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Hawaiʻi's Ukrainian community and supporters stage a series of rallies condemning Russia's invasion; Local company Oceanit has received emergency use approval for its rapid COVID test from the Federal Drug Administration, says the company's President and CEO Patrick Sullivan. But what role does testing have to play in this new phase of the pandemic?; and as lawmakers debate minimum way increases, ClimbHI President and Executive Director Julie Morikawa says we shut put more emphasis on connecting students to career opportunities
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Local families with ties to Ukraine understandably are on edge as Russian forces shelled Ukraine's second-largest city on Monday and closed in on the capital. Hilo resident Artem Sergeyev has been in touch daily with relatives in Kyiv. He says they are safe for now, trying to stay indoors.
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A Ukrainian man living in Hilo shares how he and his family are coping with the Russian invasion; we continue coverage of the Red Hill water crisis with thoughts from a military spouse and comments from the EPA; we shine a light on the first Native Hawaiian to play college football; and an Oʻahu pastry chef shares her experience on a Food Network baking show.
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Russian forces are shelling Ukraine’s second-largest city, rocking a residential neighborhood, and closing in on the capital, Kyiv, in a 40-mile convoy of hundreds of tanks and other vehicles. The country’s embattled president says the stepped-up shelling is aimed at forcing him into concessions.
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The U.S. and European allies are ramping up sanctions against Russia that include moving to cut off certain Russian banks from the key bank messaging system.
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On Thursday, Volodymyr Omelyan and his family awoke to the sound of missile blasts nearby. By Friday, he had said goodbye to his wife and children and enlisted to fight.
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Russian troops are bearing down on Ukraine’s capital, with explosions and gunfire sounding in the city. The invasion of a democratic country has fueled fears of wider war in Europe and triggered international efforts to make Russia stop. The U.S. and other global powers slapped ever-tougher sanctions on Russia as the invasion reverberated through the world’s economy and energy supplies. U.N. officials said they were preparing for millions to flee Ukraine.
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Several organizations are asking for assistance in helping people affected by the Russian invasion.
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Russia began its invasion of Ukraine on Thursday, Feb. 24, targeting cities across the country. The assault has upended the lives of everyday Ukrainians.
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Tensions involving Russian troops near Ukraine are now spilling into Asia. One consideration is energy — and a potential impact on Japan. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in this Asia Minute.