Hawaii soldier charged with murder of missing pregnant wife
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
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President of East-West Center to leave post for defense forum
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
Navy water system upgrade under intense scrutiny
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
Coast Guard members, civilians honored for Lahaina heroism
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
New Chinese warship makes stop in South Pacific
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
Training by foreign troops increasing in Hawaii at Army ranges
Hawaii is becoming an increasingly active training ground for militaries from around the Pacific and beyond. Read more
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Navy says EPA report that found low-level contamination proves water is ‘safe’
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
Chinese ballistic missile launch stirs apprehension
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
Hawaii’s Marine Littoral Regiment trains for high-tech operations
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
Hawaii remains the top desired destination for Japanese travelers
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
For Japan’s Hawaii lovers, a changing relationship with the Aloha State
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
Budget-conscious younger Japanese travelers seek adventure, authenticity
Younger Japanese travelers are often looking for something very different from what their parents seek when they travel. Read more
USS Daniel Inouye returns from first deployment
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
Japan working to deepen relationships with Pacific nations
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
NCIS asking for help to solve 1980 double killing
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
Forgotten Navy waste dump holds up repairs at Radford High School
Radford and Makalapa Elementary were built over land that the Navy used during World War II as a waste dump, leaving behind toxins that make excavation hazardous for workers. Read more
Family of missing Army spouse says investigators suspect murder
The family of Mischa Mabeline Kaalohilani Johnson, the 19-year-old pregnant Army spouse who has been missing since July 31, announced Thursday that investigators now believe she is dead and that the missing-person case is now being treated as a murder investigation. Read more
Elite forces focus on protecting the region
Last week members of the world’s most elite military units gathered in Honolulu for an inaugural conference on special operations forces — or SOF — in the Pacific region. Read more
Husband in custody as search continues for missing Army wife
Mischa Mabeline Kaalohilani Johnson’s whereabouts are still unknown and the Army Criminal Investigation Division is still searching as the investigation remains open. Read more
Board of Water Supply detects chemical plume in Aiea wells
Testing by the Honolulu Board of Water Supply earlier this summer indicated that a plume of contaminants often associated with petroleum fuel recently passed through a pair of drinking wells in Aiea near the Navy’s underground Red Hill fuel storage facility. Read more
In its Pacific strategy, India charts its own path
The Indian navy’s INS Shivalik — the nation’s first Indian-built stealth warship — sailed into Pearl Harbor on June 27 to participate in Exercise Rim of the Pacific. Read more
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