Body found ‘burned severely’ inside banyan tree
An autopsy is scheduled for today for a woman whose badly burned body was discovered Monday on Banyan Drive in Hilo.
Masters invitation goes to the wrong Scott Stallings
KAPALUA, Maui — Scott Stallings received an invitation to the Masters, and the Georgia resident most likely will be there — as a guest of the PGA Tour player by the same name for whom the coveted invitation was intended.
Five food resolutions that are easy to keep
While New Year’s resolutions flood social media at the end of every year, 80% of people won’t keep their resolutions past February.
Analysis: NFC is wide open heading into final weekend of NFL
TAMPA, Fla. — Tom Brady again was at his best when the Tampa Bay Buccaneers needed him most.
Quick Fix: Orange Honey Ginger Chicken with Red and Green Salad offers festive touch
The sweet and tangy flavors of orange, honey and ginger coat the chicken for a quick, savory dinner. I like to use boneless chicken thighs instead of boneless chicken breast. They remain moist while cooking and have more flavor.
Editorial: A needed safeguard on future elections
This nation owes a debt of gratitude to Congress for passing the Electoral Count Reform Act as part of the $1.7 trillion year-end funding bill in one of the last acts of the lame-duck session.
South Korea: Talks with US on management of nukes underway
SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea reconfirmed Tuesday that Seoul and Washington are discussing its involvement in U.S. nuclear asset management in the face of intensifying North Korean nuclear threats, after President Joe Biden denied that the allies were discussing joint nuclear exercises.
As legal pot grows, more kids sickened by edibles at home
The number of young kids, especially toddlers, who accidentally ate marijuana-laced treats rose sharply over five years as pot became legal in more places in the U.S., according to a study published Tuesday.
Bills’ Hamlin in critical condition after collapse on field
CINCINNATI — Bills safety Damar Hamlin was in critical condition after he collapsed on the field Monday night, the NFL said, and Buffalo’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals was suspended.
Burned body located on Banyan Drive in Hilo
Hawaii Island police are investigating the discovery of a badly burned body on Banyan Drive in Hilo.
It’s a girl! Hawaii Island’s first baby of 2023 born in Waimea
Hawaii Island’s first baby of 2023 was a bouncing baby girl born early Sunday to proud parents in Waimea.
‘It’s not just my loss’
In October, two weeks before her 15th birthday, a student from Kealakehe High School died of a drug overdose.
Jan. 6 panel shutting down after referring Trump for crimes
WASHINGTON — The House Jan. 6 committee is shutting down, having completed a whirlwind 18-month investigation of the 2021 Capitol insurrection and having sent its work to the Justice Department along with a recommendation for prosecuting former President Donald Trump.
2024 contest comes into view with hurdles for both parties
NEW YORK — Both political parties are opening the new year confronting critical questions about the people and policies they want to embrace as the next election speeds into view.
Council to consider excess, unspent gas taxes
Over $2.3 million in excess and unspent fuel taxes will be mulled this week by the County Council.
Moscow says Ukrainian rocket strike kills 63 Russian troops
KYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian forces fired rockets at a facility in the eastern Donetsk region where Russian soldiers were stationed, killing 63 of them, Russia’s defense ministry said Monday, in one of the deadliest attacks on the Kremlin’s forces since the war began more than 10 months ago.
Floods in Philippines leave 51 dead, over a dozen missing
MANILA, Philippines — Thousands of people in the Philippines remained in emergency shelters in the wake of devastating Christmas flooding, as the death toll climbed to 51 with 19 missing, authorities said Monday.
65,000 view Benedict XVI’s body lying in state at Vatican
VATICAN CITY — Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI ‘s body, his head resting on a pair of crimson pillows, lay in state in St. Peter’s Basilica on Monday as tens of thousands queued to pay tribute to the pontiff who shocked the world by retiring a decade ago.
Obituaries: January 3, 2023
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Announcements: January 3, 2023
FOLK Book Club meets Jan. 24
