Lucille “Cille” MacDonald, a Maui resident who was recognized by Congress for her work building ships during World War II and escaped the 2023 Lahaina fire, died Friday just weeks short of what would have been her 99th birthday. Read more
On Thursday the Pentagon’s Inspector General office released long-awaited reports on the Navy’s fuel and water systems on Oahu. Read more
Reports from the Pentagon’s Inspector General office on the Navy’s fuel and water systems on Oahu were released Thursday, with detailed timelines of the failures that led to spills from Red Hill. Here are some highlights from the reports. Read more
Dignitaries and community members gathered Monday at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific at Punchbowl to commemorate Veterans Day. Read more
A prominent Hawaii activist apparently has been banned from South Korea and is now seeking answers. Read more
U.S. Army Pacific commander Gen. Charles Flynn retired Friday from the military in a ceremony at Fort Shafter’s historic Palm Circle. Read more
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Mischa Mabeline Kaalohilani Johnson, 19, was last seen at her home at Schofield Barracks on July 31, and has still not been found. Read more
East-West Center President Suzanne Vares-Lum, who is both the first Native Hawaiian and the first woman to lead the organization, will leave her position at the end of this year to head the Daniel K. Inouye Asia Pacific Center for Security Studies, located in Waikiki. Read more
The Navy is upgrading and renovating its Oahu water system that serves 93,000 island residents, having demolished an old water storage tank with a replacement currently under construction — and with more planned upgrades along the way. Read more
Both national and international organizations are recognizing Coast Guard and civilian mariners who responded to the deadly 2023 Lahaina fire for heroism at sea. Read more
The Chinese navy recently sent one of its newest warships into the South Pacific as Beijing and Washington continue to compete for influence in the region. Read more
Hawaii is becoming an increasingly active training ground for militaries from around the Pacific and beyond. Read more
The inspection found small but detectable traces of petroleum and of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, dubbed PFAS. The report, which had several redactions, also detailed assorted maintenance problems and missing documents. Read more
In September the Chinese military launched an intercontinental ballistic missile that flew 7,400 miles before splashing down in the Pacific south of Hawaii. Read more
Second Lt. Alex Willbanks first came to Hawaii as a rifleman after he enlisted in the Marine Corps in 2008 as a member of the 3rd Marine Regiment. Over the course of his career in the Corps, he did several combat tours in support of the sprawling global war on terrorism. Read more
As Japanese people gradually begin to eye international travel again after the pandemic, Hawaii remains the top dream destination for Japanese travelers, according to research by travel firms and the Japanese government. Read more
Changing modes of travel and shifting tastes are changing the way Japanese tourists experience Hawaii. And it’s changing how they perceive island culture — both while visiting Hawaii and back home in Japan. Read more
Younger Japanese travelers are often looking for something very different from what their parents seek when they travel. Read more
Named for the late Hawaii senator and World War II Medal of Honor recipient, the ship officially arrived in Hawaii in 2021 for its official commissioning ceremony. Read more
Japanese diplomats and business leaders are also watching closely as the U.S. and China compete for influence across Oceania, where they have interests of their own. Read more
The Naval Criminal Investigative Service announced Monday that is asking the public for help as it tries to solve the 44-year-old killing of two Hawaii-based Marines. Read more
