Arkansas man accused of murder of Kealakehe grad
An arrest has been made in the disappearance of a former Kona woman attending nursing school in Arkansas.
Officer receives award for saving woman’s life
Just three months after graduating to solo assignment in the Ka‘u district, Hawaii Police Department Officer Xylon Takata saved the life of an Ocean View woman.
Police probe possible missing diver off Keaau
Hawaii Island police are investigating a possible missing diver last seen in waters near the cliffs at the end of Beach Road in Hawaiian Paradise Park in Kea‘au.
Puna man missing since 2020 located
Hawaii Island police have located 47-year-old Derek Lee Kalani Aiona, who was reported missing in August 2020.
Police investigate shooting incident in Puna
Hawaii Island police have initiated an attempted murder investigation following a shooting incident Monday night in Puna.
Feds warn of new batch of fentanyl on island
A new batch of fentanyl has made its way to the Big Island, the Hawaii High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area revealed Monday via a Threat Bulletin.
Teen interest in long-lasting birth control soars after Roe
Sixteen-year-old Adismarys Abreu had been discussing a long-lasting birth control implant with her mother for about a year as a potential solution to increasing menstrual pain.
Jury to be picked for Oath Keeper boss’ Jan. 6 sedition case
Jury selection is expected to get underway Tuesday in the trial of the founder of the far-right Oath Keepers extremist group and four associates charged with seditious conspiracy, one of the most serious cases to emerge from the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Hurricane Ian lashes Cuba, aims at Florida as possible Cat 4
HAVANA (AP) — A strengthening Hurricane Ian’s rain and winds lashed Cuba’s western tip, where authorities have evacuated 50,000 people, as it roared on a path that could see it hit Florida’s west coast as a Category 4 hurricane.
Navy bribery fugitive ‘Fat Leonard’ seeks Venezuelan asylum
SAN DIEGO — The fugitive defense contractor nicknamed “Fat Leonard” who orchestrated a huge bribery scheme involving dozens of U.S. Navy officials, has requested asylum in Venezuela, a law enforcement official said Monday, nearly a week after he was captured in the South American country.
Man pleads not guilty to kidnap, sex assault of teen
A 52-year-old Hilo man pleaded not guilty to a host of charges Monday filed in connection with the alleged Sept. 16 abduction and ensuing crimes committed against a 15-year-old Kona girl.
Ironman donates $240K to county for police OT during 2-day race
Ironman is donating almost a quarter-million dollars to the Hawaii Police Department to cover the cost of officer services during the 2022 Ironman World Championship next month.
Patrol spots Chinese, Russian naval ships off Alaska island
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — A U.S. Coast Guard ship on routine patrol in the Bering Sea came across a guided missile cruiser from China, officials said Monday.
Pfizer seeks to expand omicron booster to 5- to 11-year-olds
Pfizer asked U.S. regulators Monday to expand use of its updated COVID-19 booster shot to children ages 5 to 11.
Bills would curtail objections at future Jan. 6 vote counts
WASHINGTON — Members of Congress have officially objected to the results in four of the last six presidential elections, a partisan practice that has been legal for over a century but became much more fraught after a violent mob of then-President Donald Trump’s supporters attacked the U.S. Capitol last year.
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White House student loan forgiveness could cost about $400B
False claims, threats fuel poll worker sign-ups for midterms
ATLANTA — Outraged by false allegations of fraud against a Georgia elections employee in 2020, Amanda Rouser made a vow as she listened to the woman testify before Congress in June about the racist threats and harassment she faced.
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3 knives every cook needs. And some they might just want.
There is likely no kitchen tool purchase as important as your cooking knives. And it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the variety of styles, prices, sizes and materials.
Gretchen’s table: Creamy poblano pepper pasta
Poblanos are most often used in Mexican and Tex-Mex cooking — they’re terrific stuffed — but because their heat is relatively mild, they also make a fine addition to chili and soup. They’re also wonderful roasted and blended into a cream sauce.
