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During the Lahaina wildfires, the slow response from government and media led to an overwhelming spread of misinformation on social media. Independent outlets like 808 Viral quickly disseminated critical updates, but faced challenges from bots and foreign campaigns. Calls for improved platform protocols are vital to manage communication during future crises.

General MacArthur surveys the beachhead on Leyte Island, soon after American forces swept ashore from a gigantic liberation armada into the central Philippines, at the historic moment when the General made good his promise "I shall return". 1944. (And folks, it doesn't get more iconic than this...)

As I sat down to my morning coffee and paper today I was again greeted with the news

Our culture has awakened to the need for greater social justice for traditionally marginalized groups. The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) movement has grown out of this concern, and one of its hallmark approaches is to promote equity by advocating for special consideration for those who are systemically oppressed. Through the lens of equity, special privilege is awarded to systemically-oppressed groups to compensate for their oppression. Affirmative action is an example of equity, where you hire based on a considerations or race, and not just competence. It may even sacrifice some competency for better racial diversity in the workplace.

The U.S. armed forces resorted to asbestos-containing products throughout the last century in preparation for WWII, when affordable materials were in high demand for mass-producing military equipment in a short time. All five military branches used products made with asbestos, resulting in many service members being exposed to asbestos, especially Second World War, Korean War, and Vietnam War veterans. The growing number of toxic exposure cases today reflects the health risks our vets assumed, in addition to the challenges of service.

by Jonty Crane Despite being home to a population that is 98% Catholic—the second highest concentration in the world after the Vatican City—Timor-Leste (formerly East Timor) boasts a diverse array of sites from other religions, including Islam, Protestantism, Hinduism, and Buddhism. The book illustrates the variety and beauty of religious sites in Timor-Leste, including churches,...

Gentle Giant's Jabba the Hut replica at the Star Wars Celebration in Anaheim, California, April 2015.

By Keli’i Akina Have you ever had trouble getting a building permit? I’m guessing yes because the reaction to my recent column about a homeowner’s permitting troubles on Hawaii Island has been some of the most intense I’ve seen in my many years of sharing my thoughts with you. Readers responded with their stories of...

Some people smell well, and smell good. And some people are real stinkers.

Charlene Thornton, Special Agent-in-Charge of the Honolulu Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), is seeking the public’s help in providing information leading to the location and arrest of fugitive husband and wife, JOHN & JULIEANNE DIMITRION. The FBI is offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to their capture.