Barring ties, NFC playoff picture is clear, AFC more muddled
Barring ties in Week 17 — and there are some wild scenarios should certain games end in draws Sunday — the road to the playoffs is quite straight in the NFC. The path to a first-round bye in the AFC has a bunch of curves in it.
Ursua leaving UH to turn pro
University of Hawaii slotback John Ursua told the Honolulu Star-Advertiser he has decided to forgo his senior season and apply for the 2019 National Football League Draft.
Obituaries: 12-26-18
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7-year-old who spoke to Trump about Santa still believes
WASHINGTON — A 7-year-old girl who talked to President Donald Trump on Christmas Eve still left out milk and cookies for Santa despite the president telling her it was “marginal” for a child of her age to still believe in the jolly old elf.
U.S. says second Guatemalan child dies in immigration custody
HOUSTON — An 8-year-old boy from Guatemala died in government custody in New Mexico early Tuesday, U.S. immigration authorities said, marking the second death of an immigrant child in detention this month.
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Island Life: 12-26-18
What’s left of Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. on Alii Drive after the restaurant’s closing this month. (Monica Gelien/Community Contributor)
Letters to the editor: 12-26-18
Better palila management badly needed
My Turn: Thank you for helping humane society achieve goals
As this year comes to a close, Hawaii Island Humane Society would like to thank all those who volunteer their time and talents at our three islandwide shelters. Your devotion to Hawaii Island’s homeless animals is remarkable. We couldn’t do it without you.
The Sidney Awards, Part I
At the end of every year I give out the Sidney Awards to celebrate and recommend great examples of long-form journalism. I do it so that we can step out of the daily rush of events and read things that are broader and more reflective.
8-year-old lava victim sells crafts to aid displaced friend
HILO — Like hundreds of other Big Island residents, Brooklynn Bennett was forced to leave her home when the Kilauea eruption began in lower Puna earlier this year.
Mele Kalikimaka
Mele Kalikimaka from West Hawaii Today. (Laura Ruminski/West Hawaii Today)
PGV now accessible thanks to ‘pioneer road’
HILO — Puna Geothermal Venture has access to its lava-locked site after a “pioneer road” was cut over the large lava channel from the recent Kilauea eruption.
Kurtistown man accused of stealing boat, assaulting officer
HILO — A 40-year-old Kurtistown man is accused of stealing a boat and injuring a police officer.
Air service proposals for north Hawaii pitched, meeting Jan. 3
KAILUA-KONA — Waimea residents and others will get a chance next month to weigh in on which of two air service providers they’d rather see offer subsidized flights out of the Waimea-Kohala Airport.
Ahoy Santa! Mr. Claus arrives at the Sheraton
KEAUHOU — Santa arrived on the Big Island Monday afternoon, not by air, but by boat, powered by an eight-reindeer motor into Keauhou Bay to visit all the good boys and girls at the Sheraton Kona Resort &Spa.
Hawaii suicides not higher at Christmas; but experts preach awareness
KAILUA-KONA — It’s been a little over six years since Norene Cabuag lost her brother Dereck Pacatang to suicide.
Small China homes slowly make their way
HILO — During the recent Kilauea eruption, a company in China offered to help those displaced in Puna by shipping 35 prefabricated container homes.
Obituaries: 12-25-18
Donald Kim
Alabama’s next CFP title run starta in the Orange Bowl
MIAMI — Alabama coach Nick Saban celebrated Christmas a few days early this year. He didn’t have much of a choice.
Jones-Gustafsson UFC fight moved from Las Vegas to LA area
LAS VEGAS — A UFC rematch this weekend between Alex Gustafsson and former UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones is being moved from Las Vegas to Southern California.
Raiders win possible final game in Oakland 27-14 vs. Broncos
OAKLAND, Calif. — Dwayne Harris returned a punt 99 yards for a touchdown after Denver failed to down it, and the Raiders gave their fans plenty to celebrate in their possible final game in Oakland, beating the Broncos 27-14 on Monday night.
UConn still No. 1 in AP women’s poll after passing tests
NEW YORK — After a week off for exams, UConn faced two stiff tests on the court and passed both of them.
Duke back on top, Kansas drops to No. 5
Duke moved to No. 1 after blowing out Kentucky in its season opener, only to lose the top spot two weeks later with a loss to Gonzaga in Maui.
Winners, losers heading into last week of NFL season
Winners and Losers.
