Major land, cash gift for affordable housing in Waimea : Big Island Now
Residents in Hawai‘i face some of the highest housing costs in the nation. For many this will change soon as the Hawai‘i Island Community Development Corporation, a Hilo-based 501(c)(3) non-profit [...]
Almost 57,000 Idaho kids have lost Medicaid. Federal regulators are worried
Idaho has removed children from Medicaid faster than many other states. The federal government wants that to change. Earlier this year, states started to remove people from Medicaid after federal [...]
Chicagoans of the Year announced
Good morning, Chicago.As we near the end of 2023, the writers and critics of A&E take a look back on the year to celebrate some people who have made a [...]
Alaska Keeping Old Hawaiian 717 Fleet? Good For Airlines, Not Passengers
Alaska Airlines was recently quoted as saying that they are now planning to keep flying the now up to quarter century old Boeing 717 fleet interisland for more than five [...]
Artificial intelligence can find your location, alarming privacy experts : NPR
The PIGEON algorithm was able to geolocate this 2012 photo of the author on a backcountry trail in Yellowstone National Park to within roughly 35 miles of where it was [...]
New hourly minimum wage among laws taking effect in Illinois in 2024 …
As the new year quickly approaches, an extensive list of new laws will take effect in Illinois as 2024 gets underway. While everything from health care and education to consumer [...]
Denby Fawcett: Voices From The Private Island Of Niihau Are Brought Back To Life In New Book
The rich lives and traditions of the “Forbidden Isle” were captured in the Hawaiian language newspapers that flourished for more than a century. Much has been written about Niihau — [...]
Bonneville County legislator ‘censured’ for violating Republican Party platform; committee issues ‘guidance’ to colleagues
District 32 Senator Kevin Cook, left, with Representatives Stephanie Mickelsen, center, and Wendy Horman. The Bonneville County legislators were the subject of an investigation alleging they violated the Republican Party [...]
Wanted: A New Home for Miniature ‘Maybeland,’ a Fantasy Christmas Dis…
In a St. Charles, Illinois, basement, a whimsical Christmas fantasy of lollipop forests, root-beer oceans and glittering ice castles lies hidden away, carefully packed into a collection of plastic totes. [...]
Tanuvasa Named To Academic All-District Team For Third Time
Story Links HONOLULU – University of Hawai'i offensive lineman Eliki Tanuvasa was selected to the College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Team for the third time in his career. [...]
After a dozen failures, Salmon trustees vote to float another bond
A school district that’s known for its decaying buildings and repeatedly failing bond measures once again plans to ask taxpayers to chip in for facilities. Salmon school trustees unanimously voted [...]
Illinois’ rivalry gauntlet is here. It means more than ever
Missouri, Northwestern, Purdue. A combined 1-3 record in the 2022-23 season for Illinois. Three of the five matchups this year are played within the next four games. Sure, there are [...]
Juneau will have a new parking enforcement system next year
Juneau drivers who pay for hourly parking have to put coins or bills into slots in a cash box. Parks and Recreation Director George Schaaf said they can get full [...]
CU Buffs getting it done on the glass – Boulder Daily Camera
Colorado is playing an effective and entertaining brand of offense. And the Buffaloes’ defense generally has been up to par, particularly along the 3-point line. Lost amid the high shooting [...]
Bad practice — hot tomato — another term — PGA tax
VA alarm bells Concerns about the care provided by a nurse practitioner prompted James A. Haley Veterans Hospital to bar the professional from practicing there. Now, a bipartisan group of [...]
California’s Adelanto ICE detention center faces closure, staff say
WASHINGTON — Workers at the Adelanto ICE Processing Center, one of California’s largest immigrant detention facilities, are urging the federal government not to shut it down next year following discussions over [...]
Former Derby mayoral candidate expected to plead guilty to Jan. 6 Capitol riot charge
DERBY, Conn. (WTNH) — A former Derby mayoral candidate plans to plead guilty to a misdemeanor charge connected to his presence at the Jan. 6, 2021 U.S. Capitol riots. Gino [...]
Delaware brewers challenged to stand out in ‘24
Delaware brewers challenged to stand out in ‘24 Katie Tabeling December 19, 2023 NEWARK — Delaware’s craft brewery [...]
Q&A with William Chen, VP of ProsPac
William Chen | Photo: courtesy of Prospac Holdings ProsPac is a boutique development firm in Honolulu that delivers affordable rentals, market and luxury condominiums, and commercial real estate opportunities for [...]
Local woman dies in hospital after being hit by car in Walmart parking lot
AMMON — A woman is dead after being hit by a car outside the Ammon Walmart on Friday. Susan Lowe, 73, was pronounced dead at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center [...]
Fighting Illini Set for West Palm Beach Classic
Story Links Illinois Starters Last Game (2023-24 Stats) Pos. No. Name Ht. Yr. PPG RPG APG Season Note G 3 [...]
Alabama players drawing inspiration from 2010 Rose Bowl Game to help …
Share Tweet Share Share Email History is a good teacher, but it can also be a place of inspiration. When the clock hit triple zeros 13 years ago at the [...]
Hopes dim even more for immigration agreement in US Senate before holidays
WASHINGTON — U.S. senators late Monday said they are closer to an agreement on changes to immigration policy in order to clear a multi-billion-dollar global security package, but any timing [...]
Hawaii County Surf Forecast for December 19, 2023 : Big Island Now
Forecast for Big Island Windward and Southeast Shores Today Wednesday Surf Surf AM PM AM PM North Facing 7-10 7-10 5-7 5-7 East Facing 10-14 8-12 6-8 6-8 South Facing [...]
Nampa to close 4 schools amid declining enrollment
Nampa school board trustees embraced tearful district patrons after a Monday vote to close four schools. The proposal was years in the making but drew significant attention in recent weeks [...]