Obituaries: 12-21-19
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Kass column: Will Washington media expose liars who spun Trump-Russia hoax?
When will the Washington media correct the record and publicly burn their sources in the Obama FBI, the intelligence community and the political class who lied to them for years about that now-discredited Trump-Russia hoax?
Obenski column: We have so much to celebrate
The interruption in the disruptive impeachment process is certainly welcome at this time of year. Festivals, holidays, parades, and rituals serve to unite people, and take a break from politics.
Letters to the editor: 12-21-19
Look at China, Indias track records
Honokaa women arrested and charged in drug and firearms offenses
KAILUA-KONA Hawaii Island Police have arrested and charged two Honokaa women with drug and firearms offenses stemming from an investigation that was initiated Thursday evening in Waimea.
Volcano Country Club home arson suspect arrested in Kona
Hawai Island Police arrested and charged the suspect wanted in connection with an arson investigation that occurred on Nov. 17 in the Volcano Golf & Country Club subdivision, in Volcano.
Hilo, South Kohala bus routes cancelled tonight due to high winds
Due to the high wind warning expected at 6 p.m. tonight, the Mass Transit Agency is cancelling the Hele-On route 7:15 p.m. Hilo to South Kohala and the 11:05 p.m. return tonight.
Volcano home damaged in house fire
KAILUA-KONA A Volcano home suffered $34,800 in damages as result of a Thursday evening fire.
Kona man sentenced to 5 years for fatal crash
KAILUA-KONA A 50-year-old Kailua-Kona man was sentenced last month to up to five years in jail in connection with a 2017 traffic fatality in North Kona.
Complaint: ‘Enhanced’ Maunakea traffic enforcement is unconstitutional
HILO The Hawaii County Police Commission is slated to hear a complaint today by a retired police sergeant who alleges the Hawaii Police Departments operations around the blockade of Maunakea Access Road by protesters of the Thirty Meter Telescope project is institutionalized police misconduct.
Crime spree suspect ruled fit
KAILUA-KONA A new trial date has been set for a Kailua-Kona man accused of an islandwide crime spree in August after a Kona Circuit Court judge deemed the 48-year-old fit to proceed in the case.
Police seeking ID theft suspects
Hawaii Island Police are asking for the publics assistance in locating two women involved in an identity theft and fraud case. The investigation stems from the theft of a purse that had some personal checks belonging to the victim.
64 productions permitted, filmed on Big Island in 2019
HILO The Big Island took to the small screen in 2019.
Grammy winner Daniel Ho headlines historical society’s Wahi Pana Lecture Series
CAPTAIN COOK An award-winning musician, producer and Hawaiian storyteller will kick off a new lecture series aimed at broadening and sharing cultural and musical experiences.
Entertainment Wrap-Up: 12-20-19
Christmas Parade Extravaganza Monday at Aloha Theatre
Christmas Mouse House returns
WAIMEA Martha Greenwells one-of-a kind Christmas Mouse House returns to the Isaacs Art Center at Hawaii Preparatory Academy this holiday season.
K-Drama weekly update: 12-20-19
Flower in Prison
Key takeaways from Democratic presidential debate in L.A.
LOS ANGELES Democratic presidential candidates offered two very different debates during their final forum of 2019. In the first half, they spent much of their time making the case for their electability in a contest with President Donald Trump. The second half was filled with friction over money in politics, Afghanistan and experience.
AP News in Brief 12-20-19
Impeachment trial plans in disarray
as Congress
heads home
Island Life 12-20-19
A foxtail agave flowers in Keauhou. (Phyllis Hanson/Community contributor)
About Town 12-20-19
HCFCU raises $32K
for Hope Services
Graham column: Impeachment’s sound and fury leaves voters largely unmoved
The New York Times headline reads, A President Impeached, and a Nation Convulsed.
Letters to the editor: 12-20-19
President somehow
finds new low
Antetokounmpo, Bucks beat Davis-led Lakers
MILWAUKEE Giannis Antetokounmpo looked over at LeBron James and Anthony Davis and thought about his past.
Kona’s 15th Annual Jingle Bell Beach Run set for Sunday
Christmas events statewide are in full swing from parades, to festivals, and lighted Christmas displays. Here on the Big Island, the community can look forward to one of the most anticipated holiday running events of the year Sundays 15th annual Jingle Bell Beach Run.
