Hating vegetables could be in your genes, study shows
Do you hate broccoli? Or, perhaps cant stand the taste of Brussels sprouts?
New federal rules for emotional support animals on planes are coming
Its holiday travel time, so heres a handy checklist before you head to the airport: Got your earphones? A scarf in case it gets cold on the plane? Slip-on shoes for the TSA line? Doctors note for your emotional support snake?
Impeachment takeaways: History lessons, partisan feuds
WASHINGTON The next phase of the impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump moved to the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday with public hearings featuring professors of law who discussed the constitutional origins of Congress impeachment power.
Trump aims for role of NATO statesman but mars unity message
WATFORD, England Aiming to play the role of global statesman as the impeachment drama was unfolding in Washington, President Donald Trump instead shattered NATOs professed message of unity at its 70th anniversary celebration in England and put his personal and policy differences with alliance members on stark display.
Bankruptcy judge considers $1.3M bonus for Purdue Pharma CEO
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. The judge overseeing the bankruptcy case of OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma will consider Wednesday whether the companys CEO should get a bonus equal to half his $2.6 million salary.
Climate simulations are mostly accurate, study finds
WASHINGTON The computer models used to simulate what heat-trapping gases will do to global temperatures have been pretty spot-on in their predictions, a new study found.
Trump administration tightens food stamp work requirements
WASHINGTON The Trump administration is tightening work requirements for the federal food stamp program in a move that will slash benefits for hundreds of thousands of people.
Big Island Pier 1 Imports stores closing
KAILUA-KONA Pier 1 Imports stores across the state including two locations on the Big Island will close their doors early next year.
Police: No foul play suspected in woman’s death
KAILUA-KONA Police do not suspect foul play in the death of a 34-year-old woman whose body was found in a Kealakehe home Wednesday evening.
New tax district could help fund Maui erosion restoration
WAILUKU A new county financing tool could be used to raise millions of dollars for a project to restore part of the Maui coastline damaged by erosion, officials said.
Former regent sues Hawaii over university board’s downsizing
HONOLULU A former University of Hawaii Board of Regents member has sued the state over a bill that reduced the size of the board.
Global carbon pollution continues to rise, but more slowly
WASHINGTON The world continues to increase the amount of heat-trapping carbon dioxide it pumps into the air, but its not rising as fast as in the previous couple years.
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Some council members want more info before approving state funds for reimbursing police costs on Maunakea
New building permit system 3 months out
HILO A multi-agency software system designed to streamline the planning and building permit process has been delayed another three months, but there is a light at the end of the tunnel.
Local support for teacher pay raise
Toys for Tots celebrates silver anniversary
KAILUA-KONA The 25th annual Toys for Tots drive rolled into Old Kona Airport Makaeo Pavilion on Saturday.
Butler, Heat win in OT to hand Raptors first home loss
TORONTO Jimmy Butler had 22 points, 13 rebounds and 12 assists, Duncan Robinson scored 22 points and the Miami Heat spoiled Kyle Lowrys return to Torontos lineup by beating the Raptors 121-110 in overtime Tuesday.
BIIF soccer: Kealakehe boys edge Kamehameha 1-0
KEAAU Kealakehe coach Hayato Fukumitsu saw a goal coming as long his team kept its work rate at a high level.
Defending BIIF D-II girls champ HPA takes lopsided loss in opener
The Hawaii Preparatory Academy girls basketball team is sort of rebuilding again with a bunch of rookie players.
Back in top spot, No. 1 Louisville shuts down No. 4 Michigan
LOUISVILLE, Ky. Jordan Nwora had 22 points and 12 rebounds, and top-ranked Louisville held No. 4 Michigan to a season-low 26% shooting mark for a 58-43 victory Tuesday night in its first game since returning to No. 1.
Running duo of Carson, Penny exactly what Seahawks want
RENTON, Wash. When it comes to the foundation of what Pete Carroll wants from his offense, its always based around the run.
Ohio State, LSU, Clemson, UGA in CFP position; Utah, OU next
Ohio State will go into championship weekend as the top team in the College Football Playoff selection committees rankings, followed by LSU, Clemson and Georgia.
No. 1 LSU sees hope for maligned defense in SEC title game
BATON ROUGE, La. LSU safety Jacoby Stevens and his defensive teammates sound determined to disprove the notion that they represent the top-ranked Tigers greatest liability as college footballs postseason arrives.
AP News in Brief: 12-04-19
House report: Trump misused power, obstructed Congress
