Big Island under high wind warning and wind advisory
The National Weather Service has posted a high wind warning “over and downwind of the Kohala Mountains” until 6 p.m. Friday.
Update: Missing woman Serena Nishihara found in good health
UPDATE 1:49 p.m.: Police say 77-year-old Serena Nishihara has been found in good health.
Irving has first practice with Mavericks, preps for debut
Kyrie Irving had his first practice with Dallas on Tuesday, and was asked if he envisioned any problems playing alongside Mavericks star Luka Doncic.
Scoring King: James passes Abdul-Jabbar for NBA points mark
LeBron James is the NBA’s new career scoring leader.
Column: Rose about majors over money heading into twilight
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. — Justin Rose and Joaquin Niemann are at different stages of their careers and their achievements in golf are nothing alike.
Obituaries for February 8
Manuel “Manny” Bega Sr., 93, of Keaau died Dec. 13 at a private care home. Born in Wailuku, Maui, he was a retired custodian for Pahoa High and Intermediate School. No services. Survived by sons, Manuel (Sally) Bega Jr., David (Ginny) Bega, Paul (Lisa) Bega and Charles (Kwynn) Bega; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Regulation, productivity and the meaning of life
A few days ago, The New York Times published a very interesting column by my colleague Ezra Klein about America’s peculiar lack of progress in the art of building things. Drawing on a recent paper by Austan Goolsbee and Chad Syverson, he noted that, at least according to official statistics, we’ve gone a half-century without any rise whatsoever, and maybe even a decline, in construction productivity — basically, the number of person-hours it takes to build a house or other structure of a given size.
Kids need their shots: More kids should get their COVID vaccine; it’ll save lives
Remember COVID? A mutated version of the virus that not long ago dominated our lives is still killing more than 500 Americans per day on average — adding to a 1.1 million grim national total. Here in New York City, 13 people are dying on average each day, nothing to sneeze at for those who care about preventing suffering.
Revolving door at QB ruined season for Jets, other NFL teams
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — The New York Jets’ season began with aging Joe Flacco starting at quarterback. It ended the same way.
Space Force vows ‘above and beyond’ cleanup of Maui spill
WAILUKU, Maui (AP) — The U.S. Space Force said a power surge during a lightning storm likely caused a mechanical issue that allowed about 700 gallons (2,750 liters) of diesel fuel to spill last week at the environmentally sensitive and culturally important summit of Haleakala mountain on Hawaii’s Maui Island.
IRS urges special refund recipients to delay filing taxes
NEW YORK — The Internal Revenue Service is recommending that taxpayers hold off on filing their tax returns for 2022 if they received a special tax refund or payment from their state last year.
Navy divers begin pulling up Chinese spy balloon debris
WASHINGTON — Navy divers began pulling pieces of the downed Chinese spy balloon from the depths of the ocean floor on Tuesday, using sophisticated reconnaissance drones dubbed the Kingfish and the Swordfish to locate the debris.
Fears grow for untold numbers buried by Turkey earthquake
NURDAGI, Turkey — Rescuers raced against time early Wednesday to pull survivors from the rubble before they succumbed to cold weather two days after an earthquake tore through southern Turkey and war-ravaged northern Syria. The death toll climbed above 7,700 and was expected to rise further.
Without police brutality bill, George Floyd, Tyre Nichols deaths are in vain
You would think that after what happened in Memphis, legislators would be tripping over themselves to get to the House floor to pass a new law that promises real police reform.
Germany, Denmark, Netherlands pledge Ukraine Leopard 1 tanks
KYIV, Ukraine — Germany, Denmark and the Netherlands announced Tuesday that they plan to provide Ukraine with at least 100 refurbished Leopard 1 battle tanks in the coming months, a pledge that comes as Kyiv anticipates a new Russian offensive around the anniversary of its invasion.
Fed’s Powell: Strong hiring could force further rate hikes
WASHINGTON — Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Tuesday that if the U.S. job market further strengthens in the coming months or inflation readings accelerate, the Fed might have to raise its benchmark interest rate higher than it now projects.
Biden in State of Union exhorts Congress: ‘Finish the job’
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden exhorted Republicans over and again Tuesday night to work with him to “finish the job” of rebuilding the economy and uniting the nation as he delivered a State of the Union address meant to reassure a country beset by pessimism and fraught political divisions.
Police arrest 19 for DUI
During the week of Jan. 30 through Feb. 5, Hawaii Island police arrested 19 motorists for DUI. One of the drivers was involved in a traffic accident. None were younger than 21.
Measure to establish dedicated animal control agency heads to County Council
A bill creating an Animal Control and Protection Agency in Hawaii County is headed to the full County Council for consideration.
Police seek leads on man wanted in California
Hawai‘i Island police are seeking for the public’s assistance in locating 53-year-old Thomas Bird, who is wanted for an outstanding warrant out of Orange County, Calif.
