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North Korea calls U.S., South Korea, and Japan ties as ‘Asian version of NATO’
The “Freedom Edge” exercise was devised at the three-way summit at Camp David last year to strengthen military cooperation amid tensions on the Korean peninsula. Read more
Supreme Court decisions hit hard at environmental rules
The court’s conservative supermajority handed down several rulings that chip away at the power of many federal agencies. Read more
Kilauea not erupting despite hundreds of small quakes, scientists say
The quakes have mostly been centered below Kilauea’s south caldera at depths of 1 to 1.8 miles, scientists said. Read more
Biden hits fundraising trail after dismal debate performance
Some donors were trying to reach Jill Biden, the first lady, who in turn could persuade her husband not to run, the New York Times reported today. Read more
Hurricane Beryl in Atlantic expected to grow into Category 3 storm
Only three storms have reached Category 3 status in the north Atlantic Ocean this early in the season: Alma in 1966, Audrey in 1957 and an unnamed storm in 1916. Read more
Iran vows ‘obliterating war’ against Israel as Hezbollah conflict intensifies
Iran’s mission to the United Nations said that “all options,” including the involvement of Iran-backed armed groups across the Middle East, “are on the table.” Read more
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Police open homicide probe after Mountain View woman, 71, found dead
The victim was identified as Yong Cha Kim of Mountain View. Read more
Kailua-Kona man, 21, dies in head-on collision on Hawaii island
This is Hawaii island’s 20th traffic fatality this year compared with 10 at this time last year. Read more
HART board OKs multi-year contract with CEO Lori Kahikina, subject to negotiations
HART board Chair Colleen Hanabusa indicated that she plans to step down as the leader of the nine-member board of directors. Read more
Michael Jackson died with $500 million in debt
Jackson owed about $40 million to tour promoter AEG, according to the filing, which was made in Los Angeles County Superior Court this month and earlier reported by People magazine. Read more
NTSB, FAA to investigate Southwest flight that departed from closed runway
Southwest said it is engaged with the NTSB and FAA to understand the circumstances of the departure. After the incident the plane continued safely to Baltimore, Southwest said. Read more
High Court raises bar for obstruction charge against Trump, Jan. 6 rioters
Roberts was joined by fellow conservative Justices Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito, Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh, as well as liberal Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson. Read more
Boeing Starliner’s return from space hinges on weeks of more testing
Starliner, which has been docked to the ISS since June 6 after ferrying its first crew of astronauts there, has had its test mission drawn out after a series of issues involving its thrusters and leaks of helium Read more
HFD uses Air 1 to rescue 3 hikers in separate incidents
HFD reminds hilers to know their physical abilities and limitations, and to select trails that can be enjoyed safely. Read more
Man, 24, robbed in Chinatown after being asked for the time
Police did not provide descriptions of the two males and said they are still investigating. Read more
Hawaiian Humane Society at capacity, extends adoption special
All adoption fees for dogs and puppies will be waived through Sunday at both the Moiliili and Kosasa family campuses. Read more
Hawaii men’s basketball lands power forward from Lithuania
Gytis “Nemo” Nemeiksa, a 6-foot-8, 220-pound forward from Lithuania, has accepted a UH scholarship and will join the Rainbow Warriors next week for offseason training. Read more
Supreme Court declines to keep Trump ally Bannon out of prison
Bannon made the request to the justices on June 21 after a Washington-based federal appeals court rejected his bid to delay him from reporting to prison on July 1 — this coming Monday — as scheduled. Read more
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