US: Iran may have killed more than 1,000 in recent protests

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration on Thursday accused Iranian security forces of killing more than 1,000 people in crackdowns against recent protests that have swept the country. The allegation came as U.S. officials said the Pentagon is considering sending thousands of additional troops to the Middle East to help deter Iranian aggression.

Sailor used service weapon to kill at Pearl Harbor

HONOLULU — A U.S. sailor shot three civilians with his service weapon, killing two of them, before taking his own life at Pearl Harbor, just days before thousands descend on the storied military base to mark the 78th anniversary of the Japanese bombing that propelled the United States into World War II.

Eruption did nearly $800M in damage

Last year’s Kilauea volcano eruption cost the county nearly $800 million in economic damage, according to an estimate from the Kilauea Eruption Recovery Team.

Geologist: Crater lake expected to rise

HILO — The growing pool of water in Halemaumau crater could potentially rise another 180 feet, a Hawaiian Volcano Observatory geologist told County Council members on Tuesday.

Dominant North Dakota State happy at FCS level

FARGO, N.D. — It’s only natural to ask two questions of a North Dakota State team that has won seven of the last eight Football Championship Subdivision titles and garnered the No. 1 seed again this year after blowing out nearly every opponent despite having a new coach and freshman quarterback at the helm.

Sailor kills 2 civilians, self at Pearl Harbor shipyard

PEARL HARBOR — An active duty U.S. sailor whose submarine was docked at Pearl Harbor opened fire on three civilian employees Wednesday, killing two and then taking his own life just days before dignitaries and veterans descend on the base for the 78th anniversary of the Japanese attack.

State: Hawaii County not affected by new food stamps rule

HILO — The state Department of Human Services administrator for the division in charge of Supplemental Nutrition Program, known as SNAP benefits, said Wednesday fewer than 1,000 people in Hawaii — all on the island of Molokai — will be affected by a new Trump administration order that will tighten work requirements for recipients.