Hawaii rotation takes shape with QB2 selected
US judge delays launch of sports streaming venture from Disney, media giants
A U.S. judge on Friday temporarily blocked the launch of a new sports streaming service backed by three media giants, Walt Disney, Fox and Warner Bros Discovery, which aims to capture younger sports fans who do not watch games on TV.
Trump pulls in Tulsi Gabbard for debate prep
Former President Donald Trump has begun preparing for his debate with Vice President Kamala Harris and has brought in former Democratic Rep. Tulsi Gabbard to help sharpen his attacks in a recent practice session at his private club and home, Mar-a-Lago, according to two people with knowledge of Trump’s schedule.
Battle over evidence in Ireland murder case heads to high court
Hilo Circuit Judge Peter Kubota on Thursday told the Hawaii Supreme Court his decision to release new information about the Christmas Eve 1991 abduction, rape and murder of Dana Ireland to lawyers representing two men wrongly convicted two decades ago trumps the desire of the Hawaii Police Department to keep the evidence confidential.
To solve its housing crisis, Britain turns to an old idea: New towns
NORTHSTOWE, England — On a baking hot afternoon in July, Firouz Thompson proudly drove down the freshly paved road that leads into Northstowe, a new town about 6 miles northwest of Cambridge, England.
‘i’m looking for a job’: Biden jokes about life after the White House
With just over 22 weeks left in charge of the country, President Joe Biden is looking for work.
Harris lays out her economic vision, casting Trump’s as backward-looking
RALEIGH, N.C. — Vice President Kamala Harris unspooled her economic agenda Friday in her first major policy address, casting her vision as one for the future and former President Donald Trump’s as of the past, as she argued that she would improve the lives of middle-class Americans and benefit generations of their descendants.
Local sports briefs: Nobu Yamauchi Nike finishes week at World Series; Davis to play for Team USA Rugby
Nobu Yamauchi Nike softball finishes week at World Series
BIIF football: Ka Makani ready to take another leap in 2024
WAIMEA — A year ago, Hawaii Prep Academy football came close.
The regular season is fast approaching. Will the 49ers be ready?
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Kyle Shanahan hates the NFL’s preseason. Four games, three games, two, he’s shown nothing but disdain for the exhibition schedule since he took over as the 49ers’ head coach.
Tropical Gardening: Color to brighten fall gardening with flowering plants and trees
Temperatures remain warm but things are about to change. Fall will officially arrive Sept. 22 in the northern hemisphere since the sun will move south of the equator. The autumnal equinox for us is spring for those south of the equator. As the earth tips to the north the sun appears to move further from us, days are shorter and plants tend to slow their growth.
Volcano Watch: Aʻo pu makou: We learn together with PIPES
The Pacific Internship Programs for Exploring Science is celebrating its 30th anniversary of growing the next generation of aloha ‘aina leaders in Hawaii and the Pacific through transformative place-based internships, mentorship, innovative programming, and strategic partnerships.
Wall St wraps up best week of the year as recession fears fade
U.S. stocks ended higher on Friday, extending their biggest weekly percentage gains of the year as worries of an economic downturn eased and investors focused on the Jackson Hole Economic Symposium next week.
Kremlin accuses the West of helping Ukraine attack Russia
MOSCOW — An influential aide to Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that the West and the U.S.-led NATO alliance had helped to plan Ukraine’s surprise attack on Russia’s Kursk region, something Washington has denied.
Gaza ceasefire talks paused with resumption planned next week
Gaza ceasefire talks in Doha paused on Friday with negotiators to meet again next week seeking an agreement to end fighting between Israel and Hamas and free remaining hostages, as U.S. President Joe Biden said “we’re not there yet”.
Island Life photo for August 17 — Fancy fish
Island Life photo for August 17 — Fancy fish
Ask Angi: What projects should I never DIY?
We all love the occasional DIY project, but did you know some DIY projects can cause more harm than good?
Westside Stories: Darth Trumpo: The sequel
Not so long ago, in a galaxy not far away…
Supreme Court won’t allow LGBT student protection in certain states
The U.S. Supreme Court declined on Friday to let President Joe Biden’s administration enforce a key part of a new rule protecting LGBT students from discrimination in schools and colleges based on gender identity in 10 Republican-led states that had challenged it.
Hurricane Ernesto bears down on Bermuda, already knocking out power
BERMUDA — Hurricane Ernesto bore down on Bermuda on Friday as a Category 2 storm, threatening the British island territory with strong winds, a dangerous storm surge and potentially deadly flooding.
Biden designates 1908 Springfield race riot site as national monument
President Joe Biden on Friday designated a national monument to commemorate a 1908 race riot in Springfield, Illinois, that left several people dead, hundreds injured and destroyed dozens of Black-owned businesses and homes.
Obituaries for August 17
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Annual Ka‘u High School alumni event is Sunday
The annual Ka‘u High School Alumni and Friends Potluck Reunion will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Pahala Community Center.
Hawaiian Electric will host a resilience fair focused on emergency preparedness
Hawaiian Electric is hosting a free Community Resilience Fair from 4-7 p.m. Monday at the Kealakehe High School cafeteria in Kailua-Kona.
Mayor Roth the victim of online prank
Mayor Mitch Roth said Thursday he felt “a little bit of frustration” after learning an anonymous email has been circulating that invites individuals experiencing homelessness to stay at a certain address in Hilo.
