Supply-chain snafus renew interest in reviving US manufacturing. Some analysts aren’t so sure
Michael Araten knows a thing or two about bringing manufacturing back to the United States. Araten and his company, the Rodon Group, got many accolades and a visit from President Barack Obama a few years ago after shifting assembly of its K’nex brand of plastic construction toys from China to Rodon’s plant in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
‘Teaching them life lessons’: Youth learn butchery skills at Kona Vocational
Keiki ages 12 to 18 were fully engaged Saturday as they learned how to skin, dress and butcher pigs, lamb and chickens at Kona Vocational.
House and Senate maps adopted: New House district goes to West Hawaii
The state Reapportionment Commission stayed the course Friday and finalized House and Senate election maps for the next decade, shaking off resident complaints from Hawaii Island and Oahu, citizen-produced alternative maps and even the threat of lawsuits in its 8-1 decision.
Blizzard buffets East Coast with deep snow, winds, flooding
BOSTON — A nor’easter with hurricane-force wind gusts battered much of the East Coast on Saturday, flinging heavy snow that made travel treacherous or impossible, flooding coastlines, and threatening to leave bitter cold in its wake.
North Korea appears to test biggest missile in five years
TOKYO — North Korea appeared to have fired one of its biggest ballistic missiles in almost five years, adding to its largest series of tests since Kim Jong Un took power as he tries to force his nuclear arsenal back on to the Biden administration’s agenda.
Trump facing legal, political headwinds as he eyes comeback
CONROE, Texas — As he prepared to tee off at one of his Florida golf courses, a fellow player introduced Donald Trump as the “45th president of the United States.”
‘I miss home so much’
When an explosive volcanic eruption triggered a tsunami in Tonga just over two weeks ago, homes were destroyed, communication lines disabled, and a heavy blanket of ash deposited on towns and villages.
Astronomy industry spent $110M in Hawaii in 2019
The astronomy industry in Hawaii spent more than $100 million throughout the state in 2019, according to a University of Hawaii study.
Police ID man killed in South Kona crash
A 62-year-old Holualoa man died following a single-vehicle crash on Thursday on Mamalahoa Highway in South Kona.
Russia moves naval exercise that rattled EU member Ireland
MOSCOW — Russia says it will relocate naval exercises off the coast of Ireland after Dublin raised concerns about them amid a tense dispute with the West over expansion of the NATO alliance and fears that Russia is preparing to invade Ukraine.
National and world news at a glance
American woman accused of prominent role in Islamic State
Divided no more? Court opening may draw Democrats together
WASHINGTON — Democrats in Congress have fractured repeatedly over President Joe Biden’s agenda, stalling legislation and creating an atmosphere of mistrust that has made it increasingly difficult for progressives and centrists to work together.
Virginia Republicans push for changes in marijuana law
RICHMOND, Va. — Newly empowered Republican lawmakers in Virginia who opposed legalizing simple possession of marijuana say they don’t want to scrap the law, but they do want to make significant changes.
Obituaries: January 30, 2022
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Farmers markets, grocery stores expanding tropical fruit varieties
Many folks have been avoiding crowds and even staying home to avoid COVID-19 exposure for the last two years. Being grounded has new meaning when we have little opportunity to socialize. Even folks who have lived in Hawaii all or most of their lives, have never had a problem with rock fever until now. However, there are solutions. We can mentally escape this isolation by growing and expanding our tropical fruit cuisines. Enjoying these fruits can expand our world even though we are stuck at home.
Pantone’s color of the year is ‘Very Peri’
A hue of blue is Pantone’s color of the year for 2022.
Letters to the Editor: January 30, 2022
Mayor’s Cup a win
Editorial: For the sake of national unity, don’t dig in on this Supreme Court nomination
Maybe it’s just wishful thinking, but Justice Stephen Breyer’s retirement announcement offers Republicans a real opportunity. No, not the opportunity to install yet another hard-right conservative on the bench. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell already can claim victory for the kinds of obstructionist and unfair manipulation that yielded the court’s current lopsided split favoring conservatives. Now is the moment for Republicans to make a move to save this badly divided nation from splitting even further.
Island Life: Mini barrel
A breaking wave creates a perfect mini barrel at Makalawena.
Tom Brady to retire? National reports say yes, Bucs say hold on.
TAMPA, Fla. — Tom Brady’s career highlights rolled across national media outlets Saturday. Some of his greatest moments from seven Super Bowl victories aired on the NFL Network.
