Hawaii Tribune-Herald

Cartoon for February 28

Feb. 28, 2018

The world as seen by cartoonist Steve Breen, The San Diego Union-Tribune.

The US is (and must remain) a nation of immigrants

Feb. 28, 2018

There are a few quotes and phrases that are so American — and so anodyne — that they amount to a kind of bipartisan lexicon, cited with equal fervor by Democrats and Republicans alike. For example: Land of the free, home of the brave. All men are created equal. Liberty and justice for all. Government of the people, by the people, for the people.

Former state senator Hee joins race for Hawaii governor

Feb. 28, 2018

HONOLULU — Former state senator Clayton Hee is joining the race to be governor.

Finalists chosen for open UH board seat

Feb. 28, 2018

The University of Hawaii selected three finalists to fill an open Hawaii County seat on the Board of Regents.

Nation and World briefs for February 28

Feb. 28, 2018

A brief look at stories from around the globe.

Obituaries for February 28

Feb. 28, 2018 • Updated 1:20 p.m.

Pamela Kuuipo Ah Nee, 72, of Hilo died Feb. 11 at Life Care Center of Hilo. Born in Honolulu, she was a retired custodian at Keaukaha Elementary School and lunch lady at Waiakea Elementary School. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Tuesday (March 6) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Funeral service at 10 a.m. Burial noon at Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Casual attire. Survived by sons, Milton Liwai Ah Nee Jr., Rockne Craig Ah Nee and Rodney Kaiama Ah Nee Sr. of Hilo; hanai son, Jarred “Kaleo” Ah Nee of Hilo; brothers, Wadsworth (Sharon) Kamaka Jr. of Pennsylvania and Arthur Kamaka of North Carolina; sister, Momi (Farrel) Cox of Alaska; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Cheers, protests as German court lets cities ban diesel cars

Feb. 28, 2018

BERLIN — Handing environmentalists a landmark victory, a German court ruled Tuesday that cities can ban diesel cars and trucks to combat air pollution, a decision with far-reaching and costly implications in the country where the diesel engine was invented in the 1890s.

Rome blanketed by snow as Arctic storm sets seasonal records

Feb. 28, 2018

ROME — The Arctic storm dubbed the “Beast from the East” saw temperatures across much of Europe fall Monday to their lowest level this winter and even brought a rare snowstorm to Rome, paralyzing the city and giving its residents the chance to ski, sled and build snowmen in its famous parks and piazzas.

Hope Hicks declines to answer some questions in Russia probe

Feb. 28, 2018

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s longtime aide Hope Hicks is declining to answer questions about her time in the White House in a closed-door interview Tuesday with the House intelligence committee.

Kushner’s security clearance downgraded per Kelly policy

Feb. 28, 2018

WASHINGTON — The security clearance of White House senior adviser Jared Kushner, President Donald Trump’s son-in-law, has been downgraded, according to two people informed of the decision.

Florida Legislature debates school safety bill

Feb. 28, 2018 • Updated 2:42 p.m.

PARKLAND, Fla. — Family members of people killed in a South Florida school shooting gave emotional testimony Tuesday during a legislative hearing to discuss passing a bill that would allow for armed teachers and raise the age limit to buy rifles.

State briefs for February 28

Feb. 28, 2018 • Updated 1:32 p.m.

A brief look at stories from throughout the state.

Puako study simulates marine ecosystem management strategies

Feb. 28, 2018 • Updated 1:31 p.m.

KAILUA-KONA — For the tourism industry, coral reefs are an attraction. For fishermen, they’re a place of business. For a variety of marine species, they’re home.

Community Calendar for February 28

Feb. 28, 2018

A look at upcoming events for February 28-March 6

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