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Congress slips the constitutional leash

Updated: Jun 16, 2013 12:06am

WASHINGTON — In May 1918, with America embroiled in the First World War, Iowa’s Gov. William Lloyd Harding dealt a blow against Germany. His Babel Proclamation — that was its title; you cannot...

Letters 6-13-13

Updated: Jun 16, 2013 12:05am

Appointment

Director must follow community development plans

It was recently announced that Hawaii County Planning Director Bobby Jean Leithead Todd has been replaced by Duane Kanuha....

Kona District | Bench Warrants 6-14-13

Updated: Jun 16, 2013 12:05am

The Hawaii County Police Department is asking for the public’s help in processing court bench warrants.

Whenever an individual ignores a court summons or traffic citation, the court issues a...

Bruins beat Blackhawks 2-1 in OT, even Cup series

Updated: Jun 16, 2013 12:05am

CHICAGO — These Boston Bruins are one resilient bunch.

Daniel Paille scored at 13:48 in overtime, and the Bruins beat the Chicago Blackhawks 2-1 on Saturday night to even the Stanley Cup...

<p>An American flag hangs in front of a burning structure Tuesday in the Black Forest, a thickly wooded rural region north of Colorado Springs, Colo., in this photo released Saturday by the U.S. Air Force. Authorities reported early Saturday that 473 houses had been incinerated. (U.S. Air Force, Master Sgt. Christopher DeWitt/The Associated Press)</p>

Firefighters advance containment on Colo. wildfire

Updated: Jun 16, 2013 12:05am

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — A Colorado sheriff said firefighters “are getting the upper hand” on the most destructive wildfire in state history Saturday, an announcement that came as authorities...

<p>Ross Chapin is re-envisioning the neighborhood. Chapin, an architect from Washington’s Whidbey Island, wants to bring back a stronger sense of community to the places where we live. He’s doing that by promoting what he calls pocket neighborhoods, small clusters of homes that share a common green space and are designed to promote interaction. Here is the Danielson Grove project in Kirkland, Washington; architecture by Ross Chapin Architects; and developer The Cottage Company. (Courtesy Ross Chapin/MCT)</p>

Pocket neighborhoods promote sense of community

Updated: Jun 16, 2013 12:05am

Ross Chapin is re-envisioning the neighborhood.

Chapin, an architect from Washington’s Whidbey Island, wants to bring back a stronger sense of community to the places where we live. He’s...

About Town 6-16-13

Updated: Jun 16, 2013 12:05am

Shriners meet Tuesday morning

The Kona Shrine Club meets for lunch at 11:45 a.m. every Tuesday at Lulu’s restaurant on Alii Drive in Kailua-Kona. Attendees discuss upcoming Shrine events....

Big Island the beneficiary of state tourney changes

Updated: Jun 16, 2013 12:05am

The Big Island Interscholastic Federation will host state tournament regionals in girls basketball and boys volleyball during the 2013-14 seasons.

The Hawaii High School Athletic Association...

Papalii family builds strong father-son bonds through football

Updated: Jun 16, 2013 12:05am

For those not versed in the language of football, sitting at a table of Papaliis can make you feel like you are in a foreign country. Blitz packages, blocking schemes and hot routes are all topics...

DeNato pitches Indiana to 2-0 win over Louisville; OSU loses late

Updated: Jun 16, 2013 12:05am

OMAHA, Neb. — Joey DeNato threw a four-hitter, and Indiana looked right at home in beating Louisville 2-0 on Saturday night in the Hoosiers’ first appearance in the College World Series.

The...