Rodgers activated from IR as next step in rehab. He won’t play again until next season
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Aaron Rodgers will remain on the practice field to continue working on his return for the New York Jets — for next season.
Island Life photo for Thursday, December 21, 2023 – ‘Festive fleet’
Island Life photo for Thursday, December 21, 2023 – ‘Festive fleet’
The Constitution’s insurrection clause threatens Trump’s campaign. Here is how that is playing out
DENVER — Former President Donald Trump’s bid to win back the White House is now threatened by two sentences added to the U.S. Constitution 155 years ago.
Police: Assault suspect located in Waimea
Police say David Manuel Clark, of Waimea, a suspect in an assault investigation, was located in Waimea on Tuesday.
Animal adoptions down in 2023, but holidays spark interest
After a difficult year, the holidays have created more momentum for animal adoptions at the Hawaii Island Humane Society.
Viewing of nativity scenes that show Christmas around the world
Cornerstone Christian Fellowship invites the community to experience Christmas around the world with nativity displays from places near and far.
Police arrest 33 for DUI
During the week of Dec. 11-17, Hawaii Island police arrested 29 motorists for DUI. Seven of the drivers were involved in a traffic collision. One was younger than 21.
Keiki urge vape bill’s passage: County Council votes 8-0 to approve measure in first reading
A proposed Big Island ban on the sale of flavored tobacco products was widely popular Wednesday with residents and the Hawaii County Council.
PUC asked to reconsider solar decision: Concerns raised about lower customer compensation rates
Two solar industry groups have filed a motion requesting the state Public Utilities Commission reconsider a recent decision they say could shut down access to rooftop solar systems for homes and small businesses.
Thousands take to the streets to protest austerity measures of Argentina’s new president
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Protests against austerity and deregulation measures announced by newly elected President Javier Milei went off relatively peacefully in Argentina’s capital Wednesday, after a government warning against blocking streets.
$10 million funding approved for homeless service providers
Allocation of nearly $10 million to 16 homeless service providers covering 22 projects was approved Wednesday by the County Council.
Israel uncovers major Hamas command center in Gaza City as cease-fire talks gain momentum
JERUSALEM — The Israeli military on Wednesday said it had uncovered a major Hamas command center in the heart of Gaza City, inflicting what it described as a serious blow to the Islamic militant group as pressure grows on Israel to scale back its devastating military offensive in the coastal enclave.
What we know so far about the volcanic eruption in Iceland
LONDON — Scientists anticipated the eruption of a volcano in southwestern Iceland for weeks, so when it happened on Monday night, it was no surprise. The region had been active for more than two years and thousands of small earthquakes rattled the area in recent weeks.
Parents of children sickened by lead linked to tainted fruit pouches fear for kids’ future
When Cora Dibert went for a routine blood test in October, the toddler brought along her favorite new snack: a squeeze pouch of WanaBana cinnamon-flavored apple puree.
US, Venezuela swap prisoners: Maduro ally for 10 Americans, plus fugitive contractor ‘Fat Leonard’
MIAMI — The United States freed a close ally of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in exchange for the release of 10 Americans imprisoned in the South American country and the return of a fugitive defense contractor known as “Fat Leonard” who is at the center of a massive Pentagon bribery scandal, the Biden administration announced Wednesday.
Ocean View Christmas concert Saturday, Dec. 23
Ocean View will be treated to a double ration of Christmas music and holiday cheer when the South Hawaii Symphony joins with The Jazz Gardeners to present a free, two-hour-long Christmas concert beginning at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 23 in Ocean View.
Oklahoma judge rules a man who wrongfully spent nearly 50 years in prison for murder is innocent
OKLAHOMA CITY — An Oklahoma judge has exonerated a man who spent nearly 50 years in prison for murder, the longest serving inmate to be declared innocent of a crime.
Letters to the editor for Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023
Kudos to Hirono for FIGHT Act support
’Tis the season to be more neighborly. And doing so can transform communities
You rake your leaves and wake up the next morning only to see more on your lawn. You look to your neighbor’s lawn and realize their leaves have found their way onto your lawn. You say to yourself, “If only they would rake their leaves, my yard would be fine.” How do we approach this situation? Do we let our frustration boil up? Do we talk to them about it? Do we simply stop talking to our neighbor altogether? Or do we offer to rake our neighbor’s yard?
Making Waves: A Pidgen Kine Chrismas
Was da night befo Chrismas and all tru da hale. Da oncles and aunties was feeleen real jolly.
America’s animal shelters are overcrowded with pets from families facing economic and housing woes
MENANDS, N.Y. — Kaine is a big, buoyant dog looking for a home. But lately, he’s spending a lot of time at the office.
Health officials push to get schoolchildren vaccinated as more US parents opt out
When Idaho had a rare measles outbreak a few months ago, health officials scrambled to keep it from spreading. In the end, 10 people, all in one family, were infected, all unvaccinated.
Huge shipment of illegal fireworks seized in Honolulu
Approximately 16 tons of illegal fireworks were seized in a shipping container late last week in Honolulu, the state Department of Law Enforcement announced Wednesday.
Donald Trump banned from Colorado ballot in historic ruling by state’s Supreme Court
DENVER — A divided Colorado Supreme Court on Tuesday declared former President Donald Trump ineligible for the White House under the U.S. Constitution’s insurrection clause and removed him from the state’s presidential primary ballot, setting up a likely showdown in the nation’s highest court to decide whether the front-runner for the GOP nomination can remain in the race.
Drought-prone California OKs new rules for turning wastewater directly into drinking water
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — When a toilet is flushed in California, the water can end up in a lot of places: An ice skating rink near Disneyland, ski slopes around Lake Tahoe, farmland in the Central Valley.
