Letters to the editor: 04-16-18
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More marked police cars sought
KAILUA-KONA — About a decade ago, the Hawaii Police Department acquired its first fleet of marked police vehicles, costing around $2 million.
Lifeguard protection bill still afloat
HILO — Lawmakers have performed CPR on a lifeguard liability bill that was all but sunk in the legislative session.
Airline rolls out effort to speak Hawaiian on flights
HONOLULU — Passengers flying Hawaiian Airlines may soon get a complimentary language lesson as the company amplifies efforts to preserve traditional Hawaiian by incorporating it into everyday business.
Outlook: drought-free
KAILUA-KONA — Hawaii has been drought-free since Feb. 27, the longest the state has gone without a drought since February of 2016.
Life happens … in business, too
Our steady mantra at the Small Business Development Center is “come up with a business plan” before acting on your business ideas. A business plan is a map and a map is useful in getting you to where you want to go. You need to know where the obstacles lie in your path, and what is the shortest, or maybe the most scenic, route to your destination.
Matt Calvert lifts Blue Jackets past Capitals in OT
WASHINGTON — Matt Calvert scored 12:22 into overtime, Sergei Bobrovsky made 54 saves and the Columbus Blue Jackets overcame two goals from Alex Ovechkin beat the Washington Capitals 5-4 in on Sunday night to take a 2-0 lead in the first-round playoff series.
NBA: Spurs, Heat looking for bounce-back efforts in Game 2
Gregg Popovich and Erik Spoelstra have copious amounts of championship jewelry in their possessions, and their teams committing to the level of defense necessary to win in the postseason is a major reason why that’s the case.
NBA: Oladipo scores 32 points, Pacers stun LeBron, Cavs
CLEVELAND — LeBron James figured he had experienced everything in 12 postseasons.
BIIF water polo: Wildcats bolstered playoff hopes with OT victory over Hilo
Jalen Gambee-led Konawaena bolstered its BIIF water polo postseason hopes with a pair of victories Saturday at Kona Community Aquatic Center.
Colon perfect into 8th inning, Rangers beat Astros 3-1 in 10
HOUSTON — Bartolo Colon carried a perfect game into the eighth inning and Robinson Chirinos drove in all three runs for the Texas Rangers during their 3-1 victory over the Houston Astros in 10 innings Sunday night.
Wintry weather causing plenty of MLB postponements
CHICAGO — April showers — and snow, sleet and wind — are wreaking havoc on major league baseball.
Community Book Club meeting set for April 25
The public is invited to join the free gathering at 7 p.m. April 25 in the Dyer Library on Hawaii Preparatory Academy’s upper campus.
