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Proposed Detonation of World War II-Era Bombs at Molokini Angers Activists Flickr: Forest and Kim Starr

Proposed Detonation of World War II-Era Bombs at Molokini Angers Activists

State and federal agencies have been planning to dispose of the bombs since last year.

Military In Hawaii Copes With Pandemic Challenges John Linzmeier/HING/2020

Military In Hawaii Copes With Pandemic Challenges

The military declines to say how many Hawaii-based troops have been infected, but it has put restrictions on both daily operations and training efforts.

 

USS Preble Seized $40 Million Worth Of Cocaine On Counter Narcotics Mission Jaimar Carson Bondurant/U.S. Navy

USS Preble Seized $40 Million Worth Of Cocaine On Counter Narcotics Mission

The vessel is back in Hawaii after taking part in an interagency drug task force operating in waters around Central America.

US Senate Approves Funding for Hawaii Missile Radar System Chinese Ministry of Defense/2019

US Senate Approves Funding for Hawaii Missile Radar System

The $162 million authorization for the system reverses the Trump Administration’s decision to slash the program’s funding.

Hawaii-Based General Confirmed As First Black Air Force Chief Of Staff Staff Sgt. Jack Sanders/Pacific Air Forces Public Affairs

Hawaii-Based General Confirmed As First Black Air Force Chief Of Staff

Gen. Charles Brown, the current commander of the Pacific Air Forces, accepted the nomination just days after speaking out on institutional racism and the national protests triggered by the killing of George Floyd.

Memorial Day: Why Veterans Are Particularly Vulnerable To The Coronavirus Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Memorial Day: Why Veterans Are Particularly Vulnerable To The Coronavirus

Veterans were already lacking services and facing other challenges. The virus has exacerbated things.

The Navy Replaced Its Leaky Fuel Tanks In California. Why Not Oahu?  Chief Petty Officer Yan Kennon, DVIDS

The Navy Replaced Its Leaky Fuel Tanks In California. Why Not Oahu? 

In California and Washington, the Navy said its World War II-era tanks should be retired. But in Hawaii, the Navy says its tanks from the same era are working great. 

Lawsuit Filed By Guardian Of Child Abused By Military Parents Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Lawsuit Filed By Guardian Of Child Abused By Military Parents

Tripler Army Medical Center should have reported signs of abuse in another child who died earlier, lawsuit says.

Hawaii National Guard Called Out To Help With Coronavirus Response Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020

Hawaii National Guard Called Out To Help With Coronavirus Response

The number of guard members on active duty has been doubled and will help at the airport as well as assist law enforcement, officials said.

Microsoft Preps Vets For Careers In Tech Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020

Microsoft Preps Vets For Careers In Tech

At Schofield Barracks, tech training is helping military members step back into the civilian world.