NFL This Week: Cowboys, Eagles chase East title at .500 mark
Complaints about the NFLs playoff structure have rarely carried more clout than down the stretch of this season, given the glaring weakness of the NFC East.
California synagogue vandalism suspect to be extradited
KAILUA-KONA A 24-year-old Pennsylvania man arrested Wednesday in Kailua-Kona in connection with vandalizing a California synagogue will be extradited back to the Golden State.
Suspect in Glenwood incident declines remainder of preliminary hearing
HILO A 21-year-old Mountain View man police say was the driver of a Honda Civic that an officer fired a shot at on Nov. 19 in Glenwood has waived his right to the remainder of a preliminary hearing that started last week.
Gabbard faces heat back home for present vote on impeachment
HONOLULU Longshot presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard is facing some heat in her heavily Democratic home state of Hawaii for voting present on two articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump.
Foster child death trial continued
KAILUA-KONA Jury trial for a woman accused of murder in the 2017 death of a 3-year-old Waimea boy has been continued.
TMT stalls, Hawaii police to stand down from construction site
HILO After more than five months of waiting, the impasse at Maunakea Access Road has seemingly broken, with Gov. David Ige on Thursday reopening the road and withdrawing law enforcement from the mountain.
Gabbard on ‘present’ vote: I could not in good conscience vote either yes or no,”
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, D-Hawaii, a 2020 presidential candidate, broke with most members of her party Wednesday and voted present on the two articles of impeachment charging President Donald Trump with abuse of power and obstruction of Congress.
BIIF girls basketball: Kaupu spurs Konawaena past Hilo
HILO – Caiyle Kaupu didnt make a 3-pointer, but she did everything else for Konawaena: scoring, rebounding, setting solid screens and controlling the tempo against Hilo.
Utah survives comeback try, knocks off No. 6 Kentucky 69-66
LAS VEGAS Timmy Allen hit a tiebreaking floater with 1:14 left and Utah dodged a comeback try by No. 6 Kentucky for a 69-66 victory Wednesday night.
Jaguars fire Coughlin amid 3rd season, following NFLPA shot
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) The Jacksonville Jaguars fired top executive Tom Coughlin on Wednesday, parting ways with the two-time Super Bowl-winning coach a little more than a day after the NFL Players Union took a sledgehammer to his reputation.
Watch every bowl? Yes! Here’s why they are all must-see TV
This bowl season starts a bit earlier and ends a bit later. The number of games is the same, but they are spread over more days.
OBJ on his future with Browns: ‘I’m not going anywhere’
BEREA, Ohio Odell Beckham Jr. dramatically ended the drama.
Playoff participants also contend for team recruiting title
Teams competing for the national championship this season got good news well before the College Football Playoff even if they didnt have much time to celebrate.
President Donald Trump impeached by U.S. House on two charges
WASHINGTON President Donald Trump was impeached by the U.S. House of Representatives Wednesday night, becoming only the third American chief executive to be formally charged under the Constitutions ultimate remedy for high crimes and misdemeanors.
Big boost for West Hawaii paramedicine program
HILO A program aimed at keeping frequent 911 callers in their homes and out of the emergency room received a shot in the arm Wednesday, with a $125,000 grant from the West Hawaii Community Health Center to the Hawaii Fire Department.
Skateboarder reportedly struck by vehicle
KAILUA-KONA A homeless man was taken to the hospital Wednesday afternoon after reportedly being struck by a vehicle near Safeway on Henry Street.
Council rejects state deal for reimbursement of police costs on Maunakea
Island Life: Hello hibiscus
A hibiscus in regal colors graces a Kona garden. (Bob Viggers/Community contributor)
AP News in Brief 12-19-19
Court: Part of Obamacare invalid, more review needed
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Krugman column: How Trump lost his trade war
Trade wars rarely have victors. They do, however, sometimes have losers. And Donald Trump has definitely turned out to be a loser.
Making Waves: Column comments year in review
Its the end of the year.
President Donald Trump impeached by U.S. House on two charges
WASHINGTON President Donald Trump was impeached by the U.S. House of Representatives Wednesday night, becoming only the third American chief executive to be formally charged under the Constitutions ultimate remedy for high crimes and misdemeanors.
Honolulu mayor signs bill to create hospitality tax category
HONOLULU Honolulus mayor signed a bill creating a new tax classification for owners of Oahu properties where bed-and-breakfast establishments are operated.
