The volunteer board often cancels meetings due to lack of quorum, and there is no paid staff to shoulder some of the burden like in other counties. Hawaii County’s government ethics watchdog has been on life support for years with no sign of help on the way. The Ethics Commission has canceled at least six … Read more
Even though the diagnosis itself has deep meaning, the story of the diagnosis is not a pretty story. A diagnosis is an answer, but it’s not always reassuring. And the meaning it has for different people and even different members of the same family can be mixed. Article continues after ad “I was … Read more
Ollie Super has been in and out of cancer treatments since being diagnosed with neuroblastoma while in foster care as a toddler. Now the 8th and 2nd graders are working on it again. Her cancer returned late last year. Ollie’s parents, who adopted her in 2020, tried to enroll her in a clinical trial using … Read more
The Trump administration official leading the effort to loosen rules on methane pollution was an oil and gas lobbyist who anonymously wrote the industry’s key argument against the same rules just four years ago. Aaron Szabo, Deputy Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, is listed in the PDF metadata as the author of a January … Read more
Above: Dr. Corey Welklin and his team, Tom Tow, Abby Thomas, Kayla Olson, Amanda Guthmiller and Thomas Carpenter at the Fairmont Specialty Care Center on Tuesday. It was the last day of medical treatment at Fairmont. FAIRMONT – In 1990, Dr. Cory Welklin opened a clinic in Fairmont and on Tuesday officially closed his specialty … Read more
Recently, I was sitting behind my husband on a motorcycle, looking at a map to guide him to a meeting, when at a three-way intersection I confidently told him to turn right, even though the screen said to turn left. The mistake forced the couple to drive an additional five kilometers and arrive 20 minutes … Read more
Mental health day centers in six towns owned by Cornwall City Council will close this week as part of wider changes to the way support is provided in the region. Claire Elliott and Cornwall Live readers 06:00, April 1, 2026 Mental health center closed(Image: PA Archive/PA Images) Cornwall Live readers are disgusted to hear that … Read more
The demands and stress of modern life can be so overwhelming that it can feel difficult to escape. Whether it’s a notification that requires immediate attention, or worries about bills or living expenses, most people experience stress every day. The important thing is to develop ways to manage stress so that it doesn’t become a … Read more
A landmark judgment in the New South Wales Land and Environment Court could revolutionize the way traditional owners across the country are compensated for cultural harm. In March, the NSW Forestry Corporation was found guilty of illegally felling centuries-old trees at Wild Cattle Creek State Forest, north of Dorrigo on the state’s mid-north coast. Instead … Read more
Building strong, toned arms is one of the best things you can do not just for aesthetics, but for long-term health and daily function. If you’re not sure where to start, try this 5-move, two-dumbbell workout from middle-aged strength coach Edwina Jenner. “This is my go-to session for developing strong, defined arms, as it focuses … Read more