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Nene goslings take flight after surviving in Hilo park
11+ hour, 39+ min ago (551+ words) For the first time in recent years, three nene goslings successfully hatched in Lili'uokalani Gardens " and survived. The state Department of Land and Natural Resources and the nonprofit Nene Research and Conservation have been closely monitoring the birds and reported…...
Dozens turn out for DKI Highway extension meeting
8+ hour, 41+ min ago (1048+ words) This state Department of Transportation map, included in a 2017 draft environmental impact statement, shows three possible alternative routes for the proposed extension of the Daniel K. Inouye Highway, aka Saddle Road, from Mamalahoa Highway (Route 190) to Queen Kaahumanu Highway in West…...
Katherine Legge is first woman to attempt "The Double," driving the Indy 500 and Coca-Cola 600 in one day
11+ hour, 16+ min ago (912+ words) Indiana's lack of glamour is a point of pride, rooted in Midwestern practicality and endless flat fields of corn. Lately, though, the Hoosier state has been elevated by towering sports figures. And on Sunday, two will be the fresh faces…...
Secret Service shoots man who fired gun near White House
11+ hour, 23+ min ago (377+ words) Security patrols at the White House after a nearby shooting on Saturday. A man took a gun out of a bag and fired a volley of shots near the White House on Saturday evening before being shot and fatally wounded…...
Outlook on state finances improves
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (931+ words) Pedestrians in March stroll through Waikiki. Hawaii is seeing a boost in tourism revenue as affluent tourists continue to vacation across the islands. (JAMM AQUINO / Star-Advertiser) A state panel has mildly downgraded its forecast for Hawaii general fund revenue growth…...
Tropical Gardening: Pruning and hurricane season
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (621+ words) We normally worry about hurricanes raising havoc from June through November, but three severe Kona low storms are still fresh in our minds with hurricane-force winds and torrential rain. Although these storms occurred in March, some folks are still cleaning…...
US tax officials consider adding citizenship question to tax forms
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (457+ words) WASHINGTON " The U. S. Internal Revenue Service is debating requiring taxpayers to disclose their citizenship status on next year's tax forms, according to three people familiar with the situation, as the Trump administration intensifies attempts to link federal agencies to its sprawling…...
From Miloli'i to around the globe: W. Hawaii man retires after impressive Coast Guard career
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (626+ words) Ron Freitas, third from right, with family at his retirement ceremony, where he was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal. (GRACE ADAMS/Tribune-Herald) When Ron Freitas was 17, he wanted to join the Air Force. His mother said no, so he joined…...
Warsh takes helm of Federal Reserve as Trump pushes for lower interest rates
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (388+ words) US President Donald Trump speaks after the swearing-in ceremony of new Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh (left) in the East Room of the White House. (Andrew Leyden/ZUMA Press Wire/dpa/TNS) WASHINGTON " Kevin Warsh was sworn in on Friday…...
4 Warriors sign to college baseball programs
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (503+ words) HILO " Four Waiakea baseball stars inked their letters of intent to play at the next level during the school's spring signing ceremony Thursday on Warrior campus. All four players played key roles in Waiakea's island title and deep state run,…...