Police arrest 26 for DUI
During the week of Oct. 31 to Nov. 6, Hawaii Island police arrested 26 motorists for DUI.
Annual lay net permits required under new rules approved today
Fishers throughout Hawaii will need to obtain permits from the Department of Land and Natural Resources to use lay nets in state waters after a decision by the Board of Land and Natural Resources today.
Land board approves amended commercial surfing instruction rules for Kahalu‘u Bay
Following more than a year of outreach and two public hearings, the Board of Land and Natural Resources today approved amended rules for commercial surfing instruction at Kahalu‘u Bay in Kailua-Kona.
DOH: Respiratory virus infections, flu on the rise
The state Department of Health reported today that cases of Respiratory Syncytial Virus, or RSV, and influenza are increasing in Hawaii, in line with trends observed across the country.
Biden hails Democrats’ ‘strong night,’ acknowledges concerns
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden claimed vindication the day after the midterm elections, saying Democrats had “a strong night” and he planned to change nothing about his approach despite facing the likelihood of divided government in the nation’s capital.
Puna park renamed in Kenoi’s memory
Laughter was abundant Wednesday as more than a hundred people celebrated and honored William “Billy” Kenoi with stories and prayers in Pahoa on the anniversary of his passing.
Man sought for questioning in Hilo sex assault
Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 23-year-old Keoni Jorge Valdez of Kailua-Kona, who is wanted for questioning in the investigation of a sex assault that occurred in Hilo.
Community takes part in creating murals
Community members were invited Tuesday to add their handprints to two murals being created at Kona Commons Shopping Center.
Obituaries for November 10
David Bowen Allsebrook, 75, of Captain Cook died Sept. 24 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Chatham, Ontario, Canada, he was a self-employed auto mechanic, coffee farmer and owner of Dave’s Farm Services. Survived by daughter, Kristin Peet of Loveland, Colo.; sisters, Margaret Allsebrook and Pam Allsebrook of California; two granddaughters. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Native Hawaiian clinic plans relocation, expansion
A Native Hawaiian health clinic in Waimea has plans to move out of the rented commercial space it currently occupies and build a new facility on two acres of homestead land.
Greener pastures north: Canada welcomes immigrants, to our economic detriment
Since the War of 1812 ended, we’ve had a friendly rivalry with our northern neighbors. We gave them McDonald’s, Walmart, baseball, football and basketball; they gave us the Ryans (Gosling and Reynolds), Paw Patrol and ice hockey. All in good fun — yet sometimes our frozen friends really hit us where it hurts, and in the past few years that’s meant attracting and absorbing loads of immigrant talent that couldn’t find a place here.
Facebook parent Meta cuts 11,000 jobs, 13% of workforce
Facebook parent Meta is laying off 11,000 people, about 13% of its workforce, as it contends with faltering revenue and broader tech industry woes, CEO Mark Zuckerberg said in a letter to employees Wednesday.
Trump urged to delay 2024 launch after GOP’s uneven election
WASHINGTON — It was supposed to be a red wave that former President Donald Trump could triumphantly ride to the Republican nomination as he prepares to launch another White House run.
Election’s over. Now concentrate on inflation
Not so long ago, a 9-5 job was enough to pay the bills and put food on the table.
Voters approve recreational marijuana in Maryland, Missouri
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Voters approved recreational marijuana in Maryland and Missouri but rejected it in two other states, signaling support gradually growing for legalization even in conservative parts of the country.
Public invited to Honokaa’s first Renaissance Faire
The Honokaa Business Association on Saturday is presenting Honokaa’s first annual Renaissance Faire.
Russia claims pullout from occupied city; Ukraine skeptical
KYIV, Ukraine — Russia’s military said Wednesday it will withdraw from the only Ukrainian regional capital it captured, but Kyiv was skeptical and an analyst warned this could be a ruse to lure the country’s forces into a deadly trap. A forced pullout from the city of Kherson would mark one of Russia’s worst setbacks in the 8-month-old war.
Gore announces fossil fuel emissions inventory at UN summit
SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt — A detailed inventory of the top known sources of greenhouse gas emitters launched by former U.S. Vice President Al Gore at the U.N. climate summit in Egypt on Wednesday found that the top 14 individual polluters are all gas and oil fields and their associated facilities, despite their emissions being “significantly underreported.”
Musk seeks to reassure advertisers on Twitter after chaos
Elon Musk sought to reassure big companies that advertise on Twitter on Wednesday that his chaotic takeover of the social media platform won’t harm their brands, acknowledging that some “dumb things” might happen on his way to creating what he says will be a better, safer user experience.
Officer honored for saving woman’s life
For his quick-thinking efforts that saved a woman’s life, Hawaii Police Department Officer Dallas Arce was honored as Officer of the Month for July 2022 by the Aloha Exchange Club of East Hawaii during a ceremony in Hilo on Oct. 27.
