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Published on 04:03 GMT

Taiwan’s Lai arrives in Hawaii amid first Pacific tour

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te arrived in the US state of Hawaii on Saturday, during a weeklong tour in the Pacific that has prompted Beijing’s anger. Lai’s two-day stop in the US is his first visit since taking office in May. The visit has …

Source: Deutsche Welle – Public Broadcaster
Published on 05:33 GMT

Taiwan president stops in Hawaii during Pacific tour, drawing ire from China

The Taiwanese president, Lai Ching-te, has begun a two-day US stopover in Hawaii as part of a Pacific tour after declaring his democratically governed island a key force for promoting global peace and stability. The trip has sparked fury from China, which …

Source: The Guardian – Center-left
Published on 04:55 GMT

China ‘strongly condemns’ US for Taiwan President’s Hawaii visit

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te was feted with a red carpet, garlands of flowers and “alohas” as he kicked off his two-day stopover in Hawaii on Saturday, November 30, part of a Pacific tour that has sparked fiery rhetoric from Beijing. China …

Source: Le Monde – Center-left
Published on 11:22 GMT

China blasts US arms sale to Taiwan, President Lai’s visit to Hawaii

Beijing lodges ‘serious protests’ with the US saying it ‘strongly condemns’ Taiwanese leader’s stopover in Hawaii, Guam. China has pledged “resolute countermeasures” following the United States’ decision to approve more arms sales to Taiwan, just hours …

Source: Al Jazeera – Pro-Government
Published on 08:07 GMT

Alejado passes for 469 yards and 5 TDs to help Hawaii beat New Mexico 38-30

HONOLULU (AP) — Micah Alejado threw five touchdown passes in his first career start, something no other Hawaii quarterback has ever done, to help the Rainbow Warriors beat New Mexico 38-30 Saturday night in the final regular season game of the 2024 college …

Source: Associated Press – Neutral
Published on 08:26 GMT

Taiwan’s Lai says ‘war has no winners’ as he visits Hawaii

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te on Saturday kicked off a weeklong tour of the Pacific with a two-day stopover in the US state of Hawaii that has provoked much anger in Beijing, which sees the visit as another sign that Lai is pursuing “separatist…

Source: Deutsche Welle – Public Broadcaster
Published on 02:11 GMT

War has no winners, Taiwan president says in visit to Hawaii

TAIPEI: War has no winners and peace is priceless, Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said on Saturday (Nov 30) in Hawaii after visiting a memorial to the attack on Pearl Harbor on a trip to the United States that has angered Beijing. Lai is making a sensitive …

Source: Channel News Asia – Pro-Government
Published on 10:43 GMT

Holiday entertainment hightlights season in Hawaii

The annual Christmas countdown has begun and the rush is on, with only 24 days before Dec. 25 to take in all the holiday happenings that make the season lighter and brighter. It’s best to buy tickets or make reservations today, if possible, and don’t …

Source: Honolulu Star-Advertiser – Hawaii – Neutral
Published on 10:11 GMT

Column: Honolulu rail’s failures overburden residents

1/2 Swipe or click to see more STAR-ADVERTISER / NOV. 12 Skyline’s average daily ridership in October was about 3,530 riders. A rail car passes the Pearlridge area. 2/2 Swipe or click to see more Kaitlyn Duropan By Kaitlyn Duropan In October, …

Source: Honolulu Star-Advertiser – Hawaii – Neutral
Published on 09:44 GMT

Lai thanks U.S. for transit stop in Hawaii; reiterates commitment to peace

Honolulu, Nov. 30 (CNA) President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) on Saturday expressed gratitude toward the United States for facilitating his transit stop in Hawaii, while reiterating a commitment to maintaining peace and preventing war in the Taiwan Strait. Speaking …

Source: Focus Taiwan – Neutral
Published on 10:43 GMT

Taiwan’s president begins first Pacific tour in Hawaii

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te arrived in Hawaii Saturday to begin his first trip overseas since his inauguration, and is expected to spend two nights at the Kahala Hotel before continuing on to visit the three Pacific island nations with which his …

Source: Honolulu Star-Advertiser – Hawaii – Neutral
Published on 10:43 GMT

Good Neighbor Fund: Hawaii student finds holiday joy in volunteering

Honolulu Community College student Tiffany Nunies started volunteering with Helping Hands Hawaii in September, contributing to the organization’s Adopt a Family program. The initiative connects donors with families in need, providing essential items such …

Source: Honolulu Star-Advertiser – Hawaii – Neutral
Published on 10:18 GMT

Close Hawaii House election goes to court after recount

COURTESY PHOTOS Elijah Pierick, left, and Corey Rosenlee A race for a seat in the state Legislature that turned out to be the biggest nail-biter in Hawaii’s Nov. 5 general election might not be settled yet. The result of the contest has been appealed to …

Source: Honolulu Star-Advertiser – Hawaii – Neutral
Published on 08:04 GMT

President Lai visits Bishop Museum in Hawaii

TAIWAN, December 1 – President Lai visits Bishop Museum in Hawaii On the morning of November 30 local time (early morning of December 1 Taipei time), President Lai Ching-te landed at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to transit through Hawaii as the …

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Published on 10:43 GMT

Hawaii Read Estate Sales: Sept. 16-20, 2024

For The Week Of Sept. 16-20 Derived from state conveyance tax data. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Residential City and County of Honolulu Property Date Price Aiea, Halawa 99 401 B Aiealani Pl 9/18/24 $950,000 1585 Piikea St 9/ …

Source: Honolulu Star-Advertiser – Hawaii – Neutral
Published on 09:15 GMT

Hawaii hosts No. 1 UCLA after Betts’ 20-point game

UCLA Bruins (7-0) at Hawaii Rainbow Wahine (5-1) Honolulu; Sunday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. 1 UCLA plays Hawaii after Lauren Betts scored 20 points in UCLA’s 97-41 win against the Fresno State Bulldogs. The Rainbow Wahine have gone 4-0 at home. …

Source: myMotherLode – California – Label Pending
Published on 10:18 GMT

New Hawaii legislators, leadership hold fate of legal recreational marijuana

State legislators expect to take another run at legalizing adult recreational marijuana use and impose new, unspecified fees on tourists — all while figuring out how to pay for historic tax cuts passed earlier this year. With just over a month before the …

Source: Honolulu Star-Advertiser – Hawaii – Neutral
Published on 06:51 GMT

Hawaii women’s basketball rallies to beat Tennessee-Martin for best start since 1997

HONOLULU — Bring on UCLA. The Hawaii women’s basketball team found itself in an offensively starved game for the second straight day but again rallied from a halftime deficit and beat Tennessee-Martin, 47-39, on Saturday to set up a de facto championship …

Source: Spectrum News NY1 – New York – Neutral
Published on 08:16 GMT

In first start, QB Micah Alejado leads Hawaii past New Mexico to close season

STEVEN ERLER / SPECIAL TO THE STAR-ADVERTISER Hawaii Warriors quarterback Micah Alejado (12) scans downfield for a receiver during the first quarter of an NCAA football game against New Mexico at Clarence T. C. Ching Field on Saturday in Honolulu. In a …

Source: Honolulu Star-Advertiser – Hawaii – Neutral