CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, July 13 -- The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: * * * 317th AW concludes Valiant Shield 2026 DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -The 317th Airlift Wing concluded operations as the sole tactical airlift unit in Exercise Valiant Shield, providing rapid global mobility solutions across the Pacific region June 18 to July 4, 2026.  Valiant Shield 2026, hosted by U.S. Pacific Command, brought together U.S. forces with allied and partner nations to strengthen interoperability, improve joint integration and enhance more PR

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, July 13 -- The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: * * * 7th Communication Battalion conducts bilateral training with Western Army System Signal Group during Resolute Dragon 26 * OKINAWA, Japan -During Resolute Dragon 26, Marines with 7th Communication Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, took part in bilateral training with the Western Army System Signal Group, Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force on June 24-25, 2026, at Camp Kengun, Kumamoto, Japan. The aim of this bilateral train more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 13 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OPPOSES PROPOSED RULE THAT THREATENS BILLIONS IN CRUCIAL FEDERAL FUNDING FOR STATES * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 23 states, submitted a comment letter opposing a rule proposed by the Trump administration that would impose sweeping new unlawful and unconstitutional requirements for federal grants. The proposed rule would allow the administration to cancel federal funding at more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 14 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, West Region June 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Western Region * * * Area prices were down 0.2 percent over the past month, up 3.2 percent from a year ago - The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the West Region fell 0.2 percent in June, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. The energy index decreased 4.3 percent. The food index and the all items less food and energy index both increased 0. more PR

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, July 13 -- The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: * * * Chile Marks 30 Years of Partnership at RIMPAC 2026 * JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii - For three decades, the Chilean Navy has sailed alongside allies and partners during Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC), the world's largest international maritime exercise. Chile's first participation in RIMPAC was in 1996 and has since evolved into a relationship built on trust, interoperability, and shared commitment to partnership.  For three decade more PR

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Coalition of State Rheumatology Organizations submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services addressing concerns about the essential health benefits framework and its impacts on affordability and patient access. The letter, signed by President Aaron Broadwell and Madelaine A. Feldman, vice president of advocacy and government affairs, focused on how the design of prescription drug benefits and patient cost-sharing affect premiums and c more ST

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Coalition to Transform Advanced Care submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The letter, written by Marian Grant, Senior Regulatory Advisor, addresses the agency's request for information concerning the comprehensive review of the essential health benefits framework and the typical employer plan standard. C-TAC focuses on improving health care for individuals living with serious illnesses by promoting access to comprehensive, p more ST

WASHINGTON, July 14 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration is seeking public comments through July 27, 2026, on a draft environmental assessment for SpaceX Starship operations. The notice announces the availability of the Draft Tiered Environmental Assessment covering proposed SpaceX Starship reentry contingency operations in the Pacific Ocean and an additional Starship landing trajectory. FAA is evaluating a license modification that would authorize contingency landings in a Northern Pacific area and  more PR

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, July 13 -- The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: * * * Guam, Washington Enhance Readiness with Palau Partners * BARRIGADA, Guam - Guardsmen from the Guam National Guard and the Washington National Guard recently conducted Exercise Alupang ACE in support of Exercise Valiant Shield 2026 in Palau as part of Guam's partnership with that country through the Department of War National Guard Bureau State Partnership Program.  The exercise demonstrated expeditionary sustainment capabilities and revalidated a more PR

MCLEAN, Virginia, July 15 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * Inside Hawaii's Newest Luxury Icon: Ka Lai Waikiki Beach, LXR Hotels & Resorts Enters a New Era Following a design driven $100 million reimagining, Hilton's first LXR Hotels & Resorts property in Hawaii debuts with a refined expression of luxury in Oahu * Ka Lai Waikiki Beach, LXR Hotels & Resorts debuts following a $100 million transformation, marking the first LXR property in Hawaii. * Reimagined as a luxury resort inspired by Hawaii's culture more PR

HONOLULU, Hawaii, July 13 [Category: BizTravel] -- Outrigger Hospitality Group posted the following news release: * * * Kani Ka Pila Grille Artists Shine at 2026 Na Hoku Hanohano Awards * KKPG 'Ohana from L-R: Dane Fujiwara (Ei Nei), Anthony Pfluke, Kala'e Camarillo, Rickey Kamai, "Aunty Luana" Maitland, Grant Kono (Ei Nei), 'Ekolu Chang (Ei Nei) and Makana Arce at the 2026 Na Hoku Hanohano Awards. HONOLULU - OUTRIGGER Resorts & Hotels is celebrating another milestone for Kani Ka Pila Grille as several of its resident artists took home to more PR

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Jill Tokuda, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Tokuda Announces Applications for Military Service Academies * Honolulu, HI -U.S. Representative Jill N. Tokuda (HI-02) announced that her office will begin accepting applications on Friday, August 1, 2026, from students in Hawai`i's Second Congressional District seeking a nomination to one of the United States military service academies. Qualified applicants must submit their complete applications no later than Sunday, October 18, 2026, at 11:5 more PR

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * Schatz Legislation To Deliver Faster Disaster Aid Becomes Law * WASHINGTON - A bipartisan housing package, which includes the Reforming Disaster Recovery Act, became law over the weekend. The Reforming Disaster Recovery Act, authored by U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai'i), will help communities recover from major disasters more quickly by establishing a permanent and predictable funding process at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Developme more PR

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Trump's Illegal War with Iran Has Forced Vermont to Pay $113 Million More for Gas, So Far * Vermont households have spent $441 more for gas since the war began WASHINGTON, D.C. - Democrats on the Joint Economic Committee today released new data outlining how President Trump's reckless and illegal war with Iran has driven up gasoline costs for Vermont families, farmers, and businesses. The new data shows that since the war began on February 28, Ame more PR

MANOA, Hawaii, July 15 -- The University of Hawaii Manoa campus issued the following news release: * * * UH President Hensel selected to College Football Playoff Board University of Hawaii President Wendy Hensel has been selected to represent the Mountain West Conference on the College Football Playoff (CFP) Board of Managers, one of the most influential leadership bodies in collegiate athletics. The appointment places Hensel among a select group of university presidents and chancellors from across the nation who oversee the governance and  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 14 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Economic Research Service issued the following Economic Information Bulletin on July 9, 2026, entitled "The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and Food Security: Insights From Administrative Records." Here are excerpts: * * * Key Points * This report investigates how survey misreporting of participation in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) affects our understanding of the relationship between SNAP and food security. * Many SNAP respondents do not i more PR

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, July 13 -- The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: * * * USS Tucson arrives at new homeport in Guam NAVAL BASE GUAM - Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Tucson (SSN 770) arrived at its new homeport of Naval Base Guam, July 10, 2026, as part of the U.S. Navy's strategic laydown of forces in the Pacific.  "The entire crew is honored and excited to arrive in Guam," said Cmdr. Vince Bove, commanding officer of Tucson. "Tucson brings an exceptional crew of Sailors who represent the very best of our  more PR