High surf warning posted for west-facing shores
A high surf warning is in effect for west-facing shores of the Big Island.
Kristof column: Why 2019 has been best year in human history
If youre depressed by the state of the world, let me toss out an idea: In the long arc of human history, 2019 has been the best year ever.
Island Life 12-31-19
Sunset seen from Kailua-Kona on Dec. 16. (Reiko Sekine/Community contributor)
Hilo woman arrested for slew of offenses
Hawaii Island Police have arrested and charged a 32-year-old Hilo woman with an array of drug, traffic, and other offenses stemming from an incident that occurred early Friday morning in Hilo.
Missed chance at division has Seahawks heading to the road
RENTON, Wash. As he went back through the final plays and how it all transpired, it still seemed shocking to Pete Carroll that the Seattle Seahawks didnt find the end zone.
Giants fire Shurmur but keep GM Gettleman after 4-12 season
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. Co-owner Steve Tisch is looking to take a greater role in the daily operations of the New York Giants as the organization begins a third coaching search in four years and faces criticism for retaining the general manager who hired the last coach.
Wisconsin RB Jonathan Taylor rushes into elite company
PASADENA, Calif. It is no longer a question of where Jonathan Taylor ranks among the greatest running backs to play at Wisconsin for assistant coach John Settle.
Oregon QB Herbert caps stellar career in his 1st Rose Bowl
PASADENA, Calif. Justin Herbert wasnt dreaming of roses when he decided to return for his senior season at Oregon.
Gators chomp Virginia in Orange Bowl
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) Bryce Perkins last game at Virginia was a loss.
Showers a chance over holiday break
HILO East Hawaii will bid farewell to 2019 with typical trade wind patterns, according to forecasters at the National Weather Service in Honolulu.
Bot or not? Mystery over anonymous user retweeted by Trump
CHICAGO The Twitter user goes by Gigi, though sometimes Sophia, Emma or Leona. The occupation is listed at various times as teacher, historian, documentary writer and model. Theres been speculation about whether this person is really a woman or even human. But bot or not, the account has gotten the attention of the president and his Twitter followers.
Officials looking at council woman’s husband in relation to alleged assault on another public servant
HILO A retired Hawaii County police detective is under investigation for allegedly assaulting another county official while still a member of the department in the vicinity of a building that houses government offices.
Future of saving coral: Legacy Reef Foundation teaming up and showcasing quest to regrow valuable ocean life force
KAILUA-KONA Hawaii native Bill Coney and his partner Dr. Susanne Otero are on a mission to save the coral reefs in their home state and around the world.
Committee targets albizia on Pahoa road
The islands war against albizia will continue into the new year as the Big Island Invasive Species Committee prepares to clear the trees from a street in Pahoa.
Letters to the editor: 12-31-19
Plant writer should stay in his garden
With births down, U.S. had slowest growth rate in a century
ORLANDO, Fla. The past years population growth rate in the United States was the slowest in a century due to declining births, increasing deaths and the slowdown of international migration, according to figures released Monday by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Biden questioned about sharing 2020 ticket with Republican
Biden questioned about sharing 2020 ticket with Republican
How to make chocolate truffles, the easiest candy with the biggest reward
Truffles are made from that wonderful brown goo the kids like to call ganache. Rhymes with panache. Ganache is chocolate melted with heavy cream. Youve probably eaten ganache in a thousand cakes.
Police locate missing Keaau girl, 15
Update: Hawaii Island police on Friday announced Chasslyn Heu-Pacheco had been located. The 15-year-old was found Friday in good health.
Waimea woman injured in head-on crash
A 43-year-old Waimea woman suffered severe injuries in a two-vehicle collision Friday on Queen Kaahumanu Highway in South Kohala.
Hawaii telescope protesters to stay as blocked road reopens
HONOLULU Protesters opposed to building a giant telescope on Hawaiis tallest peak agreed Thursday to move a tent of elders that has blocked the mountains access road.
Taliban council agrees to cease-fire in Afghanistan
KABUL, Afghanistan The Talibans ruling council agreed Sunday to a temporary cease-fire in Afghanistan, providing a window in which a peace agreement with the United States can be signed, officials from the insurgent group said. They didnt say when it would begin.
AP News in Brief 12-30-19
States charge more for electric cars as new laws take effect
Island Life 12-30-19
Reflections seen on Christmas morning at Makalawena. (Kai Kelly/Community contributor)
Feldman column: Trump impeachment trial is Chief Justice Roberts’ nightmare
A presidential impeachment trial in the Senate is one mans worst nightmare. That man isnt President Donald Trump, however. Hell take it in stride. Its Chief Justice John Roberts, who will have to preside.
