Commission reveals finalists for Big Island police chief
The Hawaii County Police Commission today named four finalists to succeed Paul Ferreira, who retired Aug. 31 as the county’s top cop.
Thousands visit lava viewing area as flow moves within 2 miles of highway
More than 14,000 vehicles have traversed the county’s lava viewing route since it opened last week.
Traffic flow change this Thursday in Keaukaha
There will be a shift in the traffic direction Thursday on Kalaniana‘ole Stree.
Electronics recycling events announced
There will be electronics recycling collection events at Mr. K’s Recycle & Redemption (815 Kinoole Street, Hilo) this Saturday and again on Jan. 14, 2023.
Hundreds turn out for Narcan giveaway
Hawaii Island’s Fentanyl Task Force distributed 689 boxes of Narcan to the East Hawaii community during an event Saturday at the Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium.
Key ag research facility to get face-lift
Before he left office, Gov. David Ige released $6.9 million in capital improvement funds for the Waiakea Research Station on Stainback Highway, on the southern outskirts of Hilo.
Ige calls up National Guard to help with traffic on Saddle
Gov. David Ige activated the Hawaii National Guard on Monday to assist Hawaii County with traffic control during the Mauna Loa eruption.
Green aims to end tax on food, medication
HONOLULU — Gov. Josh Green took the oath of office on Monday and immediately vowed to address homelessness and housing, and ask the Legislature to help eliminate the state’s tax on food and medication.
Hawaii geologists skeptical about claim eruption was forecasted
Hawaii volcanologists have raised eyebrows at University of Miami researchers who claim to have predicted the current Mauna Loa eruption.
USS Arizona survivor: Honor those killed at Pearl Harbor
HONOLULU — USS Arizona sailor Lou Conter lived through the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor even though his battleship exploded and sank after being pierced by aerial bombs.
Obituaries for December 6
Valintin Alnas Sr., 89, of Paauhau died Nov. 17 at home. Born in Paauhau, he was a retired baker for the Hilton Waikoloa Village, mill worker for the former Hamakua Sugar Co., U.S. Coast Guard Korean War veteran and member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Hilo KATS softball team, ILWU fast-pitch softball team, assistant coach for the Honokaa High School girls softball team in 1976, and helped coordinate construction of the Honokaa swimming pool. Visitation 8:30-10 a.m. Saturday (Dec. 10) at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Honokaa. Memorial Mass at 10 a.m. Casual attire. Survived by wife, Shirley Alnas of Paauhau; son, Raymond O. (Candace) Alnas of Waikoloa; daughters, Cristina A. “Crissy” (Timothy) Smith of Kalopa and Dana P. (Timothy) Costa of Honolulu; sisters, Mary (John) Welch of Arizona and Emily (Roy) Oshiro of California; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Russia claims Kyiv hit its air bases, fires more missiles
KYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian drones struck two air bases deep inside Russian territory, the Kremlin said Monday, shortly before Russian forces unleashed a massive missile barrage in Ukraine that struck homes and buildings and killed civilians.
Justices spar in latest clash of religion and gay rights
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court ‘s conservative majority sounded sympathetic Monday to a Christian graphic artist who objects to designing wedding websites for gay couples, the latest collision of religion and gay rights to land at the high court.
North Carolina blackouts caused by shootings could last days
CARTHAGE, N.C. — Tens of thousands of people braced Monday for days without electricity in a North Carolina county where authorities say two power substations were shot up by one or more people with apparent criminal intent.
California eyes penalties for oil companies’ big profits
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California could become the first state to fine big oil companies for making too much money, a reaction to the industry’s supersized profits following a summer of record-high gas prices in the nation’s most populous state.
Ex-Miami US Rep. David Rivera arrested in Venezuela probe
WASHINGTON — A former Miami congressman who signed a $50 million consulting contract with Venezuela’s socialist government was arrested Monday on charges of money laundering and representing a foreign government without registering.
Sale jumpstarts floating, offshore wind power in US waters
PORTLAND, Ore. — Today marks the first-ever U.S. auction of leases to develop commercial-scale floating wind farms, in the deep waters off the West Coast.
Brady throws for 2 late TDs, Buccaneers beat Saints 17-16
TAMPA, Fla. — A relieved Tom Brady stepped to the podium with a big smile.
Judge looms; Verlander, Turner deals heat up winter meetings
SAN DIEGO — Justin Verlander is going to the New York Mets. Trea Turner has agreed to a blockbuster deal with the Philadelphia Phillies. There are three more high-profile shortstops in free agency, along with ace pitcher Carlos Rodón.
Register for Nobu Yamauchi RBI Girls Softball
The Nobu Yamauchi RBI Girls Softball League is now accepting registration for the 2023 summer season. Games will be played from May 15 to July 15. The league is for girls who will be 14 to 18 years old in January to December 2023. For applications or more information please contact Wayne Yamauchi at yamauchiw002@hawaii.rr.com or (808) 895-9696.
