A U.S. fighter jet shot down the large Chinese balloon over the Atlantic Ocean off South Carolina on Feb. 4. (Chad Fish) The Chinese balloon that floated across the United States this month, ...

Fall time is my favorite season in New Mexico. The state fair, Balloon Fiesta, and the smell of green chile roasting ...

This time of year — with graduations, weddings, birthday parties and other outdoor gatherings — people sometimes release balloons into the air as part of the celebration. A new Illinois House bill ...

Let’s talk about balloon releases. Balloons are released into the air all the time for memorials and other celebrations. Often, people organize balloon releases after the death of a friend or loved ...

“The Red Balloon” is the title of a classic popular film from France that can serve as a metaphor for the alleged Chinese balloon menace. This whimsical fantasy of a boy and his balloon appeals to our ...

Select an option below to continue reading this premium story. Already a Honolulu Star-Advertiser subscriber? Log in now to continue reading. Over the last decade, China’s government began to exercise ...

Last week I attended a birthday celebration for one of my co-workers. In classic birthday party tradition, we observed the event with the customary blowing out of the candles, enjoying refreshments, ...

Kasey Cordosi is preparing to launch her new party supply store called The Balloon Company. The store will offer a variety of balloon creations and party supplies for every event. P-J photo by Timothy ...