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“Kona man among Vietnam War Dustoff Crew Members to be awarded Congressional Gold Medal.”

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Kona man among Vietnam War Dustoff crew members to be awarded Congressional Gold Medal

A 90-year-old Kailua-Kona resident who served as a battlefield air ambulance helicopter pilot during the Vietnam War is among about 3,500 U.S. Army Dustoff crew members, living and dead, recently honored with the Congressional Gold Medal, the highest honor given by the U.S. Congress.

By JOHN BURNETT Hawaii Tribune-Herald • Dec. 8, 2024 • Updated 12:05 am

Troubled Hilo residential development in foreclosure

By JOHN BURNETT Hawaii Tribune-Herald • Dec. 8, 2024 • Updated 12:05 am

With pageantry and dignitaries, France unveils a reborn Notre Dame

By RICHARD FAUSSET NYTimes News Service • Dec. 8, 2024 • Updated 12:05 am

Volcano Watch: How have eruptions shaped Hawaii? Volcano Awareness Month 2025, with a twist

The USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory monitors the six currently active volcanoes in Hawaii, but past eruptions have shaped all of the Hawaiian Islands. Join us in January 2025 for Volcano Awareness Month, an opportunity to learn about volcanic activity in Hawaii over the past year and beyond, or — new for this upcoming edition — submit art or poetry recognizing Hawaii’s volcanic history.

By Hawaiian Volcano Observatory • Dec. 8, 2024 • Updated 12:05 am