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House passes bill to avert shutdown with hours to spare

December 21, 2024

WASHINGTON — The House on Friday approved legislation to avert a federal shutdown that was just hours away, with lawmakers extending funding into mid-March and approving $100 billion in disaster relief for parts of the nation still reeling from storms. The Senate was expected to quickly follow suit.

By Carl Hulse and Catie Edmondson New York Times • Dec. 21, 2024 • Updated 12:05 am

Hawaii pilot killed in plane crash was set to get wings, propose to girlfriend

By PETER BOYLAN Honolulu Star-Advertiser • Dec. 21, 2024 • Updated 12:05 am

Collecting debris from the fatal plane crash is NTSB’s focus

By VICTORIA BUDIONO Honolulu Star-Advertiser • Dec. 21, 2024 • Updated 12:05 am

Why it’s hard to control what gets taught in public schools

By Dana Goldstein New York Times • Dec. 21, 2024 • Updated 12:05 am

Income tax cuts kick in

By MICHAEL BRESTOVANSKY Hawaii Tribune-Herald • Dec. 20, 2024

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BIIF basketball: Wildcats, Cowboys and Daggers collect wins

December 21, 2024

KEALAKEKUA — It was business as usual for Konawaena girls basketball on Thursday night.

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Tropical Gardening: Celebrate a merry Christmas and a happy Hanukkah

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Letters — Your voice — for December 21

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Volcano Watch: The USGS review process: Checking and verifying our information

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Ka‘u seeking flag football coach

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Island Life photo for December 21 — Aloha morning

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Obituaries for December 21

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Police nab one of three Hale Nani escapees

BIIF volleyball All-League teams released

BIIF soccer: Hilo wins on road; Warriors sweep Dragons

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