Island Life: In the shadow of the rising sun
The sun lights the sky behind Hualalai on Sunday morning. (Carol Hu/Community contributor)
Hearing starts in state’s order to de-fuel Oahu Navy tanks
HONOLULU — Officials with the state Health Department testified Monday about past problems with a Navy fuel storage facility blamed for contaminating Pearl Harbor drinking water, including corroding steel tanks, behind-schedule maintenance and tanks that haven’t been inspected in more than 20 years.
$500k Build Back Better grant to grow island food supply
Mayor Mitch Roth’s administration was so eager to put a $500,000 American Rescue Plan Act Build Back Better Regional Challenge to good use, it fast-tracked a resolution accepting the money to the County Council before the grant was officially approved by the federal government.
AP Source: NHL shutting down from Wednesday through Saturday
A person with direct knowledge of discussions said the NHL is beginning a leaguewide shutdown Wednesday amid an increase of positive COVID-19 test results among players across the league.
Carlson FG gives Raiders 16-14 win vs COVID-ravaged Browns
CLEVELAND — The Raiders didn’t appreciate the NFL postponing their trip. They made sure their postseason chances weren’t canceled as well.
Brin, Tulsa take Myrtle Beach Bowl 30-17 over Old Dominion
CONWAY, S.C. — Tulsa cornerback Tyon Davis thinks his team needs a little adversity to get themselves going.
Cousins throws for 2 touchdowns as Vikings beat Bears 17-9
CHICAGO — Kirk Cousins threw two touchdown passes, and the Minnesota Vikings beat the struggling and short-handed Chicago Bears 17-9 on Monday night.
Embiid has 41 points, 10 rebounds, 76ers top Celtics 108-103
BOSTON — Myles Powell was on a layover in Dallas on his way to the G League showcase in Las Vegas when his agent FaceTimed to tell him he’d be signing with the Philadelphia 76ers as an emergency COVID-19 fill-in.
Pavelski, Lindell score early as Stars beat Wild 7-4
DALLAS — Joe Pavelski and Esa Lindell scored on the first two Dallas shots on goal, and the Stars never trailed in defeating the Minnesota Wild 7-4 on Monday night.
Coast Guard, HFD suspend search for missing man
The U.S. Coast Guard said Monday evening it had suspended its search for a 46-year-old man who reportedly fell into the ocean Saturday at Kaiwi Point.
Man killed in Keaau crash
Hawaii Island police are investigating the traffic death of an unidentified man following a traffic collision early Monday in Keaau.
Police seek public’s help solving mail theft
Big Island police are requesting the public’s assistance for information regarding a theft that occurred on the 13-3000 block of Nohea Street in Leilani Estates in Pahoa.
A pan of lasagna makes meal planning easy
Lasagna is one of those dishes best eaten a day or more after it is made, so the flavors have a chance to marry and the components can bond more firmly. That can be quite helpful at this time of year when we are busy with holiday preparations — and perhaps a bit burned out from all of that Thanksgiving cooking.
Island Life: Flamboyant fuchsia
A Hong Kong orchid tree blooms in Kona.
Packers become 1st team into playoffs, win NFC North
BALTIMORE — Aaron Rodgers threw three touchdown passes — tying Brett Favre on Green Bay’s career list — and the Packers became the first team this season to clinch a division title, wrapping up the NFC North with a 31-30 win over Baltimore.
To the rescue: Police officers assist stranded motorist in Kaawalii Gulch
The Hawaii Police Department’s mission statement mentions “preserving the spirit of aloha” and “working cooperatively with the community to … provide a safe environment.”
Trying to please everyone: Redistricting Commission continues tinkering with council districts
Residents attending public hearings in Kona and Hilo this past week were pretty clear: They didn’t want the Kailua Village business district to be split between County Council districts, nor Waimea, nor Hawaiian Paradise Park, nor the Keaukaha and Panaewa Hawaiian Home Lands property.
NBA postpones 5 more games; Young, Vogel enter protocols
The NBA on Sunday postponed a total of five games involving nine teams in response to rising coronavirus numbers, raising the number of contests that have been pushed back this season to seven.
NBA-leading Suns rout Hornets 137-106 in Booker’s return
PHOENIX — Devin Booker had 16 points in his return to Phoenix’s lineup and the NBA-leading Suns set a season-scoring high in a 137-106 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday night.
Theodore, Lehner help Golden Knights top Islanders 4-3 in SO
NEW YORK — Shea Theodore scored twice and added another in the shootout, former Islander Robin Lehner made 29 saves and the Vegas Golden Knights beat New York 4-3 on Sunday for their fifth straight victory.
Manchin not backing Dems’ $2T bill, potentially dooming it
WASHINGTON — Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin said Sunday he cannot back his party’s signature $2 trillion social and environment bill, dealing a potentially fatal blow to President Joe Biden’s leading domestic initiative heading into an election year when Democrats’ narrow hold on Congress was already in peril.
National and world news at a glance
Death toll from super typhoon rai is climbing, Philippine officials say
Island Life: A gorgeous view
The sun prepares to set over Kealakekua Bay.
Boeing drops vaccine mandate for US employees
Boeing on Friday announced internally that it’s suspending the vaccination requirement for all U.S.-based employees.
1,400 students complete ClimbHI Service Excellence Certificate program
Hawaii workforce development nonprofit ClimbHI has reached nearly 1,400 public high school students in the first two years of its Service Excellence Certificate program for the state Department of Education Career and Technical Education Hospitality Pathway.
