China falls short on big Pacific deal but finds smaller wins
SUVA, Fiji — China fell short Monday on a bold plan to have 10 Pacific nations endorse a sweeping new agreement covering everything from security to fisheries as some in the region expressed deep concerns.
Biden sees chance of ‘rational’ Republican approach on guns
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden said Monday that the “Second Amendment was never absolute” and that, after the Texas elementary school shooting, there may be some bipartisan support to tighten restrictions on the kind of high-powered weapons used by the gunman.
Veterans, community gather on Memorial Day to honor those payed the ultimate sacrifice
Community members and veterans gathered Monday at West Hawaii Veterans Cemetery to honor those who payed the ultimate sacrifice for our country.
‘For the good of many, a few must suffer’: Letter from fallen Hilo-born soldier highlights Memorial Day ceremony
Memorial Day marks the unofficial beginning of summer, with beach outings, backyard barbecues, graduation parties and other family gatherings — and Monday painted a picture-perfect day for those celebrations.
Paparedelle with shrimp, zucchini and sweet peppers features pleasing combination of flavors
Here’s a fun recipe that’s full of flavor and easy to make. Pappardelle is a wide noodle that captures this sauce made with lots of garlic and white wine. The combination of flavors and textures is pleasing and makes this a one-dish meal that you can enjoy as a family or with friends.
WHO: Monkeypox won’t turn into pandemic, but many unknowns
LONDON — The World Health Organization’s top monkeypox expert said she doesn’t expect the hundreds of cases reported to date to turn into another pandemic, but acknowledged there are still many unknowns about the disease, including how exactly it’s spreading and whether the suspension of mass smallpox immunization decades ago may somehow be speeding its transmission.
A voice for Native Hawaiians: Charter amendment would offer a seat at the table on water policy
An amendment proposed for the county charter would give Native Hawaiians a bigger voice in deciding water policy.
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San Diego doctor receives prison for selling a cure for COVID-19
Hepatitis A outbreak may be linked to organic strawberries, FDA says
Several U.S. and Canadian agencies are investigating whether two brands of organic strawberries may be to blame for a Hepatitis A outbreak that’s so far hit two states and Canada.
Quick Fix: Fig, goat cheese salad delicious, light dinner
You can whip up this salad dinner in 5 minutes. I tasted a similar one at a local restaurant and was delighted to find a delicious, filling, light vegetarian supper dish. I decided to re-create it at home.
Quick Fix: Pan-seared salmon a flavorful, easy dinner
A simple sweet and sour sauce brightens this pan-seared salmon. Using the microwave oven and only one skillet makes clean up easy. While the salmon sautes in the skillet, the bok choy and rice cook in the microwave. They all come together for a flavorful, easy dinner.
Gretchen’s table: Strawberry season means it’s time for a big, fresh salad
One of the first true delights to turn up at farmers markets this time of year are local strawberries. Boy, they’re terrific out of hand — just try getting a quart container of them home without snacking on a handful — but they also can add a sweet, juicy touch to any number of desserts and appetizers such as salsa and crostini.
Recipe: Load up steak bahn mi with contrasting textures
Evidence of French colonial rule is dotted throughout Vietnam, particularly in the cuisine. Coffee, butter, roasting and beef are all French legacies, even if the coffee comes loaded with sweetened condensed milk and the beef is stir-fried with soy and fish sauces.
Editorial: Democrats’ obsession with climate crisis will cost American consumers, workers and businesses
Democrats are fighting over the Biden Administration’s antidumping investigation of Chinese solar manufacturers, and it’s a revealing brawl. Progressives want cheap and abundant green energy that boosts U.S. manufacturing, but they’re discovering they can’t have it all.
Editorial: Paused Disinformation Governance Board was doomed from its inception
The Disinformation Governance Board has been put on pause — leaving skeptics of the new body within the Department of Homeland Security sighing with relief. The board was from the start too mired in controversy to perform its intended function. But its collapse is no cause for celebration.
Island Life: Rise and shine
An ‘apapane (Hawaiian honey creeper) enjoys the morning dew on Lehua blossoms at Halema’uma’u Crater at Kilauea Volcano’s summit.
Might Djokovic vs. Nadal, Part 59, be their last?
PARIS — This French Open is the first Grand Slam tournament in a year with both Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal in the field. And anyone who enjoys men’s tennis — or, indeed, sports — should be thrilled that those two titans of the game will face each other for a record 59th time.
Rangers oust Hurricanes 6-2 in Game 7, reach Eastern finals
RALEIGH, N.C. — Nothing is fazing these New York Rangers, not multi-game series deficit nor playing in a building where no road team has won in the Stanley Cup playoffs.
Volunteers’ dominance earns them No. 1 seed in NCAA baseball
OMAHA, Neb. — After finishing one of the most dominant runs in Southeastern Conference history, Tennessee was selected the No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA baseball tournament Monday.
Maryland completes perfect season in NCAA men’s lacrosse
EAST HARTFORD, Conn. — Anthony DeMaio scored four first-half goals for his fifth hat trick in his last six games, Logan McNaney made 17 saves to be named the NCAA Tournament’s most outstanding player and top-seeded Maryland completed a perfect season by holding off Cornell 9-7 on Monday to win the men’s lacrosse title.
