Crew picked for Mars mission
HONOLULU (AP) — Researchers from the University of Hawaii and Cornell University have selected a six-person crew for a simulated Mars mission to test new forms of food for deep-space travel.
The Hawaii Space Exploration Analog Simulation is part of a study for NASA to determine the best way to keep astronauts well-nourished during multiple-year missions to Mars or the moon.
University of Hawaii says the crew members were selected from more than 700 applicants. The crew will participate in the four-month simulation mission early next year on a barren lava field on Mauna Loa.
The crew members include a research space scientist at the U.S. Geological Survey in Arizona, a science and technology journalist living in San Francisco and a materials scientist and educator working with disadvantaged students in Puerto Rico.
Voter deadline comes Thursday
HONOLULU (AP) — The last day for new voters to register to vote in Hawaii’s primary election is Thursday.
The state Office of Elections says completed voter registration forms must be turned in to the appropriate city and county clerk by 4:30 p.m. Mailed forms must be postmarked by Thursday.
Currently registered voters who have changed their name or moved since the last election should re-register before the voter registration deadline.
The primary election is Aug. 11.
Ala Moana vies for recognition
HONOLULU (AP) — Honolulu city officials are hoping Ala Moana Regional Park gets voted as “America’s favorite park.”
The park with the most votes will win a $100,000 grant to restore, rebuild or enhance the park.
Voting ends July 15 for the Coca-Cola Live Positively contest.
Votes can be cast online. The park in urban Honolulu features a beach protected by an artificial reef which creates calm waters ideal for swimming and water play.
Online: http://www.livepositively.com/parks
