Obituaries: 12-01-19
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Plant of the Month – Tamarillo: Tree tomato attractive option for growing in Kona
KONA Tomatoes can be difficult to grow in Kona, especially at upper elevations. Our local weather patterns coupled with the many introduced insects and diseases that tomatoes host compound the challenge.
Bezona column: Christmas nuts vary depending on locale
In years gone by, if you lived in North America or Europe, the traditional nuts found at Christmas would have been walnuts or hazelnuts. Pecans would have been the choice in the Southern states. Now we may find nuts from all over the world at the local markets.
HVO scientists mentor STEM students at national conference
About a month ago, I attended the 2019 National Diversity in STEM Conference, an annual meeting organized by the Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) and held in Honolulu this year.
Laughter Therapy: 11-28-19
Gobble-Gobble Day is over and you will tire of turkey sandwiches. But we never tire of those great family and friend gatherings! Also Black Friday is over and it actually starts at 6 p.m. on Thursday. Im certain you are still exhausted from all the shopping. Your purses and billfolds are empty and you just ran out of space in the we dont need it closet.
The final gavel: Judge Greg Nakamura retires after almost three decades on bench
HILO After 29 years on the bench on the Big Island, Chief 3rd Circuit Judge Greg K. Nakamura is retired.
Aquarium trade proposes reopening West Hawaii fishery
HONOLULU The coastal waters off West Hawaii, closed to aquarium fishing for two years, would reopen to 14 commercial fishermen under a proposal described in environmental documents submitted to the state.
Old Navy coming to Kona Commons
KAILUA-KONA Old Navy is coming to Kailua-Kona.
Council to consider 2020 state priorities
HILO As the 2020 session of the state Legislature draws near, county leaders are working to present a united front in advocating bills they think will improve local government.
Tulsi Gabbard calls on Trump to remove troops from Syria
HONOLULU Hawaii Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard has introduced a resolution urging the U.S. to withdraw troops from Syria following a directive from President Donald Trump to secure the countrys oil fields.
Michigan, Illinois set to usher in recreational pot sales
ANN ARBOR, Mich. James Daly is eager to make marijuana history on Sunday, when he plans to open the doors to Arbors Wellness, beckon the lengthy line outside and legally start selling recreational pot for the first time in the Midwest.
AP News in Brief 12-01-19
China accuses UN rights chief of inflaming Hong Kong political unrest
About Town: Waimea wide-angle
The town of Waimea seen from above on a sunny day. (Victoria McKinney/Community contributor)
Bench Warrants 11-29-19
As of Friday November 29, 2019 the following individuals are wanted by the Hawaii Police Department because of outstanding warrants:
About Town 11-30-19
HPD offers holiday car safety advice
WHAT A KICK: Keanu Keolanui’s last-second field goal lifts Hilo to second HHSAA championship
HONOLULU The emotional roller-coaster followed a storybook script all the way to the finish, and Keanu Keolanui made Hilo Highs dream season come true with a 55-yard game-winning field goal with no time left on the clock.
Cardinals’ Josh Shaw suspended for betting on NFL games
NEW YORK Arizona Cardinals cornerback Josh Shaw has been suspended indefinitely for betting on NFL games on multiple occasions this season, the first time in more than 35 years a player has been banned for gambling.
Michigan knocks off another top-10 opponent in No. 8 Gonzaga
PARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas Isaiah Livers scored 21 points and Michigan again overwhelmed a highly ranked opponent with its flowing offense to beat No. 8 Gonzaga 82-64 on Friday in the championship game of the Battle 4 Atlantis.
Hornets complete home-and-home sweep of Pistons, 110-107
DETROIT Langston Galloways shot from near midcourt rimmed out at the buzzer, and the Charlotte Hornets held on for a 110-107 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Friday night.
With Olympic doors open, a 14-year-old skateboarder enters a new world
VIDOR, Texas Kendra Long, an elite skateboarder who recently celebrated her 14th birthday, does a lot of fancy tricks at the small skateboard park that lives in her familys driveway in this rural patch of southeast Texas. There are varials, board slides, fakie full cab flips. Kendra is 5-foot-6, with long blonde hair that swirls around her face when she twists and drifts and spins and soars. The neighbors horses sometimes amble up to the fence to watch.
More than Axe on line for Minnesota-Wisconsin in Week 14
More than Paul Bunyans Axe is on the line in major college footballs most-played rivalry.
Hawaii football team ready to dive in against Army’s option offense
What sounds like a country song titledrives and divesis the theme of the Army West Point football teams offensive game plan.
Man changes plea in crash that killed HFD veteran
KAILUA-KONA Jury trial is off the calendar for the 21-year-old Waimea man charged in the May traffic death of a Hawaii Fire Department captain.
Holiday parades en route
HILO The holiday season kicks off with several parades taking to Big Island streets this month.
Pair in court for charge of assaulting police
HILO Two Hilo men accused of assaulting police officers in what police described as a large affray at a loud party estimated at 40-50 people Monday night in Hilo made their initial court appearances Friday.
