Trump and leaders of Mexico and Canada sign new trade pact
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — President Donald Trump and the leaders of Canada and Mexico signed a revision of the quarter-century-old North American Free Trade Agreement early Friday, but their ceremony did not disguise the tensions remaining or lessen the doubts of whether a new Congress would approve the pact.
US stands apart as G-20 summit stumbles on trade, climate
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — The U.S. has been blocking progress at the Group of 20 summit on fixing world trade rules, fighting climate change and tackling migration, according to European officials involved in the discussions.
Congressional bill would keep early earthquake-warning-system projects on track, if Trump signs it
SEATTLE — A bipartisan bill passed by Congress on Tuesday will likely keep the development of early earthquake-warning projects in the Pacific Northwest on track, if approved by President Donald Trump.
Massive, extended data breach within Marriott’s hotel empire
BETHESDA, Md. — A security breach inside Marriott’s worldwide hotel empire has compromised the information of as many as 500 million guests, exposing in some cases credit card numbers, passport numbers and birthdates, the company said Friday.
Maui man gets 10 years for violence against girlfriend
WAILUKU — A Maui man who prosecutors said physically and emotionally tortured his girlfriend has been sentenced to 10 years in prison.
Powerful quakes buckle Alaska roads, trigger tsunami warning
ANCHORAGE — Back-to-back earthquakes measuring 7.0 and 5.8 rocked buildings and shattered roads Friday morning in Anchorage, sending people running into the streets and briefly triggering a warning to residents in Kodiak to flee to higher ground for fear of a tsunami.
No tsunami threat to Hawaii following Alaska earthquake
KAILUA-KONA — No tsunami was triggered by a magnitude-7.0 earthquake that struck Friday morning in southern Alaska.
Woman who burglarized judge’s home back in court
HILO — A 26-year-old woman on felony probation for burglarizing the home of a now-retired Hilo judge three years ago is back behind bars facing numerous charges related to the theft of several credit cards.
DOH: Hu Honua Bioenergy violated pollution laws
HONOLULU – The Hawaii Department of Health Clean Water Branch is pursuing an environmental enforcement action against the Hu Honua Bioenergy facility in Pepeekeo on Hawaii Island, the DOH said in a press release today.
Rainbow Warriors reap benefits of bowl
Bowls and Santa Claus go hand in hand for participating postseason teams such as the University of Hawaii, which returns to the Hawaii Bowl and well-stuffed gift stockings after a one-year absence.
Sacks piling up as Titans struggle to protect Marcus Mariota
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans have an issue protecting their quarterback right now with Marcus Mariota taking hits from defenses he hasn’t experienced since his rookie season.
49ers’ Sherman on Wilson: ‘I don’t really have a relationship with Russell’
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — You just knew cornerback Richard Sherman could find a way to spice up Sunday’s return to Seattle, his home the previous seven seasons before defecting to the 49ers this year.
Wobble Gobble and Triptophan Tri — a Thanksgiving tradition
Thanksgiving has popularly become known as the day to celebrate with loved ones, the gifts in life we should be most thankful for: family, friends and good health.
Patrick Reed moving on from Ryder Cup, shares Bahamas lead
NASSAU, Bahamas — Patrick Reed and Tiger Woods are about as far apart as can be on the leaderboard after one round of the Hero World Challenge.
No. 17 Utah faces No. 10 Washington in Pac-12 title game
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — While the other Power Five conferences will hold championship games that will help determine the field for the College Football Playoff, the prize in the Pac-12 title game will be a more traditional one.
Rivers and Roethlisberger on a roll as they renew rivalry
COSTA MESA, Calif. — The Chargers’ Philip Rivers and Pittsburgh’s Ben Roethlisberger are playing some of the best football of their 15-year careers.
Girls basketball: Konawaena falls in preseason debut to Kalani 66-54
KEALAKEKUA — There was no dog pile at center court, fist-clenching celebrations or even really more than the customary handshake line after Kalani’s 66-54 victory over Konawaena on Thursday night.
Girls basketball: Lunas hang on for 43-42 victory over Hilo
KEALAKEKUA — Hilo came up just short of a statement win, but the Lady Viks effort on Thursday night at Ellison Onizuka Gymnasium against Lahainaluna will certainly get people talking.
Cowboys stifle Brees, end Saints’ 10-game win streak, 13-10
ARLINGTON, Texas — Dak Prescott desperately scrambled for a first down in a game of fourth-quarter keepaway, then took three knees starting from the New Orleans 1 to run out the clock by the narrowest possible margin.
Kona’s Leimakamae Freitas crowned Miss Hawaii Teen USA
A new Miss Hawaii USA and Miss Hawaii Teen USA were crowned Nov. 18.
