US: Brush Fire Breaks Out in Maili, Prompting Evacuation

A brush fire broke out on Sunday, July 6, near 87-253 Paakea Road in Maili. It burnt 95 acres and prompted an evacuation, which was lifted later. 2 homes were damaged by the flame with no injuries reported.

US: Sirens Blare in Downtown Minneapolis as Tornado-Threatening Storm Moves Through

A tornado-producing storm swept through parts of Minnesota and Wisconsin on Thursday, May 15. Tornado sirens went off in areas around downtown Minneapolis as the storm moved through.

Mansfield Foundation President Jannuzi

Mansfield Foundation President Jannuzi

Frank Jannuzi, president and CEO of The Maureen and Mike Mansfield Foundation, poses for photos during an interview with Kyodo News in Washington on Jan. 25, 2023.

Tokyo memorial held for Mike Mansfield

Tokyo memorial held for Mike Mansfield

TOKYO, Japan - Former Japanese Ambassador to the United States Yoshio Okawara speaks at a memorial service for former U.S. Ambassador to Japan Mike Mansfield held at a Tokyo hotel Nov. 7, 2001. About 300 people attended the service sponsored by the America-Japan Society.

Ex-ambassador to Japan Mike Mansfield dies at 98

Ex-ambassador to Japan Mike Mansfield dies at 98

WASHINGTON, United States - Mike Mansfield, the longest-serving U.S. ambassador to Japan who made great contributions to Japan-U.S. ties, died at Walter Reed Army Hospital in Washington on Oct. 5. He was 98.

Mansfield expresses condolences on Obuchi's death

Mansfield expresses condolences on Obuchi's death

TOKYO, Japan - Former U.S. Ambassador to Japan Mike Mansfield (L) and the late former Japanese Prime Minister Keizo Obuchi are shown in a file photo after a meeting in Washington in May 1999. Mansfield in a statement May 15 expressed condolences on the death of Obuchi, calling it ''a tragedy for all.'' Obuchi died May 14 aged 62.

Tokyo memorial held for Mike Mansfield

Tokyo memorial held for Mike Mansfield

TOKYO, Japan - Former Japanese Ambassador to the United States Yoshio Okawara speaks at a memorial service for former U.S. Ambassador to Japan Mike Mansfield held at a Tokyo hotel Nov. 7, 2001. About 300 people attended the service sponsored by the America-Japan Society.

Mansfield expresses condolences on Obuchi's death

Mansfield expresses condolences on Obuchi's death

TOKYO, Japan - Former U.S. Ambassador to Japan Mike Mansfield (L) and the late former Japanese Prime Minister Keizo Obuchi are shown in a file photo after a meeting in Washington in May 1999. Mansfield in a statement May 15 expressed condolences on the death of Obuchi, calling it ''a tragedy for all.'' Obuchi died May 14 aged 62.

U.S. expert urges Japan to seek common ground with China, S. Korea

U.S. expert urges Japan to seek common ground with China, S. Korea

Frank Jannuzi, president of the Maureen and Mike Mansfield Foundation think tank, speaks during an interview with Kyodo News in Washington in August 2015. Jannuzi, an expert on East Asian issues, urged Japan to work harder to seek common ground with China and South Korea over topics such as climate change and North Korea-related issues. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Ex-ambassador to Japan Mike Mansfield dies at 98

Ex-ambassador to Japan Mike Mansfield dies at 98

WASHINGTON, United States - Mike Mansfield, the longest-serving U.S. ambassador to Japan who made great contributions to Japan-U.S. ties, died at Walter Reed Army Hospital in Washington on Oct. 5. He was 98.