Editorial: After COP28, let’s make this the ‘beginning of the end’ of fossil fuels
It took nearly three decades, but world leaders this week finally acknowledged the obvious: There is no way to slow climate change without winding down fossil fuels.
Island Life photo for Sunday, December 17, 2023 – ‘Rainbow road’
Island Life photo for Sunday, December 17, 2023 – ‘Rainbow road’
Conservation notice issued for N. Kohala
The Department of Water Supply has issued a water conservation notice to customers in North Kohala.
Gov. Green wants 3,000 vacation rentals converted to housing for Maui wildfire survivors
HONOLULU — Hawaii Gov. Josh Green on Friday said he wants 3,000 condos and homes that are normally rented to Maui tourists converted to long-term housing for displaced wildfire survivors who are now living in hotels.
‘Cocoa with a cop’ a sweet success
It was a fun-filled holiday themed afternoon Thursday as the Neighborhood Place of Kona and Community Policing and the Kona Denny’s hosted Cocoa with a Cop.
Honoka‘a man accused of multiple offenses in shooting incident
A 45-year-old Honoka‘a man has been arrested and charged with numerous firearm and drug offenses following a shooting incident in a residential area off of Honoka‘a-Waipio Road late last Saturday evening.
Arizona’s governor is sending the state’s National Guard to the border to help with a migrant influx
PHOENIX — Arizona’s governor on Friday ordered the state’s National Guard to the border with Mexico to help federal officials manage an influx of migrants.
Israeli military says it mistakenly killed 3 Israeli hostages in battle-torn part of Gaza
RAFAH, Gaza Strip— Israeli troops mistakenly shot three hostages to death Friday in a battle-torn neighborhood of Gaza City, and an Israeli strike killed a Palestinian journalist in the south of the besieged territory, underscoring the ferocity of Israel’s ongoing onslaught.
With Iowa’s caucuses a month away, Trump urges voters to hand him not just a victory, but a blowout
CORALVILLE, Iowa — Donald Trump was uncharacteristically serious when he implored an audience in eastern Iowa to carry him to a blowout in next month’s Republican caucuses.
Nation & world news – at a glance – for Saturday, December 16, 2023
Jury Orders Giuliani to Pay $148 Million to Election Workers He Defamed
Column: Time for Belichick to leave on his terms (sort of), before he’s shoved out the door
This is starting to feel like Tom Landry’s final days as an NFL coach, just before he was ingloriously put out to pasture. Or maybe it will be more akin to Don Shula, who trudged into a retirement that seemed forced on him.
Chargers fire coach Brandon Staley, general manager Tom Telesco in midst of disappointing season
Dean Spanos has decided he isn’t “All In” anymore on Brandon Staley and Tom Telesco leading the Los Angeles Chargers.
Scherzer has back surgery and will miss start of 2024 season for World Series champion Rangers
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Max Scherzer had surgery for a herniated disk in his lower back and will miss a significant portion of next season.
PHOTOS: HPA routed by Waiakea, Hilo mercy-rules Kea‘au
WAIAKEA 7 – HPA 0
Matsuda named director of Keck Observatory
The W. M. Keck Observatory on Thursday announced the appointment of Rich Matsuda as its next director, effective Jan. 1.
Volcano Watch: Sniffing out stealthy gas escape between Kilauea’s eruptions
Kilauea has erupted three times in 2023 — January–March, June, and September — and has also experienced significant intrusive activity to the southwest of the summit since the beginning of October.
Island Life photo for Saturday, December 16, 2023 – ‘Makalawena magic’
Island Life photo for Saturday, December 16, 2023 – ‘Makalawena magic’
Trend spotting at High Point Market
This week we cover some of the trends we spotted at the famed High Point Furniture Market in North Carolina, including my personal favorite – upholstery to the floor!
Tropical Gardening: More about living Christmas gifts and their care
If you have already found those special living gifts for your loved ones, then here are some tips to keep them healthy.
Editorial: The impeachment of Hunter Biden: House Republicans aim for the wrong Biden
The straight party-line vote in Congress to impeach Joe Biden wasn’t about the president, but his wayward son, Hunter, who is facing a slew of federal criminal counts that he cheated on his taxes, as well as gun charges. The recovering drug addict and alcoholic is in a lot of trouble with Department of Justice Special Counsel David Weiss and could end up in prison for years. And it’s causing his dad major heartache and great political problems.
Editorial: Revenge? Republicans need to chart a path forward
Kevin McCarthy, recently deposed as House speaker, has urged Donald Trump to move away from a message of “revenge.” McCarthy was referencing a speech Trump gave last month in which the former president told supporters he would be their “retribution” if he again wins the Oval Office.
Where is Democracy today?
To paraphrase Mort Sahl: There were four million people in the American colonies in 1776 and we had giants like Franklin, Jefferson, Hamilton, Madison and Monroe. (Monroe was 19). These were men who led the opposition to a ruthless dictator’s powerful military machine, the greatest power the world had ever known, and they won. Now the United States has a population of 350 million, and we’re left to choose between a delusional old man who brags about becoming a dictator and an even older man who some think is too old, but who at least believes in rules.
Hannemann appointed as HTA chair as agency prepares for tough legislative session
Dec. 14—The Hawaii Tourism Authority, which ended last year’s contentious legislative session without a budget, is headed into this one with a controversial new HTA board chairperson—former Honolulu Mayor Mufi Hannemann.
Runnin’ with Rani: Kona’s Jingle Bell Beach Run is back!
KAILUA-KONA — Get ready! After a three-year hiatus, Kona’s 16th annual Jingle Bell Beach Run is back — and ready to roll — this Sunday at the beautiful Coconut Grove Marketplace.
Four days after losing 3-0, Raiders set franchise scoring record, beat Chargers 63-21
LAS VEGAS — Four days after losing 3-0, the Las Vegas Raiders scored 42 points by halftime, didn’t let the Los Angeles Chargers cross midfield until the third quarter and rolled to a record-setting 63-21 victory on Thursday night.
