Pahoa woman killed in traffic crash
Police say a 49-year-old woman was killed in a one-car collision Wednesday night in the area of Kahakai Boulevard and Welea Street, in Pahoa.
Another COVID vaccine booster option available in Hawaii
The state Department of Health announced Wednesday the monovalent Novavax COVID-19 booster is now available for residents 18 and older in Hawaii.
Hawaiian Electric urges customers to limit electricity usage this evening
Hawaiian Electric is urging Big Island customers to conserve electricity this evening after a generator failure.
New fire code on hold
A bill updating the county fire code was temporarily set aside Wednesday to allow officials time to figure out a way to make an important component of the code compatible with the county’s online EPIC building permit system.
Police seek missing woman
Police are looking for 36-year-old Manaolanalani L. Benford of Mountain View, who was reported missing. She was last seen two weeks ago in the Mountain View area.
Police ordered to turn over records to slain Boy Scout’s family
The Hawaii Police Department has been ordered to turn over records of its investigation into the accidental fatal shooting of an 11-year-old Boy Scout on Aug. 28 to the parents of the slain boy.
Forecasters: Hawaii could be headed for third straight year of La Nina
Dry conditions across Hawaii could persist during the wet season as La Nina is expected to continue.
Traffic tweaks in Keaukaha
The Hawaii County Department of Public Works has been working on establishing new routes on Kalaniana‘ole Street to alleviate daytime traffic as roadwork in the area continues.
Judge: Trump knew vote fraud claims in legal docs were false
WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump signed legal documents challenging the results of the 2020 election that included voter fraud claims he knew to be false, a federal judge said in a ruling Wednesday.
First Native American woman in space awed by Mother Earth
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — The first Native American woman in space said Wednesday she is overwhelmed by the beauty and delicacy of Mother Earth, and is channeling “positive energy” as her five-month mission gets underway.
Your Views for October 20
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Clean Water Act is under assault
President Richard Nixon vetoed the Clean Water Act in 1972. But Congress overrode him on a bipartisan vote, and the landmark law to reverse the toxic degradation of U.S. rivers, lakes and streams took effect half a century ago today.
Criminal evidence abounds against Trump. He must be held accountable
The final Jan. 6 insurrection committee hearing last Thursday presented what, in any other historical context, would have been a series of major bombshells.
Kamehameha volleyball champs again
The Kamehameha Schools Hawaii girls volleyball team finished an undefeated season with a final win over Hilo to claim the Divison I BIIF Championship on Tuesday.
Wildcats claim BIIF Division II girls volleyball championship
An ace by Taimane Alo sealed the deal Tuesday night for the Konawaena High School girls volleyball team to claim the BIIF Division II Championship.
Drury, Padres rally to beat Nola, Phillies 8-5, tie NLCS 1-1
SAN DIEGO — The scrappy San Diego Padres, largely rebuilt at the trade deadline, are finding their identity at just the right time.
Verlander Ks 11 to lead Astros over Yankees 4-2 in ALCS
HOUSTON (AP) — When Justin Verlander was laboring and needed 45 pitches to get through two innings, Astros manager Dusty Baker was worried he’d have to go to his bullpen early.
Tua Tagovailoa glad to be back after clearing protocols
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa said he’s glad to be back after a long process to clear concussion protocols.
Arizona refuses US demand to remove containers along border
PHOENIX — Arizona has refused the federal government’s demand to take down double-stacked shipping containers it placed to fill gaps in the wall along the U.S.-Mexico border, saying it won’t do so until the U.S. moves to construct a permanent barrier instead.
COVID-19 linked to increase in US pregnancy-related deaths
WASHINGTON — COVID-19 drove a dramatic increase in the number of women who died from pregnancy or childbirth complications in the U.S. last year, a crisis that has disproportionately claimed Black and Hispanic women as victims, according to a government report released Wednesday.
