Obituaries 11-17-19
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AP News in Brief 11-17-19
Testimony ties president closer to pressure on Ukraine
Telescope protest inspires more Native Hawaiian activism
KAHUKU, Hawaii Flapping Hawaiian flags adorn a large canopy on the easement of a highway that winds along Oahus famed North Shore.
About Town 11-17-19
Daughters of Hawaii awarded oha
ahahui grant for Day at Hulihee palace
New anchialine habitats at Pohoiki at risk
Money flows to federal campaigns
HILO Money continues flowing into campaign coffers for Hawaiis congressional delegation, even for Senate candidates who have several years before their next election.
Hilo man pleads not guilty to sexually assaulting minor
HILO A 43-year-old Hilo man pleaded not guilty Wednesday to the alleged repeated sexual assault of a minor between September 2011 and October 2017.
FEMA deadline passes but other options still available for Kilauea eruption victims
HILO While the deadline to apply for a federal program providing individual assistance to Kilauea eruption victims has passed, other programs continue to provide support for those affected by last years disaster.
Four months into it: TMT protesters make quality-of-life adjustments as winter nears
HILO After the four-month anniversary of the creation of the camp at Maunakea Access Road, some things have changed but more have stayed the same.
Police: Flags on cars not a problem
KAILUA-KONA The Hawaii Police Department has been upfront about its law enforcement efforts around the Maunakea protests since the demonstration began in July.
Hilo, Hawi, West Hawaii baker exits Food Network show but lauds the experience
HILO Maria Short, owner of Hilos Short N Sweet Bakery and Cafe and one of 10 bakers competing for the $25,000 top prize on the sixth season of Food Networks Holiday Baking Championship was eliminated during the seasons second episode last week.
Organic ’glamor camping’ : Bonderas living sustainably on Kanalani Ohana Farm in South Kona
SOUTH KONA Managing a sustainable organic farm requires dedication and hard work. Melanie and Colehour Bondera are committed to both, living as sustainably as is possible on their 5.4-acre Kanalani Ohana Farm in South Kona.
It’s Jackson vs. Watson in duel between Ravens and Texans
BALTIMORE The Baltimore Ravens and Houston Texans each have used a dual-threat quarterback and an opportunistic defense to become first-place teams in the AFC.
College basketball: Maryland routs Oakland
COLLEGE PARK, Md. Darryl Morsell led a balanced attack with 14 points, and No. 7 Maryland used a strong defensive effort to power past Oakland 80-50 Saturday.
Harden scores 49 points, taking career-high 41 shots
MINNEAPOLIS — Undermanned and playing for the second consecutive night, the Houston Rockets still had plenty of reason to be confident.
No. 23 Iowa hands No. 7 Minnesota its first loss, 23-19
IOWA CITY, Iowa Nate Stanley threw for two touchdown passes and Tyler Goodson ran for a score and Iowa handed Minnesota its first loss.
Tagovailoa out for season after hip injury vs Mississippi St
STARKVILLE, Miss. What was planned to be the last series of the day for Tua Tagovailoa ended in the final play of his season and maybe his Alabama career.
Passion Play: Brazilian Tiago Oliveira helping grow the soccer culture in Kona
KAILUA-KONA When Tiago Oliveira talks about soccer, every word drips with obvious passion and for good reason.
McDonald, Davis propel Hawaii past UNLV 21-7
LAS VEGAS Cole McDonald ran for two touchdowns and Cortez Davis picked off a pass and returned it 43 yards for the go-ahead score as Hawaii rallied for a 21-7 victory over UNLV on Saturday.
Kaepernick’s reps call audible, workout moved at last minute
RIVERDALE, Ga. Colin Kaepernicks long journey from Super Bowl quarterback to NFL exile to media machine made a pit stop at Charles R. Drew High School south of Atlanta on Saturday.
One opihi picker swept to sea, another rescued in Hamakua
HILO Rescuers are searching Friday for a missing opihi picker swept out to sea by high surf Thursday from the cliffs at Haina near Honokaa.
My Turn: From this sober Trump supporter
Lloyd Dunn, you state you are a young man, so that being said, you have much to learn. I guess your first lesson is to not argue with a drunk or anyone who has been drinking. Secondly your opinions are a little naive at this point in your life, when it comes to your claim that Trump is disrespecting the law and the press.
Letters to the editor: 11-16-19
Waste to energy just like Oahu
Grand jury indicts 4 for welfare fraud
KAILUA-KONA Four Big Island women were indicted by a Kona grand jury this month in separate, unrelated welfare fraud cases.
Program launch in Kona focuses on community-based, harm-reduction intervention for law violations
KAILUA-KONA A new program to reduce incarceration and increase mental health and addiction treatment is launching in West Hawaii.
