Ocean View man arrested after child found in critical condition
Police have arrested an Ocean View man in connection with a Tuesday domestic incident that left a 3-year-old boy in critical condition.
Radiology company confirms it was victim of cyber attack
Hawaii Radiologic Associates has confirmed that the company experienced an attack by cyber criminals on Oct. 20, causing an immediate shutdown of HRA’s computer and phone systems.
Reports of armed man lead to Waikoloa school lockdown and arrest Thursday
Hawaii Police are investigating whether a man arrested Thursday is the same as a suspicious armed man reported in Waikoloa Village that led to a school lockdown.
Inflation puts tighter squeeze on already pricey kids sports
It only took a few seconds for Rachel Kennedy to grab her phone after she left the checkout line at the sporting-goods store, where she had just finished buying a new glove, pants, belt, cleats and the rest of the equipment for her son, Liam’s, upcoming baseball season.
Biden trying to save incumbent Democrats in campaign sprint
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — President Joe Biden took off on a personal final-days campaign sprint Thursday that reflects the Democrats’ major concerns before next week’s midterm elections, appealing to New Mexico voters to defeat “reckless and irresponsible” Republicans and reelect Democratic New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham.
Council OKs zoning applications for Honokaa housing development
A proposed new housing development in Honokaa received support from County Council members and residents on Wednesday.
Misinformation and the midterm elections: What to expect
Conspiracy theories about mail ballots. Anonymous text messages warning voters to stay home. Fringe social media platforms where election misinformation spreads with impunity.
Waikoloa affordable housing project advances
An affordable housing project in Waikoloa got nine thumbs up Tuesday, signaling an easy approval when the County Council meets later this month to take a final vote on the plan.
In NIL era, business is good for college hoops returnees
Armando Bacot didn’t bolt early from North Carolina after a memorable run to the NCAA championship game to chase a professional playing career. Neither did Gonzaga’s Drew Timme, an All-American star of one of the nation’s top programs.
Astronomers discover closest black hole to Earth using Maunakea telescope
Astronomers using a Maunakea observatory have discovered the closest known black hole to Earth.
Hurts, Eagles beat Texans 29-17 for their first 8-0 start
HOUSTON — Jalen Hurts didn’t make too much of the Philadelphia Eagles improving to 8-0 for the first time in franchise history. Instead he reminisced on his freshman year at Alabama in 2016 when his team won its first eight games during a 14-0 start, but came short of the ultimate goal.
Verlander gets World Series win, Astros lead Phillies 3-2
PHILADELPHIA — Justin Verlander beamed like a first-time big leaguer, and the Houston Astros feted the 244-game winner like a baby-faced rookie.
Ronaldo, Messi and others likely playing at last World Cup
BERLIN — Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are among a handful of players hoping for a final hurrah in what is likely to be their last World Cup appearance.
Nets suspend Kyrie Irving for at least 5 games without pay
NEW YORK — The Brooklyn Nets suspended Kyrie Irving for at least five games without pay Thursday, dismayed by his repeated failure to “unequivocally say he has no antisemitic beliefs.”
US Embassy officials visit Brittney Griner in Russia prison
WASHINGTON — Officials at the U.S. Embassy in Moscow visited jailed WNBA star Brittney Griner on Thursday, just weeks after a Russian court rejected her appeal of her nine-year sentence for drug possession.
Netanyahu set to return to power in Israel after PM concedes
JERUSALEM — Former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday appeared set to return to power as head of Israel’s most right-wing government ever after winning this week’s national election, with the current caretaker prime minister conceding defeat.
Russians try to subdue Ukrainian towns by seizing mayors
KYIV, Ukraine — Not long after Russian tanks rolled into Ukraine, soldiers broke down the office door of Melitopol Mayor Ivan Fedorov. They put a bag over his head, bundled him into a car and drove him around the southern city for hours, threatening to kill him.
Bank of England makes biggest interest rate hike in 30 years
LONDON — The Bank of England rolled out its biggest interest rate increase in three decades Thursday, saying the move was needed to beat back stubbornly high inflation that is eroding living standards and is likely to trigger a “prolonged” recession.
ProPublica and Vanity Fair are pushing the COVID lab-leak theory, but their exposé is a train wreck
Since its founding in 2007, the independently funded investigative organization ProPublica has exposed wrongdoing at all levels of government and shined a light on corporate misbehavior, collecting six Pulitzer Prizes in the process and securing a reputation for painstaking, accurate journalism.
Pope urges end to death penalty as he arrives in Bahrain
AWALI, Bahrain — Pope Francis urged Bahrain authorities on Thursday to renounce the death penalty and ensure basic human rights are guaranteed for all citizens as he arrived in the Sunni-led kingdom that has been accused by rights groups of systematic discrimination against its Shiite majority.