(The Hill) – The fundamentals of the U.S. economy are in good shape, with low unemployment and robust growth in recent quarters. But warning signs have been flashing and markets have been sliding amid policy uncertainties and some troubling macroeconomic indicators. Here’s a look at the risk factors currently facing the U.S. economy. Inflation risks
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Vaccines could be a key means of suppressing bird flu and avoiding the slaughter of millions of chickens, which is blamed for egg prices averaging nearly $6 a dozen. But the move has been delayed in part because of concerns it could jeopardize chicken exports worth billions of dollars a year. The U.S. Department
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Strong trade winds will gradually ease starting Thursday. Winds are expected to remain light this weekend. A wet season storm system could bring heavy rain from Sunday through Wednesday. Isolated thunderstorms are expected due to this nearby storm, which should clear the islands Wednesday. Today through Friday: Mostly dry and sunny. Breezy
HONOLULU (KHON2) — It’s full speed ahead for the speed camera program now in the second week of its warning period. Transportation officials said the numbers are staggering. “If we are looking at speed over seven miles per hour, we’re looking at about 80,000 warnings per month,” State Department of Transportation Director Ed Sniffen said.
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Maui Police Chief John Pelletier responded to the lawsuit that links him to crimes involving music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs. Maui police chief named in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs-related lawsuit, Maui mayor calls for leave Since the allegations arose, Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen and Hawaii’s police union called for Pelletier to be
HONOLULU (KHON2) – In the ahupuaʻa of Waikīkī, which lies in the moku of Kona here on Oʻahu, stands a busy roadway named in honor of the only royal US congressman. We are speaking of Kūhiō Ave. Lewers St, who is it named after? In Hawaiian, the word kūhiō can be look upon as kū, meaning “to stand” and hiō, meaning “to lean
HONOLULU (KHON2) — A new initiative led by the Oahu SPCA hopes to reunite pets with their owners in the event they get lost. ‘At a crisis point,’ Hundreds of animals overcrowd Oahu SPCA During March, the no-kill animal shelter is offering free microchips for your four-legged friends when you schedule a wellness exam or
HONOLULU (KHON2) — The 7-year-old Ewa Beach girl who crashed her e-bike on Thursday, Feb. 27 has died and there is now a renewed push from traffic safety advocates. Hawaii girl, 7, fighting for life after e-bike collision KHON2 spoke to the 7-year-old’s mother on Tuesday, March 4 — she said Azaleia Young-Kawa’a was hanging
HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Hawaii Foodbank is hoping for the best but preparing for the worst if it takes a hit from federal budget cuts possibly affecting thousands of residents. What you need to know about volunteering at your local foodbank It may look like business as usual at the Hawaii Foodbank warehouse, but there
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Drivers should prepare for delays on the H1 freeway this weekend. The Hawaii Department of Transportation’s (HDOT) Salt Lake Rehabilitation Project will close town-bound lanes starting Friday, March 14 at 6:30 p.m. and last through Monday, March 17 at 4 a.m. H-1 freeway closure causes Saturday traffic nightmare “In areas where we
