Ukraine pierces Russian border, triggering fierce clashes
MOSCOW — Russia said on Wednesday it was fighting intense battles against Ukrainian forces that had penetrated its southern border near a major natural gas transmission hub, in one of the largest incursions into Russian territory since the war began.
Harris, Walz test Midwest credentials at Michigan and Wisconsin rallies
Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris and her new running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, put his Midwestern credentials to the test on Wednesday with rallies in the battleground states of Wisconsin and Michigan.
Police offer child safety seat clinic in Pahala
Hawaii Police Department will hold a free child safety seat clinic for families from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., this Saturday in Pahala at the Robert Herkes Gymnasium and Shelter parking lot, 96-1219 Kamani St.
Island Life photo for August 8 — Perfect palms
Island Life photo for August 8 — Perfect palms
Kauai’s Tatiana Weston-Webb nabs Olympic silver in surfing
Maui transitional housing for fire survivors proliferating one year after disaster
Limits on ohana unit size discussed by council
A newly amended Hawaii County Council bill would limit the square footage of future ohana housing units.
Kona man wanted for questioning
Police are requesting the public’s assistance in locating 52-year-old David Scheper of South Kona.
Pedestrian critically injured in Pahoa
Police are investigating an early morning traffic collision Monday between a pickup truck and a pedestrian that occurred on Ainaloa Boulevard in Pahoa, in the general area of Palm Way.
Police seek help to find missing man, 77
Police are renewing their request for the public’s assistance in locating 77-year-old Charles Poole.
Island life photo for August 7 — Rainbow view
Island life photo for August 7 — Rainbow view
Debby deluges Southeast with torrent of rainfall
Tropical Storm Debby inundated coastal Georgia and South Carolina with a deluge of rain that could bring “catastrophic flooding” to Charleston, Savannah and other cities on Tuesday, a day after it slammed into Florida’s Gulf Coast as a hurricane.
US to increase force projection from Australia
Australia will begin co-manufacturing guided weapons with the US next year to boost supply for allies in the Indo Pacific and increase a US military presence in the country, including bomber aircraft, the two nations said after annual defence talks.
Obituaries for August 7
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Taylor Swift leads 2024 MTV VMA nominations with 10
NEW YORK — Once again, Taylor Swift is on top among the list of nominations announced Tuesday for the upcoming MTV Video Music Awards.
Gigantic Marilyn Monroe statue in Palm Springs will be moved after uproar
LOS ANGELES — After years of controversy and a protracted legal battle, a fixture of the Palm Springs tourist scene is set to move.
Letters — Your Voice – for August 7
Dana Ireland case
Roaches, sewage, close L&L Drive Inn in Captain Cook
The state Department of Health has shut down the L&L Drive Inn in Captain Cook after discovering an active roach infestation, a suspected sewage backup and several other health violations in the restaurant.
Summit discusses fentanyl crisis, impact on youth
County and state policy makers urged public engagement in protecting Big Island keiki from the scourge of fentanyl.
Frustration with Netanyahu mounts as Gaza talks falter
JERUSALEM — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing anger in Israel and abroad over his handling of talks on a Gaza ceasefire that have faltered, just as fears have grown that the crisis could spiral into war with Iran, three Israeli officials said.
