soccer Federation received three new reports of misconduct in the sport this week after details of systemic emotional abuse and sexual misconduct in the National Women’s Soccer League were revealed in an independent investigation, U.S. Soccer Federation President Cindy Parlow Cone told CNN.
NKorea launches 2 missiles toward sea after US-SKorea drills
SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles toward its eastern waters on Sunday, the latest of a recent barrage of weapons tests, a day after it warned the redeployment of a U.S. aircraft carrier near the Korean Peninsula was inflaming regional tensions.
Vegas showgirls describe shock of stabbings that left 2 dead
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Victims of a quick series of stabbings on the Las Vegas Strip described the shock and horror of the unexpected attack on a group of showgirls and others outside a casino that left two people dead and six injured.
Breonna Taylor warrant details deepen mistrust in police
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Recent revelations about the search warrant that led to Breonna Taylor’s death have reopened old wounds in Louisville’s Black community and disrupted the city’s efforts to restore trust in the police department.
2 killed as demonstrations around Iran enter 4th week
SULIMANIYAH, Iraq — Anti-government demonstrations erupted Saturday in several locations across Iran as the most sustained protests in years against a deeply entrenched theocracy entered their fourth week. At least two people were killed.
Palestinian gunman kills woman Israeli soldier in Jerusalem
JERUSALEM — A Palestinian opened fire on an Israeli military checkpoint in east Jerusalem on Saturday night, killing a female Israeli soldier and wounding three other people, Israeli authorities said.
Blast on bridge to Crimea hurts Russian supply lines, pride
KYIV, Ukraine — An explosion Saturday caused the partial collapse of a bridge linking the Crimean Peninsula with Russia, damaging an important supply artery for the Kremlin’s faltering war effort in southern Ukraine and hitting a towering symbol of Russian power in the region.
The public shouldn’t have to sue to get public information
Ask any reporter or public watchdog dealing with federal agencies and they will tell you the Freedom of Information Act is an invaluable tool to ensure government transparency and accountability. They can also share stories of dealing with mind-numbing bureaucracy and yearslong waits.
Your Views for October 9
Time to ‘get real’
