About Town 12-23-19
Modeling HIV in sub-Saharan Africa
Decriminalized, not legalized: New marijuana law goes into effect Jan. 11
HILO Legislation passed by lawmakers earlier this year that decriminalizes the possession of three grams or less of marijuana and allows such past possessions to be expunged from criminal records will take effect early next year.
Grand jury indicts suspect in killing of artist
HILO A 55-year-old homeless Puna man accused of the Dec. 4 beating death of an acclaimed artist has been indicted by a Hilo grand jury.
Hearing set to determine sex assault suspect’s fitness to proceed
KAILUA-KONA A contested hearing over doctors reports regarding the fitness of a man accused of sexually assaulting a minor has been set for late January.
Norman Sakata, Lions Club celebrate Sight is Beautiful contest’s 40 years
KAILUA-KONA Forty years ago, Norman Sakata took a Kauai-based art program for elementary school students and expanded it into an annual, statewide tradition to promote awareness of blindness and vision impairment.
Tax Foundation of Hawaii: 91 hours in a work week?
Recently, the website howmuch.net, a financial literacy website with interesting visualizations about various financial topics, came out with a comparison called, This is How Long You Need to Work to Live Comfortably in Every State.
White House predicts Pelosi will yield on impeachment delay
WASHINGTON The White House is projecting confidence that it will prevail in a constitutional spat with Democrats over the nature of the Senates impeachment trial, which threatens to deprive President Donald Trump of the swift acquittal he seeks.
Catalog retailers see reason for optimism after declines
PORTLAND, Maine Catalogs, those glossy paper-and-ink offerings of outdoor apparel, kitchenware and fruit baskets, are not yet headed for the recycling bin of history.
Boeing capsule returns to Earth after aborted space mission
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. Boeing safely landed its crew capsule in the New Mexico desert Sunday after an aborted flight to the International Space Station that could hold up the companys effort to launch astronauts for NASA next year.
Washington routs No. 18 Boise State in Petersen’s finale
LAS VEGAS Jacob Eason threw for 210 yards and a touchdown and Washington sent out coach Chris Petersen with a 38-7 victory over No. 18 Boise State in the Las Vegas Bowl on Saturday night.
Texans win AFC South title with victory over Bucs
TAMPA, Fla. The Houston Texans arent satisfied with being AFC South champions for the fourth time in five years.
Beautiful. Violent. American. The NFL at 100
The NFL looks remarkably spry at 100 years old.
Patriots beat Bills 24-17, win 11th straight AFC East crown
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. Tom Brady appeared for his postgame media session with an ice pack on his right elbow. Bill Belichick was sporting a brand new AFC East championship hat.
Salazar-Harrell nets 33 for Konawaena in blowout win over Kohala
KEALAKEKUA After a season-opening 54-42 win over Division I opponent Hilo, Konawaena wasnt about to lay low for its home opener against the Kohala Cowgirls.
49ers eliminate Rams from playoff contention with 34-31 win
SANTA CLARA, Calif. Jimmy Garoppolo converted a pair of conversions on third-and-16 to set up Robbie Goulds game-winning 33-yard field goal with no time left and the San Francisco 49ers eliminated the defending NFC champion Los Angeles Rams from playoff contention with a 34-31 victory Saturday night.
Volcano Watch: Measuring the volcano’s shape with high precision GNSS
HILO When you think of GPS, what typically comes to mind? Your phone, the navigation in your car or maybe your watch?
Obituaries 12-22-19
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Hero who used narwhal tusk to stop UK attack praises victims
LONDON A mysterious figure who used a rare narwhal tusk to help subdue a knife-wielding extremist on London Bridge last month has been identified as a civil servant in Britains Justice Ministry.
Illegal nets, boy missing
Forklift required to move huge illegal net
The blaze down under
PERTH, Australia Australias most populous state was paralyzed by catastrophic fire conditions Saturday amid soaring temperatures, while one person died as wildfires ravaged the countrys southeast, officials said.
AP News in Brief 12-22-19
US heads to court to build Trump border wall in Texas
Island Life: Tiny koa
A koa tree on Kilauea in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Koas young small leaves look totally different from adult crescent leaves. (Reiko Sekine/Community contributor)
About Town 12-22-19
Waikapuna and 2,317 acres acquired for conservation
Bench Warrants 12-20-19
As of Friday December 20, 2019 the following individuals are wanted by the Hawaii Police Department because of outstanding warrants:
