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Greek firefighters battle wildfires for 2nd day amid strong winds
Dozens of firefighters in full gear, backed by 23 water-carrying aircraft, fought with hoses to tame a fire in a sparsely populated area near the town of Keratea, some 22 miles south of Athens. Read more
Israeli tanks advance into areas in north and south Gaza
Israeli tanks, which moved back into Shejaia four days ago, fired shells toward several houses, leaving families trapped inside and unable to leave, the residents said. Read more
Union: WestJet Airlines strike to continue until deal reached
“All we want to do is to go back to the table,” said Oestreich. “The strike will be in effect until we get an agreement.” Read more
Sources: U.S. pushes for Boeing to plead guilty in fatal crashes
The Justice Department is expected to formally offer the plea agreement to Boeing later in the day, the sources said. Read more
Suspect sought in Waikiki bank robbery
The suspect handed a teller a note that said he had a gun and demanded money shortly after 10 a.m. Saturday. Read more
Box jellyfish sighted in Waikiki, Pokai Bay Beach
Beachgoers are advised to check with a lifeguard about the latest ocean and beach conditions. Read more
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Kahuku’s Dan Ige loses unanimous decision as last-minute replacement at UFC 303
Accepting the bout on a few hours notice, Ige, who lives and trains in Las Vegas, replaced Brian Ortega in a 165-pound catchweight fight after Ortega fell ill following Friday’s weigh-ins. Read more
HFD uses Air 1 helicopter to rescue 2 hikers in Wahiawa, Manoa
Rescuers responded to a 10:01 a.m. 911 call regarding a male hiker who fell about 100 feet off the Puu Kalena Trail in Wahiawa. Read more
Martin Mull, comic actor who rose to fame on ‘Mary Hartman,’ dies at 80
Much like Steve Martin, with whom he was sometimes compared, Mull presented an outwardly buttoned-down image that belied an often absurdist sense of humor. Read more
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
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
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