Governor backs pay hikes to recruit, retain teachers
HONOLULU Hawaiis governor plans to announce support for pay increases to help recruit and retain teachers in special education, rural schools and Hawaiian language immersion, officials said.
Kaiser executive says Hawaii insurer losing money every year
HONOLULU The president of Kaiser Foundation Health Plan and Hospitals of Hawaii told employees in a memo that the health plan is losing money and has no sustainable growth plan.
Bengals get first victory, knock off bungling Jets 22-6
CINCINNATI Andy Dalton returned from his three-week exile Sunday and got a long-awaited win for the coach who benched him, throwing a touchdown pass during a 22-6 victory over the New York Jets that ended the longest losing streak in Cincinnati Bengals history.
BIIF soccer: Ka Makani knocks off Kamehameha on PKs for tourney title
WAIMEA Conor Hunt had a reminder written on a white piece of tape on his wrist. It read: flip the switch which very well could have been the motto for his Hawaii Preparatory Academy squad in the title game of the 48th Ka Makani Classic on Sunday.
High school football: Non-stop drama for state title games
For two of the three teams to take home a koa trophy on Friday, it was a sense of relief.
Jackson, Ravens beat 49ers 20-17 to extend win streak
BALTIMORE Neither rain, wind nor the San Francisco 49ers top-ranked defense could prevent Lamar Jackson from guiding the Baltimore Ravens to their franchise-record eighth straight win.
Obituaries: 12-02-19
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Hawaii health officials investigate unlicensed care homes
HONOLULU Hawaii state health officials have investigated dozens of adult residential care homes statewide after receiving reports that the facilities were operating without licenses, officials said.
Tax Foundation of Hawaii: TANF and the $281M federal money we haven’t spent
This week we focus on our safety net systems for people or families in need. In the early 1990s, a major part of this net came from the federal Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) program, which matched state dollars of financial assistance for a needy family.
White House says it won’t participate in impeachment hearing
WASHINGTON The White House declared Sunday it would not participate in the first impeachment hearings before the House Judiciary Committee as Democrats prepared to approve their report Tuesday making the case for President Donald Trumps removal from office.
AP news in Brief 12-02-19
UN chief warns of point of no return on climate change
Island Life: Rowers in a row
Paddlers enjoy a gorgeous Thursday morning on the water in Kona. (Alan Tharp/Community Contributor)
iPods For the Elderly program helping pull memories in Alzheimer’s patients
Editors note: Disrupt Aging is a column produced by AARP Hawaii, West Hawaii Today and The Hawaii Tribune-Herald. It will run monthly in West Hawaii Today on the first Sunday of the month in the Home Section although the inaugural piece is running in todays A section. Roberta Wong Murray is an AARP volunteer seeking stories about people who are redefining their age. Contact her at rwongmurray@gmail.com or call 322-6886.
Hawaii public school facilities officials fined for ethics violations
HONOLULU The state Ethics Commission has fined Scot Y. Sueoka, a superintendent in the state Department of Educations Facilities Maintenance Branch, $11,000 for having state employees do construction work on his properties.
5 earn realtor Kupono Awards
The West Hawaii Realtor Association celebrated those in the real estate profession during an awards banquet Nov. 22 at the Four Seasons Resort Hualalai.
Achievement unlocked
HILO While Black Friday shoppers made their way through Prince Kuhio Plaza late Friday morning, some stopped to support local students and budding entrepreneurs.
Business Roundup: 12-02-19
Business plan workshop on Wednesday
Letters to the editor: 12-02-19
Too much welfare bad for the state
Harden scores 60 in 31 minutes, Rockets rout Hawks 158-111
HOUSTON James Hardens performance on Saturday night was enough to make even those who see him put up gaudy numbers night after night step back and marvel at his work.
The celebration continues
Youre the kicker, right? one fan asked.
HPA boys moving down but not out
By any measure, the Hawaii Prep boys soccer teams two-year sojourn to Division I was a smashing success.
Dobbins, Fields power No. 2 Ohio State past No. 10 Michigan
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) J.K. Dobbins ran for four touchdowns, Justin Fields threw four scoring passes and No. 2 Ohio State beat No. 10 Michigan 56-27 on Saturday for a school-record eighth straight win in the series.
Vulnerable Vikes pass D seeks progress vs. Wilson, Seahawks
EAGAN, Minn. The priority during the bye week for Minnesota Vikings coach Mike Zimmer and his staff was not difficult to discern.
49ers dominant D prepares for challenge of Lamar Jackson
SANTA CLARA, Calif. With heavy pressure off the edge and lockdown coverage in the secondary, the San Francisco 49ers dominant defense forced Aaron Rodgers into the least efficient game of his career.
No. 16 Auburn upends No. 5 Alabama’s playoff hopes, 48-45
AUBURN, Ala. Another wild, triumphant Iron Bowl finish turned Auburns field into a teeming mass of orange and blue.
