New police chief to be sworn in Jan. 17
When Honolulu Police Maj. Benjamin Moszkowicz is sworn in on Jan. 17 as chief of the Hawaii Police Department, he’ll be Big Island’s first top cop who wasn’t born in Hawaii.
China blasts US defense bill while Taiwan welcomes it
BEIJING — China blasted an annual U.S. defense spending bill for hyping up the “China threat” while Taiwan welcomed the legislation, saying it demonstrated U.S. support for the self-governing island that China says must come under its rule.
Federal effort to boost election worker protections fizzles
ATLANTA — Federal proposals that would have significantly boosted security funding for election offices and heightened penalties for threatening their staff failed to advance this year, leaving state officials looking to their legislatures for support.
After Jan. 6: Congress born of chaos ends in achievement
WASHINGTON — The 117th Congress opened with the unfathomable Jan. 6, 2021, mob siege of the Capitol and is closing with unprecedented federal criminal referrals of the former president over the insurrection — all while conducting one of the most consequential legislative sessions in recent memory.
Funding bill targets online sites amid retail theft concerns
Retailers are scoring one win in the governmentwide spending bill, which will force online marketplaces like Amazon and Facebook to verify high-volume sellers on their platforms amid heightened concerns about retail crime.
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Federal judge says San Francisco can’t clear homeless camps
Second round of public outreach set for code updates
Hawaii County’s Planning Department announces another round of public outreach relating to an update of zoning and subdivision codes for the county.
Pope on Christmas: Jesus was poor, so don’t be power-hungry
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Recalling Jesus’ birth in a stable, Pope Francis rebuked those “ravenous” for wealth and power at the expense of the vulnerable, including children, in a Christmas Eve homily decrying war, poverty and greedy consumerism.
How to decorate your kitchen counter with style
If you have chosen the kitchen for your next big redesign project, there are a number of stylish ways to spruce up the heart of your home. And it doesn’t have to be another unending time waster or money pit project. Giving your kitchen a new look can be easy, quick and cheap. Most importantly, when it’s all said and done, it is going to look great.
Got a bucket? Speed up the composting process with bokashi
It’s no secret that the key to healthy plants is healthy soil, and the best way to improve soil is by incorporating compost, which can take up to a year to make.
Hawaii tops WSU, advances to 1st Diamond Head Classic final /
HONOLULU — Samuta Avea scored 19 points and tournament host Hawaii advanced to the final of the Diamond Head Classic for the first time with a 62-51 victory over Washington State on Friday night.
A record NBA outburst: 5 games of 43 or more on the same day
The NBA went into Christmas with a night like none other.
NFL on Christmas Day: Some of the most memorable games of the last 51 years
LOS ANGELES — The concept of playing an NFL game on Christmas Day sounded a lot better to Jay Feely when the schedule came out in the spring than it did as the holiday season approached.
Brady, Bucs push for playoffs against struggling Cardinals
GLENDALE, Ariz. — Tampa Bay’s Tom Brady and Arizona’s Trace McSorley are two quarterbacks making their Christmas Day debut on Sunday.
Rob Gronkowski contacted Bucs last month about possible return
TAMPA, Fla. — Saying he was “bored” not playing football, retired tight end Rob Gronkowski contacted the Bucs last month about a possible return to the team.
What it takes to spend $600M on housing in three years
As we have written about before, last year’s Legislature approved $600 million to our Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL) to reduce the monstrous waiting list of Hawaiians waiting for homestead lands. The catch, however, is that DHHL needs to spend the money, or enter into a contract to spend it, by June 30, 2025. Otherwise, the money goes back to the general fund.
US officials: COVID, bomb cyclone won’t slow Santa’s travels
The U.S. military agency known for tracking Santa Claus as he delivers presents on Christmas Eve doesn’t expect COVID-19 or the ” bomb cyclone ” hitting North America to affect Saint Nick’s global travels.
Massive winter storm brings rolling blackouts, power outages
MISSION, Kan. — Tens of millions of Americans endured bone-chilling temperatures, blizzard conditions, power outages and canceled holiday gatherings Friday from a winter storm that forecasters said was nearly unprecedented in its scope, exposing about 60% of the U.S. population to some sort of winter weather advisory or warning.
Have a safe trip: Oregon trains magic mushroom facilitators
DAMASCUS, Oregon — At a woodsy retreat center in Oregon, some 30 men and women are seated or lying down, masks covering their eyes and listening to serene music.
Nation and world news at a glance
House passes $1.7 trillion spending bill with Ukraine aid
NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn’t happen this week
A roundup of some of the most popular but completely untrue stories and visuals of the week. None of these are legit, even though they were shared widely on social media. The Associated Press checked them out. Here are the facts:
Hartman throws 3 TD passes, Wake Forest beats Missouri 27-17
TAMPA, Fla. — Sam Hartman completed 23 of 36 passes for 280 yards and three touchdowns in what was expected to be his final game with Wake Forest, a 27-17 win over Missouri in the Gasparilla Bowl on Friday night.
Businesses sought for food ingredients and additives exhibition in Japan
The Hawaii Department of Agriculture’s (HDOA) Marketing Branch is looking for Hawaii companies interested in participating in the 27th International Food Ingredients and Additives Exhibition (IFIA) in Tokyo, Japan, slated May 17-19, 2023.
Tune’s TD throw completes Houston’s rally past La-Lafayette
SHREVEPORT, La. — Clayton Tune connected with Nathaniel Dell for a 12-yard touchdown with 20 seconds remaining, and Houston rallied from a 13-point deficit to beat Louisiana-Lafayette 23-16 in the Independence Bowl on Friday.
AP source: Conklin, Browns agree on 4-year, $60 million deal
CLEVELAND — Jack Conklin recently made it clear that he didn’t want to leave Cleveland or the Browns.
