This week's major stories published on Iwate Nippo ONLINE include a fire that broke out at agricultural machinery during rice harvesting in Ichinoseki City, developments in the head-to-head Shizukuishi mayoral election contest between the incumbent and a newcomer, breaking professional baseball news and results from baseball tournaments in Iwate Prefecture, and the investigation into a hit-and-run, along with other key regional news.
A fire broke out at agricultural machinery during rice harvesting in Ichinoseki City. Reports cover the circumstances surrounding the source of the fire, the extent of the damage and the response at the scene.
The Shizukuishi mayoral election is expected to be a close contest between the incumbent and a newcomer, with one week remaining until the official announcement.
In sports news, reports include the result of Ohtani Shohei's (大谷翔平) fourth at-bat and details of Sasaki Roki's (佐々木朗希) pitching, as well as the result of a 10-year first title in the Iwate Prefecture Early-Morning Baseball Championship following a walk-off win in extra innings.
The investigation is progressing into a hit-and-run in Ofunato City that seriously injured an elementary school student. Regional news also includes a photo highlights report on Kuji's loss in the first round of the autumn Tōhoku high school baseball tournament.