Puna man, 34, reported missing
Hawaii Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a 34-year-old Puna man reported missing by his father.
Hawaii Island reports 2 new COVID-19 cases
Hawaii Island reported two new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, bringing the island’s total case count to 1,873.
DWS issues ‘water conservation notice’ for South Kohala customers
“Unexpected equipment malfunctions” has prompted a water conservation notice for South Kohala Department of Water Supply customers.
Colorado Guardsman has 1st reported US case of virus variant
DENVER — The first person in the U.S. known to be infected with a new and apparently more contagious variant of the coronavirus was identified Wednesday as a Colorado National Guardsman who had been sent to help out at a nursing home struggling with an outbreak. And health officials said a second Guard member may have it, too.
McConaughey buys new home in Kona gated community
Matthew McConaughey has new luxury digs in West Hawaii.
BYU-Hawaii to begin weekly virus testing for those on campus
HONOLULU — While classes will be largely online because of the coronavirus pandemic, Brigham Young University-Hawaii said it will test all staff and students who are on campus every week when the semester starts Jan. 6.
After a year like this, expect a strange New Year’s Eve
NEW YORK — If ever a year’s end seemed like cause for celebration, 2020 might be it.
Trump’s $2,000 checks all but dead as GOP Senate refuses aid
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s push for $2,000 COVID-19 relief checks was all but dead Wednesday as Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell proposed an alternative approach of loading up the bill with other White House priorities that appeared destined to fail.
Editorial: FAA reforms reassert primacy of Boeing oversight, safety
At last, Congress has undone disastrous Federal Aviation Administration policy that abetted Boeing’s lapses in pushing the unsafe 737 MAX to market. The restoration of trusted FAA oversight is a necessary step to set Boeing back on course as aviation’s longtime leader.
Letters to the Editor: December 30, 2020
Put gambling on the ballot
Column: Padres adding Blake Snell and Yu Darvish show relentless effort to win a championship soon
SAN DIEGO — Wad it up. Douse it in kerosene. Strike a match. The long, nagging and deserved narrative about the Padres failing to step up to the financial plate has dogged the franchise since Ray Kroc salted America’s French fries.
Sanders, Oklahoma State beat Miami 37-34 in Cheez-It Bowl
ORLANDO, Fla. — Oklahoma State went to the air early and often to finish its season on a high note.
Texas overcomes Ehlinger injury, routs Colorado 55-23 in Alamo Bowl
SAN ANTONIO — Casey Thompson passed for 170 yards and four touchdowns and No. 20 Texas overcame an injury to senior quarterback Sam Ehlinger and beat Colorado 55-23 in the Valero Alamo Bowl on Tuesday night.
Bucks set NBA record for 3-pointers, roll past Heat 144-97
MIAMI — On Sunday, the Milwaukee Bucks endured their worst 3-point effort in just over a year.
Top 25 capsules: Tulane uses late free throws to edge No. 5 Houston 65-64
TULSA, Okla. — Brandon Rachal hit two free throws with a tenth of a second remaining and finished with 22 points as Tulsa topped unbeaten No. 5 Houston 65-64 on Tuesday night.
NFL has pulled off improbable task of playing amid pandemic
It took playing games on all seven days of the week, a wide receiver starting at quarterback, numerous schedule changes and constant revisions to health and safety protocols for the NFL to reach Week 17 on time.
Trump’s $2,000 checks stall in Senate as GOP blocks vote
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s push for bigger $2,000 COVID-19 relief checks stalled out Tuesday in the Senate as Republicans blocked a swift vote proposed by Democrats and split within their own ranks over whether to boost spending or defy the White House.
Island Life: Burning through the vog
A voggy Saturday sunset in Kona glows red-orange above the ocean. (Bob Viggers/Community contributor)
Obituaries: December 30, 2020
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Council approves Kailua-Kona development
An agreement worked out by two council members negotiating with developers of a Kailua-Kona project was approved by the County Council last week and then sent to the mayor, despite three council members’ assurances that the public would have one more opportunity to comment at a council forum.
COVID-19 exposure notification app now available to Hawaii County residents
Ige delays furloughs until ‘at least July 1’
Gov. David Ige said Tuesday he is delaying the implementation of furloughs for state employees through at least July 1, 2021.
Hometown Heroes: The Food Basket holds 100th ‘food drop’ since April
Editor’s note: Each Wednesday, West Hawaii Today is publishing a story about individuals, groups or organizations that have helped make life better for others in our community during the COVID-19 pandemic.
In Brief: December 30, 2020
1st reported US case of COVID-19 variant found in Colorado
New US dietary guidelines: No candy, cake for kids under 2
Parents now have an extra reason to say no to candy, cake and ice cream for young children. The first U.S. government dietary guidelines for infants and toddlers, released Tuesday, recommend feeding only breast milk for at least six months and no added sugar for children under age 2.
