Letters to the editor: 12-30-19
Please return home dog
taken in front of Safeway
Recovery task force meeting in January
HILO Hawaii Countys Disaster Recovery Task Force will begin reviewing proposed strategies related to recovery efforts from the 2018 eruption of Kilauea volcano at its meeting next month.
Honokaa Public Library nominated to National Register of Historic Places
KAILUA-KONA The Honokaa Public Library is one of two Hamakua properties nominated to the National Register of Historic Places.
Beverage changes on the way
HILO Come Jan. 1, restaurants will be required to offer healthier default drink options with keiki meals.
Temporary homeless shelter grew out of the 2018 Kilauea eruption
HONOLULU A unique city, state and police homelessness pilot program using inflatable tents at Waipahu Cultural Garden Park and offering short-term shelter 24 hours a day has been a big success in its first two weeks, the Honolulu Police Department said Friday.
Tax Foundation of Hawaii: Red flags at OHA
A recent, eagerly awaited independent financial review of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) has been in the news lately.
Dolphins stun Pats; Chiefs top Chargers to grab bye in AFC
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. Miami dropped defending Super Bowl champion New England into the wild-card playoff round when Ryan Fitzpatrick tossed a 5-yard touchdown pass to tight end Mike Gesicki with 24 seconds remaining for a stunning 27-24 victory Sunday.
Stansberry scores 21 to carry Hawaii over Maine 91-51
HONOLULU Eddie Stansberry had 21 points as Hawaii easily defeated Maine 91-51 on Sunday night.
49ers take NFC West, No. 1 seed with 26-21 win over Seahawks
SEATTLE The road to the Super Bowl in the NFC will go through San Francisco for the first time since 1997.
The Bright Side: Just go!
We are not yet into the election year, but everywhere one looks are polls.
Waiting game: 15 days between CFP semifinals, championship
GLENDALE, Ariz. The matchup is set for a tantalizing College Football Playoff national championship game.
Biannual soccer tournament For Kona From Kona raises money for scholarships
KAILUA-KONA The biannual For Kona From Kona soccer tournament has college players and lifelong lovers of the game gathered together this weekend to compete at the hockey rink at Old Kona Airport Park.
Clutch Clemson: No. 3 Tigers beat No. 2 Ohio State 29-23
GLENDALE, Ariz. Facing a serious challenger for the first time in months, Clemson and its perfect quarterback delivered championship plays when they needed them most.
Burrow throws seven TDs, LSU routs Oklahoma 63-28
ATLANTA Joe Burrow and the LSU Tigers turned in a first half for the ages, a breathtaking offensive display even as their coordinator grieved a horrific tragedy from his box high above the field.
No. 19 Kentucky edges third-ranked Louisville in OT
LEXINGTON, Ky. Nick Richards had 13 points, including seven consecutive ones in overtime, and No. 19 Kentucky scored the final eight points for a 78-70 victory over No. 3 Louisville on Saturday in a thrilling Bluegrass rivalry showdown.
No. 13 Penn State tops No. 15 Memphis 53-39 in Cotton Bowl
ARLINGTON, Texas All-America linebacker Micah Parsons led the big blitz for Penn State, and he had Brady White all wrapped up when the Memphis quarterback suddenly flipped away the ball right into the hands of Garrett Taylor.
Doncic has ninth triple-double of season, Mavs rout Warriors
SAN FRANCISCO Luka Doncic had 31 points, 15 assists and 12 rebounds in his ninth triple-double of the season and the Dallas Mavericks routed the Golden State Warriors 141-121 on Saturday night.
Going for it: Saints could clinch first-round bye
CHARLOTTE, N.C. Dont tell Sean Payton the Saints chances of earning a first-round bye in the NFC playoffs are a long shot.
Officials confirm no survivors from Hawaii helicopter crash
HONOLULU There were no survivors of a Kauai tour helicopter crash that killed three minors and four adults, officials confirmed Saturday.
Island Life: Orange Orchid
A sunset-orange orchid blooms in Kona. (Bob Viggers/Community contributor)
Bench Warrants 12-27-19
As of Friday December 27, 2019, the following individuals are wanted by the Hawaii Police Department because of outstanding warrants:
Cub stewards with a cause: Konawaena High School Leo Club partnering up to raise soil conservation awareness
KEALAKEKUA Climate change, invasive species, water pollution, chemical herbicides and soil degradation all threaten to change the environment of the west side of the Big Island.
Laughter Therapy: 12-29-19
OK, I will fess up. I did send a letter to Santa this year and because I know many of you are wondering, what, Ill share it with you.
New uniforms greet 2020 state DOCARE officers
HONOLULU Beginning next year, DOCARE officers have a complement of new uniforms that better reflect their duties and responsibilities protecting and enforcing Hawaiis natural and cultural resource laws.
Bezona column: New Year’s resolution: focus on good, plants included
Most folks say they hope for peace on earth, especially during the holiday season when that message is loud and clear. Many also wish for a happy New Year. The question is what is happy and what is peace?
