Gabbard to skip December debate, even if she qualifies
HONOLULU Rep. Tulsi Gabbard says she wont attend this months Democratic presidential primary debate in Los Angeles, even if she qualifies for the event.
Police locate missing man, 78
UPDATE: Big Island police have located 78-year-old Steven G. Abreu who was reported missing. He was located Tuesday afternoon in good health, according to police.
USDA grant offered to help rural businesses
WASHINGTON Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Donald LaVoy announced Tuesday that the U.S. Department of Agriculture is investing $165.4 million to help farmers, ag producers and rural-based businesses lower energy costs.
Keaau soldier killed in Afghanistan laid to rest with full military honors
BRIGHAM CITY, Utah Hundreds of people in northern Utah including the Patriot Guard, military personnel and law enforcement officials attended the funeral service and burial of a 25-year-old Army helicopter pilot killed in a crash in Afghanistan.
Detailed exhibit honoring history of Waimea opens in Honokaa
HONOKAA Piecing together an exhibit on a place as unique as Waimea takes months to prepare.
Kona man arrested with drugs, gun and ammo sentenced to five years in jail
KAILUA-KONA A man arrested in August with drugs, a firearm and dozens of rounds of ammunition in Kailua-Kona has been sentenced to jail.
Overlooked county cesspool to cost taxpayers
HILO Oh, poo. The county missed one.
Attorney suing county wants to know who’s taxedtodeath
HILO Who is taxedtodeath?
Documents: Suspect in beating death told police he believed victim to be ‘war criminal’
HILO A 55-year-old homeless Puna man accused of the Dec. 4 beating death of Shingo Honda told police God killed the internationally acclaimed artist, according to a court document filed by police.
Strasburg, Nationals reach record $245M, 7-year deal
SAN DIEGO Stephen Strasburg returned to the Washington Nationals with a record contract on the first day of the winter meetings, a deal that puts fellow free agent pitcher Gerrit Cole in position for an even larger payday.
Rams defense looking dominant down stretch in playoff chase
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. With one enormous asterisk, the Los Angeles Rams defense has been a dominant force ever since cornerback Jalen Ramsey arrived two months ago.
Eagles rally past Manning, Giants 23-17 in OT
PHILADELPHIA Carson Wentz relied on a bunch of guys off the practice squad and his go-to guy Zach Ertz to rally the Philadelphia Eagles.
Hayward scores 14 in return, Celtics beat Cavaliers 110-88
BOSTON Kemba Walker led Bostons balanced scoring with 22 points, Gordon Hayward had 14 points in his return from a broken hand and the Celtics remained unbeaten at home with a 110-88 victory over the sinking Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday night.
Analysis: Four enough for now to keep CFP expansion talk quiet
College football always needs an argument when it comes to the postseason. This year, it was whether LSU or Ohio State should be the top seed in the four-team playoff.
Fields, Hurts, Young join Burrow as Heisman Trophy finalists
NEW YORK Oklahoma quarterback Jalen Hurts and Ohio State teammates quarterback Justin Fields and defensive end Chase Young will join LSU quarterback Joe Burrow as Heisman Trophy finalists.
Ohio State jumps to No. 3 behind Louisville, Kansas in Top 25
Louisville and Kansas finally provided some consistency to what has been a volatile Top 25 poll this season while perennial bluebloods Michigan State and North Carolina continued to tumble after another wave of defeats.
Obituaries: 12-10-19
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AP News in Brief 12-10-19
Democrats poised to unveil two impeachment articles vs. Trump
Crips column: Evidence, proof and undisputed facts
Maybe House Judiciary Committee Chair Jerrold Nadler didnt choose the best word when, in his opening statement before the committees first public hearing last week, he called the facts connected with the Trump impeachment inquiry undisputed.
Crackdown on passengers who get unruly on international flights starts Jan. 1
Passengers who make trouble on international flights beware.
VFW pays tribute to students, teachers
KAILUA-KONA What makes America great?
Island Life: 12-10-19
The 59th Waimea Christmas Twilight Parade was held Saturday. (Trenton Johnson/Courtesy Photo)
Global celebration: Christmas cookies from around the world
I know a woman whose family always left out a shot of whiskey for Santa, along with cookies. In the morning, the glass would be drained, and there would be cookie crumbs on the plate.
Hawaiian Affairs investigation finds $7.8M in possible fraud
HONOLULU A financial review of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs has found $7.8 million worth of potentially fraudulent, wasteful and abusive transactions, officials said.
