Tag: Hawaii
5-year prison term for Hawaii psychiatric hospital escape
HONOLULU — A man who spent decades in a Hawaii psychiatric hospital for killing a woman was sentenced to five years in prison Thursday...
Dental hygienist on trial in 1984 killing of a Navy recruit
SANFORD, Fla. — A trial is underway for a 61-year-old man facing a first-degree murder charge in the death of a U.S. Navy recruit...
Mom who gave birth on flight didn’t know she was pregnant
HONOLULU — Lavinia “Lavi” Mounga had no idea a baby was coming when she went into labor on a flight from her home in...
Nurses, doctor help ‘lucky’ mom who gave birth on flight
HONOLULU — A doctor and a team of neonatal medical professionals were in the right place at the right time — helping a Utah...
Pentagon chief calls for ‘new vision’ for American defense
NAVAL STATION PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii — In his first major speech as Pentagon chief, Lloyd Austin on Friday called for developing a “new vision”...
Hawaii close to honoring Juneteenth, leaving 1 state holdout
HONOLULU — Hawaii was poised to become the 49th state to recognize Juneteenth after the House and Senate on Tuesday passed legislation designating June...
Apple Music launches more than 100 city-focused music charts
NEW YORK — Apple Music is coming to a city near you — the streaming service has launched daily music charts focused on particular...
Honolulu bribery scandal prompts permit department overhaul
HONOLULU — Honolulu is overhauling its building permit process after a federal investigation resulted in indictments alleging a bribery scheme.
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Expedition hauls tons of plastic out of remote Hawaii atolls
HONOLULU — A crew returned from the northernmost islands in the Hawaiian archipelago this week with a boatload of marine plastic and abandoned fishing...
Ko wins Lotte Championship with tournament-record 28-under
KAPOLEI, Hawaii — Lydia Ko is golfing like she is a kid again. In other words, she’s tough to beat.
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