News in Hilo
Raise taxes on billionaires federally, not state by state
I favor higher taxes on the ultra-wealthy. But I worry that California’s proposed tax on billionaires will inflict lasting damage on the economy and undermine the state’s status as a global home for innovation.
Big Tech is warning against AI. Will our government listen?
Not too long ago, Big Tech CEOs were in a high-speed race to be first to advance artificial intelligence. Now they are having second thoughts. The technology is developing so fast that they have seen the dangers themselves and are calling for a slowdown.
Your Views for September 23
Artificial intelligence threat is no longer science fiction
County: Electrical failure causes discharge of partially treated sewage in Hilo
The Hawaii County Department of Environmental Management reports that a “process bypass” occurred Monday night at the Hilo Wastewater Treatment Plant.
State’s unemployment ranks grow as more people join labor force
More people in Hawaii are joining the labor force looking for work.
Seven nabbed in Big Island warrant sweep
The Hawaii Police Department, with county, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, conducted an islandwide warrant sweep Sept. 14-18, resulting in the arrest of seven individuals wanted on outstanding arrest warrants. Participating agencies included Homeland Security…
Hilo man held on burglary, threat, firearms charges
A judge on Monday maintained bail at $374,000 for a 37-year-old Hilo man accused of multiple offenses in three separate incidents within a 24-hour period last week.
Honomu man charged with threats, property damage
Hawaii Island police have arrested and charged 21-year-old Ayzen Enos of Honomu with multiple offenses following what they described as a domestic incident Sept. 16 at a home on Mohouli Street in Hilo.
Networks suspend pool coverage of Trump after White House bans CNN
The major television networks Monday suspended their pooled coverage of President Donald Trump, breaking a practice that dates back decades, after Trump refused to allow CNN to serve as a pool representative.
Curtis Murayama: 49ers, Hawaii fans have to wait to see Stribling prove his NFL worth
This is so sad.
BIIF cross country: McDowell, Eckert clinch gold at Waiakea
HILO — It was third time’s the charm for Hawaii Prep’s Micah McDowell and Waiakea’s Shannon Eckert at Saturday’s BIIF cross country meet at Waiakea High.
Quick fix: Fish Piccata
Here’s a simple, elegant dinner featuring tender cod fillets topped with a silky lemon-caper sauce. The bright lemon complements the mild cod, while briny capers add just the right amount of savory flavor.