July Fourth motorcycle fatal crash victim identified
KEKAHA — A 44-year-old man was identified as the operator of a motorcycle who suffered fatal injuries in a crash on the Fourth of July.
Port security gets extra attention at RIMPAC
HONOLULU — At this year’s iteration of the biennial Exercise Rim of the Pacific — the world’s largest naval exercise — port security is playing a prominent role as international conflict and competition put strains on global supply chains.
Obituaries for Tuesday, July 9, 2024
• Elizabeth Javonillo Bermudez • Jovita Dacutan Moises
Registration opens for Hanalei Bay Swim Challenge
HANALEI — The Namolokama O‘ Hanalei Canoe Club announced that preregistration for the annual Hanalei Bay Swim Challenge is open online at https://flpregister.com/en/679.
South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol to visit Honolulu this week
South Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol will be on Oahu this week to meet with top U.S. military officials before flying to Washington, D.C., to deliver a keynote address at the 2024 NATO Public Forum.
Obituaries for Monday, July 8, 2024
• Lorraine H. Manus • Peggy Becky Akina Hamili
Kaua‘i Humane Society announces reduced fee adoptions
LIHU‘E — Starting Monday and continuing through July 31, the Kaua‘i Humane Society announced its participation in the Summer National Empty the Shelters program done in partnership with the BISSELL Pet Foundation.
Former Hawai‘i governors urge Biden to quit race
Three former Hawaii Democratic governors on Saturday called for President Joe Biden to withdraw his bid for a second term following Biden’s poor debate performance against former President Donald Trump just over a week ago.
Community skatepark design meetings in Hanapepe, Nawiliwili
LIHU‘E — Justin McDonald has been skating on Kaua‘i for more than 35 years, before the birth of Kaua‘i Skate ‘Ohana.
Kaua‘i welcomes Wounded Warrior ‘ohana!
LIHU‘E — Buzz Lightyear of Disney’s Toy Story fame can fly, said Brenda Turville Biehler of Showtime Characters.
Obituaries for Saturday, July 6, 2024
• Karen Yadao Guillermo
JONES: Muscle gain without pain: Discern the burn
Mahalo for answering my question last month about muscle soreness. I loved your point about how lowering weight is both the cause and the cure. I had always thought that lactic acid was the primary culprit. I guess not, huh? Does lactic acid have anything at all to do with soreness the day after I work out?
CRITTER: Unusual marine life living in the Hale‘iwa trench
Hiding submarines in WW2 from the enemy here in Hawai‘i was not an easy job but the military was successful at doing so right offshore of Ali‘i park in Hale‘iwa O‘ahu.
ISLAND HISTORY: Robert Hamada and the Coco Palm’s fireworks fiasco
Born and raised on Kaua‘i, Robert Hamada (1921-2014) is best known as a woodturner who created works of art out of milo and hau wood.
Governor Josh Green signs agriculture bills into law
HONOLULU — Gov. Josh Green on Wednesday signed 11 agriculture-related bills to protect Hawai‘i’s biosecurity, preserve the safety of the state’s food systems and safeguard local farmers and producers through fair labeling.
Obituaries for Friday, July 5, 2024
• Clifton Yoshisuke Hayashi • Dr. Hazel Keiko Ogawa-Lerman
Authorities turn to public for help in Amber Jackson homcide case
LIHU‘E — Local authorities are once again turning to the public in an effort to help solve a homicide that occurred in 2010.
Walmart invites local businesses to Open Call
LIHU‘E — Entrepreneurs in Hawai‘i are invited by Walmart to pitch their products for a space on Walmart or Sam’s Club shelves, as Walmart opens its 11th annual Open Call event.
Obituary for Thursday, July 4, 2024
• Dr. Hazel Keiko Ogawa-Lerman
Roundabout construction underway in Kilauea
KILAUEA — North Shore residents have been notified that construction of a new roundabout has started in Kilauea.