Senate Republicans pick insider John Thune as their next leader
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Republicans elected John Thune to lead the chamber next year, opting for a well-regarded insider and shrugging off a public pressure campaign by supporters of Donald Trump to pick a loyalist to the president-elect.
GOP clinches control of House, solidifying hold on Congress after sweeping Trump win
Republicans secured a majority in the House of Representatives, clinching total control of Congress alongside President-elect Donald Trump’s sweeping win of the White House and the Senate.
Lakers’ Bronny James not expected to travel for G League road games in plan questioned by ESPN insider
Bronny James’ first NBA season continues to play out differently than that of the typical rookie.
Steph Curry steals the show for Warriors in emotional Klay Thompson homecoming
SAN FRANCISCO — Steph Curry and Draymond Green each hugged Klay Thompson after a heartfelt pregame tribute to their former teammate.
Kea‘au to get health center
Hilo Benioff Medical Center is planning to build an outpatient clinic on approximately nine acres of land in Kea‘au.
Bill regarding home repairs passes
Small-scale home repairs could become easier to make if Mayor Mitch Roth signs a bill that exempts repair projects below a certain cost from needing a building permit.
‘Never heard of him:’ surprise and questions greet Trump’s defense secretary pick
WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump’s selection of Pete Hegseth as U.S. defense secretary was met on Wednesday with surprise at the Pentagon and bewilderment among some European allies, but some Republican lawmakers rallied around the Fox News host.
Legislature leadership positions announced
Some Big Island elected lawmakers will fill out leadership seats in the state House of Representatives and Senate during the 2025 legislative session,which begins in January.
Waimea man charged with firearms, drug offenses
A 42-year-old Waimea man faces numerous drug- and firearms-related offenses stemming from a traffic stop early Friday morning in Puna.
Trump taps loyalists with few qualifications for top jobs
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump chose loyalists with little experience for several key cabinet positions on Wednesday, stunning some allies and making clear that he is serious about reshaping — and in some cases testing — America’s institutions.
Trump’s team drawing up list of Pentagon officers to fire, sources say
WASHINGTON — Members of President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team are drawing up a list of military officers to be fired, potentially to include the Joint Chiefs of Staff, two sources said, in what would be an unprecedented shakeup at the Pentagon.
Richardson to start for Colts for remainder of season
The Indianapolis Colts are going back to Anthony Richardson. The 2023 No. 4 pick will regain his spot as the team’s starting quarterback for Sunday’s game against the New York Jets and for the rest of the season, coach Shane Steichen said Wednesday.
The Eagles meet a standard that the Cowboys and the rest of the NFC East can’t reach
PHILADELPHIA — Sometimes people in the NFL — coaches, players, owners — say interesting things, and when they do, there are generally two standards that are used to evaluate what they said. The first standard is, Did it help or hurt the team? Fans and analysts focus on this standard a lot.
Coach Mike McDaniel responds to former Dolphins safety who called 2023 team ‘soft’
MIAMI — The 2023 Miami Dolphins put up historic offensive numbers.
