Abuse protections sought for Hawaii’s homeschooled children
April 11, 2025 | 5 MIN READ
Homeschooled Hawaii children might be required to appear periodically in public school if an idea discussed Wednesday by a legislative panel trying to prevent child abuse is realized.
AARP Hawaii keeping an eye on Social Security
April 11, 2025 | 4 MIN READ
AARP Hawaii announced Thursday in a press conference that the Social Security Administration has given the nonprofit an assurance that the planned April 14 elimination of customer service over…
Republican budget plan passes but hurdles ahead to extend Trump tax cuts
April 11, 2025 | 4 MIN READ
WASHINGTON — The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday passed a budget plan that lays the groundwork for extending President Donald Trump’s 2017 tax cuts, overcoming opposition…
US measles battle hindered by confusion over health secretary response
April 10, 2025 | 5 MIN READ
CHICAGO — U.S. pediatricians and infectious disease experts say the fight against rising measles cases nationwide is being hampered by a lack of forceful advocacy for vaccination from go…
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Trump reverses course on global tariffs, announcing 90-day pause
April 10, 2025 | 6 MIN READ
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Wednesday abruptly reversed course on steep global tariffs that have roiled markets, upset members of his own party and raised fears of a recession…
State AG releases handgun statistics
April 10, 2025 | 3 MIN READ
Less than 1% of Hawaii’s adults 20 and older are licensed to carry a concealed handgun in public.
Hawaii lawmakers endorse subsidized housing for state employees
April 9, 2025 | 4 MIN READ
Many local government employees in Hawaii may be able to rent or buy taxpayer-subsidized housing if a bill pending at the Legislature becomes law.
Mayor touts early success; Alameda gives State of the County Address, claims ‘best start ever’
April 9, 2025 | 7 MIN READ
“I got to tell you, best start ever. You heard it. Best start ever.”
Governor: ‘Get the MMR vaccine’
April 9, 2025 | 5 MIN READ
Gov. Josh Green on Tuesday urged the public to get vaccinated against measles after the discovery of a case Monday in a child under 5 on Oahu.
Bills drive union challenge of Hawaiian Electric
April 8, 2025 | 10 MIN READ
The powerful Hawaii Carpenters Union has launched a high-stakes campaign against Hawaiian Electric Co. over wildfire liability legislation that has driven a deeper wedge between Hawaii’s…
Russia has its own interests in the region as the U.S. shifts its focus there from Europe
April 8, 2025 | 8 MIN READ
As the Trump administration pushes efforts to end the war in Ukraine and shift its attention to the Pacific, the Russian navy’s Pacific fleet has been asserting its presence.
UH Hilo dance team wins spot in national event
April 8, 2025 | 3 MIN READ
Hiloverse, the dance team from the University of Hawaii at Hilo’s Performing Arts Department, has been selected to appear at the 2025 American College Dance Association’s national…
Waiakea Intermediate robotics team heading to world championships
April 7, 2025 | 6 MIN READ
Four students from Waiakea Intermediate School will be the only team representing the Big Island in May at the VEX Robotics World Championships in Dallas.
US starts collecting Trump’s 10% tariff, smashing global trade norms
April 6, 2025 | 4 MIN READ
WASHINGTON/JUPITER, Fla. — U.S. customs agents began collecting President Donald Trump’s unilateral 10% tariff on all imports from many countries on Saturday, with higher levies on…
Work on Goodwill campus progresses
April 6, 2025 | 3 MIN READ
The consolidation of Goodwill Hawaii’s Hilo stores and social service programs to the 67,000 square-foot campus at 17 Makaala St. acquired in late 2023 should be completed by the end of…
More than a thousand protest Trump administration at Hilo rally
April 6, 2025 | 6 MIN READ
The Hilo rally for the “Hands Off!” nationwide day of protest on Saturday saw over 1,000 people turn out to protest the Trump administration.
Trump’s trade war escalates as China retaliates with 34% tariffs
April 5, 2025 | 6 MIN READ
BEIJING — China has struck back at President Donald Trump.
Trump sounds defiant note as tariffs roil markets again
April 5, 2025 | 6 MIN READ
Two days after President Donald Trump announced his expansive global tariffs, the United States confronted wide-ranging and painful blowback, as China retaliated against U.S. goods and markets…
Hawaii condo insurance relief on horizon
April 5, 2025 | 6 MIN READ
Relief for many Hawaii condominium owners paying sky-high insurance premiums may be available soon under a state program.
Trade war could undo resilient US job market
April 4, 2025 | 6 MIN READ
For three years, the U.S. economy has been buffeted by rapid inflation, high interest rates and political instability at home and abroad. Yet it has proved surprisingly resilient, supported by…
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I am the retired news director of Pacific Radio Group stations on the Island of Hawaii. I am a retired Lt. Col., USAF Reserve. I am a FCC-licensed Amateur Radio Operator, holding the Amateur Extra Class License. I am a substitute teacher for the state of Hawaii Department of Education.
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