BIIF weekend soccer: Kealakehe sweeps crosstown classic, HPA shut out by Waiakea
KEALAKEHE — Both of Kealakehe soccer’s teams were victorious over Konawaena on Saturday at Waverider Stadium. It was the first time the two local schools have faced each other thus far in the Big Island Interscholastic Federation (BIIF) soccer season.
Drew Lock’s late touchdown pass rallies Seahawks to 20-17 victory over sliding Eagles
SEATTLE — Drew Lock threw a 29-yard touchdown pass to Jaxon Smith-Njigba with 28 seconds left to cap a 92-yard drive, and the Seattle Seahawks stunned the Philadelphia Eagles 20-17 on Monday night, ending a four-game skid and getting back into NFC playoff contention.
PHOTOS: Swimming and diving continue at KSH
By KELSEY WALLING
Deion Sanders is luring linemen to Colorado to protect QB son. Now, those blockers need to jell.
BOULDER, Colo. — Deion Sanders recently reeled in a large bass as he took a break from the recruiting trail. His trophy catches from the transfer portal have been sizeable, too.
Pistons lose to Hawks, near NBA history with 24-game skid; Harden, Clippers win eighth straight
ATLANTA (AP) — Trae Young extended his recent hot streak with another double-double, scoring 31 points with 15 assists, as the Atlanta Hawks beat Detroit 130-124 on Monday night, handing the Pistons their 24th consecutive loss.
Tyler Glasnow traded to Dodgers from Rays after agreeing to $136.5 million, 5-year contract
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Los Angeles Dodgers finalized their second major move this offseason on Saturday, acquiring Tyler Glasnow from the Tampa Bay Rays in a four-player trade after the pitcher agreed to a $136.5 million, five-year contract.
Man arrested on narcotics and firearms charges
A 44-year-old Ainaloa Estates man was arrested Friday on narcotics and firearms charges after a search of his home and truck by police and Homeland Security.
Nation-World briefs for Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023
Iceland volcano erupts weeks after thousands were evacuated
Public invited to take survey regrading next UH president
The University of Hawaii Board of Regents is asking the public to complete an eight-question survey about the next president of the state’s public higher education system.
Public reminded about illegal roadside vending enforcement
Police would like to remind the public about an ongoing enforcement initiative to address the illegal use of state highways and county roadways for the purpose of street vending.
Four sent to hospital after Friday fracas in Hilo
Four people were hospitalized Friday after a violent incident on Rainbow Drive in Hilo involving knives and a baseball bat.
Paddling coach returns to water after stranding
Kona-area paddling coach Nathan Grocholski Lopez experienced one of every paddler’s worst fears — a leash failure that left him stranded in the open ocean at night for more than four hours last Thursday near Pine Trees Beach.
Judge to get update in Joshua Ho case
A Hilo man accused of stabbing his grandparents to death in January is scheduled to appear in court Thursday.
Mark Zuckerberg’s Hawaii compound includes a 5,000 sq. ft. underground shelter
Meta founder Mark Zuckerberg is spending a reported $270 million building the ultimate home in Hawaii.
Feds accuse 18-year-old Hilo man of child porn
An 18-year-old Hilo man is accused by the federal government of being the leader of a group that sexually victimizes minors.
Proposed property owner registry aims to curb squatting
A proposed new Hawaii County registry could help crack down on squatters staying on vacant properties.
Hawaii governor’s first budget after Maui wildfire includes funds for recovery and fire prevention
HONOLULU — Hawaii Gov. Josh Green on Monday said he was requesting $425 million from lawmakers during the next fiscal year to help Maui recover from August’s wildfires — and millions more to reduce the risk of wildfires statewide.
Benioffs donate 282 acres to Hawaii Island nonprofit
WAIMEA – The Hawaii Island Community Development Corp., a Hilo-based nonprofit organization, announced Monday that it has received a major land and cash donation for affordable housing at Ouli in North Hawaii.
Josh Allen and the Bills show how quickly things can turn around in the NFL
Turnarounds happen quickly in the NFL.
Pope approves blessings for same-sex couples that must not resemble marriage
ROME — Pope Francis formally approved letting Catholic priests bless same-sex couples, the Vatican announced Monday, a radical shift in policy that aimed at making the church more inclusive while maintaining its strict ban on gay marriage.
Letters to the editor for Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023
AI ‘infantilizes younger generation’
Air Jordans made for filmmaker Spike Lee are up for auction after being donated to Oregon shelter
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The shiny, gold Nike sneakers were hard to miss in the donation pile at a shelter in Portland, Oregon, earlier this year.
Christmas is the world’s festival, its happy place
I am an oddball. I like to work on Christmas.
High-mindedness and hypocrisy: From the UN to Congress, posturing about peace and free speech
We have no qualms with much of the United Nations resolution expressing “grave concern over the catastrophic humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip and the suffering of the Palestinian civilian population” and emphasizing that “the Palestinian and Israeli civilian populations must be protected in accordance with international humanitarian law.”
Let’s Talk Food: Fruitcakes for the holidays
When we think of the holidays, we used to think of fruitcakes. I remember my husband got fruitcake mailed to him from Arkansas every year, which was given to my mother, who loved them! Growing up, I would try a bite and spit out all the candied fruits as I thought they were yucky!
