Jewish festival of lights begins in Ukraine as battles rage
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Jews in Ukraine waging a “war between darkness and light” lit a giant menorah on Sunday night to start the eight-day Hanukkah holiday as tens of thousands remained without electricity and Russia’s nearly 10-month war produced new victims.
Messi wins World Cup to push claim to be soccer’s GOAT
LUSAIL, Qatar — After finally winning the World Cup, Lionel Messi made his strongest case yet to be considered soccer’s greatest player of all time.
Giants beat Commanders in prime time to end winless streak
LANDOVER, Md. — Prime time finally likes the New York Giants, and now they’re a huge step closer to making the playoffs.
Jones snags lateral on final play, Raiders stun Patriots
LAS VEGAS — The New England Patriots decided playing for overtime wasn’t enough. They avoided OT, but not in the way they intended.
Photos: UH-Hilo men’s basketball team defeats Milligan University
The University of Hawaii at Hilo men’s basketball team defeated Milligan University 91-59 in their first game of the second weekend of the Big Island Holiday Classic on Saturday. The Vulcans were set to play Central Methodist on Sunday, the last day of the Classic.
Moszkowicz selected as Big Island police chief
The Hawaii County Police Commission has selected Honolulu Police Maj. Benjamin Moszkowicz as the new top cop for Hawaii Island.
Turbulence causes 36 injuries on Hawaiian Air flight
HONOLULU (AP) — Eleven people on a flight from Phoenix Sunday suffered serious injuries after the plane encountered severe turbulence about 30 minutes outside Honolulu, an emergency response agency said.
Big Island Christmas tree project yields success with 3 non-native species
Big Island residents might be able to buy tiny locally grown Christmas trees next year.
UHERO: Tourism might help state dodge recession
Even as an economic downturn looms on the horizon, a University of Hawaii Economic Research Organization report predicts that the state will dodge an economic recession, if only barely.
Kona Royal Vistas project heads to Cultural Resources Commission
A long-dormant $170 million Kona project has returned to the Leeward Planning Commission, who on Thursday heard more than 20 residents express their concerns before punting the project to the county Cultural Resources Commission after a four-plus-hour meeting.
Ocean View man indicted for fatal traffic crash
A 31-year-old Ocean View man has been indicted for a single-vehicle crash in South Kona almost 19 months ago that killed an 18-year-old Ocean View man.
Maunakea telescope to gather data while Mauna Loa observatory is down
A Maunakea observatory will fill in for an observatory on Mauna Loa that was shut down after the volcanic eruption.
Kalanianaole Street finally reopens to both lanes of traffic
After nearly five years, Kalanianaole Street is now open to both lanes of traffic.
Obituaries for December 18
Leonard Ainahau Kalua‘u Sr., 67, of Pahoa died Nov. 8 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in North Kona, he was a retired heavy equipment operator for Jas W. Glover. Visitation 4-6 p.m. Friday (Dec. 23) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Wake service 6 p.m. Visitation again 8-10 a.m. Saturday (Dec. 24) at the chapel. Funeral service at 10 a.m. Burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park. Casual attire. Survived by companion, Jewel Kaapana of Pahoa; sons, Leonard (Edalaine) Kalua‘u Jr. of Mountain View and Nicholas Kalua‘u of Hilo; daughters, Tammy (Claude) Williams of Tulsa, Okla., and Joanne Williams of Kona; brothers, John Kalua‘u III, Malcolm Kalua‘u and Ruben Kalua‘u of Ka‘u; sisters, Lorrie (Sam) Baker of Honokaa and Cheryl Dougherty of Hilo; hanai sister, Triva Alves of Ka‘u; grandchildren and great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Photos: UH-Hilo women fall to Fairmont State
The Univesity of Hawaii at Hilo women’s basketball team played Fairmont State in the second weekend of the Big Island Holiday Classic on Saturday. The Vulcans narrowly lost the game 67-71. UH-Hilo’s next game will bet against Chaminade at home at noon on Saturday, Dec. 31.
Bills clinch 4th straight playoff berth; beat Dolphins 32-29
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Tyler Bass hit a 25-yard field goal as time expired, and the Buffalo Bills clinched their fourth consecutive playoff berth on a snow-slick field in rallying to a 32-29 win over the Miami Dolphins on Saturday night.
Comeback king Vikings set NFL rally record in win vs. Colts
MINNEAPOLIS — With the Minnesota Vikings gathered in their humbled locker room at halftime in a huge hole, cornerback Patrick Peterson set the tone for an historic escape by promising his offensive teammates the defense would do its part to hold the Indianapolis Colts.
Messi seeks glory, Argentina meets France in World Cup final
DOHA, Qatar — It is now or never for Lionel Messi.
Woods and son hobble to a 59 and are 2 back of Team Thomas
ORLANDO, Fla. — Tiger Woods and 13-year-old son Charlie weren’t about to let a bad foot and a bum ankle keep them from playing together in the PNC Championship. The way they played Saturday, they might even be able to win it.
Croatia beats Morocco 2-1 to take 3rd place at World Cup
AL RAYYAN, Qatar — Luka Modric high-fived and embraced his Croatia teammates after what was likely the midfield great’s last appearance at the World Cup.
Timme leads No. 15 Gonzaga over No. 4 Alabama, 100-90
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Drew Timme and Gonzaga’s veteran team got the better of Alabama’s youngsters in the end.
Watson throws for TD, wins home debut as Browns down Ravens
CLEVELAND — Deshaun Watson dropped to a knee for the third time to extinguish the final seconds. He turned and walked alone, taking a few steps before tilting his head back screaming into the frosty air.
Iran authorities arrest actress of Oscar-winning movie
CAIRO (AP) — Iranian authorities arrested one of the country’s most renowned actresses Saturday on charges of spreading falsehoods about nationwide protests that grip the country, state media said.
Snow pummels parts of Northeast; thousands without power
BOSTON (AP) — Utility crews raced Saturday to restore power to tens of thousands of customers across New England and New York after a powerful storm dumped 2 feet of snow in some places.
Dead boy pulled from rubble of latest Russian hit on Ukraine
KYIV, Ukraine — Emergency crews pulled the body of a toddler from the rubble in a pre-dawn search Saturday for survivors of a Russian missile strike that tore through an apartment building in the central Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih.
