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pacific 2024.14

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pacific 2024.14

(date: 2024-04-05 08:54:36)


Oahu halau scores fourth consecutive Miss Aloha Hula title

date: 2024-04-05, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>Ka&#8216;obohikaumakaakeawe Kananiokeakua Holokai Lopes of Ka La &#8216;Onohi Mai O Ha&#8216;eha&#8216;e is Miss Aloha Hula 2024.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/04/05/hawaii-news/oahu-halau-scores-fourth-consecutive-miss-aloha-hula/


Your Views for April 5

date: 2024-04-05, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>Waiakea High needs&#0010;a Micronesian club</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/04/05/opinion/your-views-for-april-5-11/


Royal Parade kicks off Saturday morning in downtown Hilo

date: 2024-04-05, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>The Royal Parade will meander Saturday through downtown Hilo to celebrate the 61st annual Merrie Monarch Festival.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/04/05/hawaii-news/royal-parade-kicks-off-saturday-morning-in-downtown-hilo/


Judge rejects Trump dismissal effort in classified documents case

date: 2024-04-05, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>A federal judge on Thursday rejected for now one of former President Donald Trump&#8217;s central efforts to dismiss charges that he had mishandled classified documents after leaving office.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/04/05/nation-world-news/judge-rejects-trump-dismissal-effort-in-classified-documents-case/


Coast Guard ship named after renowned Native Hawaiian veteran

date: 2024-04-05, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>The crest of the newly inaugurated U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Melvin Bell bears a motto &#8212;&#8220;Signal of Hope&#8221; &#8212; that encapsulates the legacy of its Hawaii-born namesake who transmitted the first alarms following the attack on Pearl Harbor.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/04/05/hawaii-news/coast-guard-ship-named-after-renowned-native-hawaiian-veteran/


Changing America’s political tone starts in our classrooms

date: 2024-04-05, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>With a presidential election just months away, many Americans are enduring 2024 with a sense of dread.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/04/05/opinion/changing-americas-political-tone-starts-in-our-classrooms/


Gag order is opportunity to show Trump consequences

date: 2024-04-05, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>After Donald Trump used the occasion of Acting Manhattan state Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan&#8217;s gag order in the hush money criminal case to smear the judge&#8217;s own daughter, Merchan expanded it to include the families of himself, DA Alvin Bragg, prosecutors, witnesses and court staff.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/04/05/opinion/gag-order-is-opportunity-to-show-trump-consequences/


Hawaii police officer who alleged racial discrimination by chief settles for $350K, agrees to retire

date: 2024-04-05, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>HONOLULU &#8212; A county in Hawaii has agreed to pay $350,000 to settle a lawsuit that accused the police chief of discriminating against a captain for being Japanese American, including one instance when the chief squinted his eyes, bowed repeatedly and said he couldn&#8217;t trust Japanese people.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/04/05/nation-world-news/hawaii-police-officer-who-alleged-racial-discrimination-by-chief-settles-for-350k-agrees-to-retire/


Tel Aviv GPS scrambles as Israel awaits Iran revenge attack

date: 2024-04-05, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>Navigational signals were scrambled over the Tel Aviv metropolitan area on Thursday as Israel braced for a potential Iranian attack on the country&#8217;s economic center.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/04/05/nation-world-news/tel-aviv-gps-scrambles-as-israel-awaits-iran-revenge-attack/


Boeing 1 month out from 4 years of catchup to SpaceX with 1st crewed Starliner flight

date: 2024-04-05, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>ORLANDO, Fla. &#8212; After nearly four years of playing catchup, Boeing is finally set to join SpaceX as one of two commercial partners capable of flying NASA astronauts to the International Space Station.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/04/05/nation-world-news/boeing-1-month-out-from-4-years-of-catchup-to-spacex-with-1st-crewed-starliner-flight/


California DOJ civil rights probe of LA Sheriff’s Department headed to settlement, sources say

date: 2024-04-05, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>LOS ANGELES &#8212; More than three years after the California Department of Justice launched a civil rights investigation into the troubled Los Angeles County Sheriff&#8217;s Department, the case is finally headed toward a sprawling settlement agreement expected to touch on issues including jail conditions, deputy gangs and staffing, according to sources familiar with the matter and emails viewed by the Los Angeles Times.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/04/05/nation-world-news/california-doj-civil-rights-probe-of-la-sheriffs-department-headed-to-settlement-sources-say/


NASA narrows Artemis moon rover competition to 3 commercial teams

date: 2024-04-05, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>NASA&#8217;s moonbound astronauts will be riding around in a new-era lunar rover on future Artemis missions. Just who builds the new vehicle will be chosen from among three competitors who won developmental contracts Wednesday.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/04/05/nation-world-news/nasa-narrows-artemis-moon-rover-competition-to-3-commercial-teams/


Trump venues bank on golf, with help from Saudi Arabia

date: 2024-04-05, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>DORAL, Fla. &#8212; Amateur golfers lined up on Thursday at the Trump National Doral near Miami, having agreed to pay more than $9,000 apiece to play a friendly round alongside some of the world&#8217;s top professionals.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/04/05/hawaii-news/trump-venues-bank-on-golf-with-help-from-saudi-arabia/


US treasury secretary is in China to talk trade, anti-money laundering and Chinese ‘overproduction’

date: 2024-04-05, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>GUANGZHOU, China (AP) &#8212; Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen arrived in China on Thursday for five days of meetings in a nation determined to avoid open conflict with the United States, yet the world&#8217;s two largest economies still appear to be hashing out the rules on how to compete against each other.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/04/05/nation-world-news/us-treasury-secretary-is-in-china-to-talk-trade-anti-money-laundering-and-chinese-overproduction/


Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers have been in each other’s orbit for years. The Final Four beckons

date: 2024-04-05, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>CLEVELAND &#8212; Their memories are blurry. </p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/04/05/sports/caitlin-clark-and-paige-bueckers-have-been-in-each-others-orbit-for-years-the-final-four-beckons/


Column: Lavaman is here

date: 2024-04-05, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>Nearly 1300 athletes will descend upon the beautiful Waikoloa Beach Resort on Sunday as the iconic Lavaman Olympic Distance Triathlon will celebrate 25th years of swim-bike-run.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/04/05/sports/column-lavaman-is-here/


Big men are rolling for Purdue, NC State and UConn. Now they’ve got their teams in the Final Four

date: 2024-04-05, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>GLENDALE, Ariz. &#8212; DJ Burns Jr. isn&#8217;t interested in spending a lot of time catching the ball on the perimeter and trying to show off a shimmying crossover dribble before chucking 3-pointers for North Carolina State. </p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/04/05/sports/big-men-are-rolling-for-purdue-nc-state-and-uconn-now-theyve-got-their-teams-in-the-final-four/


Biden tells Israel’s Netanyahu future US support for war depends on new steps to protect civilians

date: 2024-04-05, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>WASHINGTON &#8212; President Joe Biden issued a stark warning to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday that future U.S. support for Israel&#8217;s Gaza war depends on the swift implementation of new steps to protect civilians and aid workers.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/04/05/nation-world-news/biden-tells-israels-netanyahu-future-us-support-for-war-depends-on-new-steps-to-protect-civilians/


Bumpy ride: First-quarter auto sales reflect a shifting market

date: 2024-04-05, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>The auto industry is traveling a bumpy path to recovery since the pandemic as most makers reported first-quarter sales gains with three notable exceptions: General Motors Co., Stellantis NV and Tesla Inc., all of which saw declines.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/04/05/nation-world-news/bumpy-ride-first-quarter-auto-sales-reflect-a-shifting-market/


This Los Angeles heist sounds like it came from a thriller novel. Thieves stole $30 million in cash

date: 2024-04-05, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>LOS ANGELES (AP) &#8212; Thieves got away with $30 million in cash from a money storage facility in Los Angeles by breaking into the building on Easter Sunday and cracking the safe. Now detectives are seeking to unravel the brazen cash heist, reportedly one of the largest on record in Los Angeles.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/04/05/nation-world-news/this-los-angeles-heist-sounds-like-it-came-from-a-thriller-novel-thieves-stole-30-million-in-cash/


Obituaries for April 5

date: 2024-04-05, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>Thalia Haimakaokalani Kauka, 63, of Hilo died March 26 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Hilo, she was a former office clerk at the County of Hawaii Planning Department. No services. Survived by son, Jeremy J.N. Costa of Hilo; brothers, Robert (Lisa) Kauka of Santa Barbara, Calif., and Dennis (Enola) Kauka of Hilo; sisters, Gabrielle Fromme of Germany and Carolyn &#8220;Lei&#8221; Nobriga of Hilo; companion, David Pereira; nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/04/05/obituaries/obituaries-for-april-5-7/


INSIGHTS ON PBS HAWAIʻI Public Financing for Elections – The Pros and Cons

date: 2024-04-05, from: INSIGHTS ON PBS HAWAIʻI

Join the conversation on our Facebook , Thursday, April 11  at 7:30 pm on INSIGHTS ON PBS HAWAIʻI. Scheduled Guests: tba

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https://www.pbshawaii.org/insights-on-pbs-hawai%ca%bbi-public-financing-for-elections-the-pros-and-cons/


GMH’s CIP progress moves mold remediation forward

date: 2024-04-05, from: Guam Daily Post

The effort to stretch the life expectancy of Guam Memorial Hospital to ensure the patient environment is conducive to accepted standards of care is making progress with several projects, all tied to mold remediation.

https://www.postguam.com/news/local/gmh-s-cip-progress-moves-mold-remediation-forward/article_9186658e-f239-11ee-a415-e714cccaf44c.html


Support and suggestions for bill that would allow cannabis sales pending lab

date: 2024-04-05, from: Guam Daily Post

Legislation that would exempt cannabis-related businesses from testing requirements pending the establishment of a testing laboratory saw support from those testifying about the measure on Thursday, although some recommendations also were suggested.

https://www.postguam.com/news/local/support-and-suggestions-for-bill-that-would-allow-cannabis-sales-pending-lab/article_068b575e-f2ee-11ee-bc86-435a34fd1502.html


Taitague seeks to override veto of OPA submission deadline bill

date: 2024-04-05, from: Guam Daily Post

Sen. Telo Taitague said she will push for an override of the governor’s veto of Bill 213-37, the measure that requires the public auditor to establish deadlines for agency heads to submit information required for the Office of Public Accountability…

https://www.postguam.com/news/local/taitague-seeks-to-override-veto-of-opa-submission-deadline-bill/article_d6936cc6-f2ed-11ee-9c89-477572d8dfec.html


GCC Spring Festival helps raise funds for graduates

date: 2024-04-05, from: Guam Daily Post

What’s a festival without a little competition? On Thursday, Guam Community College student organizations set up booths as part of the Spring Festival, which gave them an opportunity not only to raise funds, but also to sharpen their pubic speaking…

https://www.postguam.com/news/local/gcc-spring-festival-helps-raise-funds-for-graduates/article_1c4829b4-f2e9-11ee-8ce0-33fbcbd866ab.html


Fisher: Filing to disqualify prosecutors ‘unnecessary’

date: 2024-04-05, from: Guam Daily Post

A senator and defense lawyer feels the use of contracted attorneys by the Office of the Attorney General has created a “weird” and “unnecessary situation.”

https://www.postguam.com/news/local/fisher-filing-to-disqualify-prosecutors-unnecessary/article_b89111c6-f2e6-11ee-8604-c72a9efd17ec.html


Borja accused of having sex with minor, helping her keep infant from CPS

date: 2024-04-05, from: Guam Daily Post

A man wanted by police this week has been arrested on suspicion of kidnapping, criminal sexual conduct and child abuse.

https://www.postguam.com/news/local/borja-accused-of-having-sex-with-minor-helping-her-keep-infant-from-cps/article_6ab6cbb8-f2db-11ee-9449-13945811919e.html


Guam Supreme Court extends deadline for amicus brief permission motions

date: 2024-04-05, from: Guam Daily Post

The Supreme Court of Guam has granted an extension to file motions for permission to file an amicus brief in the case over the governor’s request for declaratory judgment regarding the attorney general’s temporary withdrawal of representation from agencies under…

https://www.postguam.com/news/guam-supreme-court-extends-deadline-for-amicus-brief-permission-motions/article_bdef422a-f320-11ee-b1d9-f34fbe684339.html


Disney to start cracking down on password-sharing from June, CEO Iger says

date: 2024-04-05, updated: 2024-04-05, from: Marianas Variety

(Reuters) — Walt Disney’s streaming service will start cracking down on password-sharing from June, CEO Bob Iger said on Thursday, as the entertainment conglomerate looks to boost subscriber growth and make the business profitable.

https://www.mvariety.com/business/disney-to-start-cracking-down-on-password-sharing-from-june-ceo-iger-says/article_71fa37c2-f324-11ee-bb14-ebff9f013a2e.html


US criminal case against China’s Huawei heads toward 2026 trial

date: 2024-04-05, updated: 2024-04-05, from: Marianas Variety

NEW YORK (Reuters) — The U.S. Justice Department’s long-running criminal case accusing China’s Huawei of misleading banks about the tech company’s business in Iran, among other charges, is heading toward a January 2026 trial.

https://www.mvariety.com/business/us-criminal-case-against-chinas-huawei-heads-toward-2026-trial/article_285c5672-f324-11ee-b370-df29be398439.html


US electric grid growing more vulnerable to cyberattacks, regulator says

date: 2024-04-05, updated: 2024-04-05, from: Marianas Variety

NEW YORK (Reuters) — U.S. power grids are increasingly vulnerable to cyberattacks, with the number of susceptible points in electrical networks increasing by about 60 per day, the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) said in a webcast on Thursday.

https://www.mvariety.com/news/national/us-electric-grid-growing-more-vulnerable-to-cyberattacks-regulator-says/article_aa6aad22-f323-11ee-826f-ff9aff2ac4aa.html


Trump suffers twin setbacks as judges reject calls to dismiss charges

date: 2024-04-05, updated: 2024-04-05, from: Marianas Variety

WASHINGTON (Reuters) — Donald Trump suffered a pair of legal setbacks on Thursday as judges spurned his calls to dismiss criminal charges over the former U.S. president’s efforts to overturn his 2020 loss in Georgia and his keeping classified records after leaving office.

https://www.mvariety.com/news/national/trump-suffers-twin-setbacks-as-judges-reject-calls-to-dismiss-charges/article_5f69a2b0-f323-11ee-8c5c-4386933cf7e6.html


Palauan students, patients safe in Taiwan after quake

date: 2024-04-05, from: Island Times

KOROR, Palau — Palauan students and medical patients in Taiwan are safe after a powerful earthquake struck the island Wednesday, the strongest temblor to hit the region in 25 years. Ambassador Dave Orrukem said in an interview Thursday that all Palauans in Taiwan are accounted for following the 7.4-magnitude quake. The temblor struck around 8 […]

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https://islandtimes.org/palauan-students-patients-safe-in-taiwan-after-quake/


New York judge scales back order invalidating state’s cannabis regulations

date: 2024-04-05, updated: 2024-04-05, from: Marianas Variety

(Reuters) — A New York state judge late on Thursday dramatically scaled back his order from the previous day that had invalidated most of the state’s cannabis regulations in a case challenging rules for advertising marijuana.

https://www.mvariety.com/news/national/new-york-judge-scales-back-order-invalidating-states-cannabis-regulations/article_e64871fe-f322-11ee-bf81-9b88cc162d3f.html


Unveiling the Power of Mangroves: New Tech boosts carbon storage research

date: 2024-04-05, from: Island Times

Palau’s Mangroves: A Carbon Powerhouse Under Threat Mangrove forests are vital ecosystems, acting as nurseries for marine life, reducing coastal erosion, and storing vast amounts of carbon dioxide – a key climate change mitigator. Research in Palau is shedding light on this lesser-known function, with the potential to boost the country’s green economy. However, studying […]

The post Unveiling the Power of Mangroves: New Tech boosts carbon storage research appeared first on Island Times.

https://islandtimes.org/unveiling-the-power-of-mangroves-new-tech-boosts-carbon-storage-research/


Baltimore shipping set to resume by end of April with full capacity by end of May

date: 2024-04-05, updated: 2024-04-05, from: Marianas Variety

(Reuters) — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said Thursday it expects to open a new channel to the Port of Baltimore by the end of April, freeing up commercial shipping blocked by a collapsed bridge, and then restore port access to full capacity by the end of May.

https://www.mvariety.com/news/national/baltimore-shipping-set-to-resume-by-end-of-april-with-full-capacity-by-end-of/article_92949f38-f322-11ee-b3e4-f7aa5cd30728.html


Solar Power Integration Raises Palau Utility Rates (For Now)

date: 2024-04-05, from: Island Times

Koror, Palau – Residents of Palau will see a slight increase in their electricity bills starting next month despite the incorporation of solar energy into the power grid. The Palau Public Utilities Corporation (PPUC) announced a 4-cent per kilowatt-hour (kWh) increase in the energy rate, effective May 1st, 2024. This comes as PPUC begins purchasing […]

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https://islandtimes.org/solar-power-integration-raises-palau-utility-rates-for-now/


Palau Bureau of Public Safety announces new acting Director, remote leadership raises concerns

date: 2024-04-05, from: Island Times

Koror, Palau – The Palau Bureau of Public Safety (BPS) has appointed Chief Temedik Ngireblekuu of the Division of Maritime Security and Fish & Wildlife Protection as its new acting director, according to a memorandum issued this week. Ngireblekuu replaces Chief Kenny Sengebau, who had served as acting director since March 14th. The announcement comes […]

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https://islandtimes.org/palau-bureau-of-public-safety-announces-new-acting-director-remote-leadership-raises-concerns/


The Grassroots campaign opens its doors in Medalaii!

date: 2024-04-05, from: Island Times

A Place for Community and Progress On March 25th, we celebrated the official opening of our Grassroots Campaign Headquarters in Medalaii. This historic building has long been a central meeting point for Palauans from all walks of life, fostering deep connections with families and communities. The opening ceremony took place under a culturally significant full […]

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https://islandtimes.org/the-grassroots-campaign-opens-its-doors-in-medalaii/


Palau makes history as Century Mission Takes Center Stage

date: 2024-04-05, from: Island Times

KOROR, Palau — The Century Mission, a record-breaking attempt to circumnavigate the globe westbound in a Learjet, arrives in Koror, Palau, on April 5th for a brief stopover. This ambitious journey, aiming to raise funds for the restoration of the first Learjet ever built, places Palau in the spotlight as part of a historic aviation […]

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https://islandtimes.org/palau-makes-history-as-century-mission-takes-center-stage/


Three Palauan Educators selected to explore the ocean aboard famed explorer Dr. Roberts Ballard’s exploration vessel Nautilus

date: 2024-04-05, from: Island Times

Local educators will join expedition teams exploring deep-sea biology and geology in Palau National Marine Sanctuary and bring the experience home to the islands. (Koror, Palau – April 3, 2024) — Three educators from Palau — Elchung “El” Hideyos from Palau Community College, Adeeshia Imade Tellei from the Palau International Coral Reef Center, and Shilwitt […]

The post Three Palauan Educators selected to explore the ocean aboard famed explorer Dr. Roberts Ballard’s exploration vessel Nautilus appeared first on Island Times.

https://islandtimes.org/three-palauan-educators-selected-to-explore-the-ocean-aboard-famed-explorer-dr-roberts-ballards-exploration-vessel-nautilus/


PICRC presents updates and results from the Koror State Fisheries Monitoring Project

date: 2024-04-05, from: Island Times

to the Koror Southern Lagoon Coastal Fisheries Management Plan planning team The Palau International Coral Reef Center (PICRC) presented updates and results of the Koror State Fisheries Monitoring Project at a meeting organized by the Palau Conservation Society (PCS) with the planning team of the Koror Southern Lagoon Coastal Fisheries Management Plan (KSLCFMP) on March […]

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https://islandtimes.org/picrc-presents-updates-and-results-from-the-koror-state-fisheries-monitoring-project/


Chinese security delegation visits Tonga to provide police ‘assistance’ ahead of Pacific Islands Forum

date: 2024-04-05, from: Island Times

By foreign affairs reporter Stephen Dziedzic and Tonga reporter Marian Kupu (ABC-Australia) China is maintaining its policing push into the Pacific, sending a delegation from the Ministry of Public Security (MPS) to Tonga ahead of a critical regional leaders meeting in the capital Nuku’alofa later this year. Australian officials say the visit is another sign that China remains […]

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https://islandtimes.org/chinese-security-delegation-visits-tonga-to-provide-police-assistance-ahead-of-pacific-islands-forum/


Strongest earthquake in 25 years rocks Taiwan, killing nine people and trapping dozens

date: 2024-04-05, from: Island Times

In short: Emergency service workers in Taiwan are trying to free dozens of people trapped after the deadly earthquake that hit the island on Wednesday morning. (ABC-Australia) Rescuers are working to free dozens of people trapped after the strongest earthquake in a quarter-century rocked Taiwan on Wednesday morning, causing landslides and collapsed buildings.  The earthquake killed nine […]

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https://islandtimes.org/strongest-earthquake-in-25-years-rocks-taiwan-killing-nine-people-and-trapping-dozens/


’If you think the missile defence system will shield Guam, think again

date: 2024-04-05, from: Island Times

HAGTNA (PACIFIC ISLAND TIMES) — The Indo-Pacific Command is requesting US$1.2 billion for the Guam defense system, the centerpiece of the service’s US$10.4 billion budget proposal for fiscal 2025.  The Guam missile defence project is a major component of the Indo-Pacific Command’s Pacific Deterrence Initiative, which is touted to provide 360-degree protection for Guam against […]

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https://islandtimes.org/if-you-think-the-missile-defence-system-will-shield-guam-think-again/


SELF-REFLECTION

date: 2024-04-05, from: Island Times

Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.  Don’t misunderstand me, I’m not  saying be rebellious or defiant.  It’s finding your gist – your essence. Self-reflection is the kind you see when you look inside. I went to a meeting. We were reviewing a rule book […]

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https://islandtimes.org/self-reflection/


A couple GPA services still experiencing issues

date: 2024-04-05, from: Guam Daily Post

The Guam Power Authority is advising customers that intermittent connectivity issues continue to affect its payment site, PAYGPA.com, and the GPWA Mobile App.

https://www.postguam.com/news/a-couple-gpa-services-still-experiencing-issues/article_7f4b244e-f307-11ee-b771-dbc97ff04256.html


The Importance of America’s Pacific Family

date: 2024-04-05, from: Island Times

Palau, the Federated States of Micronesia, and the Republic of the Marshall Islands are the United States’ closest allies. And they’re essential for a free and open Indo-Pacific. By Cleo Paskal WASHINGTON (THE DIPLOMAT) — After years of negotiations, the third iteration of the Compacts of Free Association (COFA) between the United States and the […]

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https://islandtimes.org/the-importance-of-americas-pacific-family/


AOSIS Chair urges action-oriented approach ahead of Fourth SIDS Conference

date: 2024-04-05, from: Island Times

NEW YORK (PACNEWS) — Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS)chair and Samoan Ambassador to the United Nations, Fatumanava Pa’olelei Luteru is calling for ambitious action-oriented outcomes from the Fourth International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in May. “As we approach the end of the informals and stand at the mid-way point of the […]

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https://islandtimes.org/aosis-chair-urges-action-oriented-approach-ahead-of-fourth-sids-conference/


Fishing subsidies — a ‘double-edged sword’

date: 2024-04-05, from: Island Times

SUVA (FIJI TIMES) — While Pacific member countries of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) recently showed committed solidarity against global fishing subsidies paid by Distant Water Fishing Nations (DWFNs) to support their fisheries industries, the issue of fisheries subsidies itself is a “double-edged sword” for the broader Pacific as many countries depend on fishing revenues […]

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https://islandtimes.org/fishing-subsidies-a-double-edged-sword/


Shohei Ohtani hits first home run for Dodgers, who beat Giants 5-4 for 3-game sweep

date: 2024-04-05, from: Island Times

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani hit his first home run for the Los Angeles Dodgers, a solo drive in the seventh inning in a 5-4 win over the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday night that finished a three-game sweep. Playing his ninth game for his new team, Ohtani pulled a 93.2 mph sinker from left-hander […]

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https://islandtimes.org/shohei-ohtani-hits-first-home-run-for-dodgers-who-beat-giants-5-4-for-3-game-sweep/


US looking at report that Israel used AI to identify bombing targets in Gaza

date: 2024-04-05, updated: 2024-04-05, from: Marianas Variety

WASHINGTON (Reuters) — The United States was looking into a media report that the Israeli military has been using artificial intelligence to help identify bombing targets in Gaza, White House national security spokesperson John Kirby told CNN on Thursday.

https://www.mvariety.com/news/national/us-looking-at-report-that-israel-used-ai-to-identify-bombing-targets-in-gaza/article_0b9b4846-f31e-11ee-8ce4-b7ea9755d274.html


Ukraine says it downed 13 drones launched by Russia overnight

date: 2024-04-05, updated: 2024-04-05, from: Marianas Variety

KYIV (Reuters) — Ukraine’s air force shot down all 13 drones used in Russia’s overnight attack on southern regions, the Ukrainian military said on Friday.

https://www.mvariety.com/news/ukraine-says-it-downed-13-drones-launched-by-russia-overnight/article_dd69a738-f31d-11ee-aba3-87661e615768.html


Taiwan earthquake rescuers face threat of landslides, rockfalls as death toll at 12

date: 2024-04-05, updated: 2024-04-05, from: Marianas Variety

HUALIEN, Taiwan (Reuters) — Rescuers in Taiwan faced the threat of further landslides and rockfalls in their search on Friday for a dozen people still missing from this week’s earthquake, as the death toll rose to 12 and some of the stranded were brought to safety.

https://www.mvariety.com/news/taiwan-earthquake-rescuers-face-threat-of-landslides-rockfalls-as-death-toll-at-12/article_0e3f990e-f31d-11ee-ad69-b303ed833742.html


Philippine inflation quickens again in March as rice soars

date: 2024-04-05, updated: 2024-04-05, from: Marianas Variety

MANILA (Reuters) — Philippine annual inflation accelerated for the second straight month in March as the rice component jumped at the fastest pace in 15 years, giving the central bank reason to keep policy settings tight.

https://www.mvariety.com/news/philippine-inflation-quickens-again-in-march-as-rice-soars/article_c5a46792-f31c-11ee-9be0-ef63240fa49d.html


Palau delegation to visit Okinawa for Fisheries Talks

date: 2024-04-05, from: Island Times

KOROR, Palau  – The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries Environment (MAFE) is planning a trip to Okinawa Prefecture, Japan, from May 12-18 to meet with Okinawan fishing companies. In a letter to Senate President Hokkons Baules, Minister Steven Victor requested Senate approval for two Olbiil Era Kelulau (OEK) members, Palau’s national legislature, to join the […]

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https://islandtimes.org/palau-delegation-to-visit-okinawa-for-fisheries-talks/


Ocean explorers to launch deep-water expedition in Palau

date: 2024-04-05, from: Pacific Island Times

Three Palauan educators selected to join Nautilus exploration teams By Pacific Island Times News Staff Koror —  The Ocean Exploration…

https://www.pacificislandtimes.com/post/ocean-explorers-to-launch-deep-water-expedition-in-palau


DOD names new senior military official for Guam, CNMI, Palau and FSM

date: 2024-04-05, from: Pacific Island Times

By Pacific Island Times News Staff The Department of Defense today announced the appointment of Rear Adm. Michael B. Devore as a senior…

https://www.pacificislandtimes.com/post/dod-names-new-senior-military-official-for-guam-cnmi-palau-and-fsm


Gift from UH alumna Harriet Natsuyma fuels UH Hilo student research

date: 2024-04-05, from: University of Hawaiʻi News

Reading time: 2 minutes The award can aid research related to conservation, sustainability, and the regeneration of terrestrial, oceanic, or atmospheric life and well-being.

The post Gift from UH alumna Harriet Natsuyma fuels UH Hilo student research first appeared on University of Hawaiʻi System News.

https://www.hawaii.edu/news/2024/04/04/natsuyma-gift-uh-hilo-student-research/


UH dominates swimming, diving conference awards

date: 2024-04-05, from: University of Hawaiʻi News

Reading time: 2 minutes The UH Mānoa Michael Stephens and Brandon Blaisdel named MPSF Coach of the Year and Mackaby Pennington and Elma Lund claimed the Diver of the Year honors.

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https://www.hawaii.edu/news/2024/04/04/uh-dominates-swimming-diving-mpsf-awards/


IAS senior scientists participated in DEEPEND project update

date: 2024-04-05, from: University of the South Pacific (Fiji)

The Institute of Applied Sciences (IAS) at The University of the South Pacific’s (USP) Acting…

The post IAS senior scientists participated in DEEPEND project update appeared first on University of the South Pacific.

https://www.usp.ac.fj/news/ias-senior-scientists-participated-in-deepend-project-update-and-stakeholder-engagement-meetings-in-scotland/


7 UH campuses unite through esports at Kawaii Kon

date: 2024-04-04, from: University of Hawaiʻi News

Reading time: 3 minutes While the tournament at Kawaii Kon is the one event each year where UH brings together students from several campuses, organizers hope to increase the collaboration throughout the year.

The post 7 UH campuses unite through esports at Kawaii Kon first appeared on University of Hawaiʻi System News.

https://www.hawaii.edu/news/2024/04/04/kawaii-kon-esports-tournament/


SimTiki director honored for healthcare simulation leadership

date: 2024-04-04, from: University of Hawaiʻi News

Reading time: < 1 minute Benjamin Berg was recently inducted as a fellow of the Society of Simulation in Healthcare Academy.

The post SimTiki director honored for healthcare simulation leadership first appeared on University of Hawaiʻi System News.

https://www.hawaii.edu/news/2024/04/04/simtiki-director-honored/


1st Entrepreneur-in-Residence to elevate student startup opportunities

date: 2024-04-04, from: University of Hawaiʻi News

Reading time: 2 minutes Hui will teach entrepreneurial concepts and processes, and provide valuable one-on-one advice to PACE entrepreneurs.

The post 1st Entrepreneur-in-Residence to elevate student startup opportunities first appeared on University of Hawaiʻi System News.

https://www.hawaii.edu/news/2024/04/04/entrepreneur-in-residence-jeff-hui/


KĀKOU: Hawaiʻi’s Town Hall De-Stressing in a Stressful World

date: 2024-04-04, from: KĀKOU: Hawaiʻi’s Town Hall

So-called stressors, the things that create stress or anxiety and worry, come from all directions…

The post KĀKOU: Hawaiʻi’s Town Hall <br/>De-Stressing in a Stressful World appeared first on PBS Hawai‘i.

https://www.pbshawaii.org/kakou-hawai%ca%bbis-town-hall-de-stressing-in-a-stressful-world/


Tuna plant on the move

date: 2024-04-04, from: Marshal Islands Journal

Journal 4/3/1987 P1 Swept out of officeHalf of the Kiribati parliament t was sweet out of office in elections two weeks ago, while Ieremia Tabai won reelection easily. President elections will be in May. When parliament convenes, it will see 19 new faces in its 39-seat chamber. P1 Prison shape upThe Majuro jail is a […]

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https://marshallislandsjournal.com/tuna-plant-on-the-move/


The inherent dilemma

date: 2024-04-04, from: Pacific Island Times

Pending in the Supreme Court of Guam is a request for declaratory judgment filed by Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero, who is seeking clarification…

https://www.pacificislandtimes.com/post/the-inherent-dilemma


FSM’s hedging strategy aims at keeping peace in Pacific region, Simina says

date: 2024-04-04, from: Pacific Island Times

‘China can never match what US has to offer’ By Mar-Vic Cagurangan Torn between two superpowers, the Federated States of Micronesia…

https://www.pacificislandtimes.com/post/fsm-s-hedging-strategy-aims-at-keeping-peace-in-pacific-region


8 UH swim, dive athletes earn academic recognition

date: 2024-04-04, from: University of Hawaiʻi News

Reading time: < 1 minute Four members from the men’s swim and dive team and four from the women’s team were recognized for their academic excellence.

The post 8 UH swim, dive athletes earn academic recognition first appeared on University of Hawaiʻi System News.

https://www.hawaii.edu/news/2024/04/04/8-swim-and-dive-academic-recognition/


A campus like no other

date: 2024-04-04, from: Ka Leo O Hawaiʻi (UH Manoa student newspaper)

https://www.manoanow.org/kaleo/a-campus-like-no-other/article_3ac6b242-f137-11ee-a620-7feebf8cb06f.html


​​UH Mānoa’s Insta-famous foodie

date: 2024-04-04, from: Ka Leo O Hawaiʻi (UH Manoa student newspaper)

https://www.manoanow.org/kaleo/uh-m-noa-s-insta-famous-foodie/article_99f0a85c-f134-11ee-b1af-c3e4ba9c5e00.html


Feelings on the flag

date: 2024-04-04, updated: 2024-04-04, from: Marianas Variety

RECENTLY, a video circulated on social media showing the Commonwealth flag being burned. For many of us who watched the video, these emotions may have come to mind: shock, anger, disgust. To burn a flag usually is a statement of protest, and many groups and organizations have done it to make various statements.

https://www.mvariety.com/views/letters_to_editor/feelings-on-the-flag/article_644bc202-f244-11ee-9d86-3f82af76d2d1.html


Dollar for a good cause

date: 2024-04-04, updated: 2024-04-04, from: Marianas Variety

IT has been reported that Arianna Pando, a respiratory therapist at the Commonwealth Health Center, looked after Jesse Rivera when he suffered cardiac arrest that resulted in anoxic brain injury. Since then, Arianna has been a “guardian angel” to Jesse’s wife, Sharolyn Alvarez, and their two youngest daughters, one of whom was born on Saipan.

https://www.mvariety.com/views/letters_to_editor/dollar-for-a-good-cause/article_318bfd4c-f234-11ee-bcdb-b364512e8777.html


DPS: 4Ds Prevention Campaign a success

date: 2024-04-04, updated: 2024-04-04, from: Marianas Variety

THERE were zero fatalities or serious injuries during the holidays, thanks to the Drunk, Drugged, Drowsy and Distracted Driving or 4Ds Prevention Campaign, Department of Public Safety-Highway Safety Patrol Sgt. Adrian Mendiola said in a press conference on Wednesday.

https://www.mvariety.com/news/local/dps-4ds-prevention-campaign-a-success/article_84c4af90-f261-11ee-8c68-b7c174d57b92.html


First visit to the CNMI

date: 2024-04-04, updated: 2024-04-04, from: Marianas Variety

United States Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall visited Saipan and Tinian Thursday morning. On Saipan, Secretary Kendall was greeted by Gov, Arnold Palacios and Lt. Gov. David Apatang at the airport. They were joined by Commonwealth Ports Authority Board Chair Joe Ayuyu and CPA Executive Director Leo B. Tudela to discuss, among other things, the Air Force activities in the CNMI, including the divert airfield on Tinian.

https://www.mvariety.com/news/local/first-visit-to-the-cnmi/article_fc022a86-f245-11ee-8526-2ff41e1713c3.html


IRT Team is back for another Operation Wellness

date: 2024-04-04, updated: 2024-04-04, from: Marianas Variety

THE Innovative Readiness Training team is back in the CNMI to conduct another Operation Wellness.

https://www.mvariety.com/news/local/irt-team-is-back-for-another-operation-wellness/article_a072c742-f273-11ee-b037-13bdd2c772e9.html


Guard sues security company for labor violations

date: 2024-04-04, updated: 2024-04-04, from: Marianas Variety

  1. Mahamadul Hasan has filed a complaint in federal court against Triple K Corporation, doing business as Global Security Agency, and its principal, Maria Rizallie S. Punzalan, alleging violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

https://www.mvariety.com/news/local/guard-sues-security-company-for-labor-violations/article_ad07a0fe-f26e-11ee-8e48-afca6e03951c.html


Official: Casino commission is necessary

date: 2024-04-04, updated: 2024-04-04, from: Marianas Variety

THE existence of the Commonwealth Casino Commission is necessary as long as there is still a valid casino license, CCC Chairman Edward C. Deleon Guerrero said.

https://www.mvariety.com/news/local/official-casino-commission-is-necessary/article_b49ae116-f23a-11ee-8a91-eb3ea0ef909b.html


Help save the Old Man by the Sea

date: 2024-04-04, updated: 2024-04-04, from: Marianas Variety

NON-PROFIT group Island Keepers CNMI is calling on the public to help “Save the Old Man” on April 13 and 14.

https://www.mvariety.com/news/local/help-save-the-old-man-by-the-sea/article_73d00cf8-f251-11ee-aef9-a7cfbd1fb59b.html


NBA roundup: Pistons fall to Hawks despite Malachi Flynn’s 50

date: 2024-04-04, updated: 2024-04-04, from: Marianas Variety

(Reuters) — Jalen Johnson recorded the first triple-double of his career and the Atlanta Hawks clinched a spot in the play-in tournament with a 121-113 win over the visiting Detroit Pistons on Wednesday.

https://www.mvariety.com/sports/nationalsports/nba-roundup-pistons-fall-to-hawks-despite-malachi-flynns-50/article_26be98d4-f289-11ee-98b1-9713d9a3f4ef.html


Shohei Ohtani hits first home run for Dodgers, who beat Giants 5-4 for 3-game sweep

date: 2024-04-04, updated: 2024-04-04, from: Marianas Variety

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani hit his first home run for the Los Angeles Dodgers, a solo drive in the seventh inning in a 5-4 win over the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday night that finished a three-game sweep.

https://www.mvariety.com/sports/nationalsports/shohei-ohtani-hits-first-home-run-for-dodgers-who-beat-giants-5-4-for-3/article_abd77572-f289-11ee-b40d-435fc648c4e7.html


Love’s End as the Parable of the Elephant

date: 2024-04-04, from: Hawai’i Pacific Review (HPU Literary Magazine)

by Michael J. Morris I wrote to you of tusks but never the rumpled cracks of the grey skin that protected a calm beast. You wrote to me about tails, just tails, as if no body would ever attach to … Continue reading

https://hawaiipacificreview.org/2024/04/04/loves-end-as-the-parable-of-the-elephant/


Canoes grab students’ focus

date: 2024-04-04, from: Marshal Islands Journal

A visit to Waan Aelon in Majel (Canoes of the Marshall Islands) last week allowed a College of the Marshall Islands Marshallese class to immerse themselves in the traditional knowledge of navigation and canoe building. The trip was led by college instructor Risi Matthew. Director of WAM Alson Kelen and expert canoe builder Binton Daniel […]

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https://marshallislandsjournal.com/canoes-grab-students-focus/


EPA’s proposed new rule on hazardous waste treatment counterproductive for Guam, Perez says

date: 2024-04-04, from: Pacific Island Times

By Pacific Island Times News Staff Waste explosive disposal facilities would be exempted from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s…

https://www.pacificislandtimes.com/post/epa-s-proposed-new-rule-on-hazardous-waste-treatment-counterproductive-for-guam-perez-says


date: 2024-04-04, from: Pacific Island Times

By Pacific Island Times News Staff Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Pacific today announced more than 700 job openings for…

https://www.pacificislandtimes.com/post/navfac-pacific-announces-more-than-700-job-openings


Obituaries for April 4

date: 2024-04-04, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>Ricky &#8220;Rick&#8221; James Botelho, 73, of Kailua-Kona died March 25 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in San Jose, Calif., he was a charter boat and commercial fisherman. Celebration of life at a later date. Survived by wife, Carole of Kona; daughters, Maui and Kiana (Ronnie) Scadina of Kona; son, Kawika &#8220;Na&#8216;ia&#8221; of Kona; brother, Frank Botelho of Sacramento, Calif.; sisters-in-law, Judy (Stuart) and Jackie (Darleen); brother-in-law, Mark (Sandi); six grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/04/04/obituaries/obituaries-for-april-4-12/


Prosecutors in Trump’s classified documents case sharply rebuke judge’s unusual and ‘flawed’ order

date: 2024-04-04, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>WASHINGTON &#8212; Federal prosecutors chided the judge presiding over former President Donald Trump&#8217;s classified documents case in Florida, warning her off potential jury instructions that they said rest on a &#8220;fundamentally flawed legal premise.&#8221;</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/04/04/nation-world-news/prosecutors-in-trumps-classified-documents-case-sharply-rebuke-judges-unusual-and-flawed-order/


Key Bridge collapse could be largest-ever financial maritime loss

date: 2024-04-04, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>BALTIMORE &#8212; The deadly collapse of Baltimore&#8217;s Francis Scott Key Bridge could rival or beat the maritime industry&#8217;s largest-ever financial loss, with insurance claims expected to reach $1 billion or more.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/04/04/nation-world-news/key-bridge-collapse-could-be-largest-ever-financial-maritime-loss/


Fierce earthquake rattles Taiwan, killing 9 and injuring more than 1,000

date: 2024-04-04, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>HUALIEN, Taiwan &#8212; The strongest earthquake in a quarter-century rocked Taiwan Wednesday morning, killing nine people, stranding dozens at quarries and a national park, and sending some residents scrambling out the windows of damaged buildings.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/04/04/nation-world-news/fierce-earthquake-rattles-taiwan-killing-9-and-injuring-more-than-1000/


IOC sets deadline of ‘early 2025’ to keep boxing in the Olympics for Los Angeles with a new partner

date: 2024-04-04, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) &#8212; The International Olympic Committee on Wednesday said it needs to find a suitable new international boxing body by early next year or else risk boxing dropping out of the Olympics for the Los Angeles Games in 2028. </p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/04/04/sports/ioc-sets-deadline-of-early-2025-to-keep-boxing-in-the-olympics-for-los-angeles-with-a-new-partner/


Patient fans wait out 5-hour rain delay for Royals vs. Orioles

date: 2024-04-04, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>BALTIMORE (AP) &#8212; Fans who showed up for a Wednesday afternoon baseball game at Camden Yards ended up waiting until early evening before the first pitch was finally thrown. </p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/04/04/sports/patient-fans-wait-out-5-hour-rain-delay-for-royals-vs-orioles/


Angel Reese Declares for the WNBA Draft … in Vogue

date: 2024-04-04, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>LSU may have lost to Iowa in the Elite Eight round of the NCAA women&#8217;s basketball tournament, but even two days afterward their star forward Angel Reese was still making headlines &#8212; this time in Vogue. </p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/04/04/sports/angel-reese-declares-for-the-wnba-draft-in-vogue/


Steve Clifford is stepping down as Hornets coach as ‘grind’ of 82 games becomes too much

date: 2024-04-04, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>CHARLOTTE, N.C. &#8212; Steve Clifford said the grind of an 82-game season became too much &#8212; and the losing didn&#8217;t help, either. </p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/04/04/sports/steve-clifford-is-stepping-down-as-hornets-coach-as-grind-of-82-games-becomes-too-much/


date: 2024-04-04, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>The 61st Annual Merrie Monarch Festival shifted into high gear Wednesday night with the Ho&#8216;ike, an exhibition of hula and folk dance from around the Pacific Rim at the Edith Kanaka&#8216;ole Multi-Purpose Stadium in Hilo.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/04/04/hawaii-news/hoike-kicks-off-4-nights-of-hula-event-featured-performance-by-lahainaluna-students/


Longer council terms rejected following robust criticism

date: 2024-04-04, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>A proposal to extend Hawaii County Council members&#8217; terms in office will not be on the ballot this year after it was roundly rejected Tuesday during a council committee hearing.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/04/04/hawaii-news/longer-council-terms-rejected-following-robust-criticism/


Judge rejects Donald Trump’s request to delay hush-money trial until Supreme Court rules on immunity

date: 2024-04-04, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>NEW YORK &#8212; A judge on Wednesday rejected Donald Trump&#8217;s bid to delay his April 15 hush money criminal trial until the Supreme Court rules on presidential immunity claims he raised in another of his criminal cases &#8212; spurning another of the former president&#8217;s ploys to put off the historic trial. Several more are pending.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/04/04/nation-world-news/judge-rejects-donald-trumps-request-to-delay-hush-money-trial-until-supreme-court-rules-on-immunity/


Yes, we’re divided. But new AP-NORC poll shows Americans still agree on most core American values

date: 2024-04-04, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>WASHINGTON &#8212; Despite the country&#8217;s deep political polarization, most Americans share many core beliefs about what it means to be an American, according to a new poll.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/04/04/nation-world-news/yes-were-divided-but-new-ap-norc-poll-shows-americans-still-agree-on-most-core-american-values/


Measure to boost beekeeping draws strong support

date: 2024-04-04, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>Big Island beekeepers came out in swarms Tuesday to support a bill that would overhaul how Hawaii County regulates the keeping of bees on residential and other properties.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/04/04/hawaii-news/measure-to-boost-beekeeping-draws-strong-support/


As Earth overheats, scientists test way to repel sun’s rays

date: 2024-04-04, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>ALAMEDA, Calif. &#8212; A little before 9 a.m. on Tuesday, an engineer named Matthew Gallelli crouched on the deck of a decommissioned aircraft carrier in San Francisco Bay, pulled on a pair of ear protectors, and flipped a switch.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/04/04/features/as-earth-overheats-scientists-test-way-to-repel-suns-rays/


You don’t need to freak out about Boeing planes (but Boeing sure does)

date: 2024-04-04, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>&#8220;Ah, it&#8217;s a Boeing Max,&#8221; I exclaimed to my travel companions after we boarded our plane a few weeks ago. I looked to see if we were seated next to a hidden door plug panel like the one that blew out on Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 in January. We weren&#8217;t, but joining a trend on social media, we cracked a few jokes at Boeing&#8217;s expense: &#8220;Maybe they can charge extra, saying it&#8217;s <em>potentially</em> an even bigger window seat.&#8221;</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/04/04/opinion/you-dont-need-to-freak-out-about-boeing-planes-but-boeing-sure-does/


Bring buttons and dials back to new cars. Touch screens distract drivers

date: 2024-04-04, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>As cars go electric and get more technologically advanced, their interiors are increasingly being built around prominent dashboard touch screens.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/04/04/opinion/bring-buttons-and-dials-back-to-new-cars-touch-screens-distract-drivers/


Your Views for April 4

date: 2024-04-04, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>Kim: Big mahalo to&#0010;the Benioffs for aid</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/04/04/opinion/your-views-for-april-4-8/


Ex-deputy says he was fired after refusing to affiliate with alleged deputy gang

date: 2024-04-04, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>LOS ANGELES &#8212; A former Los Angeles County sheriff&#8217;s deputy says he was fired after refusing to take part in law enforcement gang activity, according to a lawsuit filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/04/04/nation-world-news/ex-deputy-says-he-was-fired-after-refusing-to-affiliate-with-alleged-deputy-gang/


Putin plots war of attrition in Ukraine amid manpower challenges

date: 2024-04-04, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>President Vladimir Putin is determined to grind Ukraine into submission, betting he can outlast Kyiv&#8217;s Western backers and claim victory on the battlefield even as Russian troops make only halting progress.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/04/04/nation-world-news/putin-plots-war-of-attrition-in-ukraine-amid-manpower-challenges/


Will artificial intelligence boost productivity? Companies sure hope so.

date: 2024-04-04, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>Wendy&#8217;s menu boards. Ben &#38;Jerry&#8217;s grocery store freezers. Abercrombie &#38;Fitch&#8217;s marketing. Many mainstays of the American customer experience are increasingly powered by artificial intelligence.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/04/04/nation-world-news/will-artificial-intelligence-boost-productivity-companies-sure-hope-so/


Boys VB: Kanu gets first win, Hilo beats KSH

date: 2024-04-04, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p><strong>KANU 3 - MAKUA LANI 0</strong></p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/04/04/sports/boys-vb-kanu-gets-first-win-hilo-beats-ksh/


Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ ex says feds ‘terrorized’ her sons, posts dramatic video of LA raid

date: 2024-04-04, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>LOS ANGELES &#8212; The mother of Justin Dior Combs, the son of embattled mogul Sean &#8220;Diddy&#8221; Combs, has accused federal agents who raided Combs&#8217; Holmby Hills mansion on March 18 of &#8220;overzealous&#8221; and &#8220;overtly militarized force&#8221; during their investigation.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/04/04/nation-world-news/sean-diddy-combs-ex-says-feds-terrorized-her-sons-posts-dramatic-video-of-la-raid/


Tesla’s sales drop, a sign that its grip on the EV market is slipping

date: 2024-04-04, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>Tesla appeared to be losing command of the market it effectively created after it reported a stunning drop in quarterly sales Tuesday, raising fresh questions about Elon Musk&#8217;s leadership of the company.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/04/04/nation-world-news/teslas-sales-drop-a-sign-that-its-grip-on-the-ev-market-is-slipping/


Southern Jaguars are pride of HBCU baseball after its upset of defending national champion LSU

date: 2024-04-04, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>In a sport committed to increasing its number of Black players, Southern University&#8217;s upset of LSU this week was a victory for all HBCU baseball programs. </p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/04/04/sports/southern-jaguars-are-pride-of-hbcu-baseball-after-its-upset-of-defending-national-champion-lsu/


Kealakehe softball continues rampage, Konawaena baseball rides 5-win streak

date: 2024-04-04, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p><strong>BASEBALL: KONAWAENA 10 - HPA 0</strong></p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/04/04/sports/kealakehe-softball-continues-rampage-konawaena-baseball-rides-5-win-streak/


Boeing’s new chairman is reaching out directly to US airline CEOs to rebuild trust

date: 2024-04-04, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>Boeing Co.&#8217;s new chairman has scrapped formal meetings planned with leaders of the planemaker&#8217;s largest U.S. airline customers as he begins to address a crisis of confidence that culminated in a sweeping management shakeup, according to people familiar with the matter.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/04/04/nation-world-news/boeings-new-chairman-is-reaching-out-directly-to-us-airline-ceos-to-rebuild-trust/


US braces for retaliation after attack on Iran consulate — even as it says it wasn’t involved

date: 2024-04-04, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>Shortly after an airstrike widely attributed to Israel destroyed an Iranian consulate building in Syria, the United States had an urgent message for Iran: We had nothing to do with it.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/04/04/nation-world-news/us-braces-for-retaliation-after-attack-on-iran-consulate-even-as-it-says-it-wasnt-involved/


Taitague seeks override of veto for bill regarding OPA submission deadlines

date: 2024-04-04, from: Guam Daily Post

Sen. Telo Taitague said she will push for an override of the governor’s veto of Bill 213-37, the measure that requires the public auditor to establish deadlines for agency heads to submit information required for the Office of Public Accountability…

https://www.postguam.com/news/taitague-seeks-override-of-veto-for-bill-regarding-opa-submission-deadlines/article_8a277314-f25c-11ee-a1be-47234d3c5baf.html


Moylan: Low-interest federal grants, loans available for eligible manåmko’ 62 and over

date: 2024-04-04, from: Guam Daily Post

Guam Del. James Moylan is trying to make money available to island residents who are at least 62 years of age and need to make repairs to their home.

https://www.postguam.com/news/local/moylan-low-interest-federal-grants-loans-available-for-eligible-man-mko-62-and-over/article_2e68d466-f21e-11ee-8bf4-ffeeb084d40c.html


2024 Pet Fest Guam to be held Saturday at Ypao Beach, Tumon

date: 2024-04-04, from: Guam Daily Post

Guam Animals in Need (GAIN) and Milk-Bone announced the 2024 Pet Fest Guam, a day of tail-wagging fun and heartfelt support for our furry companions in need, which will take place at Ypao Beach Park amphitheater Saturday from 10 a.m.…

https://www.postguam.com/news/local/2024-pet-fest-guam-to-be-held-saturday-at-ypao-beach-tumon/article_2b8135c0-f234-11ee-b6fe-5352ea1ac017.html


OAG contracted prosecutor is disqualified in DOC case

date: 2024-04-04, from: Guam Daily Post

An attorney on contract with the Office of the Attorney General was disqualified from serving as a prosecutor in a Department of Corrections prison contraband case.

https://www.postguam.com/news/local/oag-contracted-prosecutor-is-disqualified-in-doc-case/article_cb514cbc-f210-11ee-a690-fb8169e89d2e.html


Leon Guerrero vetoes bill on submission deadlines to OPA, other bills are now law

date: 2024-04-04, from: Guam Daily Post

Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero has vetoed Bill 213-37, the measure that requires the public auditor to establish deadlines for agency heads to submit information required for the Office of Public Accountability to carry out its duties and establishes fines if…

https://www.postguam.com/news/local/leon-guerrero-vetoes-bill-on-submission-deadlines-to-opa-other-bills-are-now-law/article_4b03a02e-f228-11ee-9ccd-fb3511865a08.html


6 educators advance to finals in Teacher of the Year competition

date: 2024-04-04, from: Guam Daily Post

Six Guam Department of Education teachers have advanced to the final round of the 2025 Teacher of the Year competition.

https://www.postguam.com/news/local/6-educators-advance-to-finals-in-teacher-of-the-year-competition/article_b61fd5bc-f21e-11ee-97b5-17df6cbebc4a.html


Champion communicators

date: 2024-04-04, from: Guam Daily Post

https://www.postguam.com/news/local/champion-communicators/article_4282ffd8-f22f-11ee-8bf2-fb2d932fae61.html


‘Catch, release and reoffend problem’: Moylan requesting oversight, support

date: 2024-04-04, from: Guam Daily Post

Attorney General Douglas Moylan is “strongly” recommending that the Guam Legislature implement legal changes targeting what he describes as a growing “catch, release and reoffend problem” on Guam.

https://www.postguam.com/news/local/catch-release-and-reoffend-problem-moylan-requesting-oversight-support/article_70a29274-f190-11ee-9785-13d43f7092fa.html


2 felons facing federal charges for possession of guns, ammo

date: 2024-04-04, from: Guam Daily Post

Two felons are facing federal charges related to possessing a firearm and ammunition.

https://www.postguam.com/news/local/2-felons-facing-federal-charges-for-possession-of-guns-ammo/article_882177d6-f225-11ee-8b89-cbf674cf9a49.html


GEB adopts budget despite ‘lost confidence’ in GDOE leadership

date: 2024-04-04, from: Guam Daily Post

Guam Education Board member Maria Gutierrez believes someone is playing a game with the development of the Guam Department of Education budget request.

https://www.postguam.com/news/local/geb-adopts-budget-despite-lost-confidence-in-gdoe-leadership/article_dd440f30-f239-11ee-9d13-bbed90f6daae.html


School aide allegedly had sex with student

date: 2024-04-04, from: Guam Daily Post

A 21-year-old female school aide was accused of having sex with a 16-year-old male student.

https://www.postguam.com/news/local/school-aide-allegedly-had-sex-with-student/article_7361e5e2-f239-11ee-a487-475d80491f14.html


Albon saluted for pilot service

date: 2024-04-04, from: Marshal Islands Journal

HILARY HOSIA Air Marshall Islands held a surprise ceremony for Captain Albon Jelke Monday at the Amata Kabua International Airport in commemoration of Albon’s last flight as pilot for the local airline. Albon is the longest serving AMI pilot in Marshallese history with a service record of 43 years under his belt. While Albon will […]

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https://marshallislandsjournal.com/albon-saluted-for-pilot-service/


Support and suggestions for bill that would allow cannabis sales pending lab

date: 2024-04-04, from: Guam Daily Post

Legislation that would exempt cannabis-related businesses from testing requirements pending the establishment of a testing laboratory saw support from those testifying on the measure Thursday, although some recommendations were also suggested.

https://www.postguam.com/news/support-and-suggestions-for-bill-that-would-allow-cannabis-sales-pending-lab/article_a27a8c0e-f224-11ee-b94e-9773231c32b2.html


GPA online and payment services disrupted, not a security threat

date: 2024-04-04, from: Guam Daily Post

The Guam Power Authority is advising customers of a service disruption to its online and payment services that occurred Wednesday evening, and with ongoing intermittency issues.

https://www.postguam.com/news/gpa-online-and-payment-services-disrupted-not-a-security-threat/article_c9e40d94-f24f-11ee-8f4c-eb016ba68582.html


Is this the worst it’s ever been?

date: 2024-04-04, from: Pacific Island Times

Guam’s homeless count has been fairly steady for two decades In today’s climate of ultra-charged news, social media, and different…

https://www.pacificislandtimes.com/post/is-this-the-worst-it-s-ever-been


From lab coat to malo, JABSOM scientist competes at Merrie Monarch

date: 2024-04-04, from: University of Hawaiʻi News

Reading time: 2 minutes Andrew Kekūpaʻa Knutson has been dancing since he was eight years old.

The post From lab coat to malo, JABSOM scientist competes at Merrie Monarch first appeared on University of Hawaiʻi System News.

https://www.hawaii.edu/news/2024/04/03/from-lab-coat-to-malo-jabsom-scientist-competes-at-merrie-monarch/


Power crisis continues in Majuro

date: 2024-04-04, from: Pacific Island Times

By Giff Johnson Majuro — Announced and emergency power outages, and power rationing have governed life in the capital of the Marshall…

https://www.pacificislandtimes.com/post/power-crisis-continues-in-majuro


Junior signs fishing pact

date: 2024-04-04, from: Marshal Islands Journal

An important milestone in Pacific Islands relations with the United States was reached late last week in Fiji with the signing of a memorandum of understanding for the US fishing fleet to operate in the Pacific for the rest of 2024, pending the formal adoption of the agreed amendments and revised text of the US […]

The post Junior signs fishing pact appeared first on The Marshall Islands Journal.

https://marshallislandsjournal.com/junior-signs-fishing-pact/


GPD: Borja located and detained, children being assessed by medics

date: 2024-04-04, from: Guam Daily Post

A man sought by police to ensure the safety of an infant and teenage girl has been located and detained.

https://www.postguam.com/news/local/gpd-borja-located-and-detained-children-being-assessed-by-medics/article_d3c9a5b2-f236-11ee-a9bc-ff2da2167b43.html


911 services restored after 2 hour outage

date: 2024-04-04, from: Guam Daily Post

911 services have been restored after being unavailable for about two hours.

https://www.postguam.com/news/911-services-restored-after-2-hour-outage/article_83fa8e12-f230-11ee-9066-1f74338ac8c4.html


GFD: 911 services ‘currently unavailable’; Will be restored ‘as soon as possible’

date: 2024-04-04, from: Guam Daily Post

The Guam Fire Department has announced that 911 serves are currently unavailable.

https://www.postguam.com/news/gfd-911-services-currently-unavailable-will-be-restored-as-soon-as-possible/article_b9750348-f220-11ee-8f7a-671c3c8d6058.html


Asian-American social workers witness rise in anti-Asian racism

date: 2024-04-04, from: University of Hawaiʻi News

Reading time: 2 minutes The study examined their perspectives in the aftermath of racism toward Asian Americans during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The post Asian-American social workers witness rise in anti-Asian racism first appeared on University of Hawaiʻi System News.

https://www.hawaii.edu/news/2024/04/03/rise-in-anti-asian-racism/


Taxis hike hits hard

date: 2024-04-03, from: Marshal Islands Journal

HILARY HOSIA The cost of taxi fares in Majuro went up this week following unanimous decision made by the Marshall Islands Taxi Drivers Association over the weekend. False promises by current Majuro politicians is the root of the sudden increase, according to MATDA President Anej Ishiguro. During the campaign season, taxi drivers were summoned to […]

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https://marshallislandsjournal.com/taxis-hike-hits-hard/


Expanded statewide student opportunities through PACE

date: 2024-04-03, from: University of Hawaiʻi News

Reading time: 3 minutes PACE Leaders are eligible for leadership opportunities and scholarships.

The post Expanded statewide student opportunities through PACE first appeared on University of Hawaiʻi System News.

https://www.hawaii.edu/news/2024/04/03/statewide-student-opportunities-pace/


‘If you think the missile defense system will shield Guam, think again’

date: 2024-04-03, from: Pacific Island Times

Defense expert asks:  Where are the shelters? By Mar-Vic Cagurangan The Indo-Pacific Command is requesting $1.2 billion for the Guam…

https://www.pacificislandtimes.com/post/if-you-think-the-missile-defense-system-will-shield-guam-think-again


UH Giving Day urges alumni, supporters, community to contribute

date: 2024-04-03, from: University of Hawaiʻi News

Reading time: 2 minutes Inaugural UH Giving Day to be held on April 10.

The post UH Giving Day urges alumni, supporters, community to contribute first appeared on University of Hawaiʻi System News.

https://www.hawaii.edu/news/2024/04/03/uh-giving-day-2024/


UH News Images of the Week: Rainbow Day!

date: 2024-04-03, from: University of Hawaiʻi News

Reading time: < 1 minute This week’s image celebrates National Rainbow Day.

The post UH News Images of the Week: Rainbow Day! first appeared on University of Hawaiʻi System News.

https://www.hawaii.edu/news/2024/04/03/uh-news-image-of-the-week-rainbow-day/


The Sonny Angel craze at UHM

date: 2024-04-03, from: Ka Leo O Hawaiʻi (UH Manoa student newspaper)

https://www.manoanow.org/kaleo/the-sonny-angel-craze-at-uhm/article_de661c1c-f132-11ee-bb1e-8fc72dd4d35b.html


UHM students celebrate Queen Emma

date: 2024-04-03, from: Ka Leo O Hawaiʻi (UH Manoa student newspaper)

https://www.manoanow.org/kaleo/uhm-students-celebrate-queen-emma/article_9d2b28f2-f130-11ee-858d-97103729ffcd.html


Bill aims to exempt private practice physicians from GET

date: 2024-04-03, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>A bill resurrected from last year&#8217;s legislative session to exempt medical providers from the state&#8217;s general excise tax will be heard today by the House Committee on Finance.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/04/03/hawaii-news/bill-aims-to-exempt-private-practice-physicians-from-get/


ACLU hopes Supreme Court homeless win helps Honolulu case

date: 2024-04-03, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>The American Civil Liberties Union of Hawaii hopes its victory before the Hawaii Supreme Court over Maui County homeless sweeps will bolster its case against Honolulu when its lawsuit over Oahu&#8217;s homeless policies goes to trial in October.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/04/03/nation-world-news/aclu-hopes-supreme-court-homeless-win-helps-honolulu-case/


Puna man faces additional charges in domestic incident

date: 2024-04-03, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>A Hilo grand jury on March 27 indicted a 41-year-old Puna man accused of cracking his 21-year-old son&#8217;s skull with a blowtorch gas canister.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/04/03/hawaii-news/puna-man-faces-additional-charges-in-domestic-incident/


Marijuana bill dies in the House

date: 2024-04-03, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>A bill that would&#8217;ve legalized the recreational use of cannabis for adults 21 and older is dead.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/04/03/hawaii-news/marijuana-bill-dies-in-the-house/


Contractor and kumu hula lead the Royal Court as Kalakaua, Kapi‘olani

date: 2024-04-03, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>Two Hawaii Island residents have been chosen take on the roles of King David Kalakaua and Queen Kapi&#8216;olani during this week&#8217;s Merrie Monarch Festival.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/04/03/hawaii-news/contractor-and-kumu-hula-lead-the-royal-court-as-kalakaua-kapiolani/


A deadly Easter weekend makes 7 traffic fatalities in March

date: 2024-04-03, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>A deadly Easter weekend on the Big Island&#8217;s roads pushed the number of traffic fatalities in March alone to higher than the traffic death toll for the first three months of 2023.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/04/03/hawaii-news/a-deadly-easter-weekend-makes-7-traffic-fatalities-in-march/


Police: 78-year-old man found dead under riding mower

date: 2024-04-03, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>Police are investigating a fatal home accident incident involving an elderly man and a riding lawn mower that occurred early Saturday afternoon at a Waimea home.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/04/03/hawaii-news/police-78-year-old-man-found-dead-under-riding-mower/


Runnin’ with Rani: Kahakai Students get a blast of color at Rainbow Run

date: 2024-04-03, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>KAILUA-KONA &#8212; What began ten years ago as a simple gathering among a handful of Kahakai Elementary School teachers seeking camaraderie and fitness, has now blossomed into the school&#8217;s signature annual event known as the Rainbow Run.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/04/03/sports/runnin-with-rani-kahakai-students-get-a-blast-of-color-at-rainbow-run/


After losing to Iowa, Angel Reese has a choice to make: Stay at LSU or go pro?

date: 2024-04-03, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>ALBANY, N.Y. &#8212; Angel Reese has about 48 hours to make a major life decision while processing a stinging loss in her anticipated showdown against Caitlin Clark in the NCAA Tournament, a setback that left the LSU forward in tears while reflecting on the past year since winning the women&#8217;s basketball championship. </p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/04/03/sports/after-losing-to-iowa-angel-reese-has-a-choice-to-make-stay-at-lsu-or-go-pro/


BIIF sports roundup: April 1 and 2

date: 2024-04-03, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>Softball</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/04/03/sports/biif-sports-roundup-april-1-and-2/


Lavaman Triathlon on tap for this weekend in Waikoloa

date: 2024-04-03, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>Lavaman Triathlon, the designated USA Triathlon Hawaii State Championship race, will take place on the west side of the island this weekend. The 15k swim, 40k bike and 10k run will start Sunday morning at Waikoloa Beach Resort.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/04/03/sports/lavaman-triathlon-on-tap-for-this-weekend-in-waikoloa/


Israel’s attack on aid workers can only make hunger in Gaza worse

date: 2024-04-03, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>The Israeli strikes that killed seven aid workers overnight as they tried to avert famine in the Gaza Strip will be much debated, but some things are clear.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/04/03/opinion/israels-attack-on-aid-workers-can-only-make-hunger-in-gaza-worse/


A message between water worlds

date: 2024-04-03, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>NASA&#8217;s Europa Clipper spacecraft, headed to Jupiter&#8217;s ice-covered moon Europa in October 2024, will carry a laser-etched message that celebrates humanity&#8217;s connection to water. The message pays homage to past NASA missions that carried similar messages.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/04/03/opinion/a-message-between-water-worlds/


Democrats could hit fail safe button to keep Trump from taking office

date: 2024-04-03, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>Desperate Democrats have a last ditch fail safe button in their back pocket in case Donald Trump wins the election &#8211; invoking the Constitution&#8217;s insurrection clause in Congress to block him from taking the Oval Office.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/04/03/opinion/democrats-could-hit-fail-safe-button-to-keep-trump-from-taking-office/


Pope exposes confidential details of past conclaves and settles scores with Pope Benedict XVI’s aide

date: 2024-04-03, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>VATICAN CITY &#8212; Pope Francis has exposed the political &#8220;maneuvers&#8221; used to sway votes during the two most recent elections of popes, while denying he is planning to reform the process for future conclaves, in a book-length interview published Tuesday.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/04/03/nation-world-news/pope-exposes-confidential-details-of-past-conclaves-and-settles-scores-with-pope-benedict-xvis-aide/


Larry Lucchino, feisty force behind retro ballpark revolution and curse-busting Red Sox, dies at 78

date: 2024-04-03, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>BOSTON &#8212; Larry Lucchino, the hard-driving force behind baseball&#8217;s retro ballpark revolution and the transformation of the Boston Red Sox from cursed losers to World Series champions, has died. He was 78. </p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/04/03/sports/larry-lucchino-feisty-force-behind-retro-ballpark-revolution-and-curse-busting-red-sox-dies-at-78/


Mayor’s Office hosts sculpture of Prince Kuhio

date: 2024-04-03, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>The Mayor&#8217;s Office in East Hawaii is currently hosting a bronze sculpture of Prince Jonah Kalaniana&#8216;ole in tribute to his leadership and his profound impact on the Hawaiian people.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/04/03/community/mayors-office-hosts-sculpture-of-prince-kuhio/


It was a great weekend for UH-Hilo sports

date: 2024-04-03, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p><strong>SOFTBALL</strong></p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/04/03/sports/it-was-a-great-weekend-for-uh-hilo-sports/


Joel Embiid scores 24 points in his return from knee surgery. Sixers top Thunder 109-105

date: 2024-04-03, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>PHILADELPHIA &#8212; Joel Embiid put Philadelphia ahead with four free throws in the final 40 seconds and finished with 24 points in his first game in nine weeks following knee surgery, leading the 76ers to a 109-105 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night. </p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/04/03/sports/joel-embiid-scores-24-points-in-his-return-from-knee-surgery-sixers-top-thunder-109-105/


Foodland launches Project Keiki

date: 2024-04-03, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>Foodland Super Market on Monday launched Project Keiki, a new monthlong statewide community giving program that will help provide lunches and meals to Hawaii&#8217;s children on days they don&#8217;t have access to school lunches.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/04/03/community/foodland-launches-project-keiki/


Bringing Hawaii’s birds into classrooms: Virtual field trip is a collection of 360-degree images, videos, interviews

date: 2024-04-03, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>VOLCANO &#8211; Students across Hawaii are being offered rare access to learn about endangered Hawaiian forest birds.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/04/03/community/bringing-hawaiis-birds-into-classrooms-virtual-field-trip-is-a-collection-of-360-degree-images-videos-interviews/


Nonprofit to perform large underwater cleanup at Honokohau Harbor

date: 2024-04-03, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>To celebrate Earth Day in April, a passionate group of local scuba divers and dock volunteers with Ocean Defenders Alliance are spearheading an underwater cleanup from 9.a.m. to noon Saturday at Honokohau Harbor.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/04/03/community/nonprofit-to-perform-large-underwater-cleanup-at-honokohau-harbor/


1 week later, clearer picture of Key Bridge victims emerges

date: 2024-04-03, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>Six construction workers are thought to have perished after the Dali, a Singapore-flagged container ship, smashed into a key support column and sent the bridge and the roadway workers on it into the Patapsco River.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/04/03/nation-world-news/1-week-later-clearer-picture-of-key-bridge-victims-emerges/


Affordability still a challenge for Hawaii homebuyers

date: 2024-04-03, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>Real estate data provider ATTOM examined the median home prices during the first quarter for roughly 590 U.S. counties in a new report released Thursday and found that median-priced single-family homes and condos remain less affordable in 95% of the counties for the average U.S. income earner, who makes $71,708 a year.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/04/03/hawaii-news/affordability-still-a-challenge-for-hawaii-homebuyers/


Obituaries for April 3

date: 2024-04-03, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>Hedy (DeLima) Franklin, 81, of Keaau died Feb. 26 at Legacy of Hilo. Born in Hilo, she worked in hotel management, banking and office manager of a dental facility. Visitation 8:30-9:30 a.m. Tuesday (April 9) at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Celebration of life Mass at 9:30 a.m. Burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park, Ilima Section. Casual attire; no flowers. Survived by daughters, Lisa Kapika and Jean Franklin; sisters, Eileene DeLima, Katie (Leroy) Perez and Marlene (Reggie) Leite; sister-in-law, Geraldine DeLima; brother-in-law, Clifford &#8220;Chucky&#8221; Waiau; three grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/04/03/obituaries/obituaries-for-april-3-9/


With famine looming, aid group halts food delivery in Gaza after Israeli strike kills 7 workers

date: 2024-04-03, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip &#8212; Some of Israel&#8217;s closest allies on Tuesday condemned the deaths of seven aid workers who were killed by airstrikes in Gaza &#8212; a loss that prompted multiple charities to suspend food deliveries to Palestinians on the brink of starvation.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/04/03/nation-world-news/with-famine-looming-aid-group-halts-food-delivery-in-gaza-after-israeli-strike-kills-7-workers/


UH educators dance in Merrie Monarch opening ceremony

date: 2024-04-03, from: University of Hawaiʻi News

Reading time: 3 minutes The hula cohort was formed to deepen participants’ understanding of ʻike Hawaiʻi in an effort to uplift UH as a leader in Indigenous education.

The post UH educators dance in Merrie Monarch opening ceremony first appeared on University of Hawaiʻi System News.

https://www.hawaii.edu/news/2024/04/02/uh-educators-merrie-monarch/


Legislature discusses dieldrin, other issues with Guam EPA

date: 2024-04-03, from: Guam Daily Post

The Guam Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michelle Lastimoza said the agency is anticipating that a senior toxicologist with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will arrive on Guam the week of May 1. That should allow them to finally proceed with…

https://www.postguam.com/news/local/legislature-discusses-dieldrin-other-issues-with-guam-epa/article_f9cebd9e-f149-11ee-b37c-1f30e91ccf02.html


Man sentenced to 10 months for role in inheritance scheme

date: 2024-04-03, from: Guam Daily Post

A man will spend 10 months in prison for his involvement in an inheritance scheme.

https://www.postguam.com/news/local/man-sentenced-to-10-months-for-role-in-inheritance-scheme/article_958e2512-f168-11ee-b5f7-6fd5ae4e86e2.html


Assistive technology expo on Saturday at Micronesia Mall

date: 2024-04-03, from: Guam Daily Post

On April 13, the Guam System for Assistive Technology will be hosting an assistive technology expo as part of the 30th GSAT Conference and Expo, themed Assistive Technology: Empowering Our Island with Limitless Possibilities.

https://www.postguam.com/news/local/assistive-technology-expo-on-saturday-at-micronesia-mall/article_c25a2fc4-efdc-11ee-bea2-bb8f814a2b98.html


Former GPD officer sentenced to 20 years for methamphetamine trafficking conspiracy

date: 2024-04-03, from: Guam Daily Post

Jose Pablo Ananich will spend the next 20 years in federal prison for his role in a year-and-a-half-long drug trafficking conspiracy.

https://www.postguam.com/news/local/former-gpd-officer-sentenced-to-20-years-for-methamphetamine-trafficking-conspiracy/article_b639e288-f159-11ee-be71-97b4e5f6af9d.html


Man, 40, found guilty of sexually assaulting teen since she was 7

date: 2024-04-03, from: Guam Daily Post

A 40-year-old man was found guilty of three counts of criminal sexual conduct related to sexually assaulting a teen since she was 7 years old.

https://www.postguam.com/news/local/man-40-found-guilty-of-sexually-assaulting-teen-since-she-was-7/article_2040a528-f15e-11ee-9ed4-5f46722a0eb2.html


GPD looking for man to ensure the safety of 16-year-old girl and 9-month-old baby

date: 2024-04-03, from: Guam Daily Post

The Guam Police Department is searching for a man to make sure that a teenage girl and a baby are OK.

https://www.postguam.com/news/local/gpd-looking-for-man-to-ensure-the-safety-of-16-year-old-girl-and-9/article_0e67b904-f163-11ee-965d-c334092f238c.html


New era for UH Mānoa Outreach College: Vibrant learning hub, diverse services

date: 2024-04-03, from: University of Hawaiʻi News

Reading time: 2 minutes Participants are offered various paths to pursue a degree, along with professional development initiatives and outreach programs.

The post New era for UH Mānoa Outreach College: Vibrant learning hub, diverse services first appeared on University of Hawaiʻi System News.

https://www.hawaii.edu/news/2024/04/02/new-era-outreach-college/


Exclusive-Disney prevails over Trian in board fight, sources say

date: 2024-04-03, updated: 2024-04-03, from: Marianas Variety

(Reuters) — Walt Disney Co has secured enough shareholder votes to defeat a challenge against its board mounted by Nelson Peltz’s hedge fund Trian Fund Management, people familiar with the matter said on Tuesday.

https://www.mvariety.com/business/exclusive-disney-prevails-over-trian-in-board-fight-sources-say/article_467e6dac-f18f-11ee-8060-976e29bd760d.html


Tokyo inflation slowdown, output slide clouds BOJ’s rate hike outlook

date: 2024-04-03, updated: 2024-04-03, from: Marianas Variety

TOKYO (Reuters) — Core inflation in Japan’s capital slowed in March and factory output unexpectedly slid in the previous month, heightening uncertainty on how soon the Bank of Japan can raise interest rates again after exiting its radical monetary stimulus.

https://www.mvariety.com/business/tokyo-inflation-slowdown-output-slide-clouds-bojs-rate-hike-outlook/article_aba92c90-f18e-11ee-8174-ef7c764aaf81.html


Storms with typhoon-like winds ravage South China, killing 7

date: 2024-04-03, updated: 2024-04-03, from: Marianas Variety

BEIJING (Reuters) — Rare storms with typhoon-like winds have killed at least seven people in China’s southern Jiangxi province since the weekend, three of them blown out of their high-rise apartments in their sleep.

https://www.mvariety.com/news/storms-with-typhoon-like-winds-ravage-south-china-killing-7/article_3960a744-f18e-11ee-9f71-cb0f40fde727.html


One child killed, two wounded in Finland school shooting, 12-year-old boy held

date: 2024-04-03, updated: 2024-04-03, from: Marianas Variety

HELSINKI (Reuters) — One child was killed and two seriously wounded in a shooting at a school outside the Finnish capital on Tuesday, police said, with a 12-year-old fellow pupil suspected of the attack taken into custody.

https://www.mvariety.com/news/national/one-child-killed-two-wounded-in-finland-school-shooting-12-year-old-boy-held/article_cc9519ac-f18c-11ee-b5c2-53e0c1551729.html


Trump calls migrants ‘animals,’ intensifying focus on illegal immigration

date: 2024-04-03, updated: 2024-04-03, from: Marianas Variety

GREEN BAY, Wisconsin (Reuters) — Donald Trump called immigrants illegally in the United States “animals” and “not human” in a speech in Michigan on Tuesday, resorting to the degrading rhetoric he has employed time and again on the campaign trail.

https://www.mvariety.com/news/national/trump-calls-migrants-animals-intensifying-focus-on-illegal-immigration/article_9e25e840-f18b-11ee-b564-f3255ec353cf.html


US job openings rise slightly; labor market steadily easing

date: 2024-04-03, updated: 2024-04-03, from: Marianas Variety

WASHINGTON (Reuters) — U.S. job openings edged up in February, though labor market conditions are gradually easing in support of expectations that the Federal Reserve will start cutting interest rates by June.

https://www.mvariety.com/news/national/us-job-openings-rise-slightly-labor-market-steadily-easing/article_7025d4aa-f18b-11ee-a3e7-1fe6ce66902f.html


Biden reiterated US concerns over TikTok in call with Xi, White House says

date: 2024-04-03, updated: 2024-04-03, from: Marianas Variety

WASHINGTON (Reuters) — TikTok and its ownership came up as a topic of conversation in the call between U.S. President Joe Biden and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on Tuesday, the White House said, adding Biden raised American concerns about the app’s ownership.

https://www.mvariety.com/news/national/biden-reiterated-us-concerns-over-tiktok-in-call-with-xi-white-house-says/article_ca5c2222-f18a-11ee-b87e-7fca40c314c5.html


White House directs NASA to create time standard for the moon

date: 2024-04-03, updated: 2024-04-03, from: Marianas Variety

WASHINGTON (Reuters) — The White House on Tuesday directed NASA to establish a unified standard of time for the moon and other celestial bodies, as the United States aims to set international norms in space amid a growing lunar race among nations and private companies.

https://www.mvariety.com/news/national/white-house-directs-nasa-to-create-time-standard-for-the-moon/article_e6bbfe5c-f189-11ee-bef0-937f2a4063cf.html


US senator urges Biden to review alleged Nippon Steel ties to China

date: 2024-04-03, updated: 2024-04-03, from: Marianas Variety

WASHINGTON/TOKYO (Reuters) — The head of the U.S. Senate Banking Committee on Tuesday urged the White House to scrutinize the relationship between Nippon Steel and the Chinese steel industry, citing national security concerns amid bipartisan opposition in Congress to the Japanese company’s $14.9 billion deal to acquire U.S. Steel Corp. 

https://www.mvariety.com/news/national/us-senator-urges-biden-to-review-alleged-nippon-steel-ties-to-china/article_ce3c76ae-f189-11ee-855f-5b3ac881bcd5.html


Biden, Xi call navigates Philippines and Taiwan tensions

date: 2024-04-03, updated: 2024-04-03, from: Marianas Variety

WASHINGTON (Reuters) — U.S. President Joe Biden sought to manage tensions over the South China Sea and Taiwan’s May presidential inauguration in a call with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday, their first direct talks since meeting in November.

https://www.mvariety.com/news/national/biden-xi-call-navigates-philippines-and-taiwan-tensions/article_4ee07676-f189-11ee-9b0c-5fe3db780c51.html


Hilo softball athlete secures PacWest Pitcher of the Week

date: 2024-04-03, from: University of Hawaiʻi News

Reading time: < 1 minute Chloe Sales helps the UH Vulcans move up to 4th place in the PacWest standings.

The post Hilo softball athlete secures PacWest Pitcher of the Week first appeared on University of Hawaiʻi System News.

https://www.hawaii.edu/news/2024/04/02/hilo-athlete-secures-pacwest/


Ganot earns Coaches vs. Cancer Champion Award

date: 2024-04-03, from: University of Hawaiʻi News

Reading time: 2 minutes Ganot has shown extraordinary leadership and commitment in the fight against cancer.

The post Ganot earns Coaches vs. Cancer Champion Award first appeared on University of Hawaiʻi System News.

https://www.hawaii.edu/news/2024/04/02/ganot-coaches-vs-cancer-champion-award/


Hawaiian Word of the Week: Hoʻokūkū

date: 2024-04-03, from: University of Hawaiʻi News

Reading time: < 1 minute Hoʻokūkū—Contest, game, match. To hold a contest, compete, compare.

The post Hawaiian Word of the Week: Hoʻokūkū first appeared on University of Hawaiʻi System News.

https://www.hawaii.edu/news/2024/04/02/hawaiian-word-of-the-week-hookuku/


6 UH Hilo hoopers awarded academic honors

date: 2024-04-03, from: University of Hawaiʻi News

Reading time: < 1 minute Three players from the men’s basketball and three from the women’s basketball team are recognized for their academic excellence.

The post 6 UH Hilo hoopers awarded academic honors first appeared on University of Hawaiʻi System News.

https://www.hawaii.edu/news/2024/04/02/6-awarded-academic-honors/


Swim team, diver set UH records at NCAA Championship

date: 2024-04-03, from: University of Hawaiʻi News

Reading time: < 1 minute Swim team advances their past relay time, and Mackaby Pennington sets the highest score and placement for a UH diver in the NCAA championships.

The post Swim team, diver set UH records at NCAA Championship first appeared on University of Hawaiʻi System News.

https://www.hawaii.edu/news/2024/04/02/swim-team-diver-at-ncaa-championship/


New ‘Guardians’ welcome all to UH West Oʻahu

date: 2024-04-03, from: University of Hawaiʻi News

Reading time: 3 minutes “Nā Kiaʻi o Kapolei” a “beautiful representation of our future.”

The post New ‘Guardians’ welcome all to UH West Oʻahu first appeared on University of Hawaiʻi System News.

https://www.hawaii.edu/news/2024/04/02/new-guardians-uh-west-oahu/


UH Hilo celebrates Merrie Monarch

date: 2024-04-03, from: University of Hawaiʻi News

Reading time: < 1 minute UH will host an array of cultural enrichment events open to the public in honor of the annual hula festival.

The post UH Hilo celebrates Merrie Monarch first appeared on University of Hawaiʻi System News.

https://www.hawaii.edu/news/2024/04/02/uh-hilo-celebrates-merrie-monarch/


UH Maui College prof. picked to head Maui Film Commission

date: 2024-04-03, from: University of Hawaiʻi News

Reading time: 2 minutes Brian Kohne will work with production companies to cultivate Maui Countyʻs film industry.

The post UH Maui College prof. picked to head Maui Film Commission first appeared on University of Hawaiʻi System News.

https://www.hawaii.edu/news/2024/04/02/kohne-to-head-maui-film-commission/


Guam Supreme Court agrees to hear case regarding attorney general’s role

date: 2024-04-02, from: Pacific Island Times

By Pacific Island Times News Staff The Supreme Court of Guam has agreed to hear Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero’s request for a declaratory…

https://www.pacificislandtimes.com/post/guam-supreme-court-agrees-to-hear-case-regarding-attorney-general-s-role


Palau president, CNMI governor to keynote UOG’s sustainability conference

date: 2024-04-02, from: Pacific Island Times

By Pacific Island Times News Staff Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr. and CNMI Gov. Arnold Palacios will be the keynote speakers at the…

https://www.pacificislandtimes.com/post/palau-president-cnmi-governor-to-keynote-uog-s-sustainability-conference


Guam hospital nurses get 18% pay hike

date: 2024-04-02, from: Pacific Island Times

By Pacific Island Times News Staff The government of Guam has implemented an 18 percent pay raise for nurses at Guam Memorial Hospital…

https://www.pacificislandtimes.com/post/guam-hospital-nurses-get-18-pay-hike


Guam Supreme Court accepts governor’s request regarding AG withdrawal

date: 2024-04-02, from: Guam Daily Post

The Supreme Court of Guam has decided to take on the request for declaratory judgment from the governor regarding the attorney general’s temporary withdrawal of legal representation from agencies under investigation by his office.

https://www.postguam.com/news/guam-supreme-court-accepts-governors-request-regarding-ag-withdrawal/article_59a0b14c-f0d1-11ee-87ba-d72a454bf2eb.html


Guam Supreme Court accepts governor’s request regarding AG withdrawal

date: 2024-04-02, from: Guam Daily Post

The Supreme Court of Guam has decided to take on the request for declaratory judgment from the governor regarding the attorney general’s temporary withdrawal of legal representation from agencies under investigation by his office.

https://www.postguam.com/news/local/guam-supreme-court-accepts-governors-request-regarding-ag-withdrawal/article_59a0b14c-f0d1-11ee-87ba-d72a454bf2eb.html


Steer hits grand slam in 10th, Cincinnati Reds beat Philadelphia 6-3; Phillies’ Harper hitless again

date: 2024-04-02, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>PHILADELPHIA &#8212; Spencer Steer hit a grand slam in the 10th inning to lift the Cincinnati Reds to a 6-3 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday night.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/04/02/sports/steer-hits-grand-slam-in-10th-cincinnati-reds-beat-philadelphia-6-3-phillies-harper-hitless-again/


Paige Bueckers lifts UConn back to the Final Four with 80-73 win over JuJu Watkins and USC

date: 2024-04-02, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>PORTLAND, Ore. &#8212; After being a spectator a year ago, Paige Bueckers is headed back to the Final Four after scoring 28 points and lifting UConn to a 80-73 win over Southern California in the women&#8217;s NCAA Tournament on Monday night.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/04/02/sports/paige-bueckers-lifts-uconn-back-to-the-final-four-with-80-73-win-over-juju-watkins-and-usc/


Caitlin Clark leads Iowa back to Final Four, scoring 41 points in 94-87 win over defending champ LSU

date: 2024-04-02, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>ALBANY, N.Y. &#8212; Caitlin Clark put up another sensational performance to carry Iowa to its second straight Final Four.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/04/02/sports/caitlin-clark-leads-iowa-back-to-final-four-scoring-41-points-in-94-87-win-over-defending-champ-lsu/


Houston’s Blanco throws the first no-hitter in the majors this season in a 10-0 win over Toronto

date: 2024-04-02, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>HOUSTON &#8212; Ronel Blanco put a bow on a remarkable week.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/04/02/sports/houstons-blanco-throws-the-first-no-hitter-in-the-majors-this-season-in-a-10-0-win-over-toronto/


Why Trump’s alarmist message on immigration may be resonating beyond his base

date: 2024-04-02, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>WASHINGTON &#8212; The video shared by former President Donald Trump features horror movie music and footage of migrants purportedly entering the U.S. from countries including Cameroon, Afghanistan and China. Shots of men with tattoos and videos of violent crime are set against close-ups of people waving and wrapping themselves in American flags.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/04/02/nation-world-news/why-trumps-alarmist-message-on-immigration-may-be-resonating-beyond-his-base/


‘Letting the artist decide’: Hilo art show ongoing through April 25

date: 2024-04-02, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>In a Hilo art show, thirty-four local artists are showcasing the art that best represents them and the totality of their work.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/04/02/hawaii-news/letting-the-artist-decide-hilo-art-show-ongoing-through-april-25/


Trump gets bond deal to ward off $454 million judgment, for now

date: 2024-04-02, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>NEW YORK &#8212; Former President Donald Trump averted a financial disaster Monday, reaching a deal that will spare him from paying a $454 million judgment in his civil fraud case while he appeals the penalty.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/04/02/nation-world-news/trump-gets-bond-deal-to-ward-off-454-million-judgment-for-now/


Lou Conter, last survivor of USS Arizona from Pearl Harbor attack, dies at 102

date: 2024-04-02, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>HONOLULU &#8212; Lou Conter, the last living survivor of the USS Arizona battleship that exploded and sank during the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor, has died. He was 102.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/04/02/nation-world-news/lou-conter-last-survivor-of-uss-arizona-from-pearl-harbor-attack-dies-at-102/


Housing density bill curtailed

date: 2024-04-02, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>A proposal to increase housing density statewide was substantially cut Monday after lawmakers chose to leave the matter to the counties.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/04/02/hawaii-news/housing-density-bill-curtailed/


Waikoloa Road Rehabilitation project ongoing

date: 2024-04-02, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>Work continues on the Waikoloa Road Rehabilitation, which extends from Mamalahoa Highway to Queen Ka&#8216;ahumanu Highway.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/04/02/hawaii-news/waikoloa-road-rehabilitation-project-ongoing/


date: 2024-04-02, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>A trio of Hawaii County Council bills that would change how transient accommodations and &#8216;ohana housing units are regulated will go before the Windward Planning Commission on Thursday.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/04/02/hawaii-news/planning-commission-to-mull-housing-related-bills/


The bizarre Chinese murder plot behind Netflix’s ‘3 Body Problem’

date: 2024-04-02, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>Lin Qi was a billionaire with a dream. The video game tycoon had wanted to turn one of China&#8217;s most famous science-fiction novels, &#8220;The Three-Body Problem,&#8221; into a global hit. He had started working with Netflix and the creators of the HBO series &#8220;Game of Thrones&#8221; to bring the alien invasion saga to international audiences.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/04/02/nation-world-news/the-bizarre-chinese-murder-plot-behind-netflixs-3-body-problem/


‘Oppenheimer’ opens in nuclear-scarred Japan, 8 months after US premiere

date: 2024-04-02, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>TOKYO &#8212; Watching &#8220;Oppenheimer,&#8221; the Oscar-winning biopic about the father of the atomic bomb that opened in Japan on Friday, Kako Okuno was stunned by a scene in which scientists celebrated the explosion over Hiroshima with thunderous foot stomping and the waving of American flags.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/04/02/nation-world-news/oppenheimer-opens-in-nuclear-scarred-japan-8-months-after-us-premiere/


American YouTube personality is released after being kidnapped in Haiti

date: 2024-04-02, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>An American YouTube personality who was kidnapped two weeks ago by a gang leader in Haiti was released over the weekend and was on his way home to the United States on Monday morning, according to his father.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/04/02/nation-world-news/american-youtube-personality-is-released-after-being-kidnapped-in-haiti/


Beijing deplores Taiwan’s next president, but welcomes an old one

date: 2024-04-02, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>TAIPEI, Taiwan &#8212; As tensions fester between China and Taiwan, one elder politician from the island democracy is getting an effusive welcome on the mainland: Ma Ying-jeou, a former president.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/04/02/nation-world-news/beijing-deplores-taiwans-next-president-but-welcomes-an-old-one/


Florida Supreme Court upholds state’s 15-week abortion ban, but voters will soon have a say

date: 2024-04-02, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>TALLAHASSEE, Fla. &#8212; The Florida Supreme Court on Monday cleared the way for the state to ban abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, before many women know they are pregnant, while also giving voters a chance to remove restrictions in November.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/04/02/nation-world-news/florida-supreme-court-upholds-states-15-week-abortion-ban-but-voters-will-soon-have-a-say/


Invaders from underground are coming in cicada-geddon. It’s the biggest bug emergence in centuries

date: 2024-04-02, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>Trillions of evolution&#8217;s bizarro wonders, red-eyed periodical cicadas that have pumps in their heads and jet-like muscles in their rears, are about to emerge in numbers not seen in decades and possibly centuries.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/04/02/nation-world-news/invaders-from-underground-are-coming-in-cicada-geddon-its-the-biggest-bug-emergence-in-centuries/


Why a TikTok ban isn’t what we need

date: 2024-04-02, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>The House of Representatives passed a bipartisan bill in March threatening to ban TikTok unless its parent company ByteDance sells the app. It may take the Senate months to address the legislation, which faces some opposition, so a ban is not imminent. But the relative success of this approach highlights the narrow, problematic pathway for data security reform in the U.S. as we continue to avoid real oversight.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/04/02/opinion/why-a-tiktok-ban-isnt-what-we-need/


California judge right to disbar Trump lawyer John Eastman

date: 2024-04-02, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>A California State Bar judge has recommended the disbarment of former Donald Trump adviser John Eastman, a onetime fringe academic &#8212; among his longtime obsessions partly overturning the 14th Amendment to kill birthright citizenship &#8212; who came to occupy a central role in the former president&#8217;s efforts to undo the 2020 election.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/04/02/opinion/california-judge-right-to-disbar-trump-lawyer-john-eastman/


Your Views for April 2

date: 2024-04-02, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>Ford was right&#0010;about term limits</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/04/02/opinion/your-views-for-april-2-6/


Israeli strike on Iran’s consulate in Syria killed two generals, Iranian officials say

date: 2024-04-02, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>DAMASCUS, Syria &#8212; An Israeli airstrike that demolished Iran&#8217;s consulate in Syria on Monday killed two Iranian generals and five officers, according to Iranian officials. The strike appeared to signify an escalation of Israel&#8217;s targeting of military officials from Iran, which supports militant groups fighting Israel in Gaza, and along its border with Lebanon.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/04/02/nation-world-news/israeli-strike-on-irans-consulate-in-syria-killed-two-generals-iranian-officials-say/


Gaza medical officials say Israeli strike kills 4 foreign aid workers, driver after delivering food

date: 2024-04-02, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip &#8212; An apparent Israeli airstrike killed four international aid workers with the World Central Kitchen charity and their Palestinian driver late Monday, hours after the group brought in a new shipload of food by a maritime route the United States has hoped would be an alternative lifeline for northern Gaza, isolated and pushed to the brink of famine by Israel&#8217;s offensive.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/04/02/nation-world-news/gaza-medical-officials-say-israeli-strike-kills-4-foreign-aid-workers-driver-after-delivering-food/


Sailor’s remains identified 82 years after Pearl Harbor

date: 2024-04-02, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>On Dec. 7, 1941, the USS California, the flagship of the Navy&#8217;s Pacific Fleet, was moored on &#8220;battleship row&#8221; at Pearl Harbor when it was struck by Japanese torpedoes and bombs. The ship caught fire, flooded and sank over the course of three days, and 103 crew members were killed.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/04/02/hawaii-news/sailors-remains-identified-82-years-after-pearl-harbor/


Trump Media lost $58 million on $4 million in sales last year

date: 2024-04-02, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>Donald Trump&#8217;s net worth tumbled by $1 billion along with the shares of his social media business after it disclosed a more than $58 million loss in 2023, as revenue for the former president&#8217;s Truth Social platform trickled in. Trump Media &#38;Technology Group Corp.&#8217;s stock fell 21% Monday to $48.66 per share, below the $49.95 level where the blank-check vehicle it merged with was trading a week ago. Trump owns 57% of the company, according to the filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, with his stake now worth $3.76 billion on paper. The slump takes his net worth to $6.4 billion, a fall of 14%, according to data compiled by Bloomberg.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/04/02/nation-world-news/trump-media-lost-58-million-on-4-million-in-sales-last-year/


A channel has opened for vessels clearing wreckage at the Baltimore bridge collapse site

date: 2024-04-02, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>BALTIMORE &#8212; The U.S. Coast Guard has opened a temporary, alternate channel for vessels involved in clearing debris from the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, part of a phased approach to opening the main shipping channel leading to the vital port, officials said Monday.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/04/02/nation-world-news/a-channel-has-opened-for-vessels-clearing-wreckage-at-the-baltimore-bridge-collapse-site/


Let’s Talk Food: My favorite knives

date: 2024-04-02, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>Yes, I have a weakness for knives. When I see a knife that looks interesting, odds are that I will purchase it. I have been to many knife and sword shops in Japan, just intrigued at the craftsmanship in knife making. My son is the same way, so we have a collection of knives for every possible use: a sashimi, citrus, bread, several chef&#8217;s, several paring, a couple of bird beak, utility, boning, santoku and nakiri knives.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/04/02/community/lets-talk-food-my-favorite-knives/


CME resignation ‘might greatly impact’ case

date: 2024-04-02, from: Guam Daily Post

The resignation of Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Jeffrey Nine “might greatly impact” how a prosecutor looks at a case where a couple is accused of beating their 1-year-old son to death.

https://www.postguam.com/news/local/cme-resignation-might-greatly-impact-case/article_1a86f024-f082-11ee-9e76-63207afd45e7.html


More debate at 2nd hearing for cannabis use discrimination bill

date: 2024-04-02, from: Guam Daily Post

It’s the measure’s second public hearing, but stakeholders still had concerns to share about Bill 6-37, the measure seeking to end discrimination in employment over the use of cannabis, also known as marijuana.

https://www.postguam.com/news/local/more-debate-at-2nd-hearing-for-cannabis-use-discrimination-bill/article_aa131094-effe-11ee-a824-d310ec83b60e.html


Support, concern for Jessica’s Law bill

date: 2024-04-02, from: Guam Daily Post

The proposal to implement a local version of “Jessica’s Law” saw support during the public hearing on the measure Monday morning, although there was written concern coming from the Public Defender Service Corp. 

https://www.postguam.com/news/local/support-concern-for-jessicas-law-bill/article_1f6d767a-efe8-11ee-b6e1-a7f204a6d09f.html


GMH writes off $5M, asks for $232M next fiscal year

date: 2024-04-02, from: Guam Daily Post

The Guam Memorial Hospital Authority board of trustees voted through Resolution 2024-28 to write off about $5 million in uncollected patient accounts receivable.

https://www.postguam.com/news/local/gmh-writes-off-5m-asks-for-232m-next-fiscal-year/article_1f568000-eff7-11ee-9d2c-93fd5d7fd0ae.html


Suspect ID’d in Maite gas station carjacking

date: 2024-04-02, from: Guam Daily Post

The Guam Police Department is seeking the community’s assistance to find a suspect in a carjacking last month at a Maite gas station.

https://www.postguam.com/news/local/suspect-idd-in-maite-gas-station-carjacking/article_a6091d90-f08f-11ee-8f11-bfe825f196a9.html


Former GPD officer to be sentenced on Wednesday for mailed meth conspiracy

date: 2024-04-02, from: Guam Daily Post

A former Guam Police Department officer will be sentenced in the U.S. District Court of Guam on Wednesday morning for his involvement in drug trafficking.

https://www.postguam.com/news/local/former-gpd-officer-to-be-sentenced-on-wednesday-for-mailed-meth-conspiracy/article_15131928-f092-11ee-9736-37dc10bf1070.html


Governor signs bill for CQA’s implementation of new system

date: 2024-04-02, from: Guam Daily Post

With lawmakers and officials from the Guam Customs and Quarantine Agency around her, Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero penned her signature onto Bill 176-37 Tuesday morning at the Guam Integrated Air Cargo Facility in Barrigada, enacting the measure into law.

https://www.postguam.com/news/governor-signs-bill-for-cqas-implementation-of-new-system/article_f4522248-f0c2-11ee-abf8-0761bd88cc6c.html


Ngarchelong Charts Course for Future with First State Masterplan Adoption

date: 2024-04-02, from: Island Times

Ngarchelong Takes Lead in State-Level Planning (Koror, Palau) Ngarchelong has become the frontrunner in Palau’s state-level planning by adopting its first official state master plan. On March 29, 2024, the Ngarchelong State Planning Committee submitted the finalized plan, along with a corresponding budget to Governor Dwight Ngiraibai, Chief Uong er-Etei Mattias Erbai, and other state […]

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https://islandtimes.org/ngarchelong-charts-course-for-future-with-first-state-masterplan-adoption/


Ex-Convict Drug Trafficker Back in Jail on New Charges

date: 2024-04-02, from: Island Times

Koror, Palau  – A convicted drug trafficker, Kalingo Kangich, also known as Kalingo Kang-itz, was ordered back to jail on March 26, 2024, facing new charges of trafficking and possession of a controlled substance. Kangich was reportedly awaiting a parole decision on a previous drug conviction. According to court documents, Kangich was allegedly apprehended during […]

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https://islandtimes.org/ex-convict-drug-trafficker-back-in-jail-on-new-charges/


Lawmakers Propose Changes to Land Claims Process

date: 2024-04-02, from: Island Times

A bill has been introduced in Palau’s Olbiil Era Kelulau that would modify the land claims process overseen by the Land Court. The proposed legislation aims to address several issues, including: A public hearing on the proposed bill will be held this Thursday, April 4, 2024, at 2 pm at OEK Satellite Office in Koror […]

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https://islandtimes.org/lawmakers-propose-changes-to-land-claims-process/


Pacific Ocean Commissioner Opens Palau Office, Focuses on Gender Equality and Regional Cooperation

date: 2024-04-02, from: Island Times

KOROR, Palau (AP) — The Office of the Pacific Ocean Commissioner (OPOC) has officially opened in Palau, led by Pacific Ocean Commissioner Dr. Filimon Manoni. Oceans Management and Gender Equality A core mission of the OPOC is advancing the oceans agenda. The office collaborates with CROP agencies and partners, prioritizing gender equality in ocean-related initiatives. […]

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https://islandtimes.org/pacific-ocean-commissioner-opens-palau-office-focuses-on-gender-equality-and-regional-cooperation/


Youths Hook Fishing Skills and Palauan Traditions at Uchul a Chei Fishers Camp

date: 2024-04-02, from: Island Times

Koror, Palau – Youths in Koror learned more than just casting a line at a recent fishing camp hosted by the Uchul a Chei Fishers organization. The week-long “Uchul a Chei Fishers Camp,” held March 25-29 at Ngetmeduch Park, provided over 20 boys and girls with the opportunity to learn traditional Palauan fishing techniques. Campers […]

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https://islandtimes.org/youths-hook-fishing-skills-and-palauan-traditions-at-uchul-a-chei-fishers-camp/


MAFE supports bill for rock lobster harvesting

date: 2024-04-02, from: Island Times

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Environment (MAFE) supported the proposed bill to permit berried female rock lobster harvesting and commerce for marine and aquaculture projects. In a letter to Senator Umiich Sengebau, MAFE  Minister Steven Victor said that the Ministry agrees with the bill’s intent” to promote mariculture and aquaculture development of local food. […]

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https://islandtimes.org/mafe-supports-bill-for-rock-lobster-harvesting/


Celebrating 30yrs Palau Conservation Society

date: 2024-04-02, from: Island Times

As the Palau Conservation Society (PCS) marks the onset of its 30th anniversary, an auspicious meeting convened between the PCS Executive Board Officers, co-founders Mr. Noah Idechong and Ms. Sandra Pierantozzi, and President Surangel S. Whipps of the Republic of Palau. This gathering set the stage for a series of celebratory events, highlighting a significant […]

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https://islandtimes.org/celebrating-30yrs-palau-conservation-society/


SILENCE is WISER

date: 2024-04-02, from: Island Times

A fool vents all her feelings, But a wise Woman holds them back. Proverbs 29:11 This wisdom is a straight kick to the stomach for me as I recall the times I spoke all that I felt without any type of filter. I can make excuses and say I was young and foolish which is […]

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https://islandtimes.org/silence-is-wiser/


The Silent Majority

date: 2024-04-02, from: Island Times

by Alonzo Kahalic alkahalic6801@gmail.com Leadership on Air: Empty Words Dear Editor, In leadership, there’s a stark difference between those who truly lead and those who merely bask in the limelight of public hearings, using carefully crafted words to create an illusion of commitment to the people. Today, I want to shed light on the burden […]

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https://islandtimes.org/the-silent-majority-8/


2,000 Marines, sailors arrive in Australia for six months of Training, Exercises

date: 2024-04-02, from: Island Times

DARWIN/WASHINGTON, 29 MARCH 2024 (US DEFENCE) —Approximately 2,000 Marines and sailors deployed to Australia’s Northern Territory this week to participate alongside their counterparts in the annual iteration of Marine Rotational Force-Darwin, the Pentagon announced today. “Over the next six months, MRF-Darwin will conduct a series of exercises and training events with the Australian Defence Force […]

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https://islandtimes.org/2000-marines-sailors-arrive-in-australia-for-six-months-of-training-exercises/


70 years after Bikini Atoll blast, model boat offers timely reminder

date: 2024-04-02, from: Island Times

MAJURO, 01 APRIL 2024 (ASHASHI SIMBUN)—A miniature replica of a Japanese tuna fishing boat whose crew encountered fallout from a U.S thermonuclear test at Bikini Atoll in 1954 now takes pride of place in the Marshall Islands. The delicate hand-crafted model of Daigo Fukuryu Maru (Lucky Dragon No. 5) was gifted in 2002 by a […]

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https://islandtimes.org/70-years-after-bikini-atoll-blast-model-boat-offers-timely-reminder/


In Taiwan, a group is battling fake news one conversation at a time — with a focus on seniors

date: 2024-04-02, from: Island Times

By HUIZHONG WU Associated Press TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Their days often began at the crack of dawn. They’d head out to a church, a temple, a park and set up a stall. They’d seek out seniors in particular, those who are perhaps the most vulnerable citizens of the information-saturated society that has enveloped them. […]

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https://islandtimes.org/in-taiwan-a-group-is-battling-fake-news-one-conversation-at-a-time-with-a-focus-on-seniors/


Election of Donald Trump ‘could put world’s climate goals at risk’

date: 2024-04-02, from: Island Times

WASHINGTON, 01 APRIL 2024 (THE GUARDIAN) —Victory for Donald Trump in the U.S presidential election this year could put the world’s climate goals at risk, a former UN climate chief has said. The chances of limiting global heating to 1.5C above pre-industrial levels are already slim, and Trump’s antipathy to climate action would have a […]

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https://islandtimes.org/election-of-donald-trump-could-put-worlds-climate-goals-at-risk/


LeBron James ties career high with 9 3-pointers, scores 40 points as Lakers beat Nets 116-104

date: 2024-04-02, from: Island Times

By CHRIS SHERIDAN Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — LeBron James would only hint at how long he expects to keep playing NBA basketball. “Not very long, I’m not going to play another 21 years, that’s for damn sure,” James said after he had one of the best shooting nights of his illustrious career, going […]

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https://islandtimes.org/lebron-james-ties-career-high-with-9-3-pointers-scores-40-points-as-lakers-beat-nets-116-104/


Danielle Collins wins Miami Open on her final try, topping Elena Rybakina in straight sets

date: 2024-04-02, from: Island Times

By MARC BERMAN Associated Press MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Danielle Collins had the perfect send-off at her final Miami Open, beating Elena Rybakina 7-5, 6-3 on Saturday to capture the title in her home state before an adoring crowd that included Andre Agassi and Martina Navratilova. The 30-year-old Collins announced at the Australian Open […]

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https://islandtimes.org/danielle-collins-wins-miami-open-on-her-final-try-topping-elena-rybakina-in-straight-sets/


Frontier Airlines overhauls network, turns to premium seats in comeback

date: 2024-04-02, updated: 2024-04-02, from: Marianas Variety

CHICAGO (Reuters) — U.S. no-frills carrier Frontier Airlines is focusing on growing its network in “high fare” markets like Seattle and Detroit at the expense of its footprint in leisure markets such as Las Vegas and Florida in a bid to lift earnings, its CEO told Reuters.

https://www.mvariety.com/business/frontier-airlines-overhauls-network-turns-to-premium-seats-in-comeback/article_43881a26-f0b8-11ee-b853-537915d7e581.html


US, Britain announce partnership on AI safety, testing

date: 2024-04-02, updated: 2024-04-02, from: Marianas Variety

WASHINGTON (Reuters) — The United States and Britain on Monday announced a new partnership on the science of artificial intelligence safety, amid growing concerns about upcoming next-generation versions.

https://www.mvariety.com/business/us-britain-announce-partnership-on-ai-safety-testing/article_c8509c70-f0b7-11ee-a7c5-0bb70101cd88.html


US anti-Muslim incidents hit record high in 2023 due to Israel-Gaza war

date: 2024-04-02, updated: 2024-04-02, from: Marianas Variety

WASHINGTON (Reuters) — Reported discrimination and attacks against Muslims and Palestinians reached a record high in the U.S. in 2023, driven by rising Islamophobia and bias as the Israel-Gaza war raged late in the year, data from an advocacy group showed on Tuesday.

https://www.mvariety.com/news/national/us-anti-muslim-incidents-hit-record-high-in-2023-due-to-israel-gaza-war/article_8aef0bb0-f0b6-11ee-ae67-3b74bc9475a0.html


US tells Iran it ‘had no involvement’ in Israel strike, Axios reports

date: 2024-04-02, updated: 2024-04-02, from: Marianas Variety

(Reuters) — The U.S. told Iran that it “had no involvement” or advanced knowledge of an Israeli strike on a diplomatic compound in Syria, Axios reported on Monday citing a U.S. official.

https://www.mvariety.com/news/national/us-tells-iran-it-had-no-involvement-in-israel-strike-axios-reports/article_9100b338-f0b5-11ee-85f7-07a13d0f33b8.html


Florida top court allows for near-total abortion ban; says voters can decide issue in November

date: 2024-04-02, updated: 2024-04-02, from: Marianas Variety

(Reuters) — Florida’s top court on Monday cleared the way for a Republican-backed law banning abortion after six weeks of pregnancy to take effect, but also approved an initiative to let voters decide whether to amend the state’s constitution to establish a right to an abortion.

https://www.mvariety.com/news/national/florida-top-court-allows-for-near-total-abortion-ban-says-voters-can-decide-issue-in/article_2b70d1b0-f0b5-11ee-b57e-2f93a673d0a5.html


Last USS Arizona survivor of Pearl Harbor attack dies at 102

date: 2024-04-02, updated: 2024-04-02, from: Marianas Variety

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) — U.S. Navy veteran Louis Conter, the last surviving crew member from the battleship USS Arizona, which was destroyed by Japanese warplanes in the attack on Pearl Harbor more than eight decades ago, has died at age 102.

https://www.mvariety.com/news/national/last-uss-arizona-survivor-of-pearl-harbor-attack-dies-at-102/article_c0702b18-f0b4-11ee-a4f4-ef087fc5c2a0.html


Iran says Israel bombs its embassy in Syria, kills commanders

date: 2024-04-02, updated: 2024-04-02, from: Marianas Variety

DAMASCUS (Reuters) — Suspected Israeli warplanes bombed Iran’s embassy in Syria on Monday in a strike that Iran said killed seven of its military advisers, including three senior commanders, marking a major escalation in Israel’s war with its regional adversaries.

https://www.mvariety.com/news/iran-says-israel-bombs-its-embassy-in-syria-kills-commanders/article_67d5b4f0-f0b4-11ee-b91f-7fc6ea4f4fb6.html


Israel airstrike on Gaza kills foreigners working for celebrity chef’s NGO

date: 2024-04-02, updated: 2024-04-02, from: Marianas Variety

(Reuters) — Citizens from Australia, Britain and Poland were among at least five people working for celebrity chef Jose Andres’ NGO, World Central Kitchen, who were killed in an Israeli airstrike in central Gaza on Monday, a Gaza government media official said.

https://www.mvariety.com/news/israel-airstrike-on-gaza-kills-foreigners-working-for-celebrity-chefs-ngo/article_f273f9a2-f0b2-11ee-9dc9-eba0220843b4.html


Thailand records 9.4 million tourists in first 3 months, $12.4 billion in spending, government says

date: 2024-04-02, updated: 2024-04-02, from: Marianas Variety

(Reuters) — Thailand recorded 9.4 million foreign tourists in the first three months of this year, who contributed an estimated 454.6 billion baht ($12.4 billion) to the economy in spending, the tourism ministry said on Tuesday.

https://www.mvariety.com/news/thailand-records-9-4-million-tourists-in-first-3-months-12-4-billion-in-spending/article_a979892e-f0b2-11ee-9fcb-53d9d68b32bb.html


Panic in Haiti’s capital as wild shooting fills streets

date: 2024-04-02, updated: 2024-04-02, from: Marianas Variety

PORT-AU-PRINCE (Reuters) — Panic set in around downtown Port-au-Prince on Monday as wild shooting filled the streets of Haiti’s capital, with heavy gunfire near the national palace.

https://www.mvariety.com/news/panic-in-haitis-capital-as-wild-shooting-fills-streets/article_ffc49374-f0b1-11ee-a93e-e7758ee67203.html


GFD extinguishes fire on Cocos Island

date: 2024-04-02, from: Guam Daily Post

Units from the Guam Fire Department extinguished a fire at Cocos Island on Tuesday afternoon.

https://www.postguam.com/news/gfd-extinguishes-fire-on-cocos-island/article_719417d0-f090-11ee-9d1a-27c678491163.html


Self-care focus of nationally recognized presentation

date: 2024-04-02, from: University of Hawaiʻi News

Reading time: 2 minutes Kaʻaiakamanu-Quibilan and Ozoa-Aglugub will present at the 2024 NACADA national conference in October at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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https://www.hawaii.edu/news/2024/04/01/self-care-national-presentation/


GPD: Lasy Hauk identified as suspect in Maite gas station carjacking

date: 2024-04-01, from: Guam Daily Post

The Guam Police Department is seeking the community’s assistance with finding a suspect in a Maite gas station carjacking last month.

https://www.postguam.com/news/gpd-lasy-hauk-identified-as-suspect-in-maite-gas-station-carjacking/article_771ab49a-f07f-11ee-bb6c-cb3ddd2ca615.html


AI breakthrough: UH researchers help uncover climate impact on whales

date: 2024-04-01, from: University of Hawaiʻi News

Reading time: 3 minutes UH researchers contributed more than 10,000 images of humpback whale tail flukes for the study which utilized artificial intelligence recognition.

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https://www.hawaii.edu/news/2024/04/01/ai-breakthrough-climate-impact-on-whales/


Davies, Wahinekapu earn women’s basketball academic honors

date: 2024-04-01, from: University of Hawaiʻi News

Reading time: < 1 minute Olivia Davies and Lily Wahinekapu are recognized for their work on the court and in the classroom.

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https://www.hawaii.edu/news/2024/04/01/davies-wahinekapu-basketball-academic-honors/


’Bows send seniors out in dramatic fashion, 3-2

date: 2024-04-01, from: Ka Leo O Hawaiʻi (UH Manoa student newspaper)

The Rainbow Warriors closed out their back-to-back series in theatrical fashion against the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos, 25-21, 26-24, 23-25, 25-21,15-12.

https://www.manoanow.org/kaleo/bows-send-seniors-out-in-dramatic-fashion-3-2/article_be7b1ee8-f074-11ee-8930-07d2198189c5.html


April 2024 anniversaries

date: 2024-04-01, from: University of Hawaiʻi News

Reading time: < 1 minute The University of Hawaiʻi celebrates April 2024 faculty and staff anniversaries.

The post April 2024 anniversaries first appeared on University of Hawaiʻi System News.

https://www.hawaii.edu/news/2024/04/01/april-2024-anniversaries/


Components

date: 2024-04-01, from: Hawai’i Pacific Review (HPU Literary Magazine)

by Helena Jiang Somewhere else: the mother bear passed a paw across her child’s head, while informing him of some stories remote, about how somewhere else, somewhere faraway in time there were a pair of shoes, vest-pocket size, one of … Continue reading

https://hawaiipacificreview.org/2024/04/01/components/


Gmail revolutionized email 20 years ago. People thought it was Google’s April Fool’s Day joke

date: 2024-04-01, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>SAN FRANCISCO &#8212; Google co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin loved pulling pranks, so much so they began rolling outlandish ideas every April Fool&#8217;s Day not long after starting their company more than a quarter century ago. One year, Google posted a job opening for a Copernicus research center on the moon. Another year, the company said it planned to roll out a &#8220;scratch and sniff&#8221; feature on its search engine.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/04/01/nation-world-news/gmail-revolutionized-email-20-years-ago-people-thought-it-was-googles-april-fools-day-joke/


AT&T says a data breach leaked millions of customers’ information online. Were you affected?

date: 2024-04-01, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>NEW YORK &#8212; The theft of sensitive information belonging to millions of AT&#038;T&#8217;s current and former customers has been recently discovered online, the telecommunications giant said this weekend.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/04/01/nation-world-news/att-says-a-data-breach-leaked-millions-of-customers-information-online-were-you-affected/


Big rent-to-own housing push by Home Lands agency praised, panned

date: 2024-04-01, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>The state Department of Hawaiian Home Lands is pursuing its biggest homestead development initiative in history, but one expanding piece of the plan aimed at helping low-income beneficiaries is distressing some stakeholders.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/04/01/hawaii-news/big-rent-to-own-housing-push-by-home-lands-agency-praised-panned/


Bees causing a buzz: County bill would change how beehives, apiaries are regulated

date: 2024-04-01, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>The Big Island will be abuzz Tuesday about a proposal to allow bees to be kept on residential and other properties.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/04/01/hawaii-news/bees-causing-a-buzz-county-bill-would-change-how-beehives-apiaries-are-regulated/


Extreme drought in southern Africa leaves millions hungry

date: 2024-04-01, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>MANGWE, Zimbabwe &#8212; Delicately and with intense concentration, Zanyiwe Ncube poured her small share of precious golden cooking oil into a plastic bottle at a food aid distribution site deep in rural Zimbabwe.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/04/01/nation-world-news/extreme-drought-in-southern-africa-leaves-millions-hungry/


New $20 minimum wage for fast food workers in California set to start Monday

date: 2024-04-01, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>LIVERMORE, Calif. &#8212; Most fast food workers in California will be paid at least $20 an hour beginning today when a new law is scheduled to kick in giving more financial security to an historically low-paying profession while threatening to raise prices in a state already known for its high cost of living.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/04/01/nation-world-news/new-20-minimum-wage-for-fast-food-workers-in-california-set-to-start-monday/


Crews at Baltimore bridge collapse continue meticulous work of removing twisted steel and concrete

date: 2024-04-01, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>BALTIMORE &#8212; As divers assisted crews with the complicated and meticulous operation of removing the steel and concrete from the fallen Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, some near the site took time on Easter Sunday to reflect on the six workers presumed to have plunged to their deaths.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/04/01/nation-world-news/crews-at-baltimore-bridge-collapse-continue-meticulous-work-of-removing-twisted-steel-and-concrete/


Israelis stage largest protest since war began to increase pressure on Netanyahu

date: 2024-04-01, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>JERUSALEM &#8212; Tens of thousands of Israelis thronged central Jerusalem on Sunday in the largest anti-government protest since the country went to war in October. Protesters urged the government to reach a cease-fire deal to free dozens of hostages held in Gaza by Hamas militants and to hold early elections.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/04/01/nation-world-news/israelis-stage-largest-protest-since-war-began-to-increase-pressure-on-netanyahu/


US military says it destroyed Houthi drones over the Red Sea and in Yemen

date: 2024-04-01, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>CAIRO &#8212; The U.S. military said Sunday its forces destroyed one unmanned aerial vehicle in a Houthi rebel-held area of war-ravaged Yemen and another over a crucial shipping route in the Red Sea. It was the latest development in months of tension between the Iran-backed rebels and the U.S.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/04/01/nation-world-news/us-military-says-it-destroyed-houthi-drones-over-the-red-sea-and-in-yemen/


Pope overcomes health concerns to preside over Easter Mass and appeal for peace in Gaza and Ukraine

date: 2024-04-01, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>ROME &#8212; Pope Francis rallied from a winter-long bout of respiratory problems to lead some 60,000 people in Easter celebrations Sunday, making a strong appeal for a cease-fire in Gaza and a prisoner swap between Russia and Ukraine.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/04/01/nation-world-news/pope-overcomes-health-concerns-to-preside-over-easter-mass-and-appeal-for-peace-in-gaza-and-ukraine/


2 dead as Russia launches attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure

date: 2024-04-01, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>KYIV, Ukraine (AP) &#8212; A Russian cruise missile strike on infrastructure in Ukraine&#8217;s western Lviv region killed one man, while another died in an attack in the northeast, officials said Sunday.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/04/01/nation-world-news/2-dead-as-russia-launches-attacks-on-ukraines-energy-infrastructure/


Maunakea fence to protect wildlife from cats

date: 2024-04-01, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands installed a fence Friday on Maunakea to protect an endangered native bird from feral cats.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/04/01/hawaii-news/maunakea-fence-to-protect-wildlife-from-cats/


Your dog can understand what you say better than you think, new study shows

date: 2024-04-01, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>Our dogs understand us better than they&#8217;ve been given credit for &#8212; and scientists say they have the brain wave evidence to prove it.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/04/01/features/your-dog-can-understand-what-you-say-better-than-you-think-new-study-shows/


A perfect date for Trump’s trial

date: 2024-04-01, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>In setting defendant Donald Trump&#8217;s felony trial date for three weeks hence on the Stormy Daniels hush money/election inference case, Acting Manhattan state Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan said last Monday that Trump&#8217;s delays to Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg&#8217;s prosecution were all done. So ordered.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/04/01/opinion/a-perfect-date-for-trumps-trial/


BIIF boys volleyball: Pahoa still undefeated, CLA falls short against Kohala

date: 2024-04-01, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p><strong>HILO 3 - KEA&#8216;AU 0</strong></p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/04/01/sports/biif-boys-volleyball-pahoa-still-undefeated-cla-falls-short-against-kohala/


Photos: KS-Hawai‘i tennis vs. Makua Lani Christian

date: 2024-04-01, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>By CONNOR WHITT</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/04/01/sports/photos-ks-hawaii-tennis-vs-makua-lani-christian/


BIIF track and field: Stars continue to shine in Week 4

date: 2024-04-01, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>WAIMEA &#8212; The Big Island Interscholastic Federation (BIIF) hosted its fourth track and field meet of the season Saturday on the northwest side of the island at Hawaii Preparatory Academy.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/04/01/sports/biif-track-and-field-stars-continue-to-shine-in-week-4/


Zach Edey goes big and sends Purdue to first Final Four since 1980 with a 72-66 win over Tennessee

date: 2024-04-01, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>DETROIT &#8212; By the time all the scrapping and scratching and diving on the floor was over, it felt like a shame that both those teams, and both those players, weren&#8217;t moving onto the Final Four.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/04/01/sports/zach-edey-goes-big-and-sends-purdue-to-first-final-four-since-1980-with-a-72-66-win-over-tennessee/


Guam motocross remains resurrected in Humåtak on Easter Sunday

date: 2024-04-01, from: Guam Daily Post

https://www.postguam.com/sports/local/guam-motocross-remains-resurrected-in-hum-tak-on-easter-sunday/article_8139d41c-efb0-11ee-97ba-c3041302e8fd.html


Guam beats New Zealand 11-1, advances to Tuesday’s championship game against Korea

date: 2024-04-01, from: Guam Daily Post

With a complete game from Patrick Saez Alvarez, where he allowed only three hits, struck out three batters and surrendered zero free passes, Guam defeated New Zealand 11-1 in the 2024 Little League Asia Pacific Senior Division Regionals baseball tournament…

https://www.postguam.com/sports/local/guam-beats-new-zealand-11-1-advances-to-tuesdays-championship-game-against-korea/article_109ac6e6-efd6-11ee-9243-efbd8e4bb042.html


Barbarians earn 3rd place, gain experience in Hong Kong

date: 2024-04-01, from: Guam Daily Post

After successful participation in the All Girls International Rugby 7s on Saturday in Hong Kong, the Guam Rugby Club Barbarians U18 squad earned a third-place finish.

https://www.postguam.com/sports/local/barbarians-earn-3rd-place-gain-experience-in-hong-kong/article_2db97638-efb7-11ee-b178-2bee0f494efa.html


Guam vs. Korea game called due to brightness

date: 2024-04-01, from: Guam Daily Post

With a chill in the air, windy conditions and a setting sun that sat just above the horizon in Auckland, New Zealand, Guam’s 13-9 win over South Korea in the 2024 Little League Asia Pacific Senior Division Regionals baseball tournament…

https://www.postguam.com/sports/local/guam-vs-korea-game-called-due-to-brightness/article_aa7bda26-efad-11ee-91d4-af32b73bc316.html


Guam chief justice gets award from Philippine Supreme Court

date: 2024-04-01, from: Guam Daily Post

Supreme Court of Guam Chief Justice Robert Torres received the Philippine Judges Association President’s Award for “exceptional contributions to the advancement of judicial officers and the evolution of jurisprudential trends, both within the Philippines and on the global stage.”

https://www.postguam.com/news/local/guam-chief-justice-gets-award-from-philippine-supreme-court/article_3fd4cab6-efb7-11ee-8d22-476626cce6a6.html


Respicio to be representative on the national energy board

date: 2024-04-01, from: Guam Daily Post

The director of the Guam Energy Office has secured a seat on the National Association of State and Energy Officials board as the territory representative, “a profound opportunity” to elevate Guam’s role in national energy dialogue.

https://www.postguam.com/news/local/respicio-to-be-representative-on-the-national-energy-board/article_9746e79a-efc4-11ee-86bb-277545c7c50d.html


Suspect to plead guilty in 2022 fatal auto-pedestrian Hågat crash

date: 2024-04-01, from: Guam Daily Post

A man charged in connection to a 2022 traffic fatality is expected to plead guilty in the Superior Court of Guam.

https://www.postguam.com/news/local/suspect-to-plead-guilty-in-2022-fatal-auto-pedestrian-h-gat-crash/article_b601d244-efc9-11ee-b646-d3049573d8ab.html


Arrestee had paint under fingernails matching paint used on stolen car

date: 2024-04-01, from: Guam Daily Post

On March 29, officers with the Guam Police Department encountered Donicio Henry Angui as they attempted a traffic stop in Tamuning.

https://www.postguam.com/news/local/arrestee-had-paint-under-fingernails-matching-paint-used-on-stolen-car/article_416d4098-ef07-11ee-ba08-43a44a0f9c45.html


Traffic stop leads to drug arrest

date: 2024-04-01, from: Guam Daily Post

John Paul Fejerang Mesa was released on personal recognizance after he was charged in the Superior Court of Guam on Saturday with drug possession.

https://www.postguam.com/news/local/traffic-stop-leads-to-drug-arrest/article_c9971ed4-ef03-11ee-b6c5-5ffaaabcae8c.html


Large drug discovery at DOC weeks ago, feds now involved

date: 2024-04-01, from: Guam Daily Post

A substantial seizure of drugs within the Adult Correctional Facility in Mangilao weeks ago has caught the attention of federal authorities, according to comments made Monday by local officials.

https://www.postguam.com/news/local/large-drug-discovery-at-doc-weeks-ago-feds-now-involved/article_a99189c8-efb0-11ee-aacc-2b66efe3b674.html


2 weekend traffic stops result in 2 meth possession charges

date: 2024-04-01, from: Guam Daily Post

Two men were charged in connection to having meth after being pulled over by Guam Police Department officers over the weekend.

https://www.postguam.com/news/local/2-weekend-traffic-stops-result-in-2-meth-possession-charges/article_4d2baedc-efda-11ee-b6df-a32a85a190d6.html


China Southern Airlines to add 17 international routes

date: 2024-04-01, updated: 2024-04-01, from: Marianas Variety

BEIJING (Reuters) — China Southern Airlines on Monday launched its first flight between Beijing and Macau and said it plans to add 17 international routes, in a sign it expects a pick-up in international travel this year.

https://www.mvariety.com/business/china-southern-airlines-to-add-17-international-routes/article_9b7ff96c-f002-11ee-adf2-eb1dd53d3021.html


Exclusive-Microsoft to separate Teams and Office globally amid antitrust scrutiny

date: 2024-04-01, updated: 2024-04-01, from: Marianas Variety

BRUSSELS (Reuters) — Microsoft will sell its chat and video app Teams separately from its Office product globally, the U.S. tech giant said on Monday, six months after it unbundled the two products in Europe in a bid to avert a possible EU antitrust fine.

https://www.mvariety.com/business/exclusive-microsoft-to-separate-teams-and-office-globally-amid-antitrust-scrutiny/article_0f2af332-f001-11ee-8f95-0becdf2ac07c.html


Wisconsin could decide the 2024 presidential election

date: 2024-04-01, updated: 2024-04-01, from: Marianas Variety

CHARLOTTE, N.C (TNS) — The stacks of campaign lawn signs at political party headquarters in this western Wisconsin city are being readied to go: Donald Trump for the Republicans and Joe Biden for the Democrats.

https://www.mvariety.com/news/national/wisconsin-could-decide-the-2024-presidential-election/article_c14e4d76-f000-11ee-a141-7b9032a1d433.html


Pa.’s minimum wage battle is being led by Philly and its suburbs, with officials fighting for $15 per hour

date: 2024-04-01, updated: 2024-04-01, from: Marianas Variety

CHARLOTTE, N.C (TNS) — With new leadership in Philadelphia and the surrounding counties, there’s a new spirit of collaboration. And they’re using it to pressure the state to raise the minimum wage.

https://www.mvariety.com/news/national/pa-s-minimum-wage-battle-is-being-led-by-philly-and-its-suburbs-with-officials/article_4a2a2e90-f000-11ee-afd7-9f988f562ff1.html


Donald Trump is returning to Georgia for April 10 fundraiser

date: 2024-04-01, updated: 2024-04-01, from: Marianas Variety

CHARLOTTE, N.C (TNS) — Former President Donald Trump is making his second visit to Georgia this year with an April 10 fundraiser hosted by some of his top allies.

https://www.mvariety.com/news/national/donald-trump-is-returning-to-georgia-for-april-10-fundraiser/article_05368a36-f000-11ee-96e1-73e0997ce517.html


Third parties could cause voting upheaval in what’s shaping up to be a tight presidential race in Pennsylvania

date: 2024-04-01, updated: 2024-04-01, from: Marianas Variety

CHARLOTTE, N.C (TNS) — From a meet-and-greet at a Wegmans in Bethlehem to a solar eclipse party in Erie, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s supporters and campaign are trying to drum up signatures and donors at events throughout Pennsylvania in a push to get on the ballot of the most populous battleground state this fall.

https://www.mvariety.com/news/national/third-parties-could-cause-voting-upheaval-in-whats-shaping-up-to-be-a-tight-presidential/article_bc1ce700-efff-11ee-9403-dba96236c320.html


Even some MAGA Republicans are wary of abortion bans. That could be a problem for Pa. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick’s challenger.

date: 2024-04-01, updated: 2024-04-01, from: Marianas Variety

CHARLOTTE, N.C (TNS) — First-time candidate Mark Houck was supposed to be on friendly turf. The crowd at the Pennridge Area Republican Club had just booed the mention of incumbent U.S. Rep Brian Fitzpatrick, whom Houck is challenging in the GOP primary in the Bucks County-based district.

https://www.mvariety.com/news/national/even-some-maga-republicans-are-wary-of-abortion-bans-that-could-be-a-problem-for/article_48cbbb66-effd-11ee-9dd9-ff46c52721bc.html


US and Israel to hold meeting on Rafah on Monday, Axios reports

date: 2024-04-01, updated: 2024-04-01, from: Marianas Variety

(Reuters) — The United States and Israel are expected to hold a virtual meeting on Monday to discuss the Biden administration’s alternative proposals to an Israeli military invasion of Rafah, Axios reported on Sunday citing three Israeli and U.S. officials.

https://www.mvariety.com/news/national/us-and-israel-to-hold-meeting-on-rafah-on-monday-axios-reports/article_e67cd116-effc-11ee-9fd3-f7c644358769.html


Mexican authorities investigate death of eight Chinese migrants

date: 2024-04-01, updated: 2024-04-01, from: Marianas Variety

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) — A boat carrying Chinese migrants capsized off the coast of the Mexican southern state of Oaxaca, killing eight migrants, and Mexican authorities said over the weekend they were investigating the incident.

https://www.mvariety.com/news/national/mexican-authorities-investigate-death-of-eight-chinese-migrants/article_856b2882-effc-11ee-bcb4-2b7b2f2aacf0.html


Japan’s service sector mood climbs to 33-yr high, leaves scope for more BOJ hikes

date: 2024-04-01, updated: 2024-04-01, from: Marianas Variety

TOKYO (Reuters) — Optimism in Japan’s services sector climbed to a 33-year high in the first quarter on booming tourism and rising profits from price hikes, a central bank survey showed, keeping alive market expectations of another interest rate increase before year-end.

https://www.mvariety.com/news/japans-service-sector-mood-climbs-to-33-yr-high-leaves-scope-for-more-boj-hikes/article_a8b209c4-effb-11ee-a21a-0f223559a22b.html


We need good men to speak up

date: 2024-04-01, from: Pacific Island Times

I have always taught my children that if you see something that is wrong, you need to speak up. Well, something is wrong, …

https://www.pacificislandtimes.com/post/we-need-good-men-to-speak-up


Philippines confronts China’s bullying in West Philippine Sea

date: 2024-03-31, from: Pacific Island Times

By Jinky Jorgio Manila– The Philippines is developing its capability to protect its exclusive economic zone and secure the country’s…

https://www.pacificislandtimes.com/post/philippines-confronts-china-s-bullying-in-west-philippine-sea


Families gather at Dusit Thani for Easter festivities

date: 2024-03-31, from: Guam Daily Post

https://www.postguam.com/entertainment/lifestyle/families-gather-at-dusit-thani-for-easter-festivities/article_11ca9af6-ef3f-11ee-b28f-b74e3e055b94.html


Petition against ‘suruhano’ prompts revamp of Guam’s FestPac delegation

date: 2024-03-31, from: Pacific Island Times

By Pacific Island Times News Staff The Guam Council on the Arts and Humanities is set to overhaul the island’s cultural delegation to the…

https://www.pacificislandtimes.com/post/petition-against-healer-prompts-overhaul-of-guam-s-festpac-delegation


Jaggar Museum to be dismantled next week

date: 2024-03-31, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>The historic former Jaggar Museum in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park will begin coming down next week.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/03/31/hawaii-news/jaggar-museum-to-be-dismantled-next-week/


Hula students impacted by wildfire to perform at Merrie Monarch Ho‘ike

date: 2024-03-31, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>Fifteen hula students from Maui&#8217;s Lahainaluna High School are about to take a trip of a lifetime to experience the 61st annual Merrie Monarch Festival.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/03/31/hawaii-news/hula-students-impacted-by-wildfire-to-perform-at-merrie-monarch-hoike/


Longer County Council terms?

date: 2024-03-31, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>Hawaii County Council members could serve for 12 consecutive years under an upcoming council proposal.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/03/31/hawaii-news/longer-county-council-terms/


Man accused of stealing 2 Jeeps, leading cops on high-speed chase

date: 2024-03-31, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>A 32-year-old Hilo man accused of stealing two Jeep Wranglers from the Grand Naniloa Hotel Golf Course parking lot and leading police on a high-speed chase will have at least some of his charges heard in Hilo Circuit Court.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/03/31/hawaii-news/man-accused-of-stealing-2-jeeps-leading-cops-on-high-speed-chase/


Judge finds probable cause for trial in stolen T-H van case

date: 2024-03-31, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>A judge last week found that there is probable cause to try a 23-year-old Hilo man on charges he allegedly stole a van March 9 from the Hawaii Tribune-Herald&#8217;s production facility in downtown Hilo.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/03/31/hawaii-news/judge-finds-probable-cause-for-trial-in-stolen-t-h-van-case/


Two fashion shows set for Merrie Monarch week

date: 2024-03-31, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>Two different fashion shows are being held in Hilo this week to coincide with the Merrie Monarch Festival.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/03/31/hawaii-news/two-fashion-shows-set-for-merrie-monarch-week/


Some of Trump’s allies in Congress already support his 2025 ideas on deportations and Jan. 6 pardons

date: 2024-03-31, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>WASHINGTON &#8212; As Donald Trump campaigns on promises of mass deportations and pardons for those convicted in the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the Capitol, his ideas are being met with little pushback and some enthusiasm by a new era of Republicans in Congress.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/03/31/nation-world-news/some-of-trumps-allies-in-congress-already-support-his-2025-ideas-on-deportations-and-jan-6-pardons/


Obituaries for March 31

date: 2024-03-31, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>Deonicio &#8220;Dino&#8221; Debina Canda, 87, of Keaau died Feb. 15 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Kealakekua, he was a basketball referee and baseball and fastpitch softball umpire working UH-Hilo and Big Island Interscholastic Federation games, fastpitch softball player, head coach at UH-Hilo and pitching coach and Hilo and Waiakea High Schools, member of Big Island Sports Hall of Fame, retired state airport crash and rescue operator engineer, worked for the former Puna Sugar Co., Hilo High School Class of 1955 graduate, attended the University of Hawaii at Hilo, Peace Corps volunteer and U.S. Marine Corps veteeran. Visitation 4-6 p.m. Friday, April 12, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Memorial Service at 6 p.m. Casual attire. Survived by wife, Carmen Canda of Keaau; sons, Don Canda and Chad (U&#8216;ilani) Canda of Keaau; daughter, Michelle Canda of Las Vegas; brothers, Asterio &#8216;Terry&#8221; (Ruth) Canda of Pahoa, Ronald (Valerie) Rillon of Reno, Nev., and Francisco &#8220;Cisco&#8221; (Renee) Rillon of Waimanalo, Oahu; sisters, Corazon &#8220;Connie&#8221; Pascua of Hilo, Bernadette &#8220;Bernie&#8221; (Daniel Alvarez) Canda of Kailua-Kona and Sandra Silvis of Roseville, Minn.; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/03/31/obituaries/obituaries-for-march-31-10/


Crews carefully start removing first piece of twisted steel from collapsed Baltimore bridge

date: 2024-03-31, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>BALTIMORE &#8212; Teams of engineers worked Saturday on the intricate process of cutting and lifting the first section of twisted steel from the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge, which crumpled into the Patapsco River this week after a massive cargo ship crashed into one of its supports.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/03/31/nation-world-news/crews-carefully-start-removing-first-piece-of-twisted-steel-from-collapsed-baltimore-bridge/


Pope presides over Easter Vigil, delivers 10-minute homily after skipping Good Friday at last minute

date: 2024-03-31, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>ROME &#8212; Pope Francis presided over the Vatican&#8217;s somber Easter Vigil service on Saturday night, delivering a 10-minute homily and baptizing eight people, a day after suddenly skipping the Good Friday procession at the Colosseum as a health precaution.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/03/31/nation-world-news/pope-presides-over-easter-vigil-delivers-10-minute-homily-after-skipping-good-friday-at-last-minute/


Government agents raid Peruvian President Boluarte’s residence in luxury watch investigation

date: 2024-03-31, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>LIMA &#8212; Peruvian president Dina Boluarte said in a televised address on Saturday that she rejected the &#8220;unconstitutional and discriminatory&#8221; way an investigation into possible illicit enrichment is being carried out, after police broke down the front door of her house with a battering ram overnight in search of luxury watches.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/03/31/nation-world-news/government-agents-raid-peruvian-president-boluartes-residence-in-luxury-watch-investigation/


Ships with a second round of aid for Gaza have departed Cyprus as concerns about hunger soar

date: 2024-03-31, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>JERUSALEM (AP) &#8212; A three-ship convoy left a port in Cyprus on Saturday with 400 tons of food and other supplies for Gaza as concerns about hunger in the territory soar.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/03/31/nation-world-news/ships-with-a-second-round-of-aid-for-gaza-have-departed-cyprus-as-concerns-about-hunger-soar/


Zelenskyy fires more aides in a reshuffle as Russia launches drones and missiles across Ukraine

date: 2024-03-31, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>KYIV, Ukraine (AP) &#8212; Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismissed a longtime aide and several advisers on Saturday in a continuing reshuffle while Russia unleashed fresh attacks overnight.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/03/31/nation-world-news/zelenskyy-fires-more-aides-in-a-reshuffle-as-russia-launches-drones-and-missiles-across-ukraine/


Skywatch: Astronomy news and happenings

date: 2024-03-31, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>Featured Maunakea observatory &#0010;discovery/&#0010;observation/news</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/03/31/community/skywatch-astronomy-news-and-happenings/


Blind people can hear and feel April’s total solar eclipse with new technology

date: 2024-03-31, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>WASHINGTON &#8212; While eclipse watchers look to the skies, people who are blind or visually impaired will be able to hear and feel the celestial event.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/03/31/nation-world-news/blind-people-can-hear-and-feel-aprils-total-solar-eclipse-with-new-technology/


Volcano Watch: Using acoustic signals to identify the start of 2022 Mauna Loa eruption

date: 2024-03-31, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>The 2022 eruption of Mauna Loa occurred late in the evening of November 27. The eruption was preceded by intense earthquake activity about half an hour prior to glowing lava seen on USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) webcams. How does HVO narrow down the precise time that the eruption started?</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/03/31/community/volcano-watch-using-acoustic-signals-to-identify-the-start-of-2022-mauna-loa-eruption/


KTA Pharmacy Health+ transforms lives

date: 2024-03-31, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>At the forefront of community health care, KTA Pharmacy Health+ stands as a beacon of wellness for our local community.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/03/31/opinion/kta-pharmacy-health-transforms-lives/


The humanitarian aid Gaza needs most is a cease-fire

date: 2024-03-31, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>In Gaza, famine is imminent.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/03/31/opinion/the-humanitarian-aid-gaza-needs-most-is-a-cease-fire/


Springtime in Georgia: Go for the Masters, stay for Augusta

date: 2024-03-31, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>AUGUSTA, Ga. &#8212; Ever since Bobby Jones organized the first Masters at Augusta National in 1934, the international tournament has become the holy grail of every golfer hankering to play on its hallowed links or at least snag a coveted ticket to walk the 18-hole course alongside the greats of the sport: Woods, Mickelson, Scheffler, McIlroy and Fowler.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/03/31/features/springtime-in-georgia-go-for-the-masters-stay-for-augusta/


Your Views for March 31

date: 2024-03-31, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>Those with limb loss &#0010;need more support</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/03/31/opinion/your-views-for-march-31-8/


BIIF softball, baseball action continues

date: 2024-03-31, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>Softball</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/03/31/sports/biif-softball-baseball-action-continues/


Bo Saiki remembered as dedicated, generous coach

date: 2024-03-31, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>The late Francis &#8216;Bo&#8217; Saiki earned his status as one of the isle&#8217;s most decorated baseball and softball coaches.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/03/31/sports/bo-saiki-remembered-as-dedicated-generous-coach/


Guam celebrates Easter 2024

date: 2024-03-31, from: Guam Daily Post

https://www.postguam.com/news/local/guam-celebrates-easter-2024/article_ed9cb572-ef13-11ee-aa61-97abeb05769c.html


VA says Guam enrollment for vet health care up in past year

date: 2024-03-31, from: Guam Daily Post

Federal officials have seen an increase in the number of Guam veterans enrolling for health care within the last year.

https://www.postguam.com/news/local/va-says-guam-enrollment-for-vet-health-care-up-in-past-year/article_63273a34-ee37-11ee-ac3a-db25960a96b7.html


GMH improvement projects progressing

date: 2024-03-31, from: Guam Daily Post

The Guam Memorial Hospital Authority Obstetrics-Gynecology Ward, the Skilled Nursing Facility and the hospital facility’s deteriorating envelope will soon see some much-needed improvement, according to GMH’s facilities and maintenance manager.

https://www.postguam.com/news/local/gmh-improvement-projects-progressing/article_b21def1a-ef00-11ee-b00e-e3ee03088eaf.html


Man charged with assault also a suspect in hotel chapel burglary

date: 2024-03-31, from: Guam Daily Post

A 14-year-old boy tried to protect his mother by placing himself between her and an estranged boyfriend’s alleged assault with a chain. In the process, the boy allegedly was repeatedly struck.

https://www.postguam.com/news/local/man-charged-with-assault-also-a-suspect-in-hotel-chapel-burglary/article_38fa05a6-eef1-11ee-993c-6764bdea5791.html


Guam Little League remains undefeated in New Zealand, conquers Kiwis 7-4

date: 2024-03-31, from: Guam Daily Post

Guam, once again, showed the region that their U16 national baseball team should not be taken lightly.

https://www.postguam.com/sports/local/guam-little-league-remains-undefeated-in-new-zealand-conquers-kiwis-7-4/article_ec370e34-ee56-11ee-a20a-8b39095f00de.html


Lawyer: The lack of attorneys in Guam has reached ‘crisis mode’

date: 2024-03-31, from: Guam Daily Post

The number of private attorneys on the island able to represent indigent defendants, or defendants who cannot afford an attorney, has reached “crisis mode,” according to attorney Joaquin “Jay” Arriola Jr. 

https://www.postguam.com/news/local/lawyer-the-lack-of-attorneys-in-guam-has-reached-crisis-mode/article_9d785c52-ed71-11ee-a562-a7ea9877c784.html


Postal worker Keith Guerrero delivers in Vegas

date: 2024-03-31, from: Guam Daily Post

In a tournament featuring the world’s best professional and amateur bowlers, former Barrigada resident Keith Guerrero survived three days of qualification and advanced to the main bracket.

https://www.postguam.com/sports/local/postal-worker-keith-guerrero-delivers-in-vegas/article_171f90f0-eee1-11ee-8754-47c0bad6dbd8.html


Pedestrian dies in hit-and-run, Highway Patrol seeks suspect

date: 2024-03-31, from: Guam Daily Post

Sunday morning, The Guam Police Department confirmed the death of a man who was involved in a hit-and-run collision the night before in Tiyan.

https://www.postguam.com/news/local/pedestrian-dies-in-hit-and-run-highway-patrol-seeks-suspect/article_cf922b00-eef7-11ee-883e-03fcac467522.html