New Star Wars plan: Pentagon rushes to counter threats in orbit
New Star Wars plan: Pentagon rushes to counter threats in orbit

May 19, 2024

WASHINGTON — The Pentagon is rushing to expand its capacity to wage war in space, convinced that rapid advances by China and Russia in space-based operations pose a growing threat to U.S. troops and other military assets on the ground and U.S. satellites in orbit.

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Bill would change how corporation counsel is selected
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Big Isle avoids most of the impacts from kona low system
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A new centrism is rising in Washington
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Rosy U.S. summer travel forecast excludes Hawaii

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Four more Puna football players sign letters of intent

May 19, 2024

Three Pahoa High football players, and one from Kea‘au High, signed letters of intent to play college football on Thursday — bringing the total number of college-bound class of 2024 football players from Puna to eight.

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Obituaries for May 18
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Volcano Watch: A fresh look at Kilauea’s 1924 explosive deposits
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Tropical Gardening: Invasive insects and disease far worse than most weeds

Judge maintains bail for Puna carjacking suspect

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Fire destroys Waimea storage shed

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