Summer 2023 was the hottest in 2,000 years, study says
The summer of 2023 was exceptionally hot. Scientists have already established that it was the warmest Northern Hemisphere summer since around 1850, when people started systematically measuring and recording temperatures.
Israeli tanks push deeper into Rafah, battles rage in northern Gaza
CAIRO — Israeli tanks pushed deeper into Rafah on Tuesday, reaching some residential areas of the southern Gazan border city where more than a million people had sought shelter, and its forces pounded the enclave’s north in some of the fiercest attacks in months.
Blinken, in Kyiv, vows unwavering US support as Russian attacks intensify
KYIV — The U.S. will stand by Ukraine until its security sovereignty is guaranteed, Secretary of State Antony Blinken pledged on Tuesday in a visit to Kyiv, at a time when Russia is mounting fresh attacks in the country’s east.
US says Boeing breached 2021 737 MAX criminal prosecution deal
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Justice Department said late on Tuesday that Boeing Co had breached its obligations in a 2021 agreement that shielded the planemaker from criminal prosecution over fatal 737 MAX crashes in 2018 and 2019 that killed 346 people.
Biden hikes tariffs on Chinese EVs, computer chips, medical products
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Joe Biden on Tuesday unveiled steep tariff increases on an array of Chinese imports including electric vehicle (EV) batteries, computer chips and medical products, risking an election-year standoff with Beijing as he woos American voters who give his economic policies low marks.
Analysis-Biden’s new China tariff wall faces leakage via Mexico, Vietnam
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration’s new tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles and other strategic sectors aim to protect the future of U.S. manufacturing, but they will likely accelerate a shift of Chinese production to Mexico, Vietnam and elsewhere to avoid them.
Cohen tells jurors of oval office deal to pay back the hush money
NEW YORK — Little more than two weeks into Donald Trump’s presidency, he and his personal lawyer sat in the Oval Office and sealed a deal that prosecutors say was a crime.
HTA study examines reinventing tourism oversight
The Hawaii Tourism Authority received an unfavorable rating from 43% of the stakeholders who gave feedback to the contractor working on a tourism governance structure recommendation.
BIIF teams see mixed results at state
The Hawaii High School Athletic Association (HHSAA) baseball and softball playoffs began Tuesday on Oahu, and four Big Island Interscholastic Federation (BIIF) teams represented the isle in their matchups.
Coffee marathon returning to Kona town
The 27th Annual UCC Coffee Kona Marathon is moving back to Kona after staging the race on the Kohala Coast for the last few years. The race will take place on Saturday, June 21, 2025 with a new resort partner—Royal Kona Resort and Spa.
Obituaries for May 15
Ralph Etsuo Fujiyama, 70, of Hilo died April 11 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Hilo, he was owner-operator of Kinoole Auto Care. Private services held. No flowers or koden (monetary gifts). Online condolences: ballardfamilymortuaries.com. Survived by wife, JiSoon “Linda” Fujiyama; brothers, Stanley (Judith) Fujiyama and Burt (HyeSun “Eri”) Fujiyama; sister, Linda (Lester) Mende; cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Yagi basketball camp registration open
UH-Hilo has announced that the 2024 Coach Jimmy Yagi Vulcan Basketball Camp is set for July 22-25 at the Pana’ewa Park Gym.
