Kona man sentenced to life in prison for 2022 murders of two homeless men in Kona : Big Island Now
Chito K. Asuncion A Kona man was sentenced Wednesday to life in prison for the murders of two two homeless men in 2022 in Kona. Chito K. Asuncion, 25, was [...]
Local cop launches online apparel company
Kevin Goms is the owner of an online clothing company called Arena Man Apparel. See some of the shirts and how they’re made in the video above. | Rett Nelson, [...]
Illinois Aldi stores sold fruit linked to deadly Listeria outbreak – …
Several retailers, including companies with stores in Illinois, sold fruit that has been linked to a Listeria outbreak that’s left one person dead and at least 10 others hospitalized. According [...]
Flight Expansion: Hawaiian Airlines Adds Three New Mainland Routes
Hawaiian Airlines has announced three new mainland routes to be effective next spring. These will be well received as other airlines have curtailed Hawaii flights to these destinations. First, Hawaiian [...]
Idaho Gov. Brad Little says state is well-prepared for uncertain economic future
Idaho’s top two statewide elected officials said Wednesday that the state is well-positioned to ride out economic uncertainty created by the collision of inflation and high interest rates with rapid [...]
Teacher Vacancies in Illinois Disproportionately Impact Students of C…
Despite many sounding the alarm on a pandemic-related teacher exodus, the number of new Illinois public school teachers and principals is actually increasing, according to a new watchdog report. But [...]
Naka Nathaniel: The Navy Should Be A Stellar Steward Of Hawaiian Waters, Not A Danger
The Navy said no fuel leaked from the plane that skidded off the runway into Kaneohe Bay, but the latest embarrassment dealt another blow to the military’s reputation in Hawaii. [...]
Idaho State presidential field narrows
The list of finalists for the Idaho State University presidency is in — and it includes one familiar name and one internal candidate. Lewis-Clark State President Cynthia Pemberton is among [...]
Old Post Office still the focus
Powerful Chicago Ald. Ed Burke had just finished pitching his private law firm to the developers of the Old Post Office in October 2016 when he asked his assistant to [...]
Alaska experts try to untangle invasive Japanese knotweed
A growth of Japanese knotweed in Ohio’s Cuyahoga Valley National Park. (From National Park Service) It comes from Japan, and it can’t be stopped. You can’t burn it, drown it [...]
Bicyclist sustains serious injuries after rear-ending UPS truck on N…
A bicyclist rear-ended a UPS truck on Niwot Road near 63rd Street Wednesday and sustained serious injuries, according to officials. According to Colorado State Patrol, a UPS truck was parked [...]
Captiva Island is captivating, let’s keep it that way
Lee County appears to be moving forward with a “false flag” for resilience. In late September, the board voted 4-1 to move forward with a controversial amendment to the county’s [...]
Men’s Volleyball Announces 2024 Schedule
Story Links HONOLULU – The University of Hawai'i men's volleyball team announced its 2024 schedule which includes 28 regular season matches and 19 home contests at [...]
U.S. Senate panel advances former Maryland governor’s nomination to lead Social Security
WASHINGTON — Former Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley moved one step closer Tuesday to becoming the next Social Security commissioner, a role that would become increasingly difficult as the program inches [...]
L.A. will vote on independent redistricting in 2024 election
The Los Angeles City Council unanimously approved a plan Wednesday to establish an independent redistricting commission for the city and place it on the November 2024 ballot.The council’s action caps [...]
Isaiah Williams named First Team All-Big Ten
The recognition has finally come for Isaiah Williams. On Wednesday, the Illini’s top offensive weapon was named to the All-Big Ten First Team, the first Illinois offensive player to receive [...]
Driver runs off after rollover crash in New Haven – NBC Connecticut
The driver of a car that appears to have caused a rollover crash in New Haven Wednesday afternoon fled the scene, fire officials said. Assistant Fire Chief Dan Coughlin said [...]
Wilmington’s Homeowner Repair Lottery Registration Opens on Friday
November 28, 2023 Income-eligible homeowners could receive repairs totaling up to $10,000; lottery winners will be selected on December 20 Wilmington Mayor Mike Purzycki said registration for a City lottery, [...]
Nikki Haley builds momentum as best bet to knock off Trump in Republi…
Perhaps “Nikki-mentum” is too clumsy. And maybe “Haley’s comet” is too cute.But however you want to put it, there’s no denying Nikki Haley is having a great month.Despite a brief [...]
Greg Canfield is optimistic about rural Alabama’s long-term economic …
On Wednesday, Alabama Department of Commerce Secretary Greg Canfield said, “Rural Alabama looks set for long-term economic growth.” Canfield is set to leave state government at the end of the month. [...]
Giving Back is in their DNA
For decades, First Hawaiian Bank has been a leader in charitable giving in Hawaiʻi. Whether it is through donations, employee volunteer time, or sitting on nonprofit boards of directors, community stewardship has [...]
Pocatello man gets probation for displaying gun in front of children
POCATELLO — A man who pleaded guilty to injuring a child has been ordered to serve probation. Justin Eugene Stewart, 35, entered the guilty plea to the felony charge after [...]
Gun violence as a public health crisis explored by U.S. Senate Democrats
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee Democrats on Tuesday discussed how to treat gun violence as a public health crisis, in hopes of building upon last year’s federal gun safety [...]
Williams Named First Team All-Big Ten
Football November 29, 2023 News Story Links CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Illinois wide receiver Isaiah Williams was named to the All-Big Ten [...]
Illinois Releases Totals for First Weekend Of Firearm Deer Season
Illinois Releases Totals for First Weekend Of Firearm Deer Season | WWBL