Keaau man arrested after HPP shooting
Police are investigating a shooting this morning in Hawaiian Paradise Park that left a 32-year-old man with multiple gunshot wounds.
Biden seeking to appeal to key constituencies with targeted policies
WASHINGTON — Last week, it was forgiving student loans. This week, it was calling for tariffs on Chinese steel. Soon, President Joe Biden is expected to protect federal land in the Alaskan wilderness.
Kennedy clan endorses Biden, in a show of force against RFK Jr.
WASHINGTON — A broad coalition of the Kennedy family endorsed President Joe Biden on Thursday at a campaign rally in Philadelphia, pointedly rejecting one of their own in Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the independent candidate who many Democrats believe poses a significant threat to Biden’s reelection chances.
Laupahoehoe Music Festival returns, boasts solid lineup of island performers
The Laupahoehoe Music Festival is returning for a day of live music after a four-year hiatus.
Help likely on the way in battle against spittlebugs
A proposal to fund measures to control a destructive invasive pest is on the verge of passing in the state Legislature.
Two E. Hawaii women honored at luncheon
The 13th annual YWCA Remarkable People ceremony and luncheon on Thursday honored longtime community advocates Carol Ignacio and Irene Nagao for their decades of commitment and compassion.
In a Manhattan court, a jury is picked to judge a president
NEW YORK — At 4:34 p.m. Thursday, 12 citizens were selected to decide the guilt or innocence of a former president for the first time in American history, a moment that could shape the nation’s political and legal landscapes for generations to come.
Your Views for April 19
Feeling pressures of adulthood
Trump trial much-needed distraction for Biden
Joe Biden started the week off on a high note, well, high for him.
Why Israel might want to retaliate against Iran
It’s easy to state a compelling case against the idea that Israel should strike Iran after Iran’s weekend drone and missile attack. Iran’s assault failed, spectacularly. Its vaunted long-range arsenal proved ineffective (at least in that strike), and the attack itself rallied Israel’s allies to its aid. American, British and even Jordanian forces intervened to protect Israel.
Two Kea‘au football players ink college deals
Senior Kea‘au High football players Shaydin Meek-Canon-Ching and Katin Kaluhiwa-Yamaguchi signed letters of intent on Wednesday to play for Chabot College.
Kawhi Leonard fighting ‘stubborn inflammation’ and is questionable for Game 1 of playoffs
LOS ANGELES — Kawhi Leonard has been fighting “very, very stubborn inflammation” in his surgically repaired right knee for nearly three weeks and he’ll be listed as questionable for the Los Angeles Clippers’ playoff opener against the Dallas Mavericks.
House leaders toil to advance Ukraine and Israel aid. But threats to oust speaker grow
WASHINGTON — House congressional leaders were toiling Thursday on a delicate, bipartisan push toward weekend votes to approve a $95 billion package of foreign aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, as well as several other national security policies at a critical moment at home and abroad.
GM Mike Dunleavy, Warriors look to regroup after missing the playoffs with Curry, Green, Thompson
SAN FRANCISCO — General manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. and the rest of Golden State’s front office staff had a feeling this season would wind up short of the ultimate goal for a franchise that has won four NBA championships over the past decade.
Meta’s newest AI model beats some peers. But its amped-up AI agents are confusing Facebook users
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — Facebook parent Meta Platforms unveiled a new set of artificial intelligence systems Thursday that are powering what CEO Mark Zuckerberg calls “the most intelligent AI assistant that you can freely use.”
NASA Langley is testing solar sail technology that could reduce costs of space missions
A sunlight-propelled satellite floating though space on huge metallic sails sounds like an idea straight from science fiction.
US vetoes widely supported resolution backing full UN membership for Palestine
UNITED NATIONS — The United States vetoed a widely backed U.N. resolution Thursday that would have paved the way for full United Nations membership for Palestine, a goal the Palestinians have long sought and Israel has worked to prevent.
Obituaries for April 19
Larry Castaneda, 74, of Honokaa died March 12 at home. Born in Honokaa, he was a steward at Hilton Waikoloa Village, courtesy driver for Meridian HRT and Hawaii Army National Guard veteran. Private scattering of ashes at a later date. Survived by brother, Michael (Karen) Castaneda of Wilburton, Okla.; father-in-law, Bernard (Patsy Sabarre) Labasan of Kealakekua; nephews, nieces and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
NYC squatters got engaged, spent big after stuffing slay victim in duffel bag, prosecutors say
NEW YORK — The young squatter couple accused of beating a Manhattan woman to death and stuffing her body in a duffel bag went on a wild shopping spree, got engaged while on the lam and even bought a diamond ring with the victim’s credit card to seal the deal, authorities said Thursday.
