Advanced recycling: Plastic crisis solution or distraction?
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The plastics industry says there is a way to help solve the crisis of plastic waste plaguing the planet’s oceans, beaches and lands— recycle it, chemically.
Reemployment bonus idea advanced by NC Senate committee
RALEIGH, N.C. — With employers struggling to fill positions as post-pandemic restrictions end, North Carolina state senators advanced a proposal Wednesday giving $1,500 bonuses to unemployment benefit recipients who return to work this summer.
Microsoft in advanced talks to buy TikTok’s US business
NEW YORK — Microsoft is in advanced talks to buy the U.S. operations of TikTok, the popular Chinese-owned video app that has been a source of national security and censorship concerns, according to a person familiar with the discussions who spoke only on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity to the negotiations.
How to plan advanced care
LIHUE — Wilcox Medical Center is hosting free advance-care planning sessions and to talk with family, friends and health-care providers regarding their preferences about medical treatment if they ever become unable to speak for themselves.
US deploys advanced anti-missile system in Israel
The U.S. has deployed a highly advanced missile defense system in Israel for the first time, the American and Israeli militaries announced Monday, reflecting their shared concerns about Iran’s development of powerful missiles.
Report: Amazon in ‘advanced talks’ to build new HQ near DC
Retail giant Amazon Inc. is in “advanced talks” to open its second headquarters in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area, The Washington Post reported Saturday.
NASA launches advanced weather satellite for western US
NASA launched another of the world’s most advanced weather satellites on Thursday, this time to safeguard the western U.S.
Massachusetts students lead US in Advanced Placement exams
Students in Massachusetts lead the nation in achievement on Advanced Placement exams, according to the nonprofit group behind the tests.
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse numbers have doubled since 2005
Advanced Practice Registered Nurses can work as primary-care providers thanks to laws passed in 2009, and because of that Hawaii has experienced a sharp uptick in APRNs, health officials say.
Advanced hunter care classes scheduled
Two new workshops on advanced hunter education and game care will be held simultaneously on the Big Island and Oahu, on January 13.
Kaua‘i Police Department getting new fleet of pickup trucks
LIHU‘E — Officers with the Kaua‘i Police Department (KPD) will unveil a new fleet of vehicles next week that will help enhance patrol operations, response calls and performance.
Ho‘ike launches four nights of hula
The 61st annual Merrie Monarch Festival shifted into high gear on Wednesday night with the Ho‘ike, an exhibition of hula and folk dance from around the Pacific Rim at Edith Kanaka‘ole Multi-Purpose Stadium in Hilo.
California man rescued from water off Kapa‘a
KAPA‘A — A California man was rescued from the water off a resort after he found himself in distress while swimming earlier this week.
Colorado man dies after being pulled from ocean
KOLOA — A Colorado resident died after being pulled from the water off Allerton Beach on Friday, marking the second time in as many days that a visitor died on the island of Kaua‘i.