Millions fear eviction as US housing crisis worsens
NEW YORK — More than 4 million people say they fear being evicted or foreclosed upon in the coming months, just as two studies released Wednesday found that the nation’s housing availability and affordability crisis is expected to worsen significantly following the pandemic.
China launches first three-man crew to new space station
JIUQUAN, China — China launched the first three crew members on a mission to its new space station Thursday in its first crewed mission in five years.
Vaccine effort turns into slog as infectious variant spreads
As cases tumble and states reopen, the potential final stage in the U.S. campaign to vanquish COVID-19 is turning into a slog, with a worrisome variant gaining a bigger foothold and lotteries and other prizes failing to persuade some Americans to get vaccinated.
Making digital equity a reality
Too many people across the country are left behind because they don’t have reliable, affordable access to the internet. But a bipartisan push to close this digital divide would be $1 billion well spent.
Obituaries for June 17
Edith Rozal Savella de Silva, 86, of Las Vegas, died May 12th at Coronado Heights Senior Living. Born in Hilo, she was retired. Survived by brother, Donald Savella, sons, Paul Jr., Wayne and Ernest de Silva. Online condolences: https://simplecremation.us/edith-rozal-savella-de-silva/
‘Practical work’ summit for Biden, Putin: No punches or hugs
GENEVA — U.S. President Joe Biden and Russia’s Vladimir Putin exchanged cordial words and plotted modest steps on arms control and diplomacy but emerged from their much-anticipated Swiss summit Wednesday largely where they started — with deep differences on human rights, cyberattacks, election interference and more.
Your Views for June 17
‘Click It’ thoughts
To heal the ocean, we must act fast
For millions of years, Earth’s climate has been fairly stable largely due to the ocean’s role in mediating global temperature and driving our weather cycles, determining rainfall, storms, droughts and floods. Without much attention or support from humans, the ocean has been protecting every living being on this planet from the harmful effects of climate change by absorbing and redistributing heat across the planet through its currents.
Ige signs Juneteenth, financial protection bills
Gov. David Ige signed five bills into law today, including one that widely reforms the state’s payday lending laws.
HCCC outbreak, lifting of interisland restrictions prompts free testing
Hawaii County will offer a free, short-term COVID-19 testing program in the wake of an ongoing outbreak at Hawaii Community Correctional Center in Hilo.
Borce wraps up three-year stint at PTA
After three years at the helm, Lt. Col. Loreto “JR” V. Borce Jr. on Tuesday passed the baton — or, more accurately, presented the colors — of Pohakuloa Training Area to Lt. Col. Kevin Cronin.
Chinese national indicted for conspiracy in Hawaii
A Chinese national is facing a federal charge for allegedly laundering millions of fraud proceeds used by a co-conspirator to purchase and flip real estate for profit in West Hawaii.
Hilo High alum awarded $2.3M for gene therapy research
Jesse Owens was just 17 when he decided to devote his life to gene therapy research.
‘A summer of freedom’: Vaccine gives new meaning to July 4th
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden wants to imbue Independence Day with new meaning this year by encouraging nationwide celebrations to mark the country’s effective return to normalcy after 16 months of coronavirus pandemic disruption and more than 600,000 lives lost.
Israeli airstrikes target Gaza sites, first since cease-fire
JERUSALEM — Israeli aircraft carried out a series of airstrikes at militant sites in the Gaza Strip early Wednesday, the first such raids since a shaky cease-fire ended the war with Hamas last month.
Council panel advances new building code
In what appeared to be the smoothest discussion and vote on building code amendments in more than a decade, a County Council panel Tuesday unanimously advanced changes bringing the county up to the 2018 code for new and existing residential buildings.
Video shows man apologized before Honolulu police shot him
HONOLULU — Doorbell camera video obtained and made public by lawyers representing the family of a man fatally shot two months ago by Honolulu police provides more information about the events that unfolded before the deadly encounter with officers.
Study: Half of US cosmetics contain toxic chemicals
WASHINGTON — More than half the cosmetics sold in the United States and Canada are awash with a toxic industrial compound associated with serious health conditions, including cancer and reduced birth weight, according to a new study.
Obituaries for June 16
Abraham “Peanut” Jacob Agustin Jr., 51, of Paauilo died June 8. Born in Honokaa, he was the owner and operator of Agustin’s Pro-Services rock wall business. No services held. Survived by wife, Rona Kaniho Agustin of Ewa Beach, Oahu; father, Abraham Agustin Sr. of Paauilo; sons, Kimo (Noelani) Agustin Delatorre, Kainoa (Mariah) Agustin Delatorre and Keahi (Stacia) Agustin Delatorre of Las Vegas, Kaimana Kaniho-Agustin, Keanu Kaniho-Agustin and Destry (Chalsie) Kaniho-Dolor of Ewa Beach; daughters, Alyzae Kaniho-Agustin of Ewa Beach, Kyleigh Agustin and Kyrie Agustin of Waimea; brothers, Alfred Agustin and Anderson (Heather) Agustin Sr. of Paauilo; sisters, Angelina (Roland) Aurello and Abeline (Blayn) Wagoner of Paauilo, and Arianne (Patrick) Souza of Waianae, Oahu; 12 grandchildren; aunts, uncles and cousins. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
3 Honolulu police officers charged in killing of 16-year-old
HONOLULU — A policeman has been charged with murder and two officers charged with attempted murder in the fatal shooting of a 16-year-old boy, Honolulu prosecutors said Tuesday.
We need standards for teaching 9/11
With each passing year, the events of the Sept. 11, 2001, attack fade a bit more from public memory.
Buoyed by allied summits, Biden ready to take on Putin
GENEVA — Fresh from supportive summits with allies, Joe Biden declared himself ready Tuesday to take on Russia’s Vladimir Putin in far more confrontational talks — a climactic finish to the most important week of meetings in his young presidency.
Hawaiian healing herbal garden inaugurated in Pahoa
The Puna Community Medical Center Foundation inaugurated its Hawaiian Healing Center starting with a Hawaiian medicinal herb Kipuka Garden.
The impact of gun violence on children
In 2017, when Tyshaun McPhatter of Washington, D.C., was seven years old, his father was shot and killed. Afterward, Tyshaun struggled with grief and had difficulty concentrating in school. His anger would occasionally ignite in outbursts.
Your Views for June 16
Praise for Camara
