Big Island COVID-19 case count increases by 1 to 2,188
The Big Island reported just one new COVID-19 for a second straight day Saturday, bringing the total number of cases to date to 2,188.
Noah Feldman: The courts aren’t coming to save voting rights
Legislatures across the U.S. are considering more than 100 bills aimed at restricting voter access, according to a report by the Brennan Center for Justice. The bills represent a direct, partisan reaction to the Democrats’ success in the 2020 election, when high turnout and mail-in voting powered blue victories in closely divided states like Georgia, Arizona and Pennsylvania.
Editorial: We knew vaccines were coming four months ago. Why wasn’t America ready to quickly give them out?
It’s been 13 months since China shut down a region of 18 million people because of the rapid human-to-human transfer of a new strain of coronavirus. It’s been a year since the World Health Organization declared a global health emergency because of the spread of the coronavirus and COVID-19, the disease it causes. It’s been 11 months since California’s Gavin Newsom became the first governor to order a statewide lockdown. It’s been eight months since the U.S. recorded its first 100,000 deaths from the pandemic. And it’s been four months since Dr. Anthony Fauci — the federal government’s leading infectious disease expect — expressed optimism that effective vaccines would soon be available.
Officers honored for heroism, service
Four Hawaii Police Department officers were recently honored as officers of the month, including one for saving the life of a man who had been stabbed.
More-transmissible COVID-19 variant from UK found in Hawaii
A more transmissible strain of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 has been identified in Hawaii.
Surf’s up! Advisory remains posted through Saturday afternoon for west-facing shores
A high surf advisory remains posted through Saturday afternoon for west-facing shores of the Big Island.
Casino bill likely dead following deferral by House committee chair
Legislation to build the state’s first resort casino on Department of Hawaiian Home Lands on Oahu was dealt a major blow Friday.
In Brief: February 6, 2021
AP analysis: Federal executions likely a COVID superspreader
Coronavirus cases drop at US homes for elderly and infirm
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Coronavirus cases have dropped at U.S. nursing homes and other long-term care facilities over the past few weeks, offering a glimmer of hope that health officials attribute to the start of vaccinations, an easing of the post-holiday surge and better prevention, among other reasons.
Trump impeachment trial confronts memories of Capitol siege
WASHINGTON — The impeachment trial of Donald Trump is more than an effort to convict the former president of inciting an insurrection. It’s a chance for a public accounting and remembrance of the worst attack on the U.S. Capitol in 200 years.
Biden says ‘erratic’ Trump shouldn’t get intel briefings
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden said Friday that Donald Trump’s “erratic behavior” should prevent him from receiving classified intelligence briefings, a courtesy that historically has been granted to outgoing presidents.
Island Life: I’m a little teapot
A gold-dust day gecko peers out from its newly found habitat in Keauhou. (Tony Mitchell/Community contributor)
Fact Check: A look at what didn’t happen this week
A roundup of some of the most popular but completely untrue stories and visuals of the week. None of these are legit, even though they were shared widely on social media. The Associated Press checked them out. Here are the facts:
Wiliwili Festival marks 10 years
The Waikoloa Dry Forest Initiative will host the 10th annual Wiliwili Festival on Feb. 12 and 13. This year’s event will be held largely online with talks, virtual exhibits, demonstrations, an online silent auction, and virtual hikes scheduled throughout.
Celtics edge George-less Clippers 119-115 behind Tatum’s 34 points
LOS ANGELES — Jayson Tatum led a 3-point shooting spree and scored 34 points, helping the Boston Celtics hold off the Clippers 119-115 on Friday night without Paul George in the Los Angeles lineup.
Defense could be decisive in Super Bowl filled with dynamic offenses
Suggesting that defense could decide this Super Bowl might seem like heresy.
53-year-old Steve Stricker one stroke back in Phoenix Open
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Steve Stricker is having too much fun at the Waste Management Phoenix Open to stress over a messy finish Friday.
Hawaii expects to lose $400,000 annually playing football at UH
College football games in Manoa could be a $400,000 annual drain for Hawaii’s public university.
NL Cy Young winner Bauer joins World Series champion Dodgers
LOS ANGELES — Trevor Bauer is coming home to pitch for the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers.
