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(date: 2024-10-13 09:42:40)


KHS wins fastpitch softball title

date: 2024-10-13, updated: 2024-10-13, from: Marianas Variety

KAGMAN High School claimed the first ever boys high school division championship of the NMISA-PSS Interscholastic Fastpitch Softball League SY23-24 on Saturday after taming Rota’s Bucks, 22-2, at the Capital Hill softball field.


https://www.mvariety.com/sports/localsports/khs-wins-fastpitch-softball-title/article_440b86aa-8946-11ef-9328-cb22144887d4.html


Santos, Taflinger rule high school cross country

date: 2024-10-13, updated: 2024-10-13, from: Marianas Variety

NASH Santos and Addalee Taflinger finished first in their respective high school division championship races of the PSS All School Cross Country SY23-24 event at the Saipan Vegas Country Club on Saturday morning.


https://www.mvariety.com/sports/localsports/santos-taflinger-rule-high-school-cross-country/article_f0da298c-8945-11ef-9c3d-3732ca39a2ae.html


Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Dodgers blank Padres, advance to NLCS

date: 2024-10-13, updated: 2024-10-13, from: Marianas Variety

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) — Known for a top of the order filled with MVP performers, the Los Angeles Dodgers threw a curveball and advanced to the National League Championship Series on the back of their pitching staff.


https://www.mvariety.com/sports/nationalsports/yoshinobu-yamamoto-dodgers-blank-padres-advance-to-nlcs/article_de308938-8964-11ef-8a67-d7576bfb33cf.html


Guardians will face Yankees in American League Championship Series

date: 2024-10-13, updated: 2024-10-13, from: Marianas Variety

CLEVELAND (Reuters) —  Lane Thomas provided the signature swings of the American League Division Series to send the Guardians back to the AL Championship Series for the first time since 2016.


https://www.mvariety.com/sports/nationalsports/guardians-will-face-yankees-in-american-league-championship-series/article_7d6361ac-8964-11ef-a27d-df9fbe8461b9.html


Race card

date: 2024-10-13, updated: 2024-10-13, from: Marianas Variety

WHEN I, as a Proud Chamorro, testified before the House and Senate committee about my plans and vision for the Cannabis Industry, repeated by Commissioner Iguel, a Proud Refaluwasch, it’s YOUR IDEAS, but when Mr. Bob Coldeen says the exact same thing, “it’s a home run.”


https://www.mvariety.com/views/letters_to_editor/race-card/article_167af9e8-8967-11ef-9de4-571e43e729af.html


‘Paradise is still paradise’: Floridians vow to rebuild after two hurricanes

date: 2024-10-13, updated: 2024-10-13, from: Marianas Variety

SIESTA KEY, Florida (Reuters) — Chris Fiore was supposed to be accepting delivery of new household appliances and furniture, replacing items that were swamped by Hurricane Helene just a few weeks ago.


https://www.mvariety.com/news/national/paradise-is-still-paradise-floridians-vow-to-rebuild-after-two-hurricanes/article_9679b9b4-8966-11ef-b599-5398b88c05d6.html


OPINION ǀ Truth 64: OF, FOR & BY the People & CNMI Impotency! (Part II of III)

date: 2024-10-13, updated: 2024-10-13, from: Marianas Variety

THE TRUTH is we are seeing MORE Taxes, fewer flights with arrivals continuing to decline WE must ask, if WE ask “are WE better off now than before Covid, the answer will be a resounding NO, as NOTHING has changed FOR the better FOR the People nor FOR the CNMI. The impotence in our economy FOR the People is obvious with no real improvements and nothing even planned to improve our economy other than crying to the Feds & taxes. This is WHY I’ve been screaming & yelling for YEARS to get a real economist on the Hill working with our Executive & Legislature but instead WE continue to suffer under what I see as picnic table discussions & decisions on our economy. Just because one may be smart, it by-no-means qualifies them as an economist — so WHO is really our Economist!!!


https://www.mvariety.com/views/columnists/opinion-truth-64-of-for-by-the-people-cnmi-impotency-part-ii-of-iii/article_57bba9ac-8967-11ef-876a-0ff3b8f0979d.html


BC’s Tales of the Pacific ǀ Kurosawa witnesses child abuse

date: 2024-10-13, updated: 2024-10-13, from: Marianas Variety

“WHY is there ever this perverse cruelty in humankind that makes us hurt most those we love best?”


https://www.mvariety.com/views/columnists/bc-s-tales-of-the-pacific-kurosawa-witnesses-child-abuse/article_bfab85c8-8967-11ef-93f0-ab33d9af3a8c.html


Remengesau discusses ‘brain drain’ and cost of living at Palau independence event

date: 2024-10-13, updated: 2024-10-13, from: Marianas Variety

FORMER Palau President Tommy Remengesau Jr. was the special guest of the Palau Community Association on Saturday, Oct. 12, during its commemoration of Palau’s 30th Independence Day at the Civic Center.


https://www.mvariety.com/news/local/remengesau-discusses-brain-drain-and-cost-of-living-at-palau-independence-event/article_75033abe-893c-11ef-b53e-afc195f81697.html


Cannabis industry generates $1.466M

date: 2024-10-13, updated: 2024-10-13, from: Marianas Variety

THE cannabis industry has generated a total economic gain of $1.466 million, from which the government has collected over $217,000 in business gross revenue tax as of July this year, according to Commonwealth Cannabis Commission member Joe B. Palacios.


https://www.mvariety.com/news/local/cannabis-industry-generates-1-466m/article_758ee0a8-892a-11ef-96b5-db8fb7166499.html


The impact of US presidential elections on Guam

date: 2024-10-13, from: Pacific Island Times

The United States’ presidential election is one of the most closely watched political events around the world, and for good reason. The…


https://www.pacificislandtimes.com/post/the-impact-of-us-presidential-elections-on-guam


Big plans for Hilo airport: Initial design work will begin soon for $162M runway project

date: 2024-10-13, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>The Hawaii Department of Transportation has received more than $7 million in state funds to prepare for an eventual project to rehabilitate the Hilo International Airport&#8217;s main runway in 2027.</p>
         


https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/10/13/hawaii-news/big-plans-for-hilo-airport-initial-design-work-will-begin-soon-for-162m-runway-project/


Daring Trump, Harris’ campaign releases medical information

date: 2024-10-13, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>Vice President Kamala Harris released a letter Saturday from her White House doctor, who said she is in &#8220;excellent health&#8221; and is successfully managing some minor health issues.</p>
         


https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/10/13/nation-world-news/daring-trump-harris-campaign-releases-medical-information/


Maunakea authority to occupy former BoH building

date: 2024-10-13, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>The new state agency that will take over management of Maunakea will have a new home in Hilo.</p>
         


https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/10/13/hawaii-news/maunakea-authority-to-occupy-former-boh-building/


Attempted murder charges in standoff, device wasn’t a bomb

date: 2024-10-13, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>A homemade device resembling a pipe bomb at a Volcano house where a 58-year-old alleged squatter held off police for about 24 hours last week wasn&#8217;t what it appeared to be, police said Friday morning.</p>
         


https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/10/13/hawaii-news/attempted-murder-charges-in-standoff-device-wasnt-a-bomb/


Deadly year for Hawaii pedestrians as the number of fatalities has gone up

date: 2024-10-13, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>The year 2024 has been a deadly one, so far, for pedestrians on Hawaii&#8217;s streets.</p>
         


https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/10/13/hawaii-news/deadly-year-for-hawaii-pedestrians-as-the-number-of-fatalities-has-gone-up/


Israeli strikes on northern Gaza kill at least 20, aid workers say

date: 2024-10-13, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>TEL AVIV, Israel &#8212; The humanitarian crisis in the northern Gaza Strip deepened Saturday as an Israeli bombardment killed at least 20 people, trapped thousands more and prompted one of the area&#8217;s last functioning hospitals to issue desperate pleas for assistance.</p>
         


https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/10/13/nation-world-news/israeli-strikes-on-northern-gaza-kill-at-least-20-aid-workers-say/


Black voters drift from Democrats, imperiling Harris’ bid, poll shows

date: 2024-10-13, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>Vice President Kamala Harris has improved her party&#8217;s standing among Black voters since President Joe Biden left the presidential race, but she still significantly trails Biden&#8217;s 2020 share of that vital Democratic constituency, according to a New York Times/Siena College poll of Black likely voters.</p>
         


https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/10/13/nation-world-news/black-voters-drift-from-democrats-imperiling-harris-bid-poll-shows/


Police: Armed fugitive still being sought

date: 2024-10-13, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>A 40-year-old fugitive who was the subject of a multiagency manhunt in upper Puna on Wednesday in a Glenwood subdivision has 40 criminal convictions dating back to 2004, according to court records.</p>
         


https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/10/13/hawaii-news/police-armed-fugitive-still-being-sought/


BLNR approves land transfer of more than 7,000 acres

date: 2024-10-13, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>More than 7,000 acres of pastureland on the Big Island has been transferred from the state Department of Land and Natural Resources to the Department of Agriculture.</p>
         


https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/10/13/hawaii-news/blnr-approves-land-transfer-of-more-than-7000-acres/


Obituaries for October 13

date: 2024-10-13, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>Martin Day Charlot, 79, of Pahoa died Oct. 2 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. He was a renowned artist, muralist and filmmaker. Known for murals including the Disney Aulani, &#8220;Stars in Paradise&#8221; at the former Consolidated Theater and &#8220;Hawaiian Folkways&#8221; at McDonald&#8217;s and children&#8217;s books including &#8220;Sunnyside Up,&#8221; &#8220;Felicia&#8221; and &#8220;Once Upon a Fishhook.&#8221; Celebrations of life Saturday (Oct. 19) at his Pahoa home and Saturday, Oct. 26, at the family&#8217;s Kahala, Oahu, home. RSVP to Kawena@KawenaCharlot.com. No flowers. Memorial donations to the gofundme.com page titled &#8220;Help Martin Charlot &#38;His Children through this tragic time.&#8221; Survived by children, Kawena, Kekoa, Kumalu and Kipano Charlot. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.</p>
         


https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/10/13/obituaries/obituaries-for-october-13-12/


One of the world’s loneliest countries finds companionship in dogs

date: 2024-10-13, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>SEOUL, South Korea &#8212; The deceased lay wrapped in a cotton blanket, surrounded by white roses and hydrangea, angelic figurines and lit candles and incense. A wall-mounted screen displayed photographs of him. His 71-year-old companion, Kim Seon-ae, convulsed with tears as she bid farewell, caressing his head and face. Next door, young uniformed morticians prepared for his cremation.</p>
         


https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/10/13/nation-world-news/one-of-the-worlds-loneliest-countries-finds-companionship-in-dogs/


Trump returns to California for a rally in the Coachella Valley

date: 2024-10-13, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>LOS ANGELES &#8212; With just 23 days left until election day and voters already casting ballots, former President Donald Trump rallied supporters in the California desert while railing against the state&#8217;s Democratic leadership, notably his presidential rival, Vice President Kamala Harris.</p>
         


https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/10/13/nation-world-news/trump-returns-to-california-for-a-rally-in-the-coachella-valley/


California rejects bid for more frequent SpaceX launches

date: 2024-10-13, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>A California state commission has rejected the U.S. Space Force&#8217;s bid to increase the number of SpaceX rocket launches on the state&#8217;s central coast, citing concerns about the environmental impacts of the launches.</p>
         


https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/10/13/nation-world-news/california-rejects-bid-for-more-frequent-spacex-launches/


‘Paradise is still paradise’: Floridians vow to rebuild after two hurricanes

date: 2024-10-13, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>SIESTA KEY, Fla. &#8212; Chris Fiore was supposed to be accepting delivery of new household appliances and furniture, replacing items that were swamped by Hurricane Helene just a few weeks ago.</p>
         


https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/10/13/nation-world-news/paradise-is-still-paradise-floridians-vow-to-rebuild-after-two-hurricanes/


Missouri’s high school athletes can make money. It’s paying off for Mizzou.

date: 2024-10-13, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>COLUMBIA, Mo. &#8212; In his four-year career as Missouri&#8217;s starting quarterback, Brady Cook has thrown for 7,603 yards and 43 touchdowns. He led the Tigers to a victory in last year&#8217;s Cotton Bowl. And even after an upset loss to Texas A&#038;M last weekend, his team is in a position to compete for a spot in the College Football Playoff.</p>
         


https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/10/13/sports/missouris-high-school-athletes-can-make-money-its-paying-off-for-mizzou/


Penny dreadful? America slowly makes its move to a cashless economy

date: 2024-10-13, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>It used to be common to see Let&#8217;s Make a Deal contestants leave the TV game show smiling after winning $100 for every coin they could pull out of their purse or pocket. But as America moves ever closer to becoming a cashless society, it&#8217;s just as likely to see contestants who couldn&#8217;t scrape up a dime. </p>
         


https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/10/13/opinion/penny-dreadful-america-slowly-makes-its-move-to-a-cashless-economy/


Progressive politicians lose the plot on fighting terror

date: 2024-10-13, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>It&#8217;s no coincidence that anti-Israel student groups at Massachusetts colleges and across the country called for a &#8220;Week of Rage&#8221; starting on the one-year anniversary of the Oct. 7 massacre by Hamas as progressive lawmakers demanded a cease-fire. </p>
         


https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/10/13/opinion/progressive-politicians-lose-the-plot-on-fighting-terror/


Your Views for October 13

date: 2024-10-13, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>Regarding issues at&#0010;E.B. deSilva school</p>
         


https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/10/13/opinion/your-views-for-october-13-8/


Volcano Watch: The 2024 Great Hawaii ShakeOut

date: 2024-10-13, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>In Hawaii, earthquakes are a common occurrence, and we should always practice earthquake preparedness. Millions of people around the world practice &#8220;DROP, COVER, and HOLD ON&#8221; annually on the third Thursday of October. That includes us in Hawaii!</p>
         


https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/10/13/community/volcano-watch-the-2024-great-hawaii-shakeout/


Burgundy: Bulging barrels, barging and beyond

date: 2024-10-13, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>One of my favorite corners of France is bucolic Burgundy, a region overflowing with imbibable and scenic delights. Crisscrossed with lazy canals and dotted with quiet farming villages, it&#8217;s easy to like &#8212; and its sunny hillsides produce the superior wines and fine cuisine that say &#8220;French.&#8221;</p>
         


https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/10/13/features/burgundy-bulging-barrels-barging-and-beyond/


Local boxing: Two-day Toughman season finale next weekend

date: 2024-10-13, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>HILO &#8212; Two nights of non-stop action begins Friday with the Next Generation Toughman Hawaii Season Finale at Hilo Civic Auditorium. Doors open at 5 p.m. with the show beginning at 6 p.m. and 2 p.m./3 p.m. on Saturday. Fighters from around the globe have made their way to Hilo to compete in what is becoming one of the largest junior international division martial arts competitions in the world.</p>
         


https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/10/13/sports/local-boxing-two-day-toughman-season-finale-next-weekend/


BIIF football: Aipia ending BIIF career on a high note

date: 2024-10-13, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>WAIMEA &#8212; Every team wants a player who leads by example &#8212; someone who puts their head down and gets to work, no matter the circumstances. Someone who inspires his teammates to work just as hard as them.</p>
         


https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/10/13/sports/biif-football-aipia-ending-biif-career-on-a-high-note/


Guardians tag Tigers ace in Game 5, will face Yanks in ALCS

date: 2024-10-13, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>Lane Thomas provided the signature swings of the American League Division Series to send the Guardians back to the AL Championship Series for the first time since 2016.</p>
         


https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/10/13/sports/guardians-tag-tigers-ace-in-game-5-will-face-yanks-in-alcs/


USC’s playoff hopes suffer heartbreaking blow in overtime loss to No. 4 Penn State

date: 2024-10-13, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>LOS ANGELES &#8212; The chances had been there all afternoon for USC as it tried to put No. 4 Penn State away. But once again Lincoln Riley&#8217;s Trojans tiptoed along the brink, playing fast and loose with their College Football Playoff hopes hanging in the balance, driving late in search of one last opportunity after a painstaking succession of missed ones.</p>
         


https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/10/13/sports/uscs-playoff-hopes-suffer-heartbreaking-blow-in-overtime-loss-to-no-4-penn-state/


Late FG sends No. 3 Oregon past No. 2 Ohio State

date: 2024-10-13, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>A 19-yard field goal by Atticus Sappington with 1:47 to play gave No. 3 Oregon a 32-31 win over No. 2 Ohio State in Eugene, Ore., on Saturday night.</p>
         


https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/10/13/sports/late-fg-sends-no-3-oregon-past-no-2-ohio-state/


BIIF sports: Warriors rout Daggers

date: 2024-10-12, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>KEA&#8216;AU &#8212; Business was booming for Kamehameha Schools-Hawai&#8216;i football on Thursday night against Pahoa. The Warriors routed the Daggers 59-0 in Kea&#8216;au. It was the second time KSH shut out Pahoa.</p>
         


https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/10/12/sports/biif-sports-warriors-rout-daggers/


Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Dodgers blank Padres, advance to NLCS

date: 2024-10-12, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>LOS ANGELES &#8212; Known for a top of the order filled with MVP performers, the Los Angeles Dodgers threw a curveball and advanced to the National League Championship Series on the back of their pitching staff.</p>
         


https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/10/12/sports/yoshinobu-yamamoto-dodgers-blank-padres-advance-to-nlcs/


Hawaii QB Schager takes the hits and keeps on playing

date: 2024-10-12, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>Ironman has shown his mettle.</p>
         


https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/10/12/sports/hawaii-qb-schager-takes-the-hits-and-keeps-on-playing/


How Roger Goodell became the NFL’s $20 billion man

date: 2024-10-12, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>As they met in the lobby of the Omni Viking Lakes Hotel in Minnesota in late August, Jerry Jones, the owner of the Dallas Cowboys, and Robert Kraft, the owner of the New England Patriots, greeted each other warmly, sharing fist bumps as a small entourage that included their oldest sons surrounded them. The two men, who have nine Super Bowl wins between them (six for Kraft, 83, and three for Jones, who turns 82 on Sunday), were upbeat and refreshed after their summer vacations in the South of France and the Hamptons.</p>
         


https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/10/12/sports/how-roger-goodell-became-the-nfls-20-billion-man/


Jupiter’s Great Red Spot moves Like the solar system’s biggest kickball

date: 2024-10-12, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>The Great Red Spot of Jupiter is one of the solar system&#8217;s most astonishing marvels. An elliptical storm with inky swirls of burnt orange and dulled copper, it is longer than the Earth is wide, and its winds screech through the tops of the planet&#8217;s clouds at 400 mph.</p>
         


https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/10/12/nation-world-news/jupiters-great-red-spot-moves-like-the-solar-systems-biggest-kickball/


Nevada asked AI which students need help. The answer caused an outcry.

date: 2024-10-12, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>Nevada has long had the most lopsided school funding in the country. Low-income districts there have nearly 35% less money to spend per pupil than wealthier ones do &#8212; the largest gap of any state.</p>
         


https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/10/12/nation-world-news/nevada-asked-ai-which-students-need-help-the-answer-caused-an-outcry/


For atomic bomb survivors, a Nobel Peace Prize and a reckoning, 80 years later

date: 2024-10-12, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>Cities blasted to rubble. Burned bodies and flayed flesh. Invisible waves of radiation coursing through the air. And the indelible image of a mushroom cloud.</p>
         


https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/10/12/nation-world-news/for-atomic-bomb-survivors-a-nobel-peace-prize-and-a-reckoning-80-years-later/


Trump ratchets up rhetoric, calls for death penalty for migrants who kill Americans

date: 2024-10-12, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>AURORA, Colo. &#8212; Donald Trump portrayed migrants as dangerous criminals during a rally in Aurora, Colorado, on Friday, calling for the death penalty for migrants who kill U.S. citizens as he escalates the anti-immigration rhetoric that has fueled his presidential run.</p>
         


https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/10/12/nation-world-news/trump-ratchets-up-rhetoric-calls-for-death-penalty-for-migrants-who-kill-americans/


Elon Musk shows off Tesla ‘robotaxi’ that drives itself

date: 2024-10-12, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>After years of promises, Tesla on Thursday unveiled a car that Elon Musk, the company&#8217;s CEO said will be able to drive itself without human supervision. Musk has said the vehicle will add trillions of dollars to the company&#8217;s stock market value and fuel its growth.</p>
         


https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/10/12/nation-world-news/elon-musk-shows-off-tesla-robotaxi-that-drives-itself/


As Floridians return, officials size up Milton’s uneven trail of destruction

date: 2024-10-12, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>Florida residents on Friday returned to neighborhoods stricken by power outages and filled with piles of soggy, stinking debris as tens of thousands of emergency workers began repairing the destruction caused by Hurricane Milton.</p>
         


https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/10/12/nation-world-news/as-floridians-return-officials-size-up-miltons-uneven-trail-of-destruction/


Lebanon’s leader calls on UN for cease-fire amid search for airstrike survivors

date: 2024-10-12, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>BEIRUT &#8212; Rescuers dug through piles of rubble in central Beirut on Friday, looking for survivors and bodies, a day after deadly airstrikes in two densely populated neighborhoods of the Lebanese capital spread fear that no place in the country was safe from the Israeli military onslaught against Hezbollah.</p>
         


https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/10/12/nation-world-news/lebanons-leader-calls-on-un-for-cease-fire-amid-search-for-airstrike-survivors/


In Michigan, Walz assails Trump’s record on manufacturing

date: 2024-10-12, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>WARREN, Mich. &#8212; Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota took the stage in a Detroit suburb on Friday to offer a sharp rebuttal to former President Donald Trump, who had positioned himself as a savior of the auto industry at an appearance in Detroit a day earlier.</p>
         


https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/10/12/nation-world-news/in-michigan-walz-assails-trumps-record-on-manufacturing/


Democrats roll out ad attacking Jill Stein, the Green Party candidate for president

date: 2024-10-12, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>The Democratic National Committee on Friday released its first advertisement this election season targeting a third-party presidential candidate, Jill Stein of the Green Party. With Election Day just weeks away, Democrats are increasingly concerned that Stein&#8217;s candidacy could siphon votes away from Vice President Kamala Harris, whose race against former President Donald Trump is tight. The ad will run on television in three battleground states &#8212; Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin &#8212; and on cable nationally, according to a news release.</p>
         


https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/10/12/nation-world-news/democrats-roll-out-ad-attacking-jill-stein-the-green-party-candidate-for-president/


Trump aides sought enhanced security for closing stages of campaign

date: 2024-10-12, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>Former President Donald Trump&#8217;s campaign has requested a series of additional security measures, including military assets, in conversations with the White House and the Secret Service because of continuing threats to his safety, according to four people briefed on the matter.</p>
         


https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/10/12/nation-world-news/trump-aides-sought-enhanced-security-for-closing-stages-of-campaign/


Week 6 Sunday NFL Capsules

date: 2024-10-12, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p><strong>Jacksonville Jaguars (1-4) at Chicago Bears (3-2) in London, 3:30 a.m. HST</strong></p>
         


https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/10/12/sports/week-6-sunday-nfl-capsules/


Boeing will cut 17,000 jobs in bid to slash costs

date: 2024-10-12, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>Boeing&#8217;s new chief executive on Friday announced plans to reduce its workforce by 10%, or about 17,000 jobs, as he seeks to restructure the company in an effort to slash costs and improve production of planes, which has been plagued by numerous delays.</p>
         


https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/10/12/nation-world-news/boeing-will-cut-17000-jobs-in-bid-to-slash-costs/


Price controls are a bipartisan delusion

date: 2024-10-12, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>Now that inflation seems to be largely tamed, another threat has sprung up in its wake: the misguided notion that politicians can and should deal with high prices by capping or controlling them.</p>
         


https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/10/12/opinion/price-controls-are-a-bipartisan-delusion/


Vance plays Saruman to Trump’s Sauron

date: 2024-10-12, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>&#8220;I&#8217;m a big Lord of the Rings guy,&#8221; JD Vance once told a podcaster. The running mate of former and perhaps future president Donald Trump went on to explain that &#8220;a lot of my conservative worldview was influenced by Tolkien.&#8221;</p>
         


https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/10/12/opinion/vance-plays-saruman-to-trumps-sauron/


She didn’t see other Black hikers. She decided to change that.

date: 2024-10-12, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>INGLETON, England &#8212; The women made their way up the narrow stone steps in a winding line, the rolling green fields of the English countryside stretching out across the valley below. The steep climb, which had begun in the early morning, brought them high above an elevated rail line, its imposing Victorian arches rising in the distance.</p>
         


https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/10/12/features/she-didnt-see-other-black-hikers-she-decided-to-change-that/


PBS Hawaiʻi documentary features social activist UH’s McElrath

date: 2024-10-12, from: University of Hawaiʻi News

Former UH Mānoa professor and labor leader Ah Quon McElrath is the focus of a new documentary that will air on PBS Hawaiʻi on October 17, 2024.

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https://www.hawaii.edu/news/2024/10/11/pbs-hawaii-documentary-ah-quon-mcelrath/


In memoriam: Sedimentologist, pioneer on submarine groundwater Craig Glenn

date: 2024-10-12, from: University of Hawaiʻi News

Craig Richard Glenn was known worldwide for his pioneering research on submarine groundwater discharge in Hawaiʻi.

The post In memoriam: Sedimentologist, pioneer on submarine groundwater Craig Glenn first appeared on University of Hawaiʻi System News.


https://www.hawaii.edu/news/2024/10/11/in-memoriam-craig-glenn/


Tentative agreement reached on UH faculty contract

date: 2024-10-11, from: University of Hawaiʻi News

Faculty will vote electronically on the tentative agreement from October 15, through 5 p.m, October 17.

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https://www.hawaii.edu/news/2024/10/11/tentative-agreement-uh-faculty-contract/


Hope amid the chaos: Good neighbors rebuild and support each other after hurricanes

date: 2024-10-11, updated: 2024-10-11, from: Marianas Variety

(BPT) - Recent natural disasters have affected people across the United States. For some, dangerous storms have significantly impacted their lives and property. The greatest concern is everyone’s safety. Next, it’s assessing cleanups and addressing damage.


https://www.mvariety.com/online_features/real_estate/hope-amid-the-chaos-good-neighbors-rebuild-and-support-each-other-after-hurricanes/article_339dea7d-5616-58df-b2f0-7d04e0979352.html


Hall of Honor Awards celebrates 75 years, raises more than $340K for Shidler College

date: 2024-10-11, from: University of Hawaiʻi News

The 2024 gala brought in over 400 guests to celebrate the 2024 distinguished alumni cohort.

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https://www.hawaii.edu/news/2024/10/11/hall-of-honor-2024/


Anheuser-Busch Celebrates American Growers on National Farmer’s Day

date: 2024-10-11, updated: 2024-10-11, from: Marianas Variety

(NAPSI)—Behind every sip of Anheuser-Busch’s industry-leading beers is a farmer who worked hard to grow the high-quality rice, barley, corn, or hops inside that beer. This National Farmer’s Day, Anheuser-Busch is raising a toast to the more than 700 farmers across the country who make our beers possible.


https://www.mvariety.com/online_features/food_recipes_entertaining/anheuser-busch-celebrates-american-growers-on-national-farmer-s-day/article_32ad601a-66b4-5ead-90af-8449250a1115.html


Por qué es importante priorizar su salud y maximizar su bienestar

date: 2024-10-11, updated: 2024-10-11, from: Marianas Variety

(BPT) - ¿Le da prioridad a las visitas de bienestar y a las pruebas de detección de enfermedades en su lista de cosas por hacer? Lamentablemente, muchos estadounidenses no lo hacen. La Encuesta de Bienestar (Wellness Matters) de Aflac de 2024 reveló que 3 de cada 5 estadounidenses evitan las pruebas de detección comunes recomendadas, lo que representa un 20 % más que el año pasado.


https://www.mvariety.com/online_features/espanol/por-qu-es-importante-priorizar-su-salud-y-maximizar-su-bienestar/article_9f54f6ff-e547-55be-ade2-159237f29e64.html


State launches Gun Tip Line

date: 2024-10-11, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>The state Department of Law Enforcement has established a Gun Tip Line for people to make anonymous reports of illegal gun ownership and gun crimes.</p>
         


https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/10/11/hawaii-news/state-launches-gun-tip-line/


Hawaii Supreme Court weighs in on Schweitzers’ case

date: 2024-10-11, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>The Hawaii Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered Hilo Circuit Judge Peter Kubota to transfer a petition seeking monetary compensation for brothers Albert &#8220;Ian&#8221; Schweitzer and Shawn Schweitzer to a new civil case.</p>
         


https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/10/11/hawaii-news/hawaii-supreme-court-weighs-in-on-schweitzers-case/


Hurricane Milton kills at least 11, many far from landfall

date: 2024-10-11, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>SIESTA KEY, Fla. &#8212; Hurricane Milton cut an uneven path of destruction as it tore across Florida from the Gulf of Mexico late Wednesday and entered the Atlantic Ocean on Thursday, largely sparing the densely populated cities around Tampa Bay but spawning deadly tornadoes far from its center.</p>
         


https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/10/11/nation-world-news/hurricane-milton-kills-at-least-11-many-far-from-landfall/


DLNR: Nene killed by hit-and-run driver in Hilo park

date: 2024-10-11, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>A male nene, banded as 595, was killed Thursday morning by a hit-and-run driver while apparently crossing a road in Lili&#8216;uokalani Gardens off Banyan Drive, according to the state Department of Land and Natural Resources.</p>
         


https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/10/11/hawaii-news/dlnr-nene-killed-by-hit-and-run-driver-in-hilo-park/


Hurricane Milton spawned dozens of tornadoes, one of them deadly

date: 2024-10-11, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>As Hurricane Milton spun out over the Atlantic Ocean on Thursday, St. Lucie County reported five people dead in its wake. But those fatalities were eerily on the opposite coast from Siesta Key, where Milton made landfall Wednesday as a powerful Category 3 hurricane. </p>
         


https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/10/11/nation-world-news/hurricane-milton-spawned-dozens-of-tornadoes-one-of-them-deadly/


Airlines’ frequent flyer programs are not very friendly to loyal travelers

date: 2024-10-11, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>By every definition, I am a frequent flyer. Every Thursday afternoon, after I cast my last vote in the Senate, I head to the airport to fly home to Illinois, where I take meetings with constituents and attend state events through the weekend. Come Monday morning, I&#8217;m back on a plane to Washington.</p>
         


https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/10/11/opinion/airlines-frequent-flyer-programs-are-not-very-friendly-to-loyal-travelers/


Republicans hate tech’s influence on politics. Unless it comes from Elon Musk

date: 2024-10-11, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>Elon Musk has not been at all subtle in his efforts to help Donald Trump win the presidency. Musk hasn&#8217;t just endorsed him or donated tens of millions of dollars to pro-Trump political action committees or appeared at Trump rallies to jump up and down with joy. Musk is also using the full power of his ownership of the social platform X to portray Kamala Harris as an existential threat to America while spreading many falsehoods. </p>
         


https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/10/11/opinion/republicans-hate-techs-influence-on-politics-unless-it-comes-from-elon-musk/


America needs better than ‘just an average guy’

date: 2024-10-11, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>&#8220;I grew up middle class&#8221; is not the answer to any question other than, perhaps, &#8220;How did you grow up?&#8221;</p>
         


https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/10/11/opinion/america-needs-better-than-just-an-average-guy/


Nation and world news in brief for October 11

date: 2024-10-11, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>Ethel Kennedy, &#0010;supporter of family legacy, dies at 96</p>
         


https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/10/11/nation-world-news/nation-and-world-news-in-brief-for-october-11/


Club to host ’50s-themed dance party: Fundraising event is Oct. 19 in Hilo

date: 2024-10-11, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>The Hilo Woman&#8217;s Club is traveling back in time to the 1950s for a night at the sock hop.</p>
         


https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/10/11/hawaii-news/club-to-host-50s-themed-dance-party-fundraising-event-is-oct-19-in-hilo/


Obama rallies young voters for Kamala Harris in swing state Pennsylvania

date: 2024-10-11, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>PITTSBURGH &#8212; Former President Barack Obama made a passionate case against Donald Trump and in favor of Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday during a rally at a Pittsburgh college campus aimed in part at spurring young people to show up for the Nov. 5 election. </p>
         


https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/10/11/nation-world-news/obama-rallies-young-voters-for-kamala-harris-in-swing-state-pennsylvania/


Bayer must pay $78 million in latest Roundup cancer trial, jury finds

date: 2024-10-11, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>Bayer must pay $78 million to a Pennsylvania man who said he got cancer from using the company&#8217;s Roundup weedkiller, a state court jury in Philadelphia found on Thursday. </p>
         


https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/10/11/nation-world-news/bayer-must-pay-78-million-in-latest-roundup-cancer-trial-jury-finds/


General Election Candidate Forum set for Oct. 17

date: 2024-10-11, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>The Waimea Community Association will host a General Election Candidate Forum spotlighting three key races: Hawaii County mayor, state House District 8 and County Council District 9.</p>
         


https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/10/11/community/general-election-candidate-forum-set-for-oct-17/


Family-friendly Oktoberfest event Saturday in Keaau

date: 2024-10-11, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>Members of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3830 (Pahoa) and its Auxiliary are holding their 1st Annual Oktoberfest, a communitywide celebration taking place Saturday at Herbert Shipman Park in Keaau.</p>
         


https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/10/11/community/family-friendly-oktoberfest-event-saturday-in-keaau/


County celebrates Filipino American History Month

date: 2024-10-11, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>In honor of Filipino American History Month, Hawaii County held a flag-raising ceremony Tuesday at the County Building in Hilo.</p>
         


https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/10/11/community/county-celebrates-filipino-american-history-month/


September was a deadly month for Russian troops in Ukraine, US says

date: 2024-10-11, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>WASHINGTON &#8212; September was the bloodiest month of the war for Russian forces in Ukraine, U.S. officials said, with the costly offensive in the east bringing the number of Russia&#8217;s dead and wounded to more than 600,000 troops since the war began in early 2022.</p>
         


https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/10/11/nation-world-news/september-was-a-deadly-month-for-russian-troops-in-ukraine-us-says/


Social Security benefits to climb 2.5% in 2025

date: 2024-10-11, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>Tens of millions of Americans receiving Social Security benefits are poised to see a 2.5% increase in their monthly checks next year to keep pace with inflation, the Social Security Administration said Thursday, an uptick that&#8217;s on a par with average annual increases in recent decades. </p>
         


https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/10/11/nation-world-news/social-security-benefits-to-climb-2-5-in-2025/


Obituaries for October 11

date: 2024-10-11, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>The Rev. Ronald Nolan Makaula Dela Cruz, 79, of Waimea died Sept. 20 at Queen&#8217;s North Hawaii Community Hospital in Waimea. Born in Honolulu, he was the retired founder and operator of Security Solutions of Hawaii, a security manager for Parker Ranch, spiritual leader and licensed kahu who performed many weddings and blessings, actor and Screen Actors Guild member who appeared in films including &#8220;Hawaii,&#8221; &#8220;The Hawaiians&#8221; and &#8220;King Kong,&#8221; the original &#8220;Hawaii 5-0&#8221; television program, high chief of the Royal Order of Kamehameha and founder of the Order&#8217;s North Hawaii chapter, and graduate of Farrington High School and Junior All-American in football. Private services held. Celebration of life at a later date. Online condolences: homelanimemorialpark.com. Survived by wife, Mary L. Andrews of Waimea; stepchildren, Ginger (Rick) Gelke of New York and Scott (Aya) Andrews of Panama; sisters, Lorraine Daley of Waimea, Elizabeth (Rick) Ahina of Oahu and Bernadette (Sterling) Nii of Oahu; brother, Anthony (Malia) Koko of Oahu; three step-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Homelani Memorial Park.</p>
         


https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/10/11/obituaries/obituaries-for-october-11-10/


Six GOP members of Congress sue to have Pennsylvania military and overseas ballots set aside in November election

date: 2024-10-11, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>Six Republican members of Congress are suing the Pennsylvania Department of State, arguing that ballots from overseas voters &#8212; including members of the U.S. military &#8212; are susceptible to fraud because those voters are not subject to ID requirements applied to U.S.-based absentee voters.</p>
         


https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/10/11/nation-world-news/six-gop-members-of-congress-sue-to-have-pennsylvania-military-and-overseas-ballots-set-aside-in-november-election/


HPA takes back No. 1 spot; Dragons and Vikings sweep

date: 2024-10-11, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>The Big Island Interscholastic Federation (BIIF) girls volleyball season continued Wednesday across the isle. Island playoffs are slated to begin Oct. 18.</p>
         


https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/10/11/sports/hpa-takes-back-no-1-spot-dragons-and-vikings-sweep/


South Korea’s experimental novelist Han Kang wins 2024 Nobel literature

date: 2024-10-11, from: Hawaii Tribune Harold

            <p>STOCKHOLM &#8212; South Korean author Han Kang won the 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature for &#8220;her intense poetic prose that confronts historical traumas and exposes the fragility of human life&#8221;, the award-giving body said on Thursday. </p>
         


https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/10/11/nation-world-news/south-koreas-experimental-novelist-han-kang-wins-2024-nobel-literature/


Senate Chairman and PPUC CEO spar over New Electricity rates

date: 2024-10-11, from: Island Times

KOROR, Palau — A clash over Palau’s Distributed Energy Rate (DER) has surfaced, with Senate Committee on Energy Chairman Kerai Mariur and Palau Public Utilities Corporation (PPUC) CEO Frank Kyota offering opposing perspectives on what the new system means for electricity rates and transparency. In a letter addressed to the PPUC, Mariur voiced strong objections […]

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https://islandtimes.org/senate-chairman-and-ppuc-ceo-spar-over-new-electricity-rates/


Whipps highlights Palau-Taiwan Relations at Taiwan National Day celebration

date: 2024-10-11, from: Island Times

KOROR, Palau — President Surangel Whipps Jr. emphasized the strong ties between Palau and Taiwan during the Republic of China (Taiwan) National Day celebration on Oct. 9, 2024, at Palasia Hotel. The event, hosted by Taiwan’s Ambassador Jessica Lee, gathered officials and community members from both nations to mark Taiwan’s 113th National Day. Whipps, joined […]

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https://islandtimes.org/whipps-highlights-palau-taiwan-relations-at-taiwan-national-day-celebration/


Kensing II Vessel to Improve Transportation and Access for Sonsorol, Hatohobei

date: 2024-10-11, from: Island Times

By: Samantha Iyar The recent introduction of the Kensing II vessel is set to significantly improve transportation and accessibility for the remote island communities of Sonsorol and Hatohobei, addressing long-standing challenges faced by residents. A handover ceremony was held on September 30, 2024, at Marine Law to celebrate the vessel’s arrival. President Surangel S. Whipps […]

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https://islandtimes.org/kensing-ii-vessel-to-improve-transportation-and-access-for-sonsorol-hatohobei/


Candidate absences undermine Public dialogue at Palau Congressional Forum

date: 2024-10-11, from: Island Times

By: Eustoria Marie Borja KOROR, Palau – The 2024 Congressional Forum for Palau’s House of Delegates, intended as a key platform for voters to engage with candidates and understand their legislative priorities, was notably impacted by the withdrawal of several Airai State candidates and the absence of House members. Organized by the Palau Entrepreneurs for […]

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https://islandtimes.org/candidate-absences-undermine-public-dialogue-at-palau-congressional-forum/


Women candidates highlight Legislative priorities in Palau’s House of Delegates race

date: 2024-10-11, from: Island Times

By: Samantha Iyar KOROR, Palau (Oct. 9, 2024) — In a pivotal moment for Palau’s political landscape, six women vying for seats in the House of Delegates participated in a Q&A session at Palau Community College (PCC) Assembly Hall. The event provided voters with a direct opportunity to engage with candidates ahead of the November […]

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https://islandtimes.org/women-candidates-highlight-legislative-priorities-in-palaus-house-of-delegates-race/


Whipps acknowledges need to Improve Palau’s Investment Climate

date: 2024-10-11, from: Island Times

President Surangel Whipps Jr. admitted that Palau’s investment climate requires improvements to attract legitimate investors. During an October 9 press conference, Whipps emphasized the need for reforms to create a more welcoming environment for foreign investments. In the past two months, President Whipps has been actively engaging with potential investors from the United States, Japan, […]

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https://islandtimes.org/whipps-acknowledges-need-to-improve-palaus-investment-climate/


Palau Election Commission gears up for 2024 Election after Supreme Court ruling

date: 2024-10-11, from: Island Times

BY: Eustoria Marie Borja Koror, Palau – With just 25 days left before Palau’s 12th General Election on November 5, 2024, the Palau Election Commission (PEC) is working diligently to ensure that all voters, including 2,229 absentee voters, can cast their ballots on time. The Palau Supreme Court, on October 8, upheld the Reapportionment Commission’s […]

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https://islandtimes.org/palau-election-commission-gears-up-for-2024-election-after-supreme-court-ruling/


Palau becomes official home of Pacific Ocean Commissioner Office

date: 2024-10-11, from: Island Times

KOROR (OPOC)—It’s official- Palau is now the home of the Office of the Pacific Ocean Commissioner (OPOC).  This is following the opening ceremony of the new office by President Surangel Whipps Jr last month. The ceremony attended by high level dignitaries included representatives from Australia and New Zealand, who have been supporting OPOC since it’s […]

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https://islandtimes.org/palau-becomes-official-home-of-pacific-ocean-commissioner-office/


World Mental Health Day commemorated with Mental Health Training at PCC

date: 2024-10-11, from: Island Times

BY: Eustoria Marie Borja In honor of World Mental Health Day, the Division of Behavioral Health of the Ministry of Health and Human Services (MHHS), in collaboration with the Palau Behavioral Health Council, Bangikoi Society (Youth Coalition for a Drug-Free Palau), and the State Opioid Response Program, organized a comprehensive mental health training for students […]

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https://islandtimes.org/world-mental-health-day-commemorated-with-mental-health-training-at-pcc/


USAID Deputy Administrator Isobel Coleman launches Pacific RISE-CTIP Subaward that leverages the private sector to Counter TIP in Palau

date: 2024-10-11, from: Island Times

On September 30, USAID Deputy Administrator Coleman launched a new Pacific RISE-CTIP subaward to the Palau Chamber of Commerce that will leverage Palau’s private sector to counter trafficking in persons (TIP) in the country. Under the project, the Palau Chamber of Commerce and Division of Employment Services will collaborate to address TIP by raising awareness […]

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https://islandtimes.org/usaid-deputy-administrator-isobel-coleman-launches-pacific-rise-ctip-subaward-that-leverages-the-private-sector-to-counter-tip-in-palau/


Ribbon cutting ceremony for Ngaraard Elem School water filtration system

date: 2024-10-11, from: Island Times

The Palau Public Utilities Corporation is proud to announce the successful completion of Ngaraard Elementary School’s water treatment system. This is an advanced system with innovative low-pressure UF membrane process powered by solar panels. It was constructed and delivered to Palau (Ngaraard) as part of a combined funding from the Federal Ministry for the Environment, […]

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https://islandtimes.org/ribbon-cutting-ceremony-for-ngaraard-elem-school-water-filtration-system/


PPUC employees attend Pacific Linemen Training

date: 2024-10-11, from: Island Times

On September 9-20, 2024, seventeen (17) PPUC employees attended the 5th phase of the Pacific Linemen Training (PLT). This valuable program aims to build capacity, further development and commitment through the safe and efficient transmission of electricity. It is being administered by a grant through the U.S. Department of the Interior’s Office of Insular Affairs. […]

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https://islandtimes.org/ppuc-employees-attend-pacific-linemen-training/


Mireia Batlle Canalias joins PICRC as Communications and Outreach Officer

date: 2024-10-11, from: Island Times

Mireia Batlle Canalias, from Spain, recently joined the Palau international Coral Reef Center (PICRC) as a Communications and Outreach Officer. Before moving to Palau, Mireia spent four years as a Science Writer and Project Manager at Science Crunchers, a Portuguese science communication agency. She has a Bachelor of Science in Genetics from Universitat Autònoma de […]

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https://islandtimes.org/mireia-batlle-canalias-joins-picrc-as-communications-and-outreach-officer/


WHO Regional Director’s visit to Palau strengthens health partnerships

date: 2024-10-11, from: Island Times

(October 1st , 2024) KOROR, PALAU – The World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for the Western Pacific, Dr. Saia Ma’u Piukala, concluded a highly successful five-day visit to Palau, reinforcing the strong partnership between WHO and the island nation in addressing critical health challenges. During the visit, Dr. Piukala met with high-level government officials, […]

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https://islandtimes.org/who-regional-directors-visit-to-palau-strengthens-health-partnerships/


Marshall Islands wins UN Human Rights Council seat with climate, nuclear justice agenda

date: 2024-10-11, from: Island Times

By: Stefan Armbruster/ Benar News Marshall Islands was elected on Wednesday to sit on the United Nations Human Rights Council from next year, with climate change and nuclear justice as its top priorities. Currently there are no Pacific Island nations represented on the 47-member peak U.N. human rights body. Marshall Islands stood with the full […]

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https://islandtimes.org/marshall-islands-wins-un-human-rights-council-seat-with-climate-nuclear-justice-agenda/


Consecrate: Rewire & Repair

date: 2024-10-11, from: Island Times

“It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men.” – Frederick Douglass Neglecting children, even unintentionally, can deeply impact their emotional and mental well-being. When kids feel unseen, it affects their confidence, relationships, and sense of worth. But here’s the good news: it’s never too late to make a change, and with […]

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https://islandtimes.org/consecrate-rewire-repair/


Beyond the politics, China’s missile test reflects military need

date: 2024-10-11, from: Island Times

HONG KONG (STRAIT TIMES) —From a missile discreetly ferried more than 1,000 km (620 miles) to a launch site, to the use of remote bases and satellites to track it from Hainan Island to the South Pacific, China’s September ICBM flight marked a test of operational necessity. Six security analysts and four diplomats evaluating the […]

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https://islandtimes.org/beyond-the-politics-chinas-missile-test-reflects-military-need/


French Polynesian president asks UN to bring France into decolonization talks

date: 2024-10-11, from: Island Times

NEW YORK (BENAR NEWS)—French Polynesia’s president and civil society leaders have called on the United Nations to bring France to the negotiating table and set a timetable for the decolonization of the Pacific territory. More than a decade after the archipelago was re-listed for decolonisation by the UN General Assembly, France has refused to acknowledge […]

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https://islandtimes.org/french-polynesian-president-asks-un-to-bring-france-into-decolonization-talks/


 Why print still matters

date: 2024-10-11, from: Pacific Island Times

In July, we were notified by the U.S. Library of Congress that it has selected our website, pacificislandtimes.com , for inclusion in the…


https://www.pacificislandtimes.com/post/why-print-still-matters


FSM asks Washington to keep its end of the bargain 

date: 2024-10-11, from: Pacific Island Times

By Mar-Vic Cagurangan   While Washington may have partially fulfilled some of its pledges under the Compact of Free Association, the…


https://www.pacificislandtimes.com/post/fsm-asks-washington-to-keep-its-end-of-the-bargain


7 expert insights on the future of branded content

date: 2024-10-11, updated: 2024-10-11, from: Marianas Variety

(BPT) - What’s next for branded content?


https://www.mvariety.com/online_features/education/7-expert-insights-on-the-future-of-branded-content/article_aa4fcd31-1614-5761-8299-2caa4cb67092.html


Marshall Islands wins UN Human Rights Council seat with climate, nuclear justice agenda

date: 2024-10-11, from: Pacific Island Times

By Stefan Armbruster (Benar News} – Marshall Islands was elected on Wednesday to sit on the United Nations Human Rights Council from…


https://www.pacificislandtimes.com/post/marshall-islands-wins-un-human-rights-council-seat-with-climate-nuclear-justice-agenda


Congressional delegation tackles funding for Guam missile defense during a brief visit

date: 2024-10-10, from: Pacific Island Times

By Pacific Island Times News Staff China’s recent test missile launched into the Pacific Ocean was the highlight of the congressional…


https://www.pacificislandtimes.com/post/congressional-delegation-tackles-funding-for-guam-missile-defense-during-a-brief-visit


Ellis dominates the soccer field to earn PacWest Player of the Week

date: 2024-10-10, from: University of Hawaiʻi News

Jazzlyn Ellis assisted on the third goal of a 3-0 against Academy of Art.

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https://www.hawaii.edu/news/2024/10/10/ellis-pacwest-player-of-the-week/


Moylan hits Cruz’s absence in Guam for many years; Cruz says skills matter 

date: 2024-10-10, from: Pacific Island Times

By Jayvee Vallejera In contrasting himself against his Democratic opponent, incumbent Guam Del. James Moylan pointed to his legislative…


https://www.pacificislandtimes.com/post/moylan-hits-cruz-s-absence-in-guam-for-many-years-cruz-says-skills-matters


Palau marks 30 years of Independence: How far has it come and where is it headed?

date: 2024-10-10, from: Pacific Island Times

By Ongerung Kambes Kesolei   Koror —As Palau celebrates its 30th Independence Day on Oct. 1, the nation finds itself at a critical…


https://www.pacificislandtimes.com/post/palau-marks-30-years-of-independence-how-far-has-it-come-and-where-is-it-headed


New Medicare Program Makes Prescription Costs Easier to Handle

date: 2024-10-10, updated: 2024-10-12, from: Marianas Variety

(BPT) - This year’s Medicare Annual Enrollment brings a major change for prescription drug users: a new payment program for older adults and those with disabilities to spread out their costs over time, making it easier to manage out-of-pocket expenses.


https://www.mvariety.com/online_features/senior_living/new-medicare-program-makes-prescription-costs-easier-to-handle/article_7ff5d50d-924c-5040-9295-78dc92e1227b.html


Drone program opens STEM opportunities for Oʻahu JROTC students

date: 2024-10-10, from: University of Hawaiʻi News

Students learned about unmanned aerial systems and developed solutions for search and rescue operations.

The post Drone program opens STEM opportunities for Oʻahu JROTC students first appeared on University of Hawaiʻi System News.


https://www.hawaii.edu/news/2024/10/10/drone-technology-program/


Kwaj missile interception

date: 2024-10-10, from: Marshal Islands Journal

Journal 10/9/1987 P1 Kabua: The next 10 yearsPresident Amata Kabua today declared the goal of self-reliance in a policy statement delivered to the close of Nitijela. His impassioned call to his fellow leaders in Nitijela asked that they rise above politics and self-interest for this goal. Journal 10/8/1999 P1 Kwaj missile right on targetA prototype […]

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https://marshallislandsjournal.com/kwaj-missile-interception/


Managing COVID-19 This Season: What You Need to Know and How to Stay Informed

date: 2024-10-10, updated: 2024-10-12, from: Marianas Variety

(BPT) - COVID-19 can affect anyone, so it’s important to stay informed as we approach another respiratory virus season. This infographic offers key insights on COVID-19 vaccinations, transmission, increased risk factors, Long COVID risks, and the benefits of getting your flu shot at the same time. It also explains when and how to get your updated vaccine for the year. Always talk to your doctor if you have any questions or concerns about vaccinations this season. To find your local vaccine availability and COVID-19 resources, please visit: https://www.ForYouAndThem.com/.


https://www.mvariety.com/online_features/health_and_wellness/managing-covid-19-this-season-what-you-need-to-know-and-how-to-stay-informed/article_08a174bb-c1b2-59fd-a0e6-a6d244757166.html


Help protect your home, your family and your moments

date: 2024-10-10, updated: 2024-10-12, from: Marianas Variety

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https://www.mvariety.com/online_features/real_estate/help-protect-your-home-your-family-and-your-moments/article_adbf7adc-c3ce-5b65-b4c9-853623c680dd.html


What You Need to Know About the Updated COVID-19 Vaccine

date: 2024-10-10, updated: 2024-10-12, from: Marianas Variety

(BPT) - COVID-19 remains a public health concern, as we continue to see periodic surges in infections and hospitalizations.1 But while SARS-CoV-2 infections tend to rise during the fall and winter seasons just like the flu, the virus poses a year-round burden and COVID-19 remains a leading cause of hospitalizations from respiratory infections.2,3 As we head into colder months, it’s important to take precautions to protect yourself and your loved ones from infection.


https://www.mvariety.com/online_features/senior_living/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-updated-covid-19-vaccine/article_86e346e8-65e8-531d-9336-105902fb3ea6.html


Fire safety: Act now to protect your home and family

date: 2024-10-10, updated: 2024-10-12, from: Marianas Variety

(BPT) - Fall and winter are peak seasons for home fires, according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). To protect your home this Fire Safety Prevention Week, take proactive steps to safeguard against fires, and to be sure your family is ready in case of an emergency.


https://www.mvariety.com/online_features/real_estate/fire-safety-act-now-to-protect-your-home-and-family/article_c1bd3243-e894-57e0-b270-20fa34b89430.html


Living with CIDP and Pathways to Innovative Treatment

date: 2024-10-10, updated: 2024-10-10, from: Marianas Variety

(BPT) - “At first I was kind of like, what is that? What is CIDP? I’ve never heard of that. But then, the relief set in more than confusion … because at least there was a name to what I had.”


https://www.mvariety.com/online_features/health_and_wellness/living-with-cidp-and-pathways-to-innovative-treatment/article_98eb052d-1b12-5971-92cb-6e56421c0423.html


U.S. SENATOR

date: 2024-10-10, from: INSIGHTS ON PBS HAWAIʻI

Democratic U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono faces three challengers in the General Election in her bid for a third six-year term in Washington…

The post U.S. SENATOR appeared first on PBS Hawai‘i.


https://www.pbshawaii.org/u-s-senate/


Jaluit, Lae win 3×3 tourney

date: 2024-10-10, from: Marshal Islands Journal

HILARY HOSIA Mimo Jacklik and Malachi Aneo were named Most Valuable Players during the closing of the 42nd Bank of Marshall Islands 3×3 basketball tournament at the Educational and Cultural Center last week. The two were chosen for their leading scores in their respective division: Mimo scored 53 points playing for the champions Team Jaluit in […]

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https://marshallislandsjournal.com/jaluit-lae-win-3x3-tourney/


Japan, Marshall Islands boat builders maintaining age-old traditions

date: 2024-10-10, from: Marshal Islands Journal

EVE BURNS* Ama Town, Japan – Separated by nearly 2,400 miles, a Marshall Islands program and an American in Japan are working to rebuild and maintain a thousand-year old boat building tradition.  Howard Rice is a renowned boat builder and maritime enthusiast known for his dedication to preserving traditional boat-building techniques while embracing innovative designs. […]

The post Japan, Marshall Islands boat builders maintaining age-old traditions appeared first on The Marshall Islands Journal.


https://marshallislandsjournal.com/japan-marshall-islands-boat-builders-maintaining-age-old-traditions/


‘Enra’ payment program delayed

date: 2024-10-10, from: Marshal Islands Journal

HILARY HOSIA The long-awaited initiative to put cash in people’s pockets is likely to take place sometime next year and not in December as previously predicted by the government. The news came to light last week Wednesday during the discussion between the Enra Taskforce and Parliament Members at a specially-called Committee of the Whole briefing […]

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https://marshallislandsjournal.com/enra-payment-program-delayed/


Natalie focused on school improvements

date: 2024-10-09, from: Marshal Islands Journal

GIFF JOHNSON The Public School System in the Marshall Islands is made up of a thousand moving parts, with multiple differences and nuances in delivering education in Majuro, Ebeye and outer islands where there is a gradient for the term “remote.” One size does not fit all in the Marshall Islands. Recently installed Education Commissioner […]

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https://marshallislandsjournal.com/natalie-focused-on-school-improvements/


 Remnants of the CNMI’s dead billion-dollar garment industry

date: 2024-10-09, from: Pacific Island Times

By Bryan Manabat Saipan - Nearly two decades after the demise of the CNMI’s garment industry, traces of its former glory linger to this…


https://www.pacificislandtimes.com/post/remnants-of-the-cnmi-s-dead-billion-dollar-garment-industry


Image of the Week: ‘Hawaiian Soul’

date: 2024-10-09, from: University of Hawaiʻi News

This week’s image is UH Mānoa Hawaiʻinuiākea Dean John Osorio.

The post Image of the Week: ‘Hawaiian Soul’ first appeared on University of Hawaiʻi System News.


https://www.hawaii.edu/news/2024/10/09/image-of-the-week-hawaiian-soul/


USP surges up 2025 Times Higher Education World University Rankings

date: 2024-10-09, from: University of the South Pacific (Fiji)

The University of the South Pacific (USP) has climbed up 200 places in the 2025…

The post USP surges up 2025 Times Higher Education World University Rankings appeared first on The University of the South Pacific.


https://www.usp.ac.fj/news/usp-surges-up-2025-times-higher-education-world-university-rankings/


Hawaiian Word of the Week: Alanui

date: 2024-10-09, from: University of Hawaiʻi News

Alanui—Street, road, highway.

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


https://www.hawaii.edu/news/2024/10/08/hawaiian-word-of-the-week-alanui/


PBS spotlights buzz worthy beekeeping at UH Hilo

date: 2024-10-09, from: University of Hawaiʻi News

UH Hilo’s beekeeping program took the spotlight on PBS Hawaiʻi’s Home is Here series.

The post PBS spotlights buzz worthy beekeeping at UH Hilo first appeared on University of Hawaiʻi System News.


https://www.hawaii.edu/news/2024/10/08/pbs-spotlights-uh-hilo-beekeeping/


Moylan says US is prepared to defend Guam in case a conflict arises

date: 2024-10-09, from: Pacific Island Times

By Frank Whitman Guam Del. James C. Moylan assured the people of Guam that the protection of Guam in the event of a military conflict is…


https://www.pacificislandtimes.com/post/moylan-says-us-is-prepared-to-defend-guam-in-case-a-conflict-arises


Flowers named new director of Center for Indo-Pacific Affairs

date: 2024-10-09, from: University of Hawaiʻi News

CIPA tackles complex issues by integrating fields such as economics, technology, environmental science and public health.

The post Flowers named new director of Center for Indo-Pacific Affairs first appeared on University of Hawaiʻi System News.


https://www.hawaii.edu/news/2024/10/08/new-cipa-director/


Shifting Tides

date: 2024-10-09, from: HIKI NŌ ON PBS HAWAIʻI

In this episode of HIKI NŌ on PBS Hawai‘i hosted by Maya Villanueva, a sophomore at Kalani High School on Oʻahu, and Caleb Crosswell, a freshman at Kalani High School, students explore changes to their community spaces, impending deadlines for a landfill, an elementary schoolʻs robotics club, a school project in support of Maui, and […]

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https://www.pbshawaii.org/shifting-tides/


Teachers frustrated over unresolved sharing of Guam school campus

date: 2024-10-08, from: Pacific Island Times

By Jayvee Vallejera   The simmering tensions that began brewing after two elementary schools in Guam were made to share space in what was…


https://www.pacificislandtimes.com/post/teachers-frustrated-over-unresolved-sharing-of-guam-school-campus


US Supreme Court declines to review ruling on Guam’s voided abortion ban

date: 2024-10-08, from: Pacific Island Times

By Pacific Island Times News Staff The U.S. Supreme Court has denied Attorney General Douglas Moylan’s petition for a reversal of the…


https://www.pacificislandtimes.com/post/us-supreme-court-declines-to-review-ruling-on-guam-s-voided-abortion-ban


Policing the Pacific by the Pacific

date: 2024-10-08, from: Pacific Island Times

But some island nations are worried the regional police initiatives might further escalate rivalries between US and China   By Jayvee…


https://www.pacificislandtimes.com/post/policing-the-pacific-by-the-pacific


Guam National Guard seeks expanded role in defense

date: 2024-10-08, from: Pacific Island Times

By Mar-Vic Cagurangan The growing geopolitical tensions in the Pacific region represent a growing security threat to Guam itself. This…


https://www.pacificislandtimes.com/post/guam-national-guard-seeks-expanded-role-in-defense


Looting ‘A’ to satisfy ‘B’

date: 2024-10-08, from: Pacific Island Times

Saipan  — A U.S. political writer complains that the Harris-Walz economic plan is unsound. Others say the same thing about the…


https://www.pacificislandtimes.com/post/looting-a-to-satisfy-b


Women Candidates Make Historic Strides in Palau’s Upcoming General Election

date: 2024-10-08, from: Island Times

By: Samantha Iyar As Palau approaches its general election in November, a remarkable wave of female candidates is stepping into the political arena, signaling a shift towards greater gender representation. Out of 34 candidates running for the House of Delegates, six women are vying for seats, while another six women are competing for one of […]

The post Women Candidates Make Historic Strides in Palau’s Upcoming General Election appeared first on Island Times.


https://islandtimes.org/women-candidates-make-historic-strides-in-palaus-upcoming-general-election/


Speaker Anastacio ordered to pay $3.5m in 24 mos for tax violation

date: 2024-10-08, from: Island Times

BY: Eustoria Marie Borja Koror, Palau — Sabino Anastacio, Speaker of the House of Delegates, was ordered to pay taxes, penalties and interest on real estate transactions he conducted in 2015 where he failed both to obtain a license and pay taxes on real estate income of $1.875m. Total tax, penalty and interest assessed against […]

The post Speaker Anastacio ordered to pay $3.5m in 24 mos for tax violation appeared first on Island Times.


https://islandtimes.org/speaker-anastacio-ordered-to-pay-3-5m-in-24-mos-for-tax-violation/


Guam Chamber of Commerce seeks retention of credit card fee waivers

date: 2024-10-08, from: Pacific Island Times

By Pacific Island Times News Staff  The Guam Chamber of Commerce urged the Guam legislature to appropriate funds to cover the…


https://www.pacificislandtimes.com/post/guam-chamber-of-commerce-seeks-retention-of-credit-card-fee-waivers


Letter to the editor: Unintended consequences of school closures

date: 2024-10-08, from: Pacific Island Times

Now that most students are back in spruced-up classrooms, using functional bathrooms, it’s a good time to look at the unintended…


https://www.pacificislandtimes.com/post/letter-to-the-editor-unintended-consequences-of-school-closures


Guam senator vows to revive bill to penalize delinquent agency heads

date: 2024-10-08, from: Pacific Island Times

By Pacific Island Times News Staff  Sen. Telo Taitague vowed to revive a proposal that would force punctual submissions of financial…


https://www.pacificislandtimes.com/post/guam-senator-vows-to-revive-bill-to-penalize-delinquent-agency-heads


GAO approves request to study Guam Customs federalization

date: 2024-10-08, from: Pacific Island Times

By Pacific Island Times News Staff The Government Accountability Office has agreed to conduct a study to determine the feasibility of the…


https://www.pacificislandtimes.com/post/gao-approves-request-to-study-guam-customs-federalization


USP Postgraduate Scholars Enhance Research Skills through N-POC NVivo Training

date: 2024-10-07, from: University of the South Pacific (Fiji)

After a successful completion of a month-long study tour to Norway and New York in…

The post USP Postgraduate Scholars Enhance Research Skills through N-POC NVivo Training appeared first on The University of the South Pacific.


https://www.usp.ac.fj/news/usp-postgraduate-scholars-enhance-research-skills-through-n-poc-nvivo-training/


 ‘Being CHamoru is more than wearing a CHamoru shirt’

date: 2024-10-07, from: Pacific Island Times

Diaspora: Reconnecting with cultural roots   By Johanna Salinas   Michael Mendiola Garcia, born to CHamoru parents, grew up in…


https://www.pacificislandtimes.com/post/being-chamoru-is-more-than-wearing-a-chamoru-shirt


Impersonations

date: 2024-10-07, from: Hawai’i Pacific Review (HPU Literary Magazine)

by Nancy Beadie If Billy Collins were a woman, or if I were Billy Collins, we might write about the ironing I am doing now– how a good iron has a life of its own as it noses up the … Continue reading


https://hawaiipacificreview.org/2024/10/07/impersonations/


HIKI NŌ ON PBS HAWAI‘I: Class of 2024, Part 2

date: 2024-10-07, from: HIKI NŌ ON PBS HAWAIʻI

In this episode of HIKI NŌ on PBS Hawai‘i, the first of two special episodes, meet six exceptional graduates from HIKI NŌ’s Class of 2024 as they share their experience being part of HIKI NŌ productions and reflect on what they learned.

The post HIKI NŌ ON PBS HAWAI‘I: Class of 2024, Part 2 appeared first on PBS Hawai‘i.


https://www.pbshawaii.org/hiki-no-on-pbs-hawaii-class-of-2024-part-2/


Medical tourism: The Philippines remains a top destination for patients from Guam and Micronesia 

date: 2024-10-07, from: Pacific Island Times

By Louella Losinio   Manila —With Guam facing a gap in health care, the Philippines, a rapidly emerging medical tourism destination, is…


https://www.pacificislandtimes.com/post/medical-tourism-the-philippines-remains-a-top-destination-for-patients-from-guam-and-micronesia


Key issues shaping Guam’s elections

date: 2024-10-06, from: Pacific Island Times

By Mar-Vic Cagurangan and Jayvee Vallejera   As Nov. 5 draws near, Guam voters are gauging how outcomes of the 2024 midterm elections…


https://www.pacificislandtimes.com/post/key-issues-shaping-guam-s-elections