Announcements: December 29, 2020
Fire hydrant flow test could impact water service
Cheesy sausage and rice stuffed peppers
One of my family’s chilly weather favorites is stuffed peppers. My husband likes the dish because it’s warm and filling. I like it because I don’t have to be boxed in by any one recipe.
Feel good food: Soy-glazed roasted salmon with spiced potatoes
Everyone knows fish is good for you, especially a “fatty” fish like salmon. Full of omega-3 fatty acids, which play an essential role in brain and heart health, salmon also is high in B vitamins and is a relatively inexpensive source of lean protein.
Netflix reworks leftovers with food-based reality game show
NEW YORK — Just in time for anyone facing a heaving, post-holiday refrigerator comes a TV show about what to do with all those dubious dishes — leftovers.
Police locate possible witness to Hilo shooting
Hawaii Island reports two new COVID-19 cases
Hawaii Island reported two new COVID-19 cases Monday, bringing the island’s total case count to 1,864.
Christmas week brings high number of travelers to Hawaii
More than 75,000 people arrived in Hawaii between Dec. 21 and Sunday despite the ongoing surge of COVID-19 cases across the nation.
Lori Loughlin released after prison term in college scam
“Full House” actor Lori Loughlin was released from prison Monday after spending two months behind bars for paying half a million dollars in bribes to get her two daughters into college.
A divided nation asks: What’s holding our country together?
Elections are meant to resolve arguments. This one inflamed them.
As COVID-19 ravages US, shootings, killings are also up
DETROIT — When Andre Avery drives his commercial truck through Detroit, he keeps his pistol close.
Mired in crises, North Korea’s Kim to open big party meeting
SEOUL, South Korea— Coronavirus restrictions that have significantly limited his public appearances. Warning signals for an economy battered by pandemic-related border closings and natural disasters. The impending departure of a U.S. president who said he “fell in love” with him.
Letters to the Editor: December 28, 2020
Ranger support needed at volcano
Baseball Hall of Famer, knuckleballer Phil Niekro dies at 81
ATLANTA — Phil Niekro threw a pitch that baffled hitters and catchers.
NBA capsules: Mavericks set NBA record with 50-point halftime lead in rout
LOS ANGELES — Luka Doncic scored 24 points and the Dallas Mavericks led by a NBA-record 50 points at halftime in a 124-73 rout of the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday.
NFL capsules: Chiefs clinch AFC’s top seed, Steelers win AFC North
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City clinched the top seed in the AFC and the only playoff bye when Patrick Mahomes threw a 25-yard touchdown pass to Demarcus Robinson with just under two minutes for a 17-14 win over Atlanta on Sunday.
Music City Bowl between Iowa and Missouri canceled
The Music City Bowl between Missouri and Iowa was canceled Sunday because COVID-19 issues left the Tigers unable to play.
Report provides few details about alleged murder
Trump signs massive measure funding government, COVID relief
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — President Donald Trump signed a $900 billion pandemic relief package Sunday, ending days of drama over his refusal to accept the bipartisan deal that will deliver long-sought cash to businesses and individuals and avert a federal government shutdown.
Obituaries: December 24, 2020
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Family ties: Familiar faces take over at Caffe Florian
Rita Redavid never thought she’d find someone to hand her restaurant down to until she hired Yatzixi Ramirez Cisneros.
Retailers expand options for returns
Retailers and shipping companies have struggled to get shoppers’ holiday gifts delivered on time. Now, they’re gearing up for what’s expected to be a brutal season for unwanted goods headed back in their direction.
Island Life: View from the course
The sunset is seen on Dec. 15. (Steve Hinkley/Community Contributor)
Flight makes emergency landing in Honolulu on Christmas
HONOLULU — A Southwest Airlines flight from Honolulu bound for Oakland, California, made an emergency landing on Oahu after the captain heard strange noises about 20 minutes after taking off on Christmas Day.
20% of Honolulu’s first responders get coronavirus vaccine
HONOLULU — Roughly 20% of Honolulu’s 4,500 first responders have received the Moderna coronavirus vaccine, city officials said.
Kilauea SO2 emission rates drop
Summit sulfur dioxide emission rates continued to drop over the weekend following the start of Kilauea Volcano’s summit eruption late Dec. 20.
