Tougher penalties eyed to protect ‘aquatic resources’
Among the bills passed this legislative session and sent to Gov. David Ige for his consideration is one that would stiffen penalties for violating the state’s aquatic resources law.
Commentary: With Ferdinand Marcos Sr.’s son in power, anti-corruption advocates in Philippines need support
It was a warm spring morning 36 years ago when millions of people swarmed the streets of Manila, demanding the ouster of a kleptocratic president from power. Subsequently, Ferdinand Marcos Sr. fled the Philippines with 24 gold bricks, luxury clothes enough to fill 67 racks and gems hidden in diaper boxes — merely the tip of the iceberg in terms of his ill-gotten wealth.
Report: Return of Japanese could protect Hawaii from global instability
A report by the University of Hawaii Economic Research Organization predicts that the return of Japanese travelers this year will be necessary to shield the state from the brunt of a potential global economic recession.
EPA visits wastewater facilities: Regional administrator offers guidance on money for upgrades at Kealakehe, Hilo facilities
Both the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the nonprofit environmental law organization that successfully sued Maui County are watching how Hawaii County plans to handle similar wastewater discharge issues.
$7K spent to trap 67 chickens to curb Oahu fowl problem
HONOLULU — Honolulu has spent $7,000 catching 67 feral chickens in recent months.
COVID spike ‘a cause for concern’ for DOE schools
Masking requirements will remain in place for graduation ceremonies and summer school, according to interim Superintendent Keith Hayashi and State Epidemiologist Sarah Kemble.
US inflation dips from 4-decade high but still causing pain
WASHINGTON — Inflation eased slightly in April after months of relentless increases but remained near a four-decade high, making it hard for millions of American households to keep up with surging prices.
Two in custody after police recover suspected fentanyl during drug bust
Two people were taken into police custody Wednesday morning after vice officers from both sides of the island executed a search warrant at a home in Kailua-Kona.
US overdose deaths hit record 107,000 last year, CDC says
NEW YORK — More than 107,000 Americans died of drug overdoses last year, setting another tragic record in the nation’s escalating overdose epidemic, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimated Wednesday.
Senate bid to save Roe v. Wade falls to GOP-led filibuster
WASHINGTON — The Senate fell far short Wednesday in a rushed effort toward enshrining Roe v. Wade abortion access as federal law, blocked by a Republican filibuster in a blunt display of the nation’s partisan divide over the landmark court decision and the limits of legislative action.
Ukraine to hold first war crimes trial of captured Russian
ZAPORIZHZHIA, Ukraine — Ukraine’s top prosecutor disclosed plans Wednesday for the first war crimes trial of a captured Russian soldier, as fighting raged in the east and south and the Kremlin left open the possibility of annexing a corner of the country it seized early in the invasion.
Obituaries: May 12, 2022
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US inflation dips from 4-decade high but still causing pain
Making Waves: The country’s gone mad
The country’s gone mad.
Commentary: Struggling to care for your animal? Help is out there
It isn’t hard to empathize with that homeless Wisconsin woman who was undergoing chemotherapy and whose beloved dog, Baby Girl, had reportedly been turned away by an animal shelter when she tried to give her up. In a moment of desperation, the woman tied her dog to a fire hydrant and called the police to come and pick her up. But even those of us whose situations aren’t quite so dire can find ourselves in a tight spot — especially during record price hikes — as we try to provide quality care. Fortunately, a wealth of resources exists to help keep Fido and Fluffy happy and healthy — and at home.
Island Life: When the tide goes out
The ‘Ai’opio Fish Trap at Kaloko-Honokohau National Historic Park is seen at low tide.
Campbell knocks Kealakehe out of D-I consolation bracket
For the second straight day, the Waveriders struggled to get their bats going.
Nikola Jokic captures 2nd straight NBA MVP title
DENVER — Nikola Jokic plays for Denver. And for Serbia.
Holiday stops Celtics’ last 2 plays, Bucks take 3-2 lead
BOSTON — Giannis Antetokounmpo was having his best shooting night of the playoffs. Milwaukee dominated on the boards. And still the Bucks trailed Boston by 14 points in a game that could send the defending NBA champions to the brink of elimination.
Masters champ Scheffler joins Spieth as Nelson hometown star
McKINNEY, Texas — Jordan Spieth remembers coming to his hometown Byron Nelson a few weeks after winning the Masters for his first major seven years ago.
