‘The military’s relationship with the community is critical’
Pohakuloa Training Area hosted its annual Experience PTA Day on Thursday after a three-year hiatus due to the pandemic.
Army poised to revamp Alaska forces to prep for Arctic fight
JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — The U.S. Army is poised to revamp its forces in Alaska to better prepare for future cold-weather conflicts, and it is expected to replace the larger, heavily equipped Stryker Brigade in the state with a more mobile infantry unit better suited for the frigid fight, Army leaders say.
Obituaries: May 13, 2022
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Maunakea observatories help astronomers capture 1st image of Milky Way’s huge black hole
A pair of Maunakea observatories were integral to the first-ever image of the black hole at the center of the Milky Way.
Ethics Board dismisses complaint against Waltjen
The county Board of Ethics on Wednesday dismissed a complaint against Prosecuting Attorney Kelden Waltjen by a group opposing vaccines, masks and other pandemic protocols who said Waltjen ignored their petitions and compilations of documents they assert prove their case.
Mavericks force Game 7 with Suns; Heat beat 76ers to advance
DALLAS — Luka Doncic scored 33 points and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Phoenix Suns 113-86 on Thursday night to force a Game 7 in the Western Conference semifinals.
Rams to host Bills to open NFL season; Broncos at Seattle
To the Super Bowl winner goes the spoils of opening the entire schedule at home.
Putin refuses to waver on east Ukraine; Finland’s leaders endorse NATO bid
LVIV, Ukraine — As Finland’s leaders dealt him a blow by announcing their support for joining NATO, Russian President Vladimir Putin reaffirmed his determination to maintain Moscow’s sway over eastern Ukraine as Russian missiles pounded the area.
Parents swap, sell baby formula as Biden focuses on shortage
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden stepped up his administration’s response to a nationwide baby formula shortage Thursday that has forced frenzied parents into online groups to swap and sell to each other to keep their babies fed.
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Senate confirms Powell for 2nd term as Fed fights inflation
Judge convicts man of murder in Oahu road rage shooting
HONOLULU — A judge found an Oahu man guilty Thursday of murder in a fatal road rage shooting.
Biden hosts ASEAN leaders as he tries to show Pacific focus
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Thursday kicked off the first-ever Association of Southeast Asian Nations summit to be held in Washington as his administration makes an extended effort to demonstrate that the United States has not lost focus on the Pacific even while dealing with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Island Life: May you find your pot of gold this weekend
A rainbow is seen over Saddle Road.
US finds 500 Native American boarding school deaths so far
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — A first-of-its-kind federal study of Native American boarding schools that for over a century sought to assimilate Indigenous children into white society has identified more than 500 student deaths at the institutions, but officials expect that figure to grow exponentially as research continues.
Runnin’ with Rani: Rose, Axelson make a big splash at Anaehoomalu Bay
In beautiful tranquil waters and clear blue skies, a pair of West Hawaii swimming standouts claimed top honors at Sunday’s Anaehoomalu Splash, a one-mile open water swim race held at Anaehoomalu Bay.
John Cruz brings 25 years of ‘Acoustic Soul’ to Waimea
It’s been 25 years since John Cruz’s debut album, “Acoustic Soul,” won Contemporary Album of the Year at the 1997 Na Hoku Hanohano Awards and Cruz claimed the Hoku for Most Promising Artist.
HPA, Kamehameha stumble in state D-II softball
Hawaii Prep and Kamehameha engaged in a well-played, dramatic BIIF softball championship, but neither could recreate the moment in their respective HHSAA Division II quarterfinals.
Hawaiian Airlines exploring electric aircraft technology
HONOLULU — Hawaiian Airlines is exploring electric aircraft technology with a company based in Boston.
Culinary celebration: High school students show off skills at new Real Life Learning Center Pavilion
A culinary celebration was held Wednesday at Kealakehe High School’s new Real Life Learning Center Pavilion.
Biden announces program offering discounted internet service
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden announced Monday that 20 internet companies have agreed to provide discounted service to people with low incomes, a program that could effectively make tens of millions of households eligible for free service through an already existing federal subsidy.
