Biden sees path for economic plan despite Manchin rebuff
President Joe Biden said there’s still a chance he can strike a deal with Senator Joe Manchin to get his Build Back Better economic plan through Congress, despite the West Virginia Democrat’s rejection of the measure.
HPA, Kapaa face off in state Division II semifinal
Welcome to the great unknown that is the HHSAA Division II football tournament.
Kamehameha girls edge Waiakea in soccer opener
KEAAU — If freshman Kalia Franklin’s Waiakea soccer teammates had accurate aim like her, we’d be talking a different story about their game against Kamehameha.
AP source: NHL to withdraw from Olympics after COVID surge
The NHL will withdraw from the Winter Olympics after the regular-season schedule was disrupted by coronavirus outbreaks, a person with direct knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on Tuesday.
Boston, No. 1 South Carolina rally past No. 2 Stanford 65-61
COLUMBIA, S.C. — No. 1 South Carolina added another milestone to what’s shaping up as a truly special season — the biggest comeback in program history.
Cooper Kupp’s 2 TD catches carry Rams past Seahawks 20-10
INGLEWOOD, Calif. — After a week of COVID-19 chaos, the Los Angeles Rams went into their rescheduled showdown against Seattle with no full practices and major questions about who would be in uniform until a few hours before kickoff.
Jalen Hurts has 3 TDs, Eagles come back to beat Washington
PHILADELPHIA — Nick Sirianni yelled at Jalen Hurts on the sideline for being careless with the ball and losing a fumble. Then the Philadelphia Eagles coach saw his starting quarterback hold on tight to carry the team on his shoulders.
Herro, Robinson lead Heat to 125-96 win over Pacers
MIAMI — Tyler Herro had 26 points in his return from a three-game absence with a bruised thigh, Duncan Robinson also scored 26 to match a season high and the Miami Heat rolled past the Indiana Pacers 125-96 on Tuesday night.
Police ID man killed in Keaau crash
Big Island police on Tuesday identified the 28-year-old man who died following a two-vehicle traffic collision in Keaau on Monday.
Flash flood watch in effect for Big Island
A flash flood watch has been posted for the Big Island through Tuesday night.
Police arrest 31 for suspected drunken driving
Police arrested 31 motorists for suspected drunken driving Dec. 19 and Sunday. Nine of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes.
High surf advisory posted for east-facing shores
A high surf advisory is in effect for east-facing shores of the Big Island through 6 p.m. Wednesday.
Endangered Hawaiian monk seal shot in head on Molokai
HONOLULU — An endangered Hawaiian monk seal that was found dead on Molokai in September was intentionally killed with a gun, federal officials said Tuesday.
Pentagon issues rules aimed at stopping rise of extremism
WASHINGTON — Warning that extremism in the ranks is increasing, Pentagon officials issued detailed new rules Monday prohibiting service members from actively engaging in extremist activities. The new guidelines come nearly a year after some current and former service members participated in the riot at the U.S. Capitol, triggering a broad department review.
Obituaries: December 21, 2021
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Lemony marinade does double duty for roasted chicken
In the market squares of Sicily and Calabria, street vendors baste thick swordfish chops with a bright blend of lemon juice and olive oil, grilling them over smoldering coals and filling the air with an alluring mix of char and sweet. The simple, ancient combination is called salmoriglio, and it’s the primary way fish is served in southern Italy.
Gretchen’s table: Chicken Parmesan is reborn as crunchy meatballs
Planning meals on vacation is always a challenge. It’s a drag to schlep a week’s worth of ingredients to your destination, packed in the car along with your suitcases, and you never know how the vacation home’s kitchen will be outfitted.
Letters to the Editor: December 21, 2021
Imagine your community in splinters
Commentary: Pandemic fatigue has Americans glossing over omicron. But we can’t give up
The holidays should be a time for getting together with friends and family, but instead we have a double dose of coronavirus strains — Delta and omicron. Whether we are exhausted from the pandemic or not, we still need to prevent the spread of infections. Fortunately, we know what works.
Omicron sweeps across nation, now 73% of US COVID-19 cases
NEW YORK — Omicron has raced ahead of other variants and is now the dominant version of the coronavirus in the U.S., accounting for 73% of new infections last week, federal health officials said Monday.
Hubble telescope’s bigger, more powerful successor to soar
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — The Hubble Space Telescope’s successor is a time-traveling wonder capable of peering back to within a hair’s breadth of the dawn of the universe. And it’s finally on the brink of flight.
Telescope’s sensors designed, tested in Hawaii
A new NASA telescope is scheduled to launch Christmas Eve with sensors designed by University of Hawaii astronomers.
Ige paints rosier budget picture
Gov. David Ige unveiled Monday his Executive Supplemental Budget for the next two fiscal years, which restores funding to agencies that previously had their budgets cut because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
National and world news at a glance
Moderna booster raises level of antibodies to thwart omicron
Virus fears widen as omicron variant takes hold across US
BOSTON — The nation’s second-largest city called off its New Year’s Eve celebration Monday, and its smallest state re-imposed an indoor mask mandate as the omicron variant leaped ahead of other variants to become the dominant version of the coronavirus in the U.S.
