Broncos hope to keep AFC West jumbled against Chiefs
The Broncos don’t beat the Chiefs. Andy Reid almost never loses coming off a bye.
From paper place mats to trivia, hosting hacks to make your next holiday gathering easier
BALTIMORE — It’s safe to say Kathi Gromacki knows a thing or two about hosting holiday dinners. The owner of Nest on Main says she has held about 20 Thanksgivings at her home over the years. And her shop in Bel Air, Maryland, is brimming with everything an aspiring host — or guest — could need for a party, from luxurious hand soaps for the guest bathroom to a new gadget that you can use to grate garlic cloves.
Commentary: Don’t suspend the gas tax
Some centrist Democrats in Congress are pushing for a suspension of the gasoline tax, on the federal and state levels, and it’s not hard to see why: Many of them face tough odds for re-election next year, and rising fuel costs affect every one of their constituents. From both a political and economic standpoint, the plan has some appeal.
Gotta have faith: Pastor establishes vocational center in Kona
A Kona pastor has faith in today’s youth, and is providing a path to discover careers in the trades by establishing a vocational center.
Omicron mutations signal vaccine evasion, similar symptoms
As fears of another global surge of COVID-19 cases send jitters through global markets, spur a new round of travel bans and cause Americans to rethink their holiday plans, scientists studying the omicron variant are getting the first hints of what’s in store for the months to come.
Council considers legislative priorities: Lifeguards, fees, fines, Juneteenth top list
Increasing several fees and fines, limiting lifeguard liability and adding Juneteenth to the list of 13 state holidays are among eight priorities Hawaii’s four counties plan to present to the state Legislature.
Meadow Gold seeks plant expansion
Meadow Gold Dairies is seeking a large-scale expansion of its Hilo processing plant.
US officials say chances of rejoining Iran nuclear deal may slip away
WASHINGTON — Iran didn’t show seriousness in the latest talks to rejoin a 2015 accord restraining its nuclear program, and the U.S. is preparing for a scenario in which restoring the deal won’t be possible, a senior U.S. official said Saturday.
BIIF Champions: Konawaena outlasts Hilo 13-12 in muddy D-I title game
KEALAKEKUA – The Wildcats knew it wasn’t going to be pretty.
No. 4 Alabama beats No. 1 Georgia in SEC championship game
ATLANTA — Bryce Young threw for three touchdowns and ran for another as fourth-ranked Alabama rolled over No. 1 Georgia 41-24 in the Southeastern Conference championship game Saturday, a result that likely sends both powerhouse programs to the four-team College Football Playoff.
Ka Makani will face Kamehameha at home in final
Jakob Honda can rest easy.
Childers, Wood capture bronze at state 5K final
Between the mist, the mud and the rain, visibility – let alone footing – wasn’t the best, but it sure looked like it was Kealakehe’s Levi Childers making the turn in a three-man race for first with about 100 yards to go.
Morikawa pulls away in Bahamas, takes big step toward No. 1
NASSAU, Bahamas — Tiger Woods joined the broadcast booth for his Hero World Challenge, and what he saw from Collin Morikawa must have looked familiar.
Bulls beat Nets 111-107 in matchup of East’s top teams
NEW YORK — Zach LaVine scored 31 points, DeMar DeRozan had 29 and the Chicago Bulls beat the Brooklyn Nets 111-107 on Saturday night.
Ovechkin nets 750th career goal, Caps beat Blue Jackets 3-1
WASHINGTON — Alex Ovechkin scored his 20th goal of the season and the 750th of his NHL career to help the Washington Capitals beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-1 Saturday night and snap a two-game skid.
No. 2 Michigan takes Big Ten in rout, makes playoff pitch
INDIANAPOLIS — Hassan Haskins ran for two second-half touchdowns and broke a school record while running back Donavan Edwards threw a 75-yard TD pass to help No. 2 Michigan capture its first Big Ten title in 17 years and a probable playoff berth with a 42-3 rout Saturday over No. 15 Iowa.
Obituaries: December 5, 2021
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‘We just feel it’: Racism plagues US military academies
Eight years after he graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Geoffrey Easterling remains astonished by the Confederate history still memorialized on the storied academy’s campus – the six-foot-tall painting of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee in the library, the barracks dormitory named for Lee and the Lee Gate on Lee Road.
Giveback demands in MLB bargaining lead to work stoppages
NEW YORK — When baseball players agreed a decade ago to restraints on signing bonuses for draft picks, then-union head Michael Weiner said: “If it doesn’t work, we can always try something else.”
Plant of the Month: The majestic ‘ulu
A grove of ‘ulu about half a mile wide once stretched across Kona from above the modern town of Kailua-Kona to as far south as Honaunau, at an elevation of about 800 to 1,200 feet elevation. Breadfruit was an important food source for native Hawaiians and the trees also yielded products for cultural and medicinal uses. Today, many people plant ‘ulu trees to enjoy their breadfruit as well as to provide shade on their property. Though breadfruit trees are usually large, some varieties are a bit smaller and all can be pruned to control size. Consider gracing your landscape with one of more of these lovely Hawaiian heritage trees.
Christmas can be nuts depending on where you live
In years gone by, if you lived in North America or Europe, the traditional nuts found at Christmas would have been walnuts or hazelnuts. Pecans would have been the choice in the southern states. Now, we may find nuts from all over the world at the local markets. For example in Haiti, you might find tropical almonds roasted and made into a confection similar to peanut brittle. This is actually Terminalia catappa known in Hawaii as false kamani. In the Philippines, you might find the pili nut or one of its relatives. The pili nut has over 600 species in the family Burseraceae and may be found throughout Southeast Asia. Even the Macadamia has close relatives in tropical Asia, so depending on where you live,you may find local nuts as well as exotic introductions included in the regional cuisine.
Commentary: A good use for infrastructure funds: removing toxic lead from our drinking water
Compared to almost any other public health or environmental problem, the presence of toxic lead in drinking water is an easy one to fix. Congress is giving the country a chance to do so.
Editorial: California lost thousands of giant sequoias. It’s tragic, but at least we are aware
Pretty much anyone who has had the privilege of standing next to one of the biggest, oldest giant sequoia trees understands the rush of awe. Here is a tree so burly, cars could — and once did — drive through a tunnel carved out of the massive trunk. (Thankfully, we don’t do that anymore.)
NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn’t happen this week
Kyle Rittenhouse did not sue LeBron James for defamation
No. 14 Utah beats No. 10 Oregon 38-10 for 1st Rose Bowl bid
LAS VEGAS — As the Utah players celebrated the Pac-12 championship surrounded by roses and confetti, the memories of two teammates who couldn’t share in the moment was paramount.
