UH: Some work on TMT project did begin in 2019
Construction of the Thirty Meter Telescope has begun — technically.
In Brief: May 15, 2021
Gaetz associate agrees to cooperate in federal investigation
Israeli strike on Gaza kills 10, unrest spreads to West Bank
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip — An Israeli air raid in Gaza City killed at least 10 Palestinians, mostly children, early Saturday in the deadliest single strike since the battle with Gaza’s militant Hamas rulers erupted earlier this week. Both sides pressed for an advantage as cease-fire efforts gathered strength.
States, business sort out what new CDC mask guidance means
More than a dozen states quickly embraced new federal guidelines that say fully vaccinated Americans no longer need to wear masks indoors or out in most cases. But other states and cities and some major businesses hesitated amid doubts about whether the approach is safe or even workable.
Island Life: Tangy trumpet
Trumpetfish and yellow tangs at Honokohau Harbor on Thursday. (Reiko Sekine/Community contributor)
Social media fact check: May 15, 2021
A roundup of some of the most popular but completely untrue stories and visuals of the week. None of these are legit, even though they were shared widely on social media. The Associated Press checked them out. Here are the facts:
US to review travel, school COVID guidance after new mask rule
The Biden administration will begin updating its guidance for travel and other sectors — likely further relaxing rules across the U.S. after largely lifting its mask mandate for vaccinated people.
Trade groups, unions urge tourism bill veto
HONOLULU — The Hawaii Lodging &Tourism Association and more than 30 organizations are urging Gov. David Ige to veto a bill that takes lodging taxes away from the Hawaii Tourism Authority and counties.
Cases for five men charged in child sex sting move to Circuit Court
A Hilo grand jury on Wednesday indicted three men who were arrested earlier this month in a sex sting operation dubbed “Operation Keiki Shield” by law enforcement.
No temporary night closure of Kailua Pier, yet
A temporary night-time closure of the Kailua Pier will not go into effect this weekend.
Kelenic homers for 1st hit, Mariners beat Indians 7-3
SEATTLE — Jarred Kelenic hit a two-run homer for his first major league hit and tacked on two doubles, leading the Seattle Mariners to a 7-3 win over the Cleveland Indians on Friday night.
Opening with a bang: Ionescu hits game-winner as Liberty beat Fever 90-87
NEW YORK — Sabrina Ionescu had a dream that she would hit a winning shot in her New York City debut.
Burns keeps rolling with 2nd-round 62, 2-shot lead at Nelson
McKINNEY, Texas — Now that Sam Burns has figured out how to turn an early lead into a victory, it’s already time to try again.
76ers wrap up Eastern title, Wizards clinch play-in spot
PHILADELPHIA — Seth Curry scored 20 points, Joel Embiid had 13 points and 11 rebounds and the Philadelphia 76ers clinched the top seed for the playoffs in the Eastern Conference with a 122-97 victory over the Orlando Magic on Friday night.
Editorial: Arizona’s recount fiasco imperils America’s elections
The far right’s undermining of American elections is an ongoing threat to the nation’s future. An Arizona state Senate-commissioned “audit” of November ballots is not just a regional farce, but an escalation against democratic processes.
Editorial: Facebook should clarify what standard former President Trump violated or lift his suspension
On Jan. 7, Facebook suspended President Donald Trump, striking a significant blow to his ability to communicate with the public. Banning him permanently from the platform would be a mistake.
