A portrait by Gustav Klimt has been sold for $32 million at an auction in Vienna
VIENNA (AP) — A portrait of a young woman by Gustav Klimt that was long believed to be lost was sold at an auction in Vienna on Wednesday for 30 million euros ($32 million).
Biden says the US is rushing weaponry to Ukraine as he signs a $95 billion war aid measure into law
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden said Wednesday that he was immediately rushing badly needed weaponry to Ukraine as he signed into law a $95 billion war aid measure that also included assistance for Israel, Taiwan and other global hot spots.
Supreme Court appears skeptical that state abortion bans conflict with federal health care law
WASHINGTON — Conservative Supreme Court justices appeared skeptical Wednesday that state abortion bans enacted after the overturning of Roe v. Wade violate federal health care law, though some also questioned the effects on emergency care for pregnant patients.
Hawaiian Electric lifts request for power conservation
Hawaiian Electric on Wednesday lifted its call for energy conservation on Hawaii Island, and customers can resume their normal use of electricity.
Trump will be in NY for the hush money trial while the Supreme Court hears his immunity case in DC
NEW YORK — A reluctant Donald Trump will be back in a New York City courtroom Thursday as his hush money trial resumes at the same time that the U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments in Washington over whether he should be immune from prosecution for actions he took during his time as president.
Kolekole park reopens
A Hamakua beach park finally reopened Wednesday after seven years of closure and renovations.
Lawmakers sign off on settlements: State to pay more than $1.5M in two Big Island cases
The state, with legislative approval, is set to pay out more than $1.5 million in settlement money for two high-profile cases on the Big Island.
HPP lot owner cross-examined in house snafu case
Attorneys for a developer and construction company that last year built a house on the wrong lot in Hawaiian Paradise Park on Wednesday cross-examined the lot’s owner, who they’re suing for unjust enrichment.
Island Life for Thursday, April 25, 2024
This photo taken from Kawaihae shows Mauna Loa dominating the background with Spencer Beach Park in the foreground on the left. (Carol Tools/Community contributor)