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pacific 2024.29

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pacific 2024.29

(date: 2024-07-19 07:54:30)


Pat Williams, charismatic NBA executive, is dead at 84

date: 2024-07-19, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>Pat Williams, who for 51 years was a charismatic executive with National Basketball Association teams in Chicago; Philadelphia; Atlanta; and Orlando, Florida; and who was also a prolific author and motivational speaker, died on Wednesday in Orlando. He was 84.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/19/sports/pat-williams-charismatic-nba-executive-is-dead-at-84/


Shane Lowry cards 66 at Open Championship as Rory McIlroy struggles

date: 2024-07-19, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>Shane Lowry made the ideal start to his bid for a second Open title as Rory McIlroy effectively wrote off his chances of doing the same at Royal Troon in Scotland.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/19/sports/shane-lowry-cards-66-at-open-championship-as-rory-mcilroy-struggles-2/


Caitlin Clark breaks WNBA single-game assist record with 19

date: 2024-07-19, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>Caitlin Clark made more WNBA history Wednesday night. The Indiana Fever rookie sensation recorded 19 assists against the Dallas Wings, a new WNBA record for most assists in a single game. The previous record was 18 from Courtney Vandersloot, which she set on Aug. 31, 2020, with the Chicago Sky.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/19/sports/caitlin-clark-breaks-wnba-single-game-assist-record-with-19/


NWS: Minor coastal flooding possible

date: 2024-07-19, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>The National Weather Service in Honolulu on Thursday issued a Coastal Flood Statement for Hawaii Island through Sunday afternoon.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/19/hawaii-news/nws-minor-coastal-flooding-possible/


Pauahi Street closed for part of next week

date: 2024-07-19, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>Pauahi Street in Hilo from Aupuni Street to Kamehameha Avenue will be closed Monday, July 22, to Thursday, July 26. </p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/19/hawaii-news/pauahi-street-closed-for-part-of-next-week/


County clerk: Lee Loy can vote in District 2

date: 2024-07-19, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>County Clerk Jon Henricks denied a challenge to County Councilwoman Sue Lee Loy&#8217;s registration to vote in State House District 2.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/19/hawaii-news/county-clerk-lee-loy-can-vote-in-district-2/


Police arrest 20 for DUI

date: 2024-07-19, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>During the week of July 8-14, Hawaii Island police arrested 20 motorists for DUI. Four of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident. None were younger than 21.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/19/hawaii-news/police-arrest-20-for-dui-20/


Kupuna Softball Tournament wraps up

date: 2024-07-19, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>More than 400 players in 21 Hawaii Island teams played games Thursday during the last day of the two-day Hawaii County Kupuna Softball Tournament at Walter Victor Baseball Complex in Hilo.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/19/hawaii-news/kupuna-softball-tournament-wraps-up/


WNBA players, bargaining power soaring, seek expert advice on labor deal

date: 2024-07-19, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>WNBA players have never had more leverage than they have right now.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/19/sports/wnba-players-bargaining-power-soaring-seek-expert-advice-on-labor-deal/


Shane Lowry cards 66 at Open Championship as Rory McIlroy struggles

date: 2024-07-19, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>Shane Lowry made the ideal start to his bid for a second Open title as Rory McIlroy effectively wrote off his chances of doing the same at Royal Troon in Scotland.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/19/sports/shane-lowry-cards-66-at-open-championship-as-rory-mcilroy-struggles/


Runnin’ with Rani: 6th annual Hilo Hill Climb

date: 2024-07-19, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>HILO &#8212; The Hawaii Cycling Club hosted its 6th Annual Hilo Hill Climb Training Time Trial on Saturday, July 6, marking yet another successful race on its calendar of events as 15 dedicated cyclists conquered the grueling 12-mile and newly introduced 26.3-mile challenges.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/19/sports/runnin-with-rani-6th-annual-hilo-hill-climb/


Trump offers dramatic account of assassination attempt, accepts Republican nomination

date: 2024-07-19, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>MILWAUKEE/REHOBOTH BEACH, Delaware &#8212; Donald Trump described on Thursday how he narrowly survived an attempt on his life, telling a rapt audience at the Republican National Convention in his first speech since the attack that he was only there &#8220;by the grace of Almighty God.&#8221;</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/19/nation-world-news/trump-offers-dramatic-account-of-assassination-attempt-accepts-republican-nomination/


People close to Biden say he appears to accept he may have to leave the race

date: 2024-07-19, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>WASHINGTON &#8212; Several people close to President Joe Biden said Thursday that they believe he has begun to accept the idea that he may not be able to win in November and may have to drop out of the race, bowing to the growing demands of many anxious members of his party.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/19/nation-world-news/people-close-to-biden-say-he-appears-to-accept-he-may-have-to-leave-the-race/


Husband of crash victim sues other driver, blasts plea offer

date: 2024-07-19, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>The family of a woman who was killed in a North Kona traffic crash two years ago is suing the driver of the other car, his parents and a car rental company, seeking more than $14 million in damages.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/19/hawaii-news/husband-of-crash-victim-sues-other-driver-blasts-plea-offer/


Planning director: Bill could slow down permitting process

date: 2024-07-19, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>Requests for zoning changes could become more complicated under a proposed Hawaii County bill, warned the county&#8217;s top planning official.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/19/hawaii-news/planning-director-bill-could-slow-down-permitting-process/


US sues shelter provider over sexual abuse of migrant children

date: 2024-07-19, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>(Reuters) &#8212; Multiple employees at the largest shelter provider for unaccompanied migrant children in the United States sexually abused and harassed children in their care, the U.S. Department of Justice alleged in a lawsuit filed this week.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/19/nation-world-news/us-sues-shelter-provider-over-sexual-abuse-of-migrant-children/


Your Views for July 19

date: 2024-07-19, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>Save Keauhou Bay&#0010;from development</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/19/opinion/your-views-for-july-19-6/


Nation and world news in brief for July 19

date: 2024-07-19, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>Lou Dobbs, former Fox &#0010;and CNN host, dead at 78</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/19/nation-world-news/nation-and-world-news-in-brief-for-july-19/


Losing hope, Venezuelans vow to leave their country if Maduro wins

date: 2024-07-19, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>BOGOT&#0193;, Colombia &#8212; A young opposition activist planning to trek through seven countries and a perilous jungle to reach the United States. A journalist ready to abandon everything to build a new life abroad. A lawyer in her 60s, fearful that her last daughter is about to leave.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/19/nation-world-news/losing-hope-venezuelans-vow-to-leave-their-country-if-maduro-wins/


Russia says ‘let’s be realistic’ about Trump plan to end Ukraine war

date: 2024-07-19, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>MOSCOW &#8212; Russia said on Thursday that Donald Trump&#8217;s assertion he could quickly end the Ukraine war should be viewed realistically, given that he had promised a Middle East peace breakthrough but failed to achieve it during his presidency.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/19/nation-world-news/russia-says-lets-be-realistic-about-trump-plan-to-end-ukraine-war/


Assassination attempt will not be the end of leftist violence

date: 2024-07-19, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>Details are still emerging about the attempt to kill Donald Trump &#8212; about the shooter and how it was possible, and also what it says about America.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/19/opinion/assassination-attempt-will-not-be-the-end-of-leftist-violence/


Right-wing politicos must relinquish their violent rhetoric

date: 2024-07-19, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>Sadly, political violence is as old as politics itself, around the globe and, yes, in the United States. However, the last decade has seen a marked increase, especially in the United States.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/19/opinion/right-wing-politicos-must-relinquish-their-violent-rhetoric/


House to hold hearings next week to look at attempted Trump assassination

date: 2024-07-19, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>MILWAUKEE &#8212; Three U.S. House committees will hold hearings next week on the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, and Butler officials have been asked to testify at a fourth.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/19/nation-world-news/house-to-hold-hearings-next-week-to-look-at-attempted-trump-assassination/


US appeals court blocks all of Biden student debt relief plan

date: 2024-07-19, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>A federal appeals court on Thursday blocked President Joe Biden&#8217;s administration from continuing to implement a new student debt relief plan designed to lower monthly payments for millions of Americans.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/19/nation-world-news/us-appeals-court-blocks-all-of-biden-student-debt-relief-plan/


Israel bombards central Gaza as tanks advance deeper in Rafah

date: 2024-07-19, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>CAIRO/GAZA &#8212; Israeli forces bombarded the Gaza Strip&#8217;s historic refugee camps in the center of the enclave and struck Gaza City in the north on Thursday, killing at least 21 people, and tanks pushed deeper into Rafah in the south, health officials and residents said.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/19/nation-world-news/israel-bombards-central-gaza-as-tanks-advance-deeper-in-rafah/


In landmark ruling, South Korea’s top court confirms state benefits for gay couples

date: 2024-07-19, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>SEOUL &#8212; South Korea&#8217;s supreme court on Thursday upheld a ruling that a same-sex partner was eligible for spousal benefits from state health insurance, a move hailed as a win for LGBTQ rights in a country that has lagged others in the region.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/19/nation-world-news/in-landmark-ruling-south-koreas-top-court-confirms-state-benefits-for-gay-couples/


A daily pill to prevent STIs? It may work, scientists say

date: 2024-07-19, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>A daily dose of a widely used antibiotic can prevent some infections with syphilis, gonorrhea and chlamydia, potentially a new solution to the escalating crisis of sexually transmitted infections, scientists reported Thursday.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/19/nation-world-news/a-daily-pill-to-prevent-stis-it-may-work-scientists-say/


Illinois deputy fired, charged in fatal shooting of Black woman at her home

date: 2024-07-19, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>A former Illinois sheriff&#8217;s deputy pleaded not guilty to murder on Thursday, according to court documents, one day after he was fired, arrested and charged in the fatal shooting of a 36-year-old Black woman during a call for help at her home.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/19/nation-world-news/illinois-deputy-fired-charged-in-fatal-shooting-of-black-woman-at-her-home/


Actor Bob Newhart, famous for deadpan humor, dies at age 94

date: 2024-07-19, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>LOS ANGELES (Reuters) &#8212; Bob Newhart, who fled the tedium of an accounting job to become a master of stammering, deadpan humor as a standup comedian and later as a U.S. television sitcom star, died on Thursday at the age of 94, his publicist said.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/19/nation-world-news/actor-bob-newhart-famous-for-deadpan-humor-dies-at-age-94/


Trump supporters sport bandaged ears at RNC in show of solidarity

date: 2024-07-19, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>Donald Trump supporters and GOP delegates wore bandages over their right ears at this week&#8217;s Republican National Convention in a show of support for their presidential candidate, who sported a similar look after he was grazed by a bullet during an assassination attempt on Saturday.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/19/nation-world-news/trump-supporters-sport-bandaged-ears-at-rnc-in-show-of-solidarity/


Public Health Benefits Portal to be temporarily offline

date: 2024-07-19, from: Guam Daily Post

Island residents who receive public assistance should take notice that the Public Health Benefits Portal is scheduled to go offline for a couple of days over the Liberation Day weekend, the Department of Public Health and Social Services announced in…

https://www.postguam.com/news/local/public-health-benefits-portal-to-be-temporarily-offline/article_b38c24d6-44c1-11ef-8b6e-8304a097c5a0.html


GVB hosts block party at Paseo for Liberation Weekend

date: 2024-07-19, from: Guam Daily Post

As a part of the 80th Guam Liberation Day festivities, the Guam Visitors Bureau is pleased to host the celebratory Liberation Block Party, which will be held from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Paseo de…

https://www.postguam.com/news/local/gvb-hosts-block-party-at-paseo-for-liberation-weekend/article_cec4b6e6-4561-11ef-be0c-17a657415e93.html


OAG: ‘Lookout’ suspect charged in school burglaries

date: 2024-07-19, from: Guam Daily Post

A second man has been charged in connection to a string of thefts reported by a Dededo public school.

https://www.postguam.com/news/local/oag-lookout-suspect-charged-in-school-burglaries/article_ecd14daa-44f5-11ef-8b96-4f89a5b6288d.html


GDOE, Homeland Security collaborate in ‘Surviving an Active Threat’ training event

date: 2024-07-19, from: Guam Daily Post

Guam Department of Education school administration and staff will be prepared to handle an active threat on a school campus as they are undergoing a training program called “Surviving an Active Threat,” GDOE announced in a press release issued Thursday.

https://www.postguam.com/news/local/gdoe-homeland-security-collaborate-in-surviving-an-active-threat-training-event/article_e0773244-44c4-11ef-a29f-732d0007b6db.html


Man found guilty of drug, firearm charges

date: 2024-07-19, from: Guam Daily Post

A jury reached a guilty verdict for a man facing charges related to a traffic stop in April that resulted in police officers finding drugs and a firearm.

https://www.postguam.com/news/local/man-found-guilty-of-drug-firearm-charges/article_36465e56-44f8-11ef-8592-a3153f3f4cf7.html


Governor signs Bill 175, 3 others into law

date: 2024-07-19, from: Guam Daily Post

With the lieutenant governor and various lawmakers and other stakeholders surrounding her, Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero appended her signature onto Bill 175-37 during a signing ceremony at Adelup on Thursday afternoon.

https://www.postguam.com/news/local/governor-signs-bill-175-3-others-into-law/article_543d48e4-4579-11ef-a7e2-cfd7e84f20de.html


Supreme Court issues ruling in Public Health director’s criminal case

date: 2024-07-19, from: Guam Daily Post

A 28-page Supreme Court of Guam decision issued Thursday in the criminal case involving Guam Department of Public Health and Social Services Director Arthur San Agustin means that Presiding Judge Alberto Lamorena III will stay on the case.

https://www.postguam.com/news/local/supreme-court-issues-ruling-in-public-health-director-s-criminal-case/article_7c4ada94-457a-11ef-beaf-9ff53c55b228.html


Airport says no impact to flights at this time as global tech issues cause delays

date: 2024-07-19, from: Guam Daily Post

The A.B. Won Pat International Airport Authority is reporting no impact to flights at this time as news outlets report about global technical issues affecting airlines and other businesses.

https://www.postguam.com/news/airport-says-no-impact-to-flights-at-this-time-as-global-tech-issues-cause-delays/article_686d6712-45a7-11ef-94c0-d729b0df3fe7.html


Unofficial results of Ngiwal State 11th general election highlight low voter turnout

date: 2024-07-19, from: Island Times

Ngiwal, Palau – The unofficial results for the Ngiwal State 11th General Election, held on July 09, 202, have been released, revealing a low voter turnout that could have significant implications for future elections and perhaps the 2024 National General Elections. LOW VOTER TURNOUT Out of 727 registered voters in Ngiwal State, only 282 participated […]

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https://islandtimes.org/unofficial-results-of-ngiwal-state-11th-general-election-highlight-low-voter-turnout/


Palau makes an effort to comply with human trafficking protection but is still placed on Tier 2

date: 2024-07-19, from: Island Times

The United States Department placed Palau again in Tier 2 on the annual Trafficking In Persons Report (TIP), but the report highlighted several efforts being made by the island nation to combat human trafficking. In the report, Palau is said to be “increasing efforts compared with the previous reporting period; therefore, Palau remained on Tier […]

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https://islandtimes.org/palau-makes-an-effort-to-comply-with-human-trafficking-protection-but-is-still-placed-on-tier-2/


Lebuu’s Odyssey

date: 2024-07-19, from: Island Times

Inspiring Palau’s Ocean Exploration Lebuu, a young Palauan from Koror, holds the distinction of being Palau’s first explorer and one of the first Pacific Islanders to visit Great Britain. His story, documented in 1788 by George Keate, highlights a remarkable chapter in Pacific and global exploration history. In 1783, Lebuu’s life took an extraordinary turn. […]

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https://islandtimes.org/lebuus-odyssey/


Landslide cleared after blocking road in Babeldaob

date: 2024-07-19, from: Island Times

By:  Olkeriil Eoghan Ngirudelsang Heavy rains caused a landslide on the west side of a compact road between the intersections of Aimeliik and Ngatpang in Babeldaob two nights ago. The Palau Bureau of Public Safety announced the landslide on its social media page and through Eco Paradise FM at 7:50 pm that night. The post […]

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https://islandtimes.org/landslide-cleared-after-blocking-road-in-babeldaob/


Australia to fix Palau’s hospital pending plans to build a new medical facility

date: 2024-07-19, from: Island Times

KOROR (PACIFIC ISLAND TIMES) — The Australian Embassy has launched a major project to refurbish the Belau National Hospital in Palau to extend the facility’s lifespan pending plans to build a new hospital. The embassy has partnered with the Alexander & Lloyd Group on the project. “Australia is responding to Palau’s priorities by supporting Palau […]

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https://islandtimes.org/australia-to-fix-palaus-hospital-pending-plans-to-build-a-new-medical-facility/


Public schools in Palau welcome students for New School Year

date: 2024-07-19, from: Island Times

Public schools in Palau began a new school year on Wednesday, following the year-round school calendar. This contrasts with private schools, which are resuming classes after a summer break. Palau High School (PHS), the only public high school in the country, is currently in its drop-and-add period, which ends tomorrow. This allows students to finalize […]

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https://islandtimes.org/public-schools-in-palau-welcome-students-for-new-school-year/


Palau Congress welcomes contribution from Taiwan to support the 4th conference of the PIPG

date: 2024-07-19, from: Island Times

The National Congress of Palau is pleased to announce the generous contribution of USD 25,000 from Taiwan to support the 4th Conference of the Pacific Islands Parliaments Group (PIPG). The conference, scheduled to take place in Palau from August 14 to 16, 2024, will focus on the theme “Human Development in Oceania: How Can Legislatures […]

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https://islandtimes.org/palau-congress-welcomes-contribution-from-taiwan-to-support-the-4th-conference-of-the-pipg/


Soaring costs push Palauans abroad, candidates offer solutions

date: 2024-07-19, from: Island Times

By: Olkeriil Eoghan Ngirudelsang Outmigration is a critical issue in Palau, with residents citing the high cost of living as a key factor driving them abroad. Presidential candidate Tommy Remengesau expressed alarm at the trend, stating that in the past, Palauans migrated for jobs, housing, and independence. Now, he said, “the scenario where Palauans who […]

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https://islandtimes.org/soaring-costs-push-palauans-abroad-candidates-offer-solutions/


Japan Culture Week

date: 2024-07-19, from: Island Times

Introducing Judo & Kimono to Palauan Schools The year 2024 marks the 30th anniversary of the Independence of Palau as well as the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and Palau. In addition, the 10th Pacific Island Leaders Meeting (PALM10) will be held in Tokyo on the 16th to the 18th […]

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https://islandtimes.org/japan-culture-week/


Vendor Day Event

date: 2024-07-19, from: Island Times

on July 24, 9 a.m. KOROR, PALAU – U.S. Marines from Combat Logistics Battalion 13, part of the 1st Marine Logistics Group, in collaboration with the U.S. Embassy – Koror, announce an upcoming Vendor Day Event aimed at empowering and educating small business owners in Palau while providing an opportunity to speak with CLB-13’s contracting […]

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6 JICA volunteers completing their assignment and returning to Japan

date: 2024-07-19, from: Island Times

In late July 2024, 6 JICA volunteers are completing their assignment in Palau and returning to Japan. Itabashi Naomi, Yamahata Rika, Dodo Maiko and Hasewaga Tsuyoshi contributed to the improvement of math education at Maris Stella school, Airai Elementary School, Melekeok Elementary School and Bureau of Curriculum and Instruction/Palau High school respectively. Support for mathematics […]

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Bureau of Customs and Border Protection announces new hires and promotions

date: 2024-07-19, from: Island Times

Koror, Palau – July 16, 2024 – The Bureau of Customs and Border Protection is pleased to announce the addition of four new Customs Officers: Joyah Nigraiwet, Dawn Surech Kemesong, Lynette Ikesakes, and Carter Ngiralbong. Carter Ngiralbong, previously serving as a Biosecurity Officer, has transitioned into his new role as a Customs Officer. The swearing-in […]

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Farewell Note from Marissa Dilmeang Spires

date: 2024-07-19, from: Island Times

To the readers of Island Times, the newspaper staff, other figures in the media, my family, friends, and to those who have followed along my articles:             It was such an honor to work as an intern for Island Times this summer under the mentorship of publisher and editor, Leilani Reklai. Mrs. Reklai is a […]

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The Silent Majority

date: 2024-07-19, from: Island Times

by Alonzo Kahalic alkahalic6801@gmail.com Dear Editor, Leaders: Serve the People, Not Yourselves So during our Constitution Day, I am reminded that in small nations like Palau, the relationship between leaders and constituents should be one of mutual respect, transparency, and genuine service. However, in recent times, it seems that our leaders have become more interested […]

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Plane crash in Vanuatu claims one life

date: 2024-07-19, from: Island Times

PORT VILA (VANUATU DAILY POST) — Air Taxi suffered its second disastrous plane crash of 2024, landing at Montmartre Plantation with five people on board, including the pilot, Monday  This morning, the Vanuatu Daily Post received news that one of the five survivors, who was badly hurt, has died from his injuries. Flying from Tafea […]

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Nations gather to negotiate deep sea mining code as opposition mounts

date: 2024-07-19, from: Island Times

KINGSTON (STAIT TIMES) — The United Nations’ International Seabed Authority (ISA) will meet on Monday to consider new rules allowing firms to extract minerals from the ocean floor, despite mounting concerns about the economic and environmental risks. Supporters say deep sea mining will help boost supplies of raw materials like cobalt and nickel, which are […]

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Hawaii, Guam not covered by treaty, but NATO’s got their backs, U.S official claims

date: 2024-07-19, from: Island Times

HONOLULU/HAGATNA (PACIFIC ISLAND TIMES) — If a foreign aggressor attacked Hawaii or Guam, the Department of State is optimistic that the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) would come to the rescue, notwithstanding the Pacific territories’ exclusion from the treaty. Any attack on the U.S or its territories, “even if outside of the geographic scope of […]

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Pacific leaders demand fresh New Caledonia independence referendum

date: 2024-07-19, from: Island Times

NOUMEA (BENAR NEWS) — A bloc of Pacific Island leaders on Wednesday condemned France’s “illegitimate” handling of the UN-mandated decolonization of its Pacific territory New Caledonia and called for a further referendum on independence. In a statement, the five member Melanesian Spearhead Group – Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu and the pro-independence FLNKS […]

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How Laos’ plans to fast-track development left it facing a debt and inflation crisis

date: 2024-07-19, from: Island Times

By Will Jackson (ABC-Australia) Laos borrowed big — mainly from China through the Belt and Road Initiative — to fund an ambitious infrastructure program. Some have accused China of carrying out “debt-trap diplomacy” by intentionally luring Laos into taking on huge loans it cannot pay. What’s next? Defaulting, or declaring itself unable to pay its debtors, […]

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Russia and Ukraine each free 95 prisoners of war in third exchange in recent weeks

date: 2024-07-19, from: Island Times

(ABC-Australia) Russia and Ukraine have released a total of 190 captured soldiers in their latest prisoner exchange, officials from the two sides said. Each side freed 95 soldiers, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russia’s defence ministry said. The exchange was mediated by the United Arab Emirates, Mr Zelenskyy said. Russia and Ukraine have released a […]

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UH’s Machado signs free agent deal with Atlanta Braves

date: 2024-07-19, from: University of Hawaiʻi News

UH designated hitter and catcher Austin Machado made a huge impact in his only year as a Rainbow Warrior.

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https://www.hawaii.edu/news/2024/07/18/uhs-machado-signs-free-agent-deal-with-atlanta-braves/


USP concludes Fiji-wide teachers’ workshop

date: 2024-07-19, from: University of the South Pacific (Fiji)

The University of the South Pacific (USP) recently completed the 2024 Fiji-wide Careers Teachers and…

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https://www.usp.ac.fj/news/usp-concludes-fiji-wide-teachers-workshop/


USP conducts workshop on understanding addiction

date: 2024-07-19, from: University of the South Pacific (Fiji)

The University of the South Pacific (USP) recently conducted the latest in a series of…

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Employee service award winner commended for going above and beyond

date: 2024-07-18, from: University of Hawaiʻi News

Kathie Kane, director for the Office of Faculty Development and Academic Support at UH Mānoa was honored for her service to the university.

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https://www.hawaii.edu/news/2024/07/18/willard-wilson-award-2024-kane/


Impacts of wildfires on clouds, climate research focus of mid-career award

date: 2024-07-18, from: University of Hawaiʻi News

Jennifer Griswold’s research will aid scientists and policymakers in making decisions to protect community health, improve air quality and prepare for future wildfires.

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https://www.hawaii.edu/news/2024/07/18/mid-career-award/


July President’s BOR report: Enrollment, NASA telescope, employee service award

date: 2024-07-18, from: University of Hawaiʻi News

President David Lassner provided updates on fall enrollment, recognized Kathleen Kane, more.

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https://www.hawaii.edu/news/2024/07/18/july-presidents-bor-report-2024/


5 Vulcans earn national academic honors

date: 2024-07-18, from: University of Hawaiʻi News

Five UH Hilo men’s basketball student-athletes were named to the 2023–24 National Association of Basketball Coaches Honors Court.

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https://www.hawaii.edu/news/2024/07/18/vulcans-earn-national-academic-honors/


Aussies give not to RMI

date: 2024-07-18, from: Marshal Islands Journal

Journal 7/17/1987 P1 Aussies give nod to new Marshalls statusAustralia became the first South Pacific country to formally recognize the Marshall Islands when the Australian Ambassador to the Marshall Islands Richard Smith exchanged diplomatic notes with Foreign Minister Charles Domnick last week. “We are now dealing independently with the government of the Marshall Islands, not […]

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Bookshelf: Guam, 80 years ago 

date: 2024-07-18, from: Pacific Island Times

By Pacific Island Times News Staff On July, 27 1944, the Stars and Stripes were raised over Guam, symbolizing the return of the Old Glory…

https://www.pacificislandtimes.com/post/bookshelf-guam-80-years-ago


Bookshelf: Madeleine Bordallo’s biography slated for release July 22

date: 2024-07-18, from: Pacific Island Times

By Pacific Island Times News Staff Madeleine Z. Bordallo’s career in public service and politics spanned more than five decades. She…

https://www.pacificislandtimes.com/post/bookshelf-madeleine-bordallo-s-biography-slated-for-release-july-22


State House District 23 (Democratic Primary)

date: 2024-07-18, from: INSIGHTS ON PBS HAWAIʻI

During the program, you can phone in a question or leave us a comment on our Youtube.  INSIGHTS on PBS HAWAIʻI also streams live on pbshawaii.org. Panelists: Pat McCain Ikaika Olds Paul Robotti Ian Ross To read our Election Policy, click here.  

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Youth have a blast

date: 2024-07-18, from: Marshal Islands Journal

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints concluded its multi-stake youth conference with a dance night earlier this month at the Long Island center. Ebeye and Majuro youth and leaders took it to the dance floor with exhilarating and amorous music from the Al in Majel band, which is their third performance for the […]

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Territorial citizens’ right to vote in US elections shunned in voting reform bill

date: 2024-07-18, from: Pacific Island Times

CNMI delegate says SAVE Act puts up roadblocks for Americans born in Guam, Northern Marianas and other territories By Jayvee Vallejera A…

https://www.pacificislandtimes.com/post/federal-voting-reform-bill-shuns-territorial-citizens-right-to-vote-in-us


Reclaiming what belongs to Guam

date: 2024-07-18, from: Pacific Island Times

Hornbostel Collection final report nearly complete By Jan S.N. Furukawa CHamoru chants and songs of praise filled the cool morning…

https://www.pacificislandtimes.com/post/reclaiming-what-belongs-to-guam


Pirates phenom Paul Skenes completes remarkable year as pro

date: 2024-07-18, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>ARLINGTON, Texas &#8212; Paul Skenes capped a remarkable 53-week run as a professional on Tuesday night, starting the All-Star Game for the National League in the latest of a seemingly endless series of firsts.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/18/sports/pirates-phenom-paul-skenes-completes-remarkable-year-as-pro/


HCRA: Kai ’Ehitu dominates regatta field again

date: 2024-07-18, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>Kai &#8216;Ehitu Canoe Club had another successful outing in Moko O Hawai&#8216;i Outrigger Canoe Association&#8217;s sixth regatta of the 2024 season last weekend in Hilo. During Saturday&#8217;s outing, the club tallied 26 total medals and secured 12 gold &#8212; the most of any team competing. Kai &#8216;Ehitu also posted the most points of the day with 234.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/18/sports/hcra-kai-ehitu-dominates-regatta-field-again/


Marroquin named UH Vulcans head coach

date: 2024-07-18, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>HILO &#8212; Diego Marroquin has been named UH-Hilo men&#8217;s soccer head coach effective July 16 after leading the Vulcans to a 10-6-0 record in 2023.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/18/sports/marroquin-named-uh-vulcans-head-coach/


Chiefs arrive to camp early for extra work with Patrick Mahomes

date: 2024-07-18, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and several rookies reported to training camp as Kansas City sets the course for a bid at history.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/18/sports/chiefs-arrive-to-camp-early-for-extra-work-with-patrick-mahomes/


Hawaii Kupuna Softball Tournament continues today

date: 2024-07-18, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>The Department of Parks and Recreation&#8217;s Elderly Activities Division kicked off the 49th Annual Hawaii Kupuna Softball Tournament on Wednesday, hosting 21 teams and over 400 players from around the island.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/18/hawaii-news/hawaii-kupuna-softball-tournament-continues-today/


Anthony Davis and Bam Adebayo come off bench to spark Team USA’s 105-79 rout of Serbia in Olympic tuneup

date: 2024-07-18, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>Joel Embiid isn&#8217;t Team USA&#8217;s secret weapon after all.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/18/sports/anthony-davis-and-bam-adebayo-come-off-bench-to-spark-team-usas-105-79-rout-of-serbia-in-olympic-tuneup/


Police commissioner sues HPD and assistant chief

date: 2024-07-18, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>A Hawaii County police commissioner is suing the Hawaii Police Department and one of its senior commanders.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/18/hawaii-news/police-commissioner-sues-hpd-and-assistant-chief/


Trump gunman Thomas Crooks leaves behind pile of mysteries

date: 2024-07-18, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>BUTLER, Pennsylvania &#8212; Thomas Crooks was pacing next to a warehouse building outside the Butler Farm Show grounds as a crowd gathered for one of former President Donald Trump&#8217;s signature outdoor rallies.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/18/nation-world-news/trump-gunman-thomas-crooks-leaves-behind-pile-of-mysteries/


Biden says he’d consider dropping out if a ‘medical condition’ emerged

date: 2024-07-18, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>WASHINGTON &#8212; President Joe Biden said in an interview released Wednesday that he would reevaluate whether to stay in the presidential race if a doctor told him directly that he had a medical condition that made that necessary.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/18/nation-world-news/biden-says-hed-consider-dropping-out-if-a-medical-condition-emerged/


Warriors fully engaged as art imitates life in EA Sports video game

date: 2024-07-18, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>HONOLULU &#8212; Hawaii quarterback Brayden Schager was in the hurry-up mode.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/18/sports/warriors-fully-engaged-as-art-imitates-life-in-ea-sports-video-game/


Long holes look intimidating, but it’s the short ones that often befuddle golfers

date: 2024-07-18, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>The British Open at Royal Troon in Scotland this week might help answer a question vexing professional golf. Is the antidote to golfers hitting increasingly long drives creating holes that are even longer? Or is it the opposite: incredible shortness?</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/18/sports/long-holes-look-intimidating-but-its-the-short-ones-that-often-befuddle-golfers/


Trump’s running mate J.D. Vance introduces himself to nation at Republican convention

date: 2024-07-18, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>MILWAUKEE &#8212; Donald Trump&#8217;s vice presidential running mate, U.S. Senator J.D. Vance, presented himself to the nation on Wednesday night as the son of a forgotten industrial Ohio town who will fight for the working class if elected in November.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/18/nation-world-news/trumps-running-mate-j-d-vance-introduces-himself-to-nation-at-republican-convention/


Collective security works — NATO at 75 has been a success in keeping the peace

date: 2024-07-18, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>Overshadowed by the wonderings about President Joe Biden&#8217;s vigor was the actual purpose of the NATO alliance&#8217;s 75th anniversary summit in Washington last week. It marked three quarters of a century since Harry Truman hosted leaders of 10 nations from Western Europe, as well as Canada, to create a new, permanent defense pact in 1949.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/18/opinion/collective-security-works-nato-at-75-has-been-a-success-in-keeping-the-peace/


Despite Trump’s denials, he and Project 2025 are close

date: 2024-07-18, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>Project 2025 is the staffing and policy planning organization led by the Heritage Foundation. It published &#8220;Mandate for Leadership,&#8221; a 900-page document of policy recommendations, for the next Republican administration. Project 2025&#8217;s numerous unpopular conservative policy positions, such as its proposal to ban most abortion procedures nationwide, have come under fire.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/18/opinion/despite-trumps-denials-he-and-project-2025-are-close/


New polling shows a large and growing majority want Biden to step aside

date: 2024-07-18, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>Nearly two-thirds of Democrats said President Joe Biden should step aside and allow the party to select a different nominee, according to a new poll from the AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/18/nation-world-news/new-polling-shows-a-large-and-growing-majority-want-biden-to-step-aside/


‘Our nation is not well’: Voters fear what could happen next

date: 2024-07-18, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>BUTLER, Pa. &#8212; Before Saturday, when Butler, Pennsylvania, became the latest stunned backdrop for the nation&#8217;s political fury, Mayor Bob Dandoy thought of his town as a place that had learned to work around party lines. A Democrat in a Republican stronghold, he had campaigned on consensus.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/18/nation-world-news/our-nation-is-not-well-voters-fear-what-could-happen-next/


Your Views for July 18

date: 2024-07-18, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>Concerns about&#0010;non-native bees</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/18/opinion/your-views-for-july-18-9/


32nd Annual Relay For Life this Saturday

date: 2024-07-18, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of the Big Island is celebrating its 32nd year of raising awareness and funds through its annual community event this Saturday.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/18/community/32nd-annual-relay-for-life-this-saturday/


information in Kona

date: 2024-07-18, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>The Legal Aid Society of Hawaii is pleased to announce a free legal information presentation from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at the West Hawaii Civic Center in Mayor&#8217;s Conference Room B-2.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/18/community/legal-aid-society-to-offer-free-legal-information-in-kona/


Christmas in July craft fair Saturday in Kona

date: 2024-07-18, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>The 31st annual Joann &#8220;Goose&#8221; Williams Christmas in July Art, Gift, Jewelry, &#038; Craft Fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at the Courtyard King Kamehameha&#8217;s Kona Beach Hotel.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/18/community/christmas-in-july-craft-fair-saturday-in-kona/


KDEN to perform ‘You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown’ over 3 weekends

date: 2024-07-18, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>Kilauea Drama and Entertainment, or KDEN, will be bringing its summer musical to three locations for three weekends.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/18/hawaii-news/kden-to-perform-youre-a-good-man-charlie-brown-over-3-weekends/


With sewage gushing into sea, US and Mexican border towns plead for help

date: 2024-07-18, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>IMPERIAL BEACH, California/TIJUANA, Mexico &#8212; Each day, millions of gallons of sewage cascade through a canyon and into the Pacific Ocean just south of the U.S.-Mexican border. As any surfer in San Diego knows, summer swells that come from the south will push the toxic brew north.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/18/nation-world-news/with-sewage-gushing-into-sea-us-and-mexican-border-towns-plead-for-help/


Nation and world news in brief for July 18

date: 2024-07-18, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>Top Republicans call for Secret Service chief to step down</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/18/nation-world-news/nation-and-world-news-in-brief-for-july-18/


US single-family housing starts hit eight-month low; green shoots in manufacturing

date: 2024-07-18, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>WASHINGTON &#8212; U.S. single-family homebuilding fell to an eight-month low in June amid higher mortgage rates, suggesting the housing market was likely a drag on economic growth in the second quarter.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/18/nation-world-news/us-single-family-housing-starts-hit-eight-month-low-green-shoots-in-manufacturing/


Obituaries for July 18

date: 2024-07-18, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>Mina Cascayan Alabab, 99, of Mountain View died June 1 at home. Born on Kauai, she was a retired vegetable farmer. Visitation 10-11:30 a.m. Wednesday (July 24) at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel. Funeral service at 11:30 a.m. Burial to follow at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire. Survived by daughters, Priscilla Gaces of Maui, Gloria (Jack) Magann of Waialua, Oahu, Edna (Nestor) Rabago of Mililani, Oahu, Delia (Robert) Villanueva of Fremont, Calif., Nely (Jeff) Boyd of North Carolina, Fely Applegate of Maui, Marlene Berger of Mountain View, Cheryl Alabab and Althea (McCoy Smith) Alabab of Portland, Ore.; son, Tony Alabab of Henderson, Nev.; 21 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/18/obituaries/obituaries-for-july-18-11/


Vaccines significantly reduce the risk of long COVID, study finds

date: 2024-07-18, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>A large new study provides some of the strongest evidence yet that vaccines reduce the risk of developing long COVID.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/18/nation-world-news/vaccines-significantly-reduce-the-risk-of-long-covid-study-finds/


Arms race gathers pace as Russia and US plan to redeploy once-banned weapons

date: 2024-07-18, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>LONDON &#8212; Four decades ago, the United States deployed cruise and Pershing II nuclear missiles in Europe to counter Soviet SS-20s - a move that stoked Cold War tensions but led within years to a historic disarmament deal.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/18/nation-world-news/arms-race-gathers-pace-as-russia-and-us-plan-to-redeploy-once-banned-weapons/


Prosecutors appeal Trump classified documents case dismissal

date: 2024-07-18, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>WASHINGTON &#8212; U.S. prosecutors formally appealed on Wednesday a federal judge&#8217;s decision to throw out the criminal case brought by Special Counsel Jack Smith accusing Donald Trump of illegally holding on to classified documents following the end of his presidency.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/18/nation-world-news/prosecutors-appeal-trump-classified-documents-case-dismissal/


Biden tests positive for COVID

date: 2024-07-18, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>WASHINGTON &#8212; President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID on Wednesday, according to the White House, forcing him to cancel an event in Las Vegas and likely sidelining him for days following the conclusion of former President Donald Trump&#8217;s nominating convention Thursday.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/18/nation-world-news/biden-tests-positive-for-covid/


NATO protection for Hawaii is not clear-cut

date: 2024-07-18, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>In response to recent prodding by congressional lawmakers on whether NATO&#8217;s mutual defense treaty applies to Hawaii and whether it can be amended to explicitly include it, the U.S. State Department has responded with a partial answer. A senior State Department official said the agency believes that U.S. allies likely would respond if Hawaii was attacked, but that any chance of explicitly amending the treaty to include it or other U.S. Pacific territories is not likely.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/18/hawaii-news/nato-protection-for-hawaii-is-not-clear-cut/


Rev. Harry Sam remembered

date: 2024-07-18, from: Marshal Islands Journal

HILARY HOSIA The United Church of Christ congregation in Majuro bid their final farewell to Reverend Harry Sam Monday evening prior to Harry’s departure to his resting grounds on Kwajalein. UCC core leadership President Rev. Lawson Matauto and Rev. Jeledrik Binejal presided over the service Monday at the UCC headquarters in Uliga while former Kwajalein […]

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Past due: GEB questions why GDOE owes money to employees, vendors

date: 2024-07-18, from: Guam Daily Post

Money owed to Guam Department of Education employees and vendors was scrutinized during the Guam Education Board meeting on Tuesday, as one board member informed the GDOE superintendent that not paying carries penalties.

https://www.postguam.com/news/local/past-due-geb-questions-why-gdoe-owes-money-to-employees-vendors/article_c44fd86a-43f1-11ef-bce9-372f10ae545f.html


Woman charged with possession of nearly 14 grams of meth

date: 2024-07-18, from: Guam Daily Post

Guam Police Department officers were conducting a traffic stop when they noticed a weapon on the dashboard of one of the vehicles they had stopped, which led to the arrest of a woman who allegedly was in possession of methamphetamine,…

https://www.postguam.com/news/local/woman-charged-with-possession-of-nearly-14-grams-of-meth/article_b03d16bc-43fb-11ef-865c-37bba4bec9fd.html


Man accused of assaulting woman, 1-year-old

date: 2024-07-18, from: Guam Daily Post

A man was accused by multiple witnesses of assaulting a woman and her 1-year-old son.

https://www.postguam.com/news/local/man-accused-of-assaulting-woman-1-year-old/article_95bab51e-43ca-11ef-816d-3ff660541a8c.html


Suspect allegedly had meth during traffic stop

date: 2024-07-18, from: Guam Daily Post

Jayjam Selbart, 26, was arrested by Guam Police Department officers on Tuesday, after he allegedly displayed behavior that prompted police to conduct a search during the traffic stop, according to a magistrate’s complaint filed Wednesday in the Superior Court of…

https://www.postguam.com/news/local/suspect-allegedly-had-meth-during-traffic-stop/article_6f5ca0ba-43fe-11ef-a244-4f3ce20dc45d.html


Trial begins for mother accused in son’s death

date: 2024-07-18, from: Guam Daily Post

Jurors sat quietly to listen to opening statements and the first witness in the case of a mother who is accused of beating her 14-month-old son to death on Nov. 1, 2023. On the first day of the trial, Giltinan…

https://www.postguam.com/news/local/trial-begins-for-mother-accused-in-sons-death/article_8a0c0992-44c0-11ef-9302-2fecbff45f0b.html


Former, current delegates butt heads on federal voter eligibility measure

date: 2024-07-18, from: Guam Daily Post

In press release issued by former Guam Del. Michael San Nicolas, who is vying to retake the seat this election, San Nicolas said current Del. James Moylan “has got to go,” as he criticized the current congressman over the passage…

https://www.postguam.com/news/local/former-current-delegates-butt-heads-on-federal-voter-eligibility-measure/article_304fea36-4402-11ef-9a51-d32448934b5c.html


Guam youth tennis returns home with championship

date: 2024-07-18, from: Guam Daily Post

In April, in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, after a successful North Pacific Regional Championship, 10 Guam Junior National Tennis Team players traveled to Fiji to participate in the Pacific Oceania Junior Championships.

https://www.postguam.com/sports/local/guam-youth-tennis-returns-home-with-championship/article_e8e1de24-4493-11ef-b85f-8f5e0f51b14d.html


Harvest Eagles’ Shinohara flies into Shieh Su Ying Scholar Athlete finals

date: 2024-07-18, from: Guam Daily Post

Editor’s note: In this eighth of 13 articles in a series that chronicles the successes and achievements of the 2024 Shieh Su Ying Scholar Athlete Award finalists, The Guam Daily Post shares the story of Harvest Christian Academy student-athlete Christian…

https://www.postguam.com/sports/local/harvest-eagles-shinohara-flies-into-shieh-su-ying-scholar-athlete-finals/article_984d7b68-448d-11ef-861a-bf9424757f7b.html


GPA: Ukudu plant 88% completed, temporary power fully online soon

date: 2024-07-18, from: Guam Daily Post

The temporary Aggreko power generation units stationed in Yigo have now tested up to 16 megawatts and, while there are still 4 more megawatts to go before the units reach full capacity at 20 MW, the generators have been contributing…

https://www.postguam.com/news/local/gpa-ukudu-plant-88-completed-temporary-power-fully-online-soon/article_771bc1ec-449d-11ef-a480-5bfdb9f7e289.html


Governor signs Bill 175, three others into law

date: 2024-07-18, from: Guam Daily Post

With the lieutenant governor and various lawmakers and stakeholders surrounding her, Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero appended her signature onto Bill 175-37 during a signing ceremony at Adelup Thursday afternoon.

https://www.postguam.com/news/governor-signs-bill-175-three-others-into-law/article_015e3680-44b4-11ef-9003-df5550794a8e.html


Guam ranks 5th among US jurisdictions with highest error rates for SNAP denials

date: 2024-07-18, from: Pacific Island Times

Federal report prompts local welfare office to cut bureaucratic requirements By Pacific Island Times News Staff Guam ranked fifth among…

https://www.pacificislandtimes.com/post/guam-ranks-5th-among-us-jurisdictions-with-highest-error-rates-for-snap


The last storytellers: The last WWII survivors on Guam pass the torch to the next generation

date: 2024-07-18, from: Pacific Island Times

By Mar-Vic Cagurangan To this day, Joseph Mafnas is still trying to figure out how he survived WWII. He was barely one year old when he…

https://www.pacificislandtimes.com/post/the-last-storytellers-the-last-wwii-survivors-on-guam-pass-the-torch-to-the-next-generation


US Ambassador: RMI closest partner

date: 2024-07-18, from: Marshal Islands Journal

New United States Ambassador Laura Stone presented her diplomatic credentials to Marshall Islands President Hilda Heine last week at the Cabinet, ending a 16-month period without an American ambassador in Majuro. Stone took the opportunity of her first official meeting with the president to emphasize the unique nature of the US-Marshall Islands relationship. “Our closest […]

The post US Ambassador: RMI closest partner appeared first on The Marshall Islands Journal.

https://marshallislandsjournal.com/us-ambassador-rmi-closest-partner/


3 UH alumni earn appointments to 1st Circuit Court

date: 2024-07-18, from: University of Hawaiʻi News

Judges Brian Costa, Dyan Medeiros and Steven Nichols, once sworn in, will each serve a term of 10 years.

The post 3 UH alumni earn appointments to 1st Circuit Court first appeared on University of Hawaiʻi System News.

https://www.hawaii.edu/news/2024/07/17/uh-alumni-earn-appointments-to-1st-circuit-court/


Men’s and beach volleyball programs earn AVCA academic awards

date: 2024-07-18, from: University of Hawaiʻi News

The Rainbow Warrior men’s volleyball team and the Rainbow Wahine beach team earned AVCA Team Academic Awards.

The post Men’s and beach volleyball programs earn AVCA academic awards first appeared on University of Hawaiʻi System News.

https://www.hawaii.edu/news/2024/07/17/volleyball-programs-earn-avca-academic-awards/


Guam’s conservation efforts for endangered Slevin’s Skink get a boost

date: 2024-07-18, from: Pacific Island Times

By Ron Rocky Coloma In a significant boost to efforts to enhance the habitat for the endangered Slevin’s Skink on Cocos Island, the Guam…

https://www.pacificislandtimes.com/post/guam-s-conservation-efforts-for-endangered-slevin-s-skink-get-a-boost


Boosting diversity aim of 1st gathering at UH genome center

date: 2024-07-18, from: University of Hawaiʻi News

The Pacific Center for Genome Research plays a role in enhancing genomic research capabilities in underrepresented communities.

The post Boosting diversity aim of 1st gathering at UH genome center first appeared on University of Hawaiʻi System News.

https://www.hawaii.edu/news/2024/07/17/uh-hosts-genome-consorium/


†Jercilla Maria “Chill” Ada Camacho

date: 2024-07-17, updated: 2024-07-17, from: Marianas Variety

https://www.mvariety.com/obituaries/jercilla-maria-chill-ada-camacho/article_ceb207fc-4490-11ef-9d69-57fce1d5318e.html


date: 2024-07-17, from: Marshal Islands Journal

HILARY HOSIA The flow of communication has always been a recurring challenge to communities in remote outer islands in the Marshall Islands. This issue may be a thing of the past with the introduction of free Starlink equipment donated by the Marshall Islands Red Cross Society last week during the Marshall Islands Mayors Association at […]

The post Red Cross donates Starlink devices appeared first on The Marshall Islands Journal.

https://marshallislandsjournal.com/red-cross-donates-starlink-devices/


Former UH sailor Moroz to compete in Paris Olympics

date: 2024-07-17, from: University of Hawaiʻi News

The inaugural Olympic kiteboarding competition will take place at Marseille Marina, the official Olympics sailing venue, in the Mediterranean Sea.

The post Former UH sailor Moroz to compete in Paris Olympics first appeared on University of Hawaiʻi System News.

https://www.hawaii.edu/news/2024/07/17/former-uh-sailor-moroz-olympics/


Image of the Week: Frogfish

date: 2024-07-17, from: University of Hawaiʻi News

This week’s image is from UH Mānoa’s Daniela Escontrela.

The post Image of the Week: Frogfish first appeared on University of Hawaiʻi System News.

https://www.hawaii.edu/news/2024/07/17/image-of-the-week-frogfish/


MLSC closed from July 22 to 26

date: 2024-07-17, updated: 2024-07-18, from: Marianas Variety

(MLSC) — The Marianas Office of Micronesian Legal Services Corp. will be closed from Monday, July 22, 2024 through Friday, July 26, 2024 for staff development.

https://www.mvariety.com/news/community_bulletins/mlsc-closed-from-july-22-to-26/article_6c9c4478-440a-11ef-8974-53ca225c1a74.html


DPS will ask FBI to examine skeletal remains found in Marpi cave

date: 2024-07-17, updated: 2024-07-18, from: Marianas Variety

THE Department of Public Safety’s Criminal Investigation Bureau will seek the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s laboratory assistance in examining an “incomplete set of bones” found in a Marpi cave by hikers on July 7, 2024.

https://www.mvariety.com/news/local/dps-will-ask-fbi-to-examine-skeletal-remains-found-in-marpi-cave/article_4827c1ba-4452-11ef-a60c-53de1f6d6268.html


Saipan International School celebrates record-breaking AP achievements

date: 2024-07-17, updated: 2024-07-18, from: Marianas Variety

(SIS) —  Saipan International School proudly announces that 26 of its students have earned an impressive 42 Advanced Placement or AP distinctions this year. Additionally, three-fourths of SIS students taking AP exams achieved scores of 3 or higher. Leading the way in their respective grade levels were Senior Tony Li with an average score of 4.43, Christian Newman (Grade 11) with an average score of 3.67, and Dong Hyun Lee (Grade 10) with an average score of 4.4.

https://www.mvariety.com/news/local/saipan-international-school-celebrates-record-breaking-ap-achievements/article_f60a7a48-4452-11ef-9aba-f3bc0fac8bc3.html


FEATURE ǀ More than a Marianas

date: 2024-07-17, updated: 2024-07-18, from: Marianas Variety

The following essay won third prize in the Northern Marianas Humanities Council’s 2024 My Marianas Writing Contest.

https://www.mvariety.com/views/columnists/feature-more-than-a-marianas/article_96181de6-444f-11ef-a68a-df6ca9b22037.html


Cruz, Yiftheg and Diaz top My Marianas Writing Contest

date: 2024-07-17, updated: 2024-07-18, from: Marianas Variety

THE Northern Marianas Humanities Council on July 17 announced the three winners of the 2024 My Marianas Writing Contest.

https://www.mvariety.com/news/local/cruz-yiftheg-and-diaz-top-my-marianas-writing-contest/article_88359296-440c-11ef-bb80-db7d34975c24.html


2nd round of fisheries assistance checks to start arriving by Friday

date: 2024-07-17, updated: 2024-07-18, from: Marianas Variety

FINANCIAL relief assistance for the CNMI’s fisheries community should be ready for pick up as early as July 19, Friday afternoon.

https://www.mvariety.com/news/local/2nd-round-of-fisheries-assistance-checks-to-start-arriving-by-friday/article_9feef706-4452-11ef-9271-ff39150b35c3.html


Green flag on Saipan

date: 2024-07-17, updated: 2024-07-18, from: Marianas Variety

(BECQ) — The Bureau of Environmental and Coastal Quality analyzes water samples collected from Saipan’s east and south recreational beaches this week as part of the regularly scheduled sampling. None of the samples collected contained excessive concentration of fecal indicator bacteria nor did they exceed CNMI marine water quality standards. Therefore, BECQ assigns the following sampled beach sites a green flag. Enjoy our waters!

https://www.mvariety.com/news/local/green-flag-on-saipan/article_6733be14-4453-11ef-b079-0ba54f93b448.html


Senior Republican lawmakers ask Biden for options to support Philippines in Beijing standoff

date: 2024-07-17, updated: 2024-07-18, from: Marianas Variety

WASHINGTON (Reuters) — Two senior Republican U.S. senators have asked President Joe Biden to provide a complete list of options developed by the Pentagon and State Department to help support the Philippines in recent standoffs with Beijing over a contested shoal in the South China Sea.

https://www.mvariety.com/news/national/senior-republican-lawmakers-ask-biden-for-options-to-support-philippines-in-beijing-standoff/article_1e5f7194-4456-11ef-ac8a-bff1af1f70be.html


NMSA honors Team Marianas

date: 2024-07-17, updated: 2024-07-18, from: Marianas Variety

THE Northern Marianas Sports Association on Tuesday hosted an Appreciation Night to honor and recognize the historic achievements of Team Marianas in 10th Micronesian Games held in Majuro, the Marshall Islands last month.

https://www.mvariety.com/sports/localsports/nmsa-honors-team-marianas/article_1ba01f8a-445b-11ef-9298-f7c2bea69874.html


San Nicolas, Moylan trade barbs ahead of Guam’s August primary elections

date: 2024-07-17, from: Pacific Island Times

By Mar-Vic Cagurangan Temperatures soared Tuesday as two congressional candidates exchanged cutting remarks ahead of Guam’s Aug. 3…

https://www.pacificislandtimes.com/post/san-nicolas-moylan-trade-barbs-as-august-primary-nears


GPA teams up with national labs and industry experts on advanced data analytics and grid modernization

date: 2024-07-17, from: Pacific Island Times

By Pacific Island Times News Staff As the Guam Power Authority integrates more renewable energy to meet Guam’s clean energy goals,…

https://www.pacificislandtimes.com/post/gpa-teams-up-with-national-labs-and-industry-experts-on-advanced-data-analytics-and-grid-modernizati


Pacific leaders demand fresh New Caledonia independence referendum

date: 2024-07-17, from: Pacific Island Times

Four prime ministers declare French handling of decolonization process ‘illegitimate, null and void.’ By Stefan Armbruster (BenarNews)–…

https://www.pacificislandtimes.com/post/pacific-leaders-demand-fresh-new-caledonia-independence-referendum


2024 UHH women’s soccer schedule released; five Vulcans earn NABC honors

date: 2024-07-17, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>HILO &#8212; A 17-match slate awaits the Hawai&#8217;i Hilo Women&#8217;s Soccer team in the upcoming fall.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/17/sports/2024-uhh-womens-soccer-schedule-released-five-vulcans-earn-nabc-honors/


Moore proving to be good as gold in and out of the water

date: 2024-07-17, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>About a week before the start of the women&#8217;s Lexus Pipe Pro at Pipeline, then 17-year-old Sunny Kazama sent a text.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/17/sports/moore-proving-to-be-good-as-gold-in-and-out-of-the-water/


Shohei Ohtani goes deep, Jarren Duran delivers as AL resumes All-Star Game dominance

date: 2024-07-17, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>ARLINGTON, Texas &#8212; The pitching was relentless, and the game&#8217;s biggest name went deep, but it was a first-time All-Star from the Boston Red Sox who delivered the deciding blow in Tuesday&#8217;s All-Star Game.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/17/sports/shohei-ohtani-goes-deep-jarren-duran-delivers-as-al-resumes-all-star-game-dominance/


Community celebrates ballfield improvements

date: 2024-07-17, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>Mayor Mitch Roth, the Department of Parks and Recreation, and West Side Hawai&#8216;i Little League (WSHLL) celebrated their partnership and recent improvements to the ballfield at William Charles Lunalilo Park in Kona on Tuesday, July 16.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/17/sports/community-celebrates-ballfield-improvements/


USWNT heads to Olympics lacking goals scored: ‘If we went into Zambia perfect, I’d be worried’

date: 2024-07-17, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>After two friendlies in blazing heat and humid weather, the U.S. women&#8217;s national team is headed to France for the Paris Olympics. With a 1-0 win against Mexico and a dreary scoreless draw against Costa Rica, head coach Emma Hayes&#8217; plan of attack is still unclear. The game against Costa Rica in particular showed what not to do with the U.S. registering 26 shots (12 on goal) and 80% possession. Costa Rica took just two shots and they were both in the first half.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/17/sports/uswnt-heads-to-olympics-lacking-goals-scored-if-we-went-into-zambia-perfect-id-be-worried/


U.S. women’s water polo, with an unlikely hype man, eyes Olympic history

date: 2024-07-17, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>Rapper Flavor Flav realizes it is an unexpected crossover. He once had only a vague awareness of water polo, from seeing Olympic matches on television. But he has a new appreciation for the sport, and the stamina required to play it, after recently signing a five-year sponsorship deal as the official hype man for the U.S. women&#8217;s and men&#8217;s national water polo teams.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/17/sports/u-s-womens-water-polo-with-an-unlikely-hype-man-eyes-olympic-history/


Obituaries for July 17

date: 2024-07-17, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>Douglas Dal Edens, 81, of Hawi died July 2 at home. Born in Sacramento, Calif., he was a retired gardening specialist for California State University-Sacramento home surrounded by family. A retired gardening specialist from CSU Sacramento, he spent his retirement in Hawaii gardening, was a California Master Mason, member of the DeMolay Legion of Honor, Eagle Scout, Community Emergency Response Team and neighborhood watch organizer. No services. Burial in family plot in Roseville, Calif. Survived by daughter, Tiffany (Timothy) DeEtte Shafto. Arrangements by Dodo Mortary.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/17/obituaries/obituaries-for-july-17-11/


US retail sales report showcases consumer, economic resilience

date: 2024-07-17, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>WASHINGTON &#8212; U.S. retail sales were unchanged in June as a drop in receipts at auto dealerships was offset by broad strength elsewhere, a display of consumer resilience that bolstered economic growth prospects for the second quarter.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/17/nation-world-news/us-retail-sales-report-showcases-consumer-economic-resilience/


US Senator Menendez convicted at corruption trial, cementing political downfall

date: 2024-07-17, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>NEW YORK &#8212; U.S. Senator Bob Menendez was convicted on Tuesday on all 16 criminal counts he faced including bribery at his corruption trial in Manhattan federal court, completing the once-powerful New Jersey Democrat&#8217;s dramatic downfall.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/17/nation-world-news/us-senator-menendez-convicted-at-corruption-trial-cementing-political-downfall/


State works to keep bird flu out of Hawaii

date: 2024-07-17, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>As the number of dairy cows infected with H5N1 bird flu continues to grow and spread to multiple states in the U.S., Hawaii is hoping to keep the virus away.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/17/hawaii-news/state-works-to-keep-bird-flu-out-of-hawaii/


Four in five Americans fear country is sliding into chaos, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

date: 2024-07-17, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>WASHINGTON &#8212; Americans fear their country is spiraling out of control following an assassination attempt on Donald Trump, with worries growing that the Nov. 5 election could spark more political violence, a Reuters/Ipsos poll that closed on Tuesday found.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/17/nation-world-news/four-in-five-americans-fear-country-is-sliding-into-chaos-reuters-ipsos-poll-finds/


Trump courts RFK Jr’s support in leaked phone call

date: 2024-07-17, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>NEW YORK &#8212; Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump suggested to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. that the independent presidential candidate could do something to support the Trump campaign, according to a video of a phone call on Sunday posted on social media and confirmed by Kennedy.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/17/nation-world-news/trump-courts-rfk-jrs-support-in-leaked-phone-call/


Popularity of private school choice is booming

date: 2024-07-17, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>There&#8217;s little debate that school choice programs have been booming in popularity in recent years.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/17/opinion/popularity-of-private-school-choice-is-booming/


How do you tell immigrant stories? Dinaw Mengestu has an answer

date: 2024-07-17, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>Novelist Dinaw Mengestu thinks deeply about how stories are told, especially migrant tales. His earlier books &#8212; &#8220;The Beautiful Things That Heaven Bears,&#8221; &#8220;How to Read the Air&#8221; and &#8220;All Our Names&#8221; &#8212; explored the psychic tolls on Ethiopian immigrants of being adrift in an alien American landscape.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/17/features/how-do-you-tell-immigrant-stories-dinaw-mengestu-has-an-answer/


Richard Simmons reportedly refused to see doctor after fall because it was his birthday

date: 2024-07-17, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>The night before Richard Simmons was found dead in his West Hollywood, California, home, he took a fall in his bathroom but dismissed his housekeeper&#8217;s plea to seek medical attention because it was his birthday, TMZ is reporting.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/17/nation-world-news/richard-simmons-reportedly-refused-to-see-doctor-after-fall-because-it-was-his-birthday/


Movie review: ‘Twisters’ a supremely entertaining summer blockbuster

date: 2024-07-17, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>Tornadoes have been a subject of film fascination since &#8220;The Wizard of Oz&#8221; in 1939, but Dutch filmmaker Jan de Bont helped to solidify the appeal of the cinematic cyclone with his 1996 summer blockbuster &#8220;Twister,&#8221; about a group of adrenaline junkie storm chasers. A new installment, &#8220;Twisters,&#8221; arrives 28 years after de Bont&#8217;s film, chasing away all those &#8220;Sharknados&#8221; that have cluttered up the tornado movie subgenre, and reminding us of what made &#8220;Twister&#8221; so appealing to begin with: it wasn&#8217;t necessarily the airborne fauna, but rather, the human dramas that play out as tornadoes roam across the landscape.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/17/entertainment/movie-review-twisters-a-supremely-entertaining-summer-blockbuster/


Hawaiian Electric deploys video cameras to help detect wildfires

date: 2024-07-17, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>Hawaiian Electric will install nearly 30 cameras on the Big Island to help detect warning signs of wildfires by using artificial intelligence technology.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/17/hawaii-news/hawaiian-electric-deploys-video-cameras-to-help-detect-wildfires/


What Trump 2.0 could mean for the environment

date: 2024-07-17, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>As president, Donald Trump&#8217;s sweeping attempts to roll back federal environmental regulations were often stymied &#8212; by the courts, by a lack of experience, even by internal resistance from government employees.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/17/nation-world-news/what-trump-2-0-could-mean-for-the-environment/


Honokaa High celebrates 135 years of Dragon Pride

date: 2024-07-17, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>Honokaa High School is celebrating 135 years of Dragon Pride today through Saturday.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/17/hawaii-news/honokaa-high-celebrates-135-years-of-dragon-pride/


Republican speakers wrestle with a ‘unity’ theme

date: 2024-07-17, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>As one of the first speakers Monday at the Republican National Convention, Sen. Ron Johnson of Wisconsin, struck a familiarly strident tone.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/17/nation-world-news/republican-speakers-wrestle-with-a-unity-theme/


Former Trump rivals Haley, DeSantis endorse him in show of unity at Republican convention

date: 2024-07-17, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>MILWAUKEE &#8212; Donald Trump&#8217;s former leading rivals for the Republican presidential nomination, Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis, offered full-throated endorsements of his candidacy at the party&#8217;s convention on Tuesday, a display of unity three days after Trump survived an assassination attempt.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/17/nation-world-news/former-trump-rivals-haley-desantis-endorse-him-in-show-of-unity-at-republican-convention/


Uncertain path forward for Bayfront Trails: Funding needed for next phases of the project

date: 2024-07-17, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>The next phase of the Bayfront Trails project connecting parts of Hilo is currently up in the air because of funding uncertainties.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/17/hawaii-news/uncertain-path-forward-for-bayfront-trails-funding-needed-for-next-phases-of-the-project/


Nation and world news in brief for July 17

date: 2024-07-17, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>Musk says he will move SpaceX, X headquarters to Texas from Calf.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/17/nation-world-news/nation-and-world-news-in-brief-for-july-17/


Health advocates target Philip Morris’ US launch of heated tobacco

date: 2024-07-17, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>LONDON &#8212; Health campaigners have written to U.S. regulators accusing Philip Morris International of misrepresenting past regulatory decisions, seeking to disrupt the launch of its flagship heated tobacco device IQOS in the United States.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/17/nation-world-news/health-advocates-target-philip-morris-us-launch-of-heated-tobacco/


Rising COVID clashes with carefree California summer as cases jump, precautions fade

date: 2024-07-17, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>COVID is continuing to rise this summer, and its spread is being aided by people who are still going to work or traveling while sick.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/17/nation-world-news/rising-covid-clashes-with-carefree-california-summer-as-cases-jump-precautions-fade/


When even an assassination attempt becomes a concert tee

date: 2024-07-17, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>Of all the images that have flooded the national conversation since the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday, one in particular was destined to become part of history, the record of this particular national trauma. Taken by Evan Vucci of The Associated Press, it shows Trump with blood streaks on his face, fist raised in the air. Surrounded by a crouching phalanx of Secret Service agents, he seems to be rising up. Behind him, against a bright blue sky, flies an American flag.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/17/features/when-even-an-assassination-attempt-becomes-a-concert-tee/


JD Vance is red meat for Trump’s MAGA base

date: 2024-07-17, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>J.D. Vance once called Donald Trump &#8220;America&#8217;s Hitler,&#8221; likening him to &#8220;cultural heroin.&#8221; On Monday, the Ohio senator was named the former president&#8217;s running mate.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/17/opinion/jd-vance-is-red-meat-for-trumps-maga-base/


Down on the farm: Sidling up to the trough

date: 2024-07-17, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>The Biden saga has roiled Democrats and gripped the Beltway, but Congress marches on doing what it does best: wasting other people&#8217;s money. Consider the ongoing stalemate involving the $1.5 trillion farm bill.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/17/opinion/down-on-the-farm-sidling-up-to-the-trough/


Rapist sentenced to 30 years seeks new trial

date: 2024-07-17, from: Guam Daily Post

A rapist sentenced to 30 years is seeking a new trial on the grounds that he did not receive effective counsel and his co-actor received an “extraordinary” plea agreement.

https://www.postguam.com/news/local/rapist-sentenced-to-30-years-seeks-new-trial/article_9fb3eeba-4342-11ef-accf-4fa3be613652.html


Jury selection begins for trial of mother accused of killing child

date: 2024-07-17, from: Guam Daily Post

Jury selection has begun in the Superior Court of Guam for a woman accused of beating her 1-year-old son to death.

https://www.postguam.com/news/local/jury-selection-begins-for-trial-of-mother-accused-of-killing-child/article_f6e4618c-433e-11ef-b7ae-6fd263894fdd.html


UOG to host outreach event Saturday

date: 2024-07-17, from: Guam Daily Post

The University of Guam is heading out into the community to showcase its student support programs and help students with on-the-spot academic advisement with the UOG Sea of Green outreach event Saturday, according to a press release from the university.

https://www.postguam.com/news/local/uog-to-host-outreach-event-saturday/article_dbd90c18-43dd-11ef-a2d7-9fe6b566a396.html


Career Tech receives accreditation

date: 2024-07-17, from: Guam Daily Post

Career Tech High Academy Charter School has secured accreditation from the Cognia Global Accreditation Commission, an achievement the school’s former principal said is a sign of a “safe and positive learning environment.”

https://www.postguam.com/news/local/career-tech-receives-accreditation/article_350b5410-43d6-11ef-b9ae-3fbb14572c8b.html


Testimony mixed on doula project bill

date: 2024-07-17, from: Guam Daily Post

Legislation seeking to appropriate $400,000 from general fund excess to the Bureau of Women’s Affairs to fund the Guåhan Doula Project received mixed testimony Tuesday as questions rose about regulations and oversight, as well as concerns from some anti-abortion advocates.

https://www.postguam.com/news/local/testimony-mixed-on-doula-project-bill/article_1dac01be-4356-11ef-a2b7-7fea97b94886.html


Barnett publishes Legislature’s travel info, asks same from executive branch

date: 2024-07-17, from: Guam Daily Post

Following last week’s statements from Sen. Thomas Fisher about the need for transparency regarding legislative travel, Sen. Chris Barnett has now made public all travel authorizations and expenditure reports for every senatorial office.

https://www.postguam.com/news/local/barnett-publishes-legislatures-travel-info-asks-same-from-executive-branch/article_cf124984-4326-11ef-a023-f73a38eb87c0.html


4 Wahine water polo players to compete at Olympics

date: 2024-07-17, from: University of Hawaiʻi News

Members of the Rainbow Wahine water polo program’s past, present and future will compete at the Olympics in Paris.

The post 4 Wahine water polo players to compete at Olympics first appeared on University of Hawaiʻi System News.

https://www.hawaii.edu/news/2024/07/16/water-polo-olympics/


Vilele ready for Semester 2 studies

date: 2024-07-17, from: University of the South Pacific (Fiji)

Seniana Vilele is encouraging all resuming students to register for their courses early to better…

The post Vilele ready for Semester 2 studies appeared first on University of the South Pacific.

https://www.usp.ac.fj/news/vilele-ready-for-semester-2-studies/


Hawaiian Word of the Week: Wahi

date: 2024-07-17, from: University of Hawaiʻi News

Wahi—Place, location, position, site, setting.

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

https://www.hawaii.edu/news/2024/07/16/hawaiian-word-of-the-week-wahi/


UH empowers advisors from across Pacific, shares tools

date: 2024-07-17, from: University of Hawaiʻi News

The Council of Academic Advisors at UH Mānoa hosted a virtual conference for advisors and educators from around the Pacific.

The post UH empowers advisors from across Pacific, shares tools first appeared on University of Hawaiʻi System News.

https://www.hawaii.edu/news/2024/07/16/empowering-advisors-across-pacific/


Youths graduate with USP caregiving certificates

date: 2024-07-17, from: University of the South Pacific (Fiji)

About 28 participants from various youth clubs in the Lautoka area graduated recently with a…

The post Youths graduate with USP caregiving certificates appeared first on University of the South Pacific.

https://www.usp.ac.fj/news/youths-graduate-with-usp-caregiving-certificates/


Gov. Green announces Climate Advisory Team, all with UH ties

date: 2024-07-17, from: University of Hawaiʻi News

The team is charged with developing policy recommendations to minimize the impacts of future climate-related natural disasters and to speed recovery from the damage they cause.

The post Gov. Green announces Climate Advisory Team, all with UH ties first appeared on University of Hawaiʻi System News.

https://www.hawaii.edu/news/2024/07/16/gov-green-climate-advisory-team/


UH engineers conquer game of drones, place 3rd nationally in competition

date: 2024-07-17, from: University of Hawaiʻi News

The competition provides students with valuable hands-on experience in the rapidly evolving field of drone technology.

The post UH engineers conquer game of drones, place 3rd nationally in competition first appeared on University of Hawaiʻi System News.

https://www.hawaii.edu/news/2024/07/16/aerial-systems-competition-engineering/


†Francisco “Chief” Iwashita Aquino

date: 2024-07-16, updated: 2024-07-16, from: Marianas Variety

https://www.mvariety.com/obituaries/francisco-chief-iwashita-aquino/article_2f770c12-43c5-11ef-97e4-6f11605ef7b0.html


Vessels

date: 2024-07-16, from: Hawai’i Pacific Review (HPU Literary Magazine)

by Haley King I. I learned the purple and blue marks were ones of pain. They led to what happened coming at you from everyone who notices. I had this grape-color on my knee for two weeks from falling on … Continue reading

https://hawaiipacificreview.org/2024/07/16/vessels/


US Senator Menendez convicted at corruption trial, cementing political downfall

date: 2024-07-16, updated: 2024-07-17, from: Marianas Variety

NEW YORK (Reuters) — U.S. Senator Bob Menendez was convicted on Tuesday on all 16 criminal counts he faced including bribery at his corruption trial, completing the once-powerful New Jersey Democrat’s dramatic downfall.

https://www.mvariety.com/news/national/us-senator-menendez-convicted-at-corruption-trial-cementing-political-downfall/article_8322571c-4399-11ef-a1dc-8bd7a1d7b2b3.html


Islander Rent-A-Car eases past Triskelion to maintain win streak

date: 2024-07-16, updated: 2024-07-17, from: Marianas Variety

ISLANDER Rent-A-Car has yet to face defeat and is on a three-game winning streak after powering past Triskelion, 74-57, in the Destroyers Basketball Club Invitational Basketball League 2024 at the TSL Sports Complex on Sunday.

https://www.mvariety.com/sports/localsports/islander-rent-a-car-eases-past-triskelion-to-maintain-win-streak/article_fb90e8d6-4389-11ef-be38-c7e7dd3e48c9.html


NMC adopts AI policy to enhance learning and innovation

date: 2024-07-16, updated: 2024-07-17, from: Marianas Variety

(NMC) — During its regular board meeting on June 27, 2024, the Northern Marianas College Board of Regents adopted a new Artificial Intelligence or AI policy aimed to enhance the educational experience for students, faculty, and staff.

https://www.mvariety.com/news/community_bulletins/nmc-adopts-ai-policy-to-enhance-learning-and-innovation/article_4389c402-438d-11ef-9968-8b108fc64ab8.html


OPINION ǀ Truth 60: Stuck in Reverse needing to go FORWARD!

date: 2024-07-16, updated: 2024-07-17, from: Marianas Variety

THE TRUTH of the matter is that it’s obvious the CNMI is stuck in reverse needing to go forward. Ever since the poli-tricking that killed La Fiesta the CNMI has being slowly going backwards economically with no end in site because there has yet to be any REAL REFORMS to make the CNMI a BETTER Tourist destination.  Crying for tourists from China will NOT fix our economy and it is a small bandage if anything. WE can’t keep our people nor get new tourists because “the CNMI is out-of-step with the rest of America/World Tourism.”  IF our leaders would take the RIGHT steps to turn our economic downfall around, the rest will be easy, as the real problem is not new tourists but the need for NEW Attractions which is what WE were supposed to have been setting up during Covid.  But Ralph was busy with “pipe dream of Mr. Tan with the Deer BS for “high-end tourists” in the Northern Islands and giving our money away! Ralph put us in reverse and now we must go FORWARD and I’m fighting FOR ALL of us in this boat, even my critics who are full of bigotry, I just keep praying for them!

https://www.mvariety.com/views/columnists/opinion-truth-60-stuck-in-reverse-needing-to-go-forward/article_f2e389e8-438c-11ef-8b91-5fcf4b31ea1d.html


Free NMC info session on July 20

date: 2024-07-16, updated: 2024-07-17, from: Marianas Variety

(NMC) — Northern Marianas College invites all community members interested in earning a college degree to attend a free information session on Saturday, July 20, 2024.

https://www.mvariety.com/news/community_bulletins/free-nmc-info-session-on-july-20/article_f1425ce2-438f-11ef-8ec7-0f1417bdf33c.html


Youth group advocates inclusion of West Philippine Sea history in K-12 curriculum

date: 2024-07-16, updated: 2024-07-17, from: Marianas Variety

MANILA, the Philippines (NYMWPS) — The National Youth Movement for West Philippine Sea has formally addressed a letter dated July 8, 2024 to President Ferdinand “Bong Bong” Marcos, Jr. and Secretary Sonny Angara of the Department of Education, calling for the inclusion of the history and significance of the West Philippine Sea in the K-12 curriculum.

https://www.mvariety.com/news/regional_world/youth-group-advocates-inclusion-of-west-philippine-sea-history-in-k-12-curriculum/article_100b6e66-4386-11ef-bb4d-9ff8295a9db3.html


Trump steps into Republican convention spotlight after assassination attempt

date: 2024-07-16, updated: 2024-07-17, from: Marianas Variety

MILWAUKEE (Reuters) — Donald Trump begins the second day of the 2024 Republican Party convention on Tuesday with a visual reminder of his recent assassination attempt, a young running mate who shares his hardline populist views and the backing of the world’s richest person.

https://www.mvariety.com/news/national/trump-steps-into-republican-convention-spotlight-after-assassination-attempt/article_67519f8c-4387-11ef-9bd4-c342ad9b5c86.html


Interior’s Cantor announces $66 million in Compact funding for Palau

date: 2024-07-16, updated: 2024-07-17, from: Marianas Variety

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of the Interior’s Assistant Secretary for Insular and International Affairs Carmen G. Cantor has announced $66 million in funding to the Government of Palau and completed the first bilateral economic consultations on June 26 and 27 in Koror, Palau. The U.S. implemented provisions under Public Law 118-42 and the recently negotiated Compact of Free Association Section 432 Review signed between the United States and Palau on May 22, 2023.

https://www.mvariety.com/news/regional_world/interior-s-cantor-announces-66-million-in-compact-funding-for-palau/article_5e578866-4386-11ef-9dd9-07f1a1fd2ced.html


2nd Annual Rota Marathon on Jan. 18

date: 2024-07-16, updated: 2024-07-17, from: Marianas Variety

(MVA) — Building on the success of its inaugural race highlighting one of the most picturesque islands of the archipelago, the Marianas Visitors Authority will hold the 2nd  Annual Rota Marathon on Jan. 18, 2025, featuring a full marathon, half-marathon and 5K courses.

https://www.mvariety.com/sports/localsports/2nd-annual-rota-marathon-on-jan-18/article_ac58bb78-4388-11ef-8fe7-573cf5b64864.html


FEATURE ǀ Milestones

date: 2024-07-16, updated: 2024-07-16, from: Marianas Variety

The following essay won second prize in the Northern Marianas Humanities Council’s 2024 My Marianas Writing Contest.

https://www.mvariety.com/views/columnists/feature-milestones/article_7144a020-438c-11ef-858f-0b4c08085ff9.html


Sae Hee Kim rules July tournament

date: 2024-07-16, updated: 2024-07-16, from: Marianas Variety

SAE Hee Kim seized the spotlight this month by finishing first in the CNMI Women’s Golf Association July tournament with a net score of 66 at Laolao Bay Golf & Resort west course on Saturday.

https://www.mvariety.com/sports/localsports/sae-hee-kim-rules-july-tournament/article_b3e1808a-438a-11ef-83b0-2fcda0c7bf4b.html


Wishful thinking? Hawaii, Guam not covered by treaty but NATO’s got their backs, US official claims

date: 2024-07-16, from: Pacific Island Times

By Mar-Vic Cagurangan If a foreign aggressor attacked Hawaii or Guam, the Department of State is optimistic that the North Atlantic…

https://www.pacificislandtimes.com/post/hawaii-guam-not-covered-by-treaty-but-nato-got-their-back-us-official-says


Your Views for July 16

date: 2024-07-16, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>A &#8216;cultish&#8217; &#0010;obsession with assault rifles</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/16/opinion/your-views-for-july-16-7/


Congress can still do the right thing on bump stocks

date: 2024-07-16, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>Arecent Supreme Court decision striking down the Trump administration&#8217;s ban on bump stocks was a setback for public safety, but only a temporary one &#8212; provided Congress still has the courage to do the right thing.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/16/opinion/congress-can-still-do-the-right-thing-on-bump-stocks/


Nuclear energy gets a much-needed boost

date: 2024-07-16, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>President Joe Biden, as you&#8217;ve no doubt heard, has had a rough few weeks. Yet last Tuesday, he signed a bill into law that could well prove transformative for America&#8217;s energy future. Here&#8217;s hoping &#8212; whatever happens in November&#8217;s election &#8212; that more progress lies ahead. </p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/16/opinion/nuclear-energy-gets-a-much-needed-boost/


US Justice Department to appeal ruling dismissing Trump documents case

date: 2024-07-16, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>A U.S. judge in Florida on Monday dismissed the criminal case accusing Donald Trump of illegally keeping classified documents after leaving office, handing the Republican former president another major legal victory as he seeks a return to the White House.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/16/nation-world-news/us-justice-department-to-appeal-ruling-dismissing-trump-documents-case/


Trump rally gunman ‘didn’t want attention’ in school, classmates said

date: 2024-07-16, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>BETHEL PARK, Pa. &#8212; Before he climbed onto a rooftop and added his name to America&#8217;s bloody history of would-be presidential assassins, Thomas Crooks, 20, seemed to try to shrink from view.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/16/nation-world-news/trump-rally-gunman-didnt-want-attention-in-school-classmates-said/


Trump appears with bandaged ear at RNC, names Vance as running mate

date: 2024-07-16, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>MILWAUKEE &#8212; Donald Trump made a triumphant entrance during the first night of the Republican National Convention on Monday, receiving a raucous ovation from the party faithful two days after a would-be assassin&#8217;s bullet grazed his right ear. </p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/16/nation-world-news/trump-appears-with-bandaged-ear-at-rnc-names-vance-as-running-mate/


Elon Musk allies help start pro-Trump super PAC

date: 2024-07-16, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>Some of Elon Musk&#8217;s closest friends have helped start a new super political action committee meant to help former President Donald Trump, creating an avenue for Musk and his $250 billion fortune to potentially play a significant role in the 2024 presidential race.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/16/nation-world-news/elon-musk-allies-help-start-pro-trump-super-pac/


Ukraine battles to contain Russian advances across the front

date: 2024-07-16, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>KYIV, Ukraine &#8212; Russian forces over the weekend pushed into Urozhaine, a southern village won back by Ukraine last summer, the latest in a series of slow but steady advances that are reversing hard-won Ukrainian victories.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/16/nation-world-news/ukraine-battles-to-contain-russian-advances-across-the-front/


Israel launches new Gaza strikes after weekend attack kills scores in safe zone

date: 2024-07-16, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>CAIRO/GAZA &#8212; Israel struck the southern and central Gaza Strip on Monday to put more pressure on Hamas, following a weekend strike targeting the militant group&#8217;s leadership, which killed scores of Palestinians who had sought shelter in a makeshift camp. </p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/16/nation-world-news/israel-launches-new-gaza-strikes-after-weekend-attack-kills-scores-in-safe-zone/


Merchants have mixed views about county homeless camp

date: 2024-07-16, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>Some downtown Hilo business owners are conflicted about a temporary shelter erected on Ponahawai Street to house the area&#8217;s homeless population.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/16/hawaii-news/merchants-have-mixed-views-about-county-homeless-camp/


The gunshots rang out. Then the conspiracy theories erupted online.

date: 2024-07-16, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>Four minutes after the first report of a shooting at a rally for Donald Trump on Saturday, an anonymous account on the social platform X posted, &#8220;Joe Biden&#8217;s antifa shot President Trump.&#8221;</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/16/nation-world-news/the-gunshots-rang-out-then-the-conspiracy-theories-erupted-online/


Protesters march in Milwaukee as Republicans meet at national convention

date: 2024-07-16, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>MILWAUKEE &#8212; Organizers had predicted that the left-leaning protesters who gathered in Milwaukee on Monday, as the Republican National Convention began, would number well into the thousands.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/16/nation-world-news/protesters-march-in-milwaukee-as-republicans-meet-at-national-convention/


Obituaries for July 16

date: 2024-07-16, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>Kevin Masayoshi Araki, 54, of Hilo, formerly of Arizona, died May 10 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Hilo, he was a resort hotel bartender and cook, and a U.S. Marine Corps Persian Gulf War veteran. Private services held. Survived by sisters, Paulette Nagata of Honokaa, Darlene Varize and Burnalyn (Benny) Yee of Keaau, Terry (Francis) Tajon and Laureen (Delis) Estabilio of Hilo; brother, Benedict Shon Jr. of Pepeekeo; aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/16/obituaries/obituaries-for-july-16-11/


Biden says it was a mistake to say he wanted to put Trump in a ‘bull’s-eye’

date: 2024-07-16, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>WASHINGTON &#8212; President Joe Biden said Monday that it was &#8220;a mistake&#8221; to say that he wanted to put former President Donald Trump back in &#8220;a bull&#8217;s-eye&#8221; but defended his descriptions of his rival in the 2024 election as a threat to the foundations of the nation&#8217;s democracy.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/16/nation-world-news/biden-says-it-was-a-mistake-to-say-he-wanted-to-put-trump-in-a-bulls-eye/


Amazon Prime Day sales to hit record $14 billion, data firm says

date: 2024-07-16, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>Shoppers are likely to spend roughly $14 billion during Amazon&#8217;s Prime Day two-day shopping event this week, according to projections from Adobe Analytics, a firm that studies e-commerce transaction data. </p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/16/nation-world-news/amazon-prime-day-sales-to-hit-record-14-billion-data-firm-says/


Trial to decide NRA’s financial future begins in Manhattan

date: 2024-07-16, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>NEW YORK &#8212; The former board president of the National Rifle Association spent Monday on a witness stand trying to ward off an effort by New York&#8217;s attorney general, Letitia James, to have an outside monitor appointed to oversee the gun group.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/16/nation-world-news/trial-to-decide-nras-financial-future-begins-in-manhattan/


Beloved Oahu surfer and lifeguard Tamayo Perry is celebrated

date: 2024-07-16, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>The celebration of life for Ocean Safety lifeguard and professional surfer Tamayo Perry on Sunday drew more laughter than tears as friends and family paid tribute to a man who bubbled over with happiness from all the earthly goals that he had achieved and his certainty that he had a future in heaven.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/16/hawaii-news/beloved-oahu-surfer-and-lifeguard-tamayo-perry-is-celebrated/


Harris outdoes Biden in 2 state polls but has her own weaknesses

date: 2024-07-16, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>Just before a gunman fired at Donald Trump at a Pennsylvania rally Saturday, we concluded a new set of New York Times/Siena College polls of Pennsylvania and Virginia. While the polls were completed before the shooting, they still offer context about the state of the race.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/16/nation-world-news/harris-outdoes-biden-in-2-state-polls-but-has-her-own-weaknesses/


Let’s Talk Food: Foods of Indonesia

date: 2024-07-16, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>The foods of Indonesia are very interesting and rich in history.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/16/features/lets-talk-food-foods-of-indonesia/


Tsai: Poaching is a problem for Mountain West football teams

date: 2024-07-16, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>LAS VEGAS &#8212; Thor was set to hammer punts for the University of Hawaii football team this season.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/16/sports/tsai-poaching-is-a-problem-for-mountain-west-football-teams/


UHH: Vulcans soccer’s 17-game schedule released, men’s soccer ID camp coming up

date: 2024-07-16, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>HILO &#8212; One year after posting the third double-digit win season in program history, the Hawai&#8217;i Hilo men&#8217;s soccer Vulcans will embark on a 17-game regular season schedule in the upcoming fall.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/16/sports/uhh-vulcans-soccers-17-game-schedule-released-mens-soccer-id-camp-coming-up/


The fighting spirit: Toughman Hawaii qualifier a huge success in Hilo

date: 2024-07-16, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>HILO &#8212; Fighters from around the Aloha State made their way to Hilo over the weekend to compete in the largest international youth kickboxing tournament Hawaii has ever seen. Saturday&#8217;s Toughman Hawaii&#8217;s Next Generation Interisland Qualifier (for keiki fighters aged 6-18) at the Hilo Civic proved to live up to every bit of what it was hyped to be.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/16/sports/the-fighting-spirit-toughman-hawaii-qualifier-a-huge-success-in-hilo/


Lomavita, Shojinaga drafted into MLB

date: 2024-07-16, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>Saint Louis alum Caleb Lomavita, who turned down a significant professional contract offer out of high school to play three seasons at California, was rewarded for that decision.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/16/sports/lomavita-shojinaga-drafted-into-mlb/


Whipps condemns assassination attempt on Trump

date: 2024-07-16, from: Island Times

Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr. had issued a statement condemning the attempted assassination of former United States President Donald Trump. Trump was shot and injured during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania. Trump suffered a bullet wound in his ear. An audience, however, died as a result and the gunman was shot by the Secret Service. […]

The post Whipps condemns assassination attempt on Trump appeared first on Island Times.

https://islandtimes.org/whipps-condemns-assassination-attempt-on-trump/


Ivan Kelulau Tewid Charged in Manslaughter Case

date: 2024-07-16, from: Island Times

Koror, Palau – Ivan Kelulau Tewid was indicted on a felony manslaughter charge in connection with the death of Ms. Kedoi Meyar of Meyuns, Koror, on May 31, 2024. The indictment also includes charges of first-degree assault, physical abuse of a family or household member, and failure to report a wound or death, all stemming […]

The post Ivan Kelulau Tewid Charged in Manslaughter Case appeared first on Island Times.

https://islandtimes.org/ivan-kelulau-tewid-charged-in-manslaughter-case/


Remengesau Faces Press After Four-Year Hiatus, Addresses Key Issues in Presidential Bid

date: 2024-07-16, from: Island Times

(Koror, Palau)Former President Tommy E. Remengesau Jr. faced the press on July 12 for the first time in nearly four years, addressing questions about his decision to run for the Palau presidency again. Journalists from various media outlets in Palau inquired about his perspectives on critical issues affecting the nation. Since announcing his candidacy in […]

The post Remengesau Faces Press After Four-Year Hiatus, Addresses Key Issues in Presidential Bid appeared first on Island Times.

https://islandtimes.org/remengesau-faces-press-after-four-year-hiatus-addresses-key-issues-in-presidential-bid/


Ambassador Jessica C. Lee of the Republic of China (Taiwan) hands over an ambulance to Hon. Uduch Sengebau Senior, Vice President and Minister of Justice

date: 2024-07-16, from: Island Times

Jefferson Eriich, Chief of the fire and rescue division, Bureau of the Public Safety, Ministry of Justice, pointed out that the ambulance is fully equipped, including oxygen tanks, BP Monitor, Extrication devices, Suction set, stair chair, etc. The emergency rescue team can hit the road at any time for missions. After the donation ceremony, Chief […]

The post Ambassador Jessica C. Lee of the Republic of China (Taiwan) hands over an ambulance to Hon. Uduch Sengebau Senior, Vice President and Minister of Justice appeared first on Island Times.

https://islandtimes.org/ambassador-jessica-c-lee-of-the-republic-of-china-taiwan-hands-over-an-ambulance-to-hon-uduch-sengebau-senior-vice-president-and-minister-of-justice/


date: 2024-07-16, from: Island Times

By: Olkeriil Eoghan Ngirudelsang (Koror, Palau) Interim Special Prosecutor Tamara Hutzler reported receiving 12 new complaints, including one just yesterday, during a phone interview. Hutzler inherited over a hundred cases from the previous special prosecutor. She has closed 46 cases, leaving 80 still open. Four cases involving alleged embezzlement and mismanagement of COVID-19 assistance funds […]

The post Interim Special Prosecutor Handles Surge of Complaints Amid Legal Challenges appeared first on Island Times.

https://islandtimes.org/interim-special-prosecutor-handles-surge-of-complaints-amid-legal-challenges/


‘Career offender’ to serve 9 years for receiving drugs through mail

date: 2024-07-16, from: Guam Daily Post

A “career offender” was sentenced to nine years in federal prison for charges stemming from a package of methamphetamine mailed to Guam in 2017.

https://www.postguam.com/news/local/career-offender-to-serve-9-years-for-receiving-drugs-through-mail/article_cbd70fba-4313-11ef-80d5-7bbc4a9deee5.html


Philippine celebrities share their first impressions of Guam

date: 2024-07-16, from: Guam Daily Post

Ahead of the Pista Sa Nayon festival, two Philippine celebrities took a moment to meet local media and express their thoughts about Guam.

https://www.postguam.com/island_life/philippine-celebrities-share-their-first-impressions-of-guam/article_59bda840-4173-11ef-80c2-ab77b8a2472d.html


Network hosts 2nd annual meeting to plan for regional health concerns

date: 2024-07-16, from: Guam Daily Post

Monday kicked off the second annual Pacific Vector Network meeting in Guam, which brought together representatives from Pacific island countries, regional partner institutions and global health organizations to come up with a game plan for the future of vector surveillance…

https://www.postguam.com/news/local/network-hosts-2nd-annual-meeting-to-plan-for-regional-health-concerns/article_f8d81ac8-424f-11ef-a47c-dbf363684d80.html


Judge denies motion to dismiss doctor’s sexual assault charges

date: 2024-07-16, from: Guam Daily Post

Dr. Ugochukwu Akoma’s request to dismiss criminal sexual conduct charges with prejudice were denied by a Superior Court of Guam judge.

https://www.postguam.com/news/local/judge-denies-motion-to-dismiss-doctor-s-sexual-assault-charges/article_24c8043a-4305-11ef-8729-f7086a006e56.html


DOD transparency questioned in hearing for resolution on Guam missile defense

date: 2024-07-16, from: Guam Daily Post

Representatives from a couple of local organizations discussed transparency issues and other concerns related to military plans on Guam as they testified Monday on a resolution that would see the legislative Committee on Rules request from the secretary of defense…

https://www.postguam.com/news/local/dod-transparency-questioned-in-hearing-for-resolution-on-guam-missile-defense/article_a1b431c6-4265-11ef-8999-536bb44a92d2.html


Former police officer to testify in August jury tampering trial

date: 2024-07-16, from: Guam Daily Post

Former Guam Police Department officer John “Boom” Mantanona is expected to testify next month in the trial of a couple accused of jury tampering.

https://www.postguam.com/news/local/former-police-officer-to-testify-in-august-jury-tampering-trial/article_22a1c6aa-430a-11ef-a651-6b89fc95d41d.html


99-year-old WWII vet to be ‘grand liberator’ at Liberation Day Parade

date: 2024-07-16, from: Guam Daily Post

Guam will be celebrating 80 years of liberation on Sunday with the annual Liberation Day Parade in Hagåtña. And this year, parade celebrations will include World War II liberator U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Frank Wright. It’s the 99-year-old’s first time…

https://www.postguam.com/news/local/99-year-old-wwii-vet-to-be-grand-liberator-at-liberation-day-parade/article_df9b3288-4313-11ef-acae-1f2a5ab269d0.html


Absentee Voting Sparks Debate in Palau Ahead of Election

date: 2024-07-16, from: Island Times

By: Olkeriil Eoghan Ngirudelsang (Koror, Palau) With the election approaching in four months, the issue of absentee voting has resurfaced. Presidential candidate Tommy Remengesau emphasized the importance of voting in a recent interview, stating, “It is a right that every citizen of Palau should exercise.” He added, “Voting is crucial because Palau is their future; […]

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https://islandtimes.org/absentee-voting-sparks-debate-in-palau-ahead-of-election/


Remengesau’s Presidential bid: Driven by Rising Costs and Social Issues

date: 2024-07-16, from: Island Times

By: Leilani N. Reklai and Summer Kennard KOROR, Palau (July 12, 2024) — In a special press conference, former President Tommy Remengesau explained the reasons behind his decision to run for the presidency again. Remengesau opened by reflecting on the difficulty of his decision, emphasizing that he and his family had considered their public service […]

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https://islandtimes.org/remengesaus-presidential-bid-driven-by-rising-costs-and-social-issues/


Palau one of the quietest places in the world

date: 2024-07-16, from: Island Times

Palau is named one of the quietest countries in the world compared to other nations, according to a report by Tempo. co. The list was based on the population density with Palau only having 10,051 in the latest United Nations estimates.  The Vatican is the number 1 quietest country in the world with a small […]

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https://islandtimes.org/palau-one-of-the-quietest-places-in-the-world/


President Whipps Leads Palau Delegation to PALM10 in Japan

date: 2024-07-16, from: Island Times

TOKYO – President Surangel S. Whipps Jr. and First Lady Valerie Whipps arrived in Japan today to attend the 10th Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting (PALM10) with a delegation including Del. Noah Kemesong, Sen. Kerai Mariur, Gov. Eyos Rudimch, Gov. Sharp Sakuma, and Gov. Norman Ngiratecheboet, as well as ministers of state, MAFE and MHRCTD. President […]

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https://islandtimes.org/president-whipps-leads-palau-delegation-to-palm10-in-japan/


BECOMING WHOLE

date: 2024-07-16, from: Island Times

Unless you learn to face your own shadows, you will continue to see them in others because the world outside of you is only a reflection of the world inside of you. -Anonymous I was drawn to Carl Jung’s teaching when he said “What if I were the least of these?” He was reflecting on […]

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https://islandtimes.org/becoming-whole-2/


Global goal of tripling renewables by 2030 still out of reach, says IRENA

date: 2024-07-16, from: Island Times

By Daisy Clague ABU DHABI (CLIMATE HOME) — Despite growing at an unprecedented rate last year, renewable energy sources are still not being deployed quickly enough to put the world on track to meet an international goal of tripling renewables by 2030, new data shows. At the COP28 climate summit in Dubai in 2023, nearly […]

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https://islandtimes.org/global-goal-of-tripling-renewables-by-2030-still-out-of-reach-says-irena/


China inks closer fishery ties with Kiribati, including deal involving controversy-plagued Ocean Family

date: 2024-07-16, from: Island Times

TARAWA, 12 JULY 2024 (SEAFOOD SOURCE) — China has signed a memorandum of understanding for a “Blue Partnership” with the Pacific Island nation of Kiribati. Kiribati Fisheries and Marine Resources Development Minister Ribanatak Siwo signed the agreement after meeting with Sun Shuxian, director of China’s State Oceanic Administration and vice minister of China’s Ministry of […]

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https://islandtimes.org/china-inks-closer-fishery-ties-with-kiribati-including-deal-involving-controversy-plagued-ocean-family/


‘Culture plays a big part’: Pacific female journalists face harassment and worse

date: 2024-07-16, from: Island Times

SUVA, 15 JULY 2024 (RNZ PACIFIC) — Delegates at a Pacific media conference in Fiji two weeks ago heard harrowing stories of female reporters facing threats of violence and harassment. This raised the question: is enough being done to protect female reporters in the Pacific region? In 2022, the Fiji Women’s Rights Movement, in partnership […]

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https://islandtimes.org/culture-plays-a-big-part-pacific-female-journalists-face-harassment-and-worse/


CNMI, Guam lawmakers propose joint Marianas visa for both territories

date: 2024-07-16, from: Island Times

SAIPAN/HAGATNA, 15 JULY 2024 (MARIANAS VARIETY) — The Marianas Islands Legislature Association (MILA) has adopted a resolution seeking to replace the CNMI’s foreign worker programme with a joint Marianas visa tailored to meet the unique needs of both Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands. MILA unanimously passed Resolution 2-GA-05, which CNMI Rep. Ed. Propst introduced […]

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https://islandtimes.org/cnmi-guam-lawmakers-propose-joint-marianas-visa-for-both-territories/


Who was Thomas Matthew Crooks? What we know about the Donald Trump rally shooter

date: 2024-07-16, from: Island Times

By Annika Burgess (ABC-Australia) A 20-year-old man from Pennsylvania has been identified as the suspect who attempted to assassinate Donald Trump at a political rally in the United States, law enforcement officials said. Thomas Matthew Crooks has been named as the “subject involved” in the incident, the FBI said in a statement. Crooks, who was killed […]

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https://islandtimes.org/who-was-thomas-matthew-crooks-what-we-know-about-the-donald-trump-rally-shooter/


Belau Youth Games Closing Ceremony with awards and recognition of STUDENTS ATHLETES

date: 2024-07-16, from: Island Times

The Belau Youth Games and Festival, featuring over 400 student athletes participating in 11 sporting events, held its closing ceremony on Saturday July 13 at the Palau National Gymnasium. The sports events were held at various sports venues in Koror and Airai, and the Youth Games offered numerous activities and opportunities for learning different sports […]

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https://islandtimes.org/belau-youth-games-closing-ceremony-with-awards-and-recognition-of-students-athletes/


PSFA Celebrates Akitaya atTekoi ’L Beluu Fishing Derby

date: 2024-07-16, from: Island Times

Drop Off, Koror, Palau – In honor of a beloved fisher, congressman, athlete, youth advocate,and active member of the Palauan community, the Palau Sports Fishing Association held the Tekoi ’L Beluu Fishing Derby to celebrate the life of the late Senator Regis Akitaya. Eachstate was asked to sponsor a team for this first-of-its-kind Tekoi ’L […]

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https://islandtimes.org/psfa-celebrates-akitaya-attekoi-l-beluu-fishing-derby/


Australia to fix Palau’s hospital pending plans to build a new medical facility

date: 2024-07-16, from: Pacific Island Times

By Ron Rocky Coloma The Australian Embassy has launched a major project to refurbish the Belau National Hospital in Palau to extend the…

https://www.pacificislandtimes.com/post/australia-to-fix-palau-s-hospital-pending-plans-to-build-a-new-medical-facility


Kapiʻolani CC, partners aim to educate students in STEM opportunities

date: 2024-07-16, from: University of Hawaiʻi News

A new project aims to provide 300 Kapiʻolani CC students with local, hands-on STEM opportunities.

The post Kapiʻolani CC, partners aim to educate students in STEM opportunities first appeared on University of Hawaiʻi System News.

https://www.hawaii.edu/news/2024/07/15/kapiolani-cc-partners-stem-opportunities/


Vulcans student-athletes set new academic record

date: 2024-07-16, from: University of Hawaiʻi News

UH Hilo posted a 3.284 combined GPA for the 2023–24 school year, a new Vulcan high.

The post Vulcans student-athletes set new academic record first appeared on University of Hawaiʻi System News.

https://www.hawaii.edu/news/2024/07/15/vulcans-student-athletes-academic-record/


Trump enlists J.D. Vance for vice president

date: 2024-07-16, updated: 2024-07-16, from: Marianas Variety

MILWAUKEE (Reuters) — Donald Trump chose Ohio U.S. Senator J.D. Vance to be his vice presidential running mate, as the Republican Party officially nominated the former president to run again for the White House on Monday at the start of the party’s national convention in Milwaukee.

https://www.mvariety.com/news/national/trump-enlists-j-d-vance-for-vice-president/article_3ad3e3e0-4312-11ef-bfa0-d777b5d09293.html


Bill seeks to make abandoned Yigo raceway available for Guam motorsports

date: 2024-07-16, from: Pacific Island Times

By Pacific Island Times News Staff Sen. Amanda Shelton introduced a bill authorizing the Chamorro Land Trust Commission to lease all or a…

https://www.pacificislandtimes.com/post/bill-seeks-to-make-abandoned-yigo-raceway-available-for-guam-motorsports


UH Mānoa men’s basketball receives academic accolades

date: 2024-07-16, from: University of Hawaiʻi News

The Rainbow Warriors earned recognition from the National Association of Basketball Coaches for their achievements in the classroom.

The post UH Mānoa men’s basketball receives academic accolades first appeared on University of Hawaiʻi System News.

https://www.hawaii.edu/news/2024/07/15/uh-manoa-mens-basketball-academic-accolades/


Ranches, Oki, Otani earn national scholar team honors

date: 2024-07-16, from: University of Hawaiʻi News

The trio was among 1,497 women’s collegiate golfers recognized for achieving a cumulative GPA of 3.50 or higher.

The post Ranches, Oki, Otani earn national scholar team honors first appeared on University of Hawaiʻi System News.

https://www.hawaii.edu/news/2024/07/15/ranches-oki-otani-national-scholar-honors/


Miss Hawaiʻi Volunteer 2024: Merging passion and purpose at UH

date: 2024-07-16, from: University of Hawaiʻi News

UH Mānoa student Makenna Kinsler crowned Miss Hawaiʻi Volunteer 2024.

The post Miss Hawaiʻi Volunteer 2024: Merging passion and purpose at UH first appeared on University of Hawaiʻi System News.

https://www.hawaii.edu/news/2024/07/15/miss-hawaii-volunteer-2024/


Frequent flyers: Guam governor, lt. gov under fire for traveling too much

date: 2024-07-15, from: Pacific Island Times

Barnett: “I’ve lost track of how many times we’ve had an acting governor or acting lt. governor.” By Pacific Island Times News Staff Sen….

https://www.pacificislandtimes.com/post/increased-travels-keep-guam-leaders-from-their-offices


UH to study Lahaina wildfire response and impact on residents

date: 2024-07-15, from: University of Hawaiʻi News

The $3.8 million, 5-year study is funded by the National Institutes of Health.

The post UH to study Lahaina wildfire response and impact on residents first appeared on University of Hawaiʻi System News.

https://www.hawaii.edu/news/2024/07/15/lahaina-wildfire-response-impact-study/


Japan bags three doubles titles

date: 2024-07-15, updated: 2024-07-16, from: Marianas Variety

JAPAN showcased yet another dominant performance in the 2024 Dove Saipan International Tournament with three of its teams claiming the women’s doubles, men’s doubles and mixed doubles titles at the Gilbert C. Ada Gymnasium on Saturday.

https://www.mvariety.com/sports/localsports/japan-bags-three-doubles-titles/article_9ac44bee-42bf-11ef-832a-cfdd72d101f1.html


FEATURE ǀ From firewood to stove top

date: 2024-07-15, updated: 2024-07-16, from: Marianas Variety

The following essay won first prize in the Northern Marianas Humanities Council’s 2024 My Marianas Writing Contest.

https://www.mvariety.com/views/columnists/feature-from-firewood-to-stove-top/article_81d9d85a-42c0-11ef-b52a-37744ce31cb1.html


US trustee wants IPI’s Chapter 11 petition dismissed

date: 2024-07-15, updated: 2024-07-16, from: Marianas Variety

THE Office of the United States Trustee, through acting U.S. Trustee Tiffany L. Carroll, has requested the NMI bankruptcy court to dismiss Imperial Pacific International’s Chapter 11 petition.

https://www.mvariety.com/news/local/us-trustee-wants-ipi-s-chapter-11-petition-dismissed/article_731cc7d6-42b7-11ef-b86d-0b26dff79f8d.html


Bench warrant leads to arrest of man with meth

date: 2024-07-15, updated: 2024-07-16, from: Marianas Variety

CNMI Chief Marshal Jason Tarkong executed an active bench warrant for James Basa Camacho on July 11, which led to the discovery of eleven Ziploc bags containing methamphetamine in Camacho’s possession.

https://www.mvariety.com/news/local/bench-warrant-leads-to-arrest-of-man-with-meth/article_d86dbe24-42b7-11ef-ab35-3b07304577ca.html


DPL proposes changes to Managaha commercial regulations

date: 2024-07-15, updated: 2024-07-16, from: Marianas Variety

THE Department of Public Lands on Monday, July 15, issued a public notice regarding its proposal to amend the commercial rules and regulations governing Managaha.

https://www.mvariety.com/news/local/dpl-proposes-changes-to-managaha-commercial-regulations/article_2fa72e18-42b9-11ef-b500-1b3c70cadd7e.html


There is still no final plan for rotation of PSS principals

date: 2024-07-15, updated: 2024-07-16, from: Marianas Variety

(PSS) — The office of Commissioner of Education Dr. Lawrence F. Camacho issued the following statement Monday:

https://www.mvariety.com/news/local/there-is-still-no-final-plan-for-rotation-of-pss-principals/article_d04f77da-42b9-11ef-b86d-ab4d29dda387.html


MLB roundup: Orioles walk off Yankees with 3-run 9th

date: 2024-07-15, updated: 2024-07-16, from: Marianas Variety

(Reuters) —  Cedric Mullins ripped a two-out, two-run double in the bottom of a wild ninth inning as the Baltimore Orioles pulled out a 6-5 victory against the visiting New York Yankees on Sunday, taking a one-game lead in the American League East into the All-Star break.

https://www.mvariety.com/sports/nationalsports/mlb-roundup-orioles-walk-off-yankees-with-3-run-9th/article_84419cb8-42bb-11ef-91cb-a3730c07b26c.html


Only Reels tops 40th International Fishing Derby

date: 2024-07-15, updated: 2024-07-16, from: Marianas Variety

AFTER a weekend of open water action during the Saipan Fishermen’s Association’s 40th Annual Saipan International Fishing Derby, Captain Aaron Benavente of the boat Only Reels took the grand prize for catching a billfish that weighed 211 pounds.

https://www.mvariety.com/sports/localsports/only-reels-tops-40th-international-fishing-derby/article_2e370038-42c0-11ef-bb30-938c57ede951.html


Saipan resident wants to bring sound bath therapy to Marianas

date: 2024-07-15, updated: 2024-07-16, from: Marianas Variety

SAIPAN-BORN podcaster, self-love and business coach Asia Camacho Hilario is looking for a community partner to help bring sound bath therapy to a wider, local audience.

https://www.mvariety.com/news/local/saipan-resident-wants-to-bring-sound-bath-therapy-to-marianas/article_e5845142-428d-11ef-96fd-03c02ecaabd3.html


Interior’s Cantor announces over $1 million in technical assistance grants for FSM

date: 2024-07-15, updated: 2024-07-15, from: Marianas Variety

WASHINGTON, D.C. —  The Department of the Interior’s Assistant Secretary for Insular and International Affairs Carmen G. Cantor on Thursday, July 11 announced $1,038,453 in Technical Assistance Program or TAP funding from the Office of Insular Affairs that will benefit the Federated States of Micronesia.  The announcement came during a visit with FSM Ambassador Jackson Soram at the FSM Embassy in Washington. D.C.

https://www.mvariety.com/news/regional_world/interior-s-cantor-announces-over-1-million-in-technical-assistance-grants-for-fsm/article_01882f44-42bb-11ef-b60d-13316f65b568.html


Gunman’s motive sought as Trump vows to go to RNC

date: 2024-07-15, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>Investigators on Sunday searched for a motive that would explain why a 20-year-old armed with an AR-15-style semi-automatic rifle shot at former President Donald Trump, just days before he was to accept the Republican nomination for president.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/15/nation-world-news/gunmans-motive-sought-as-trump-vows-to-go-to-rnc/


MLB roundup: Orioles walk off Yankees with 3-run 9th

date: 2024-07-15, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>Cedric Mullins ripped a two-out, two-run double in the bottom of a wild ninth inning as the Baltimore Orioles pulled out a 6-5 victory against the visiting New York Yankees on Sunday, taking a one-game lead in the American League East into the All-Star break.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/15/sports/mlb-roundup-orioles-walk-off-yankees-with-3-run-9th/


Sublime Spain strike late to win record fourth Euro crown

date: 2024-07-15, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>BERLIN &#8212; Spain&#8217;s Mikel Oyarzabal scored four minutes from time as they capped a dominant Euro 2024 campaign with a deserved 2-1 win over England in Sunday&#8217;s showpiece for a record fourth title and condemned their opponents to a second straight final defeat.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/15/sports/sublime-spain-strike-late-to-win-record-fourth-euro-crown/


Former NFL WR Jacoby Jones dies at 40

date: 2024-07-15, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>Former NFL wide receiver and special teams player Jacoby Jones has died, three days after his 40th birthday.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/15/sports/former-nfl-wr-jacoby-jones-dies-at-40/


Secret Service under scrutiny after assassination attempt on Trump

date: 2024-07-15, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>WASHINGTON &#8212; President Joe Biden on Sunday called for an &#8220;independent review&#8221; of security measures before and after the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump the previous day, while directing the Secret Service to review all of its security measures for the Republican National Convention this week.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/15/nation-world-news/secret-service-under-scrutiny-after-assassination-attempt-on-trump/


Biden asks America to ‘lower the temperature’ after Trump shooting

date: 2024-07-15, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>WASHINGTON &#8212; President Joe Biden said in a prime-time Oval Office address Sunday that the nation needed to &#8220;lower the temperature in our politics,&#8221; saying that he deplored the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump and feared for the direction of the country&#8217;s politics.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/15/nation-world-news/biden-asks-america-to-lower-the-temperature-after-trump-shooting/


Carlos Alcaraz beats Novak Djokovic for second straight Wimbledon title

date: 2024-07-15, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>The next generation of men&#8217;s tennis officially has arrived. </p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/15/sports/carlos-alcaraz-beats-novak-djokovic-for-second-straight-wimbledon-title/


Argentina clinch record 16th Copa America with 1-0 extra-time win over Colombia

date: 2024-07-15, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>MIAMI GARDENS, Florida (Reuters) &#8212; Defending champions Argentina won a record 16th Copa America title by beating Colombia 1-0 thanks to an extra-time goal from substitute Lautaro Martinez at the Hard Rock Stadium in Florida on Sunday.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/15/sports/argentina-clinch-record-16th-copa-america-with-1-0-extra-time-win-over-colombia/


Rising conflicts globally slowed childhood vaccination rate in 2023, UN says

date: 2024-07-15, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>More children were left out of critical vaccination drives for diseases such as diphtheria, tetanus and whooping cough last year as a rise in conflicts across the globe hindered the supply of life-saving shots mostly in strife-torn regions, the United Nations said on Monday.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/15/nation-world-news/rising-conflicts-globally-slowed-childhood-vaccination-rate-in-2023-un-says/


Hamas says it has not left ceasefire talks after Israeli attacks

date: 2024-07-15, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>CAIRO/JERUSALEM &#8212; A senior Hamas official said on Sunday that the Islamist group has not withdrawn from ceasefire talks with Israel after this weekend&#8217;s deadly attacks in Gaza that Israel said had targeted the group&#8217;s military leader Mohammed Deif.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/15/nation-world-news/hamas-says-it-has-not-left-ceasefire-talks-after-israeli-attacks/


What to expect at the Republican National Convention

date: 2024-07-15, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>Donald Trump will receive his party&#8217;s official 2024 nomination for president during the four-day Republican National Convention in Milwaukee beginning today, just days after he survived an assassination attempt at a Pennsylvania campaign rally.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/15/nation-world-news/what-to-expect-at-the-republican-national-convention/


June brought below average rainfall to E. Hawaii

date: 2024-07-15, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>The summer dry season &#8220;kicked into high gear during June.&#8221;</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/15/hawaii-news/june-brought-below-average-rainfall-to-e-hawaii/


Alternate technology to make electricity from wind proposed for Hawaii

date: 2024-07-15, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>Small-scale wind turbines that don&#8217;t resemble the rotating fans seen on typical wind farms could start popping up around the state under an ambitious plan by a startup company.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/15/hawaii-news/alternate-technology-to-make-electricity-from-wind-proposed-for-hawaii/


Nation and world news in brief for July 15

date: 2024-07-15, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>Dad, daughter die after running out of water on hike, rangers say</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/15/nation-world-news/nation-and-world-news-in-brief-for-july-15/


Questions about Biden’s fitness aren’t going away

date: 2024-07-15, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>Joe Biden wants those disgruntled Democrats to get the hell off his lawn. But they&#8217;re not ready to put down the lanterns and pitchforks quite yet.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/15/opinion/questions-about-bidens-fitness-arent-going-away/


Shannen Doherty, ‘Beverly Hills, 90210’ star, dies at 53

date: 2024-07-15, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>Shannen Doherty, the raven-haired actress known for playing headstrong characters in the 1990s television dramas &#8220;Beverly Hills, 90210&#8221; and &#8220;Charmed,&#8221; and who had tried in recent years to shed her rebellious reputation, died Saturday at her home in Malibu, California. She was 53.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/15/nation-world-news/shannen-doherty-beverly-hills-90210-star-dies-at-53/


Project 2025, GOP platform blast California, teeing up attacks on possible Biden stand-ins

date: 2024-07-15, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>At the start of Project 2025&#8217;s conservative playbook for a second Trump presidency, Heritage Foundation President Kevin Roberts took aim at leaders who he said wield power to &#8220;serve themselves first and everyone else a distant second.&#8221;</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/15/nation-world-news/project-2025-gop-platform-blast-california-teeing-up-attacks-on-possible-biden-stand-ins/


It’s not just hype. AI could revolutionize diagnosis in medicine

date: 2024-07-15, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>The history of medical diagnosis is a march through painstaking observation. Ancient Egyptian physicians first diagnosed urinary tract infections by observing patterns in patients&#8217; urine. To diagnose diseases of the heart and lungs, medieval doctors added core elements of the physical examination: pulse, palpation and percussion. The 20th century saw the addition of laboratory studies, and the 21st century of sophisticated imaging and genetics.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/15/opinion/its-not-just-hype-ai-could-revolutionize-diagnosis-in-medicine/


Suspect charged in June crash that killed pregnant woman in Harmon

date: 2024-07-15, from: Guam Daily Post

A man accused of hitting a pregnant woman crossing Route 16 last month allegedly thought he hit a dog after leaving the scene of the collision.

https://www.postguam.com/news/local/suspect-charged-in-june-crash-that-killed-pregnant-woman-in-harmon/article_08aa2f98-4234-11ef-87fb-67e16fef88e0.html


Elementary school burglary suspect charged

date: 2024-07-15, from: Guam Daily Post

One of three men suspected of burglarizing and stealing items from a Dededo public school has been charged in the Superior Court of Guam.

https://www.postguam.com/news/local/elementary-school-burglary-suspect-charged/article_9170b596-423d-11ef-b8d6-0f0f2935a1da.html


Diwa’s 31 points lead Northern Construction to South Shooters championship title

date: 2024-07-15, from: Guam Daily Post

With Dennis Geron opening the South Shooters Basketball Club championship game with a pair of long 3-pointers and big man Scott Walker dominating the defensive glass, Sphere Tech led the game 10-0 but couldn’t hold on to beat defending champion…

https://www.postguam.com/sports/local/diwas-31-points-lead-northern-construction-to-south-shooters-championship-title/article_84607fdc-4236-11ef-80d6-e7f099c08d6a.html


New dinosaur species named after CHamoru creation legend

date: 2024-07-15, from: Guam Daily Post

Far out in the remote deserts of Utah, a group of researchers discovered a new dinosaur species, a discovery that the study’s author said provides a snapshot of a period in our earth’s history that had until now been unclear.…

https://www.postguam.com/news/new-dinosaur-species-named-after-chamoru-creation-legend/article_7a345630-40cb-11ef-ba65-c3d6894f3ac2.html


New charter school set to open at former San Vicente campus

date: 2024-07-15, from: Guam Daily Post

The island’s newest charter school, Business and Technology Academy Charter School, or BTACS, is gearing up to open its doors at the old San Vicente Catholic School in Barrigada in September, an effort that has taken months of planning.

https://www.postguam.com/news/local/new-charter-school-set-to-open-at-former-san-vicente-campus/article_40382ffc-4250-11ef-8bd6-8f98023d524b.html


GDOE to cease payroll deductions with Bank of Guam

date: 2024-07-15, from: Guam Daily Post

The Guam Department of Education announced it will stop payroll deductions for employees who are customers of the Bank of Guam in a couple of weeks.

https://www.postguam.com/news/local/gdoe-to-cease-payroll-deductions-with-bank-of-guam/article_96b7d3f4-4265-11ef-9842-fb9664c2e82b.html


Trump assassination attempt drawing local condemnation

date: 2024-07-15, from: Guam Daily Post

The assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump over the weekend has garnered concern and condemnation from political parties and leaders on Guam.

https://www.postguam.com/news/local/trump-assassination-attempt-drawing-local-condemnation/article_7b0749e4-41e0-11ef-aff6-13a2f916899b.html


Man, 71, accused of punching woman, 74

date: 2024-07-15, from: Guam Daily Post

A 71-year-old man was accused of assaulting a 74-year-old woman known to him after a night of drinking alcohol.

https://www.postguam.com/news/local/man-71-accused-of-punching-woman-74/article_2e777af0-424d-11ef-b31d-6f213ec0386f.html


Farmers, families and fun fill the Fort

date: 2024-07-15, from: Guam Daily Post

Families spend quality time - and some cash - supporting local growers at the Summer Farmers Market on Sunday at Fort Santa Agueda on Apugan Hill in Agana Heights.

https://www.postguam.com/entertainment/lifestyle/farmers-families-and-fun-fill-the-fort/article_7ce5ad28-41ef-11ef-94a8-d72bb3248a50.html


Economy, health care, veterans issues among concerns as early voting starts

date: 2024-07-15, from: Guam Daily Post

Early voting for the primary election began at The Westin Resort Guam on Monday, drawing constituents and candidates alike.

https://www.postguam.com/news/local/economy-health-care-veterans-issues-among-concerns-as-early-voting-starts/article_e2d78970-4254-11ef-9b45-e3a6ee17e83e.html


Apathy or disillusionment? Examining Guam’s low candidate turnout in 2024 

date: 2024-07-14, from: Pacific Island Times

By Ron Rocky Coloma The upcoming Guam elections are witnessing an unexpectedly low number of candidates, with both major parties fielding…

https://www.pacificislandtimes.com/post/apathy-or-disillusionment-examining-guam-s-low-candidate-turnout-in-2024


New zero-interest loan program for UH engineering students

date: 2024-07-14, from: University of Hawaiʻi News

The loans are mainly intended to cover the remaining costs of a student’s education not covered by grants and scholarships.

The post New zero-interest loan program for UH engineering students first appeared on University of Hawaiʻi System News.

https://www.hawaii.edu/news/2024/07/14/engineering-renewable-learning-fund/


OPINION ǀ Thanks for Your Service Lt. Col. Camacho

date: 2024-07-14, updated: 2024-07-15, from: Marianas Variety

THE TRUTH of the matter is I’ve decided to lead by example, as I’ve been waiting to give Locals/Politicians a chance to THANK Lt. Col. Edward C. Camacho for his 43 years of Service first, as I just wrote an Op ed about the need for us to say THANKS more.  Lt. Col. Camacho is a REAL “Bad-A**,” for TRUE and may have been one of, if not the highest serving Chamorro to ever be in the military along with PSS’s Commissioner. But I can remember when Lt. Col. Camacho was chosen to be our DPS Commissioner, as I was sooo glad along with many others to know we had someone we could TRUST.  His genuine humility and appreciation for such an honor with teers for being appointed was something I will never forget. It is truly touching when grown men cries and it is truly a special and even a historic event when it’s a Lt. Col.  There was no doubt in the minds of many citizens that he was the RIGHT man who is made of the Right-Stuff — training/experience, integrity, respectful and humble! I’m sure the average reader would love to have Lt. Col. Camacho on their team figuratively.

https://www.mvariety.com/views/columnists/opinion-thanks-for-your-service-lt-col-camacho/article_d8a73f1e-41a4-11ef-9672-df31f6de47df.html


Interior’s Cantor announces $372M in Compact funding for Marshall Islands

date: 2024-07-14, updated: 2024-07-15, from: Marianas Variety

WASHINGTON, D.C. —  The Department of the Interior’s Assistant Secretary for Insular and International Affairs Carmen G. Cantor has announced $372 million in Compact of Free Association funding for the Republic of the Marshall Islands. The funding includes direct Compact economic assistance to the RMI government and a deposit into the Trust Fund for the people of the Marshall Islands as provided for under the Compact. The announcement came during a visit with RMI Ambassador Charles Paul at the RMI Embassy in Washington.

https://www.mvariety.com/news/regional_world/interior-s-cantor-announces-372m-in-compact-funding-for-marshall-islands/article_b88a1964-41a8-11ef-971c-47117cf0f461.html


Amata supports Food for Peace resolution on effort’s 70th year

date: 2024-07-14, updated: 2024-07-15, from: Marianas Variety

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Office of the American Samoa Congressional Delegate) — U.S. Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata cosponsored a bipartisan resolution on Wednesday, the 70th anniversary of the program, that supports renewal of the Food for Peace program in the upcoming Farm Bill.

https://www.mvariety.com/news/regional_world/amata-supports-food-for-peace-resolution-on-effort-s-70th-year/article_39a44648-41a7-11ef-8d49-6783bb9fb73a.html


Public service announcement to all mariners

date: 2024-07-14, updated: 2024-07-15, from: Marianas Variety

TO all mariners navigating the waters around the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands: effective immediately, please note that the Emergency Management Office is now the Emergency Operations Center. The radio communication or call sign for the “EMO Base” is now called “EOC Base.” This update aims to streamline our operations and improve clarity in our communications.

https://www.mvariety.com/news/community_bulletins/public-service-announcement-to-all-mariners/article_3313f1a8-41b0-11ef-b5b3-879c10955419.html


Villanueva’s trial set for Sept. 24

date: 2024-07-14, updated: 2024-07-15, from: Marianas Variety

SUPERIOR Court Presiding Judge Roberto C. Naraja has scheduled the bench trial of Shayne Villanueva for Sept. 24, 2024 at 9 a.m. Villanueva has been charged with contempt of Legislature.

https://www.mvariety.com/news/local/villanueva-s-trial-set-for-sept-24/article_2b626fd8-41ca-11ef-8a15-375a7ae3a619.html


Åga population increasing through rear-and-release program

date: 2024-07-14, updated: 2024-07-15, from: Marianas Variety

(CNMI Department of Lands and Natural Resources & University of Washington) — Åga enthusiasts can rejoice as the species reached an important milestone recently. The Mariana Crow (Corvus kubaryi), known in Chamorro as “Åga,” has been listed as an endangered species in the Marianas since 1984. Though once plentiful, the introduction of the Brown Tree Snake to Guam in the 1940’s led to their decline and listing, with the population on Luta or Rota being the last remaining of what had been a thriving species.

https://www.mvariety.com/news/local/ga-population-increasing-through-rear-and-release-program/article_a9e30104-41a9-11ef-8b34-b34524e2f3d6.html


Senate president vows to dig deeper into ARPA spending

date: 2024-07-14, updated: 2024-07-15, from: Marianas Variety

SENATE President Edith Deleon Guerrero said under her leadership, the Senate will continue to dig deeper into the CNMI government’s expenditure of the $481 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds.

https://www.mvariety.com/news/local/senate-president-vows-to-dig-deeper-into-arpa-spending/article_05ccf82e-41b1-11ef-8ccf-4b16fee0a29a.html


CannaSaipan opens in Garapan

date: 2024-07-14, updated: 2024-07-15, from: Marianas Variety

CANNASAIPAN held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Saturday, July 13 in Garapan to officially open its doors.

https://www.mvariety.com/news/local/cannasaipan-opens-in-garapan/article_8c302290-41ae-11ef-8d06-273b77e08faf.html


Corbin Carroll leads D-backs past Jays

date: 2024-07-14, updated: 2024-07-14, from: Marianas Variety

(Reuters) — Corbin Carroll smacked two homers and drove in a career-high six runs and Jose Herrera reached base four times on three hits and a walk to help the Arizona Diamondbacks notch a 12-1 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday night at Phoenix.

https://www.mvariety.com/sports/nationalsports/corbin-carroll-leads-d-backs-past-jays/article_8940f7b6-41e1-11ef-9b8a-93ac35008701.html


Over $400M in US grants awarded to Marshall Islands and Palau since COFA aid renewals

date: 2024-07-14, from: Pacific Island Times

By Pacific Island Times News Staff More than $400 million in fresh grants have been awarded to the Marshall Islands and Palau under the…

https://www.pacificislandtimes.com/post/372-million-in-compact-funding-for-marshall-islands


Your Views for July 14

date: 2024-07-14, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>Unhosted vacation&#0010;rentals are a problem</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/14/opinion/your-views-for-july-14-9/


FEMA’s looming budget deficit calls for resources and new thinking

date: 2024-07-14, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>As communities along the Gulf Coast begin the cleanup from Hurricane Beryl, which made landfall Monday as a weakened Category 1 storm, they should find comfort in knowing that help is coming. The Federal Emergency Management Agency is well schooled in disaster recovery and has been on the ground since spring, when some of those same areas suffered flooding in uncommonly heavy rains.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/14/opinion/femas-looming-budget-deficit-calls-for-resources-and-new-thinking/


Lego was my son’s world. It took me decades to see why — and to join him there

date: 2024-07-14, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>Six decades after the age when most people do, I&#8217;ve become obsessed with Lego. My gateway drug was a set reminiscent of an ice cream truck. Like many parents, I was trying something new as a way to connect with one of my kids. Unlike many parents, in my case the kid in question was an adult, and I was building a set that he had designed.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/14/opinion/lego-was-my-sons-world-it-took-me-decades-to-see-why-and-to-join-him-there/


Ljubljana: An underrated gem in Europe

date: 2024-07-14, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>Located where the Germanic, Mediterranean, and Slavic worlds come together, Slovenia enjoys a happy hodgepodge of cultures while also presenting plenty of its own unique character. And much like the country as a whole, its capital city of Ljubljana is a delight to explore, yet remains relatively undiscovered.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/14/features/ljubljana-an-underrated-gem-in-europe/


The Republicans are headed to Milwaukee. So are protesters.

date: 2024-07-14, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>As tens of thousands of Republicans arrive in Milwaukee on Monday for their party&#8217;s convention, another large gathering is expected just outside the official meeting site: Thousands of left-leaning protesters, some of whom have spent the past two years preparing for this moment, will march in opposition to the Republicans&#8217; platform and their nominee, Donald Trump.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/14/nation-world-news/the-republicans-are-headed-to-milwaukee-so-are-protesters/


Gaza officials say 90 Palestinians killed as Israel targets Hamas military chief

date: 2024-07-14, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>CAIRO/GAZA/JERUSALEM &#8212; An Israeli airstrike killed at least 90 Palestinians in a designated humanitarian zone in Gaza on Saturday, the enclave&#8217;s health ministry said, in an attack that Israel said targeted Hamas military chief Mohammed Deif.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/14/nation-world-news/gaza-officials-say-90-palestinians-killed-as-israel-targets-hamas-military-chief/


Finland passes law to turn away asylum seekers at border

date: 2024-07-14, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>HELSINKI &#8212; Finland on Friday passed a temporary bill that would allow agents to turn away asylum-seekers at its borders, an escalation in its ongoing dispute with Russia that experts and human rights groups warn will violate international law.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/14/nation-world-news/finland-passes-law-to-turn-away-asylum-seekers-at-border/


Obituaries for July 14

date: 2024-07-14, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>Theresa &#8220;Gigi&#8221; &#8220;Honey&#8221; Georgia Macion, 71, of Waimea died June 2 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Laupahoehoe, she was a retired reservations agent for the Mauna Lani resort, former salesclerk at Village Pharmacy in Waimea, member of Waimea Senior Citizens, Alu Like, involved with MADD Hawaii and volunteered with numerous organizations and community clubs. Visitation 8:30-9:45 a.m. Saturday, July 27, at Annunciation Catholic Church in Waimea. Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Burial to follow at Waimea County Cemetery. Casual attire. Survived by children, Eugene Macion of Kona and Melveen (Dave) Johnston of Honokaa; mother, Cecilia (Harry) Plekavic of Chicago; siblings, Blake Tokushige of Waipahu, Oahu, Johnette (Paul) Palumbo of Downs, Ill., Frank (Letty) Plekavic of Addison, Ill., Brenda (Rob) Krepek of Parlin, N.J., Joenell Leina&#8216;ala (Brian) Dietmeyer of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and Todd (Allysa) Plekavic of New Lenox, Ill.; five grandchildren and a great-grandson; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/14/obituaries/obituaries-for-july-14-10/


Taiwan on alert over ‘waves’ of missile tests in north China

date: 2024-07-14, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>TAIPEI (Reuters) &#8212; Taiwan&#8217;s defence ministry said on Saturday it was monitoring &#8220;waves&#8221; of missile tests taking place in China&#8217;s far northern region of Inner Mongolia and that its air defence forces were on alert. </p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/14/nation-world-news/taiwan-on-alert-over-waves-of-missile-tests-in-north-china/


Inspired Krejcikova emulates mentor Novotna with Wimbledon triumph

date: 2024-07-14, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>LONDON &#8212; An inspired Barbora Krejcikova etched her name onto Wimbledon&#8217;s famed honours board alongside her late mentor Jana Novotna after the seasoned Czech survived a stirring fightback from Jasmine Paolini to seal a 6-2 2-6 6-4 victory in the final on Saturday.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/14/sports/inspired-krejcikova-emulates-mentor-novotna-with-wimbledon-triumph/


Argentina vs. Colombia in Miami: A home game for both teams

date: 2024-07-14, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>MIAMI &#8212; Never was there any doubt that Miami, the nation&#8217;s most Pan-American city, was the most fitting place to host the final game of the Copa America, a South American soccer tournament that is being held in the United States for only the second time in a century.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/14/sports/argentina-vs-colombia-in-miami-a-home-game-for-both-teams/


Dodgers’ ninth-inning collapse is more evidence of their pitching woes

date: 2024-07-14, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>DETROIT &#8212; When Ricky Vanasco took the mound to start the ninth inning Saturday, it marked his first appearance in a game in 10 days &#8212; a span that took him from the minors to a spot as the rare fresh arm in a Los Angeles Dodgers bullpen that has logged the fifth-most innings in baseball.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/14/sports/dodgers-ninth-inning-collapse-is-more-evidence-of-their-pitching-woes/


Goodwill Hawaii settles in to new Hilo home

date: 2024-07-14, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>Goodwill Hawaii has started to occupy its new Hilo location, and four of the nonprofit&#8217;s community programs will be operating out of the property by the end of the month.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/14/hawaii-news/goodwill-hawaii-settles-in-to-new-hilo-home/


Green to appoint Nakashima’s successor, Dems to submit choices

date: 2024-07-14, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>Since the 2008 election, the residents of House District 1 have known only Mark Nakashima as their state representative.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/14/hawaii-news/green-to-appoint-nakashimas-successor-dems-to-submit-choices/


Hospital morgue overcapacity: Hawaii County urged to build its own facility

date: 2024-07-14, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>The Hilo Benioff Medical Center morgue is severely overcapacity &#8212; with repercussions festering beyond the hospital&#8217;s campus, according to several sources.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/14/hawaii-news/hospital-morgue-overcapacity-hawaii-county-urged-to-build-its-own-facility/


Trump wounded in assassination attempt as hail of bullets erupts at campaign rally

date: 2024-07-14, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>WASHINGTON &#8212; The shots rang out at 6:10 p.m. Former President Donald Trump clutched his right ear as blood spurted out, then ducked for cover as supporters screamed and Secret Service agents raced to surround and protect him.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/14/nation-world-news/trump-wounded-in-assassination-attempt-as-hail-of-bullets-erupts-at-campaign-rally/


What to expect as a punishing heat wave shifts East

date: 2024-07-14, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>A heat wave that broke dozens of temperature records across the American Southwest is shifting to more of the country this weekend, with heat peaking in the Northeast early next week.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/14/nation-world-news/what-to-expect-as-a-punishing-heat-wave-shifts-east/


Colorado reports three more presumed cases of bird flu

date: 2024-07-14, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>Three workers at a poultry farm in northeast Colorado have preliminarily tested positive for bird flu, according to state health officials.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/14/nation-world-news/colorado-reports-three-more-presumed-cases-of-bird-flu/


Rockets’ Reed Sheppard flashes the traits that made him a top-5 draft pick

date: 2024-07-14, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>LAS VEGAS &#8212; For the final four minutes of the first quarter of his NBA Summer League debut, Reed Sheppard, with just three points to his name, sat on the bench in silence. And watched.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/14/sports/rockets-reed-sheppard-flashes-the-traits-that-made-him-a-top-5-draft-pick/


Why Jalen Brunson has agreed to the greatest financial favor in NBA history

date: 2024-07-14, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>LAS VEGAS &#8212; With a chance to sign the second nine-figure contract of his career, Jalen Brunson was unavailable.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/14/sports/why-jalen-brunson-has-agreed-to-the-greatest-financial-favor-in-nba-history/


Volcano Watch: More shaking on Kilauea’s south flank. Did you feel it?

date: 2024-07-14, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>Island of Hawaii residents are used to feeling the ground shake beneath them. From subtle shakes that feel like wind, to abrupt jolting that knocks dishes off the counter, living on this volcanically active island means accepting that the ground beneath our feet will not always keep still.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/14/features/volcano-watch-more-shaking-on-kilaueas-south-flank-did-you-feel-it/


Alleged assailant of county-contracted surveyors charged

date: 2024-07-14, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>Police have charged 32-year-old Kukaua Keliihooluhi Kaupe Bright, whom they say is one of two men who allegedly assaulted a pair of county-contracted surveyors July 9 in downtown Hilo.</p>
         

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/14/hawaii-news/alleged-assailant-of-county-contracted-surveyors-charged/


Commission to draft resolution to increase fiscal 2025 budget

date: 2024-07-14, from: Guam Daily Post

For several budget cycles, the Guam Health Professional Licensing Office has not received the budget it requested, but officials are hopeful that a proposal to increase the budget for the HPLO in fiscal year 2025 will help boards such as…

https://www.postguam.com/news/local/commission-to-draft-resolution-to-increase-fiscal-2025-budget/article_1c971590-40c0-11ef-a5c4-8fa7fc7811cc.html


Resignation letter resurfaces in attempt to poach new prosecutors, says Moylan

date: 2024-07-14, from: Guam Daily Post

A resignation letter from former acting chief prosecutor Heather Zona, which alleged unethical conduct by Attorney General Douglas Moylan, has surfaced once again, roughly eight months after it first came to light. This time, according to the AG, it is…

https://www.postguam.com/news/local/resignation-letter-resurfaces-in-attempt-to-poach-new-prosecutors-says-moylan/article_35a7a50a-417d-11ef-9d93-4bd887655478.html


FBI confirms rally shooting was assassination attempt on Trump

date: 2024-07-14, from: Guam Daily Post

BUTLER, Pa. - Former President Donald Trump on Saturday was rushed offstage with blood dripping down his face after a shooting that the authorities called an assassination attempt. One attendee was killed, and two others were critically injured at the…

https://www.postguam.com/the_globe/nation/fbi-confirms-rally-shooting-was-assassination-attempt-on-trump/article_ac4928be-41a5-11ef-b3c4-8f98aae3e6ce.html


Fisher pens legislative travel transparency bill after senator spends more than $16K

date: 2024-07-14, from: Guam Daily Post

Editor’s note:

https://www.postguam.com/news/local/fisher-pens-legislative-travel-transparency-bill-after-senator-spends-more-than-16k/article_41d90102-4006-11ef-bbfe-2fe7f4664c1b.html


Clark’s resilience, academic and athletic achievement earn Shieh finalist nomination

date: 2024-07-14, from: Guam Daily Post

Editor’s note: In this seventh of 13 articles in a series that chronicles the successes and achievements of the 2024 Shieh Su Ying Scholar Athlete Award finalists, The Guam Daily Post shares the story of St. John’s School student-athlete Alexander…

https://www.postguam.com/sports/local/clarks-resilience-academic-and-athletic-achievement-earn-shieh-finalist-nomination/article_2a451e7a-4166-11ef-9579-eff336178001.html


2 suspects charged with drug possession after traffic stop

date: 2024-07-14, from: Guam Daily Post

Two men were arrested and charged with drug possession after an encounter with the Guam Police Department on Friday in Dededo.

https://www.postguam.com/news/local/2-suspects-charged-with-drug-possession-after-traffic-stop/article_a241cfd4-417c-11ef-b761-236d89b48977.html


CNMI, Guam lawmakers propose joint Marianas visa for both territories

date: 2024-07-14, from: Pacific Island Times

By Jayvee Vallejera The Marianas Islands Legislature Association has adopted a resolution seeking to replace the CNMI’s foreign worker…

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‘No place for political violence in the US’

date: 2024-07-14, from: Pacific Island Times

By Pacific Island Times News Staff Guam leaders today joined the nation in condemning the shooting at former president Donald Trump at…

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