Hawaii men’s basketball complete schedule released
Night re-striping work on Highway 130 at Shower Drive
Night re-striping work is being done on Highway 130, Keaau-Pahoa Road at the intersection of Shower Drive in Puna, weeknights, 7 p.m. to 5 a.m., weather permitting.
Chicago Hope: GM Ryan Poles, QB Caleb Williams determined to make Bears winners
CHICAGO — In the NFL, nobody wins without a game-changing quarterback. The Chicago Bears understand the nuance of that statement impossibly well.
Fritz rises to the occasion to oust Zverev and reach first U.S. Open semi-final
NEW YORK — American Taylor Fritz prevailed 7-6(2) 3-6 6-4 7-6(3) in a gripping slugfest against fourth seed Alexander Zverev at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Tuesday to move into the U.S. Open semi-finals for the first time.
Obituaries for September 4
William Franklin (Bill) Eger, 89, of Hilo died Aug. 16 at Life Care Center of Hilo. Born in Fort Worth, Texas, he was a journalist for the former Atlanta Journal, the former New York Herald Tribune, United Press International and Texas radio, a speechwriter for California Democrats, with wife, K.T. Cannon-Eger, operated the former Cannon and Eger Public Relations, helped form the Maui and Hawaii Island Economic Development Boards and Friends of Lili‘uokalani Gardens, was educated at Texas Tech and the University of Chicago and was a member of Puna Hongwanji Mission, the Maui and Big Island Press Clubs, the Rotary in Maui and Hilo and was president of the Navy League in Hilo. His hobbies included golf, gardening and building ship models. Visitation 10-10:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 13, at Puna Hongwanji Mission in Keaau. Memorial service at 10:30 a.m. Memorial donations may be made to Puna Hongwanji Mission, Hawaii Care Choices or Friends of Lili‘uokalani Gardens. Survived by wife, K.T. Cannon-Eger; daughter Denise (Beck) Borges of Austin, Texas; son, retired Army Lt. Col. William Burl (Anita Ho) Eger of Portland, Ore., three granddaughters; cousins, nephews and nieces, grandnephews and grandnieces. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
US will still pay at least twice as much after negotiating drug prices
The U.S. government’s first-ever negotiated prices for prescription drugs are still on average more than double, and in some cases five times, what drugmakers have agreed to in four other high-income countries, a Reuters review has found.
Kamala Harris to propose up to $50,000 tax deduction for new small businesses
WASHINGTON — Vice President Kamala Harris will propose a tax deduction of up to $50,000 for new small businesses on Wednesday, a tenfold increase over existing relief and her latest economic policy aimed at winning over middle-class Americans after jumping into the presidential race over a month ago.
New Zealand nearly triples levy on international tourists
WELLINGTON (Reuters) — New Zealand will nearly triple entry fees for tourists, the government said on Tuesday, spurring criticism from the key tourism sector the higher levy will deter visitors.
US small business surges, sentiment improves, Treasury report says
WASHINGTON — U.S. small business startup applications are surging this year with sentiment improving in the sector after a rocky post-pandemic period as inflation eases, a U.S. Treasury report showed on Tuesday.
Nation and world news in brief for September 4
US charges Hamas leaders over Oct. 7 attack on Israel
Council bill could ease housing shortage
The Hawaii County Council is on the cusp of advancing a bill that would let everyday folks play a major role in reducing the island’s housing shortage.
Your Views for September 4
Trump and the right-wing media
Canada turning away more foreigners, approving fewer visas in border crackdown
TORONTO (Reuters) — Canada is closing its doors to more visitors and temporary residents by approving fewer visas and turning away more people who reach its borders with official documents, according to government data obtained by Reuters.
Athlete’s corner: Tolleson makes Big Island history
It all started for Taiana Tolleson as a 6 year old.
US voters targeted by Chinese influence online, researchers say
A Chinese social media influence operation is impersonating U.S. voters, denigrating U.S. politicians and pushing divisive messages ahead of the Nov. 5 presidential election in the United States, new research by intelligence company Graphika showed.
New NAS Swimming Pool facility opens to the public
After a horn blew as their signal, students from Ke Ana La‘ahana Public Charter School excitedly jumped into the water together Tuesday as the first swimmers to enter the newly rebuilt NAS Swimming Pool.
New call center fails inspection
The long-delayed opening of the Hawaii County Emergency Call Center has been pushed back once again because the facility on July 29 failed a building inspection.
Papaikou man accused of sexually assaulting minor
A 38-year-old Papaikou man is facing numerous charges for the alleged sexual assault of a minor girl that began more than a decade ago.
Hawaii scientist seeks to learn how world’s oldest humpback has survived
Roadside vendors bill stalls
A proposal to legitimize roadside merchants on Hawaii County roads still needs to cook for a little longer.
