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Sen. Chuck Grassley launches new probe into Boeing, FAA
The probe is the latest in a series of investigations by lawmakers since a door panel blew out during a Jan. 5 flight on a new Alaska Airlines MAX 9, forcing pilots to make an emergency landing. Read more
China’s Premier Li arrives in Australia, says ties ‘back on track’
Australia is the biggest supplier of iron ore to China, which has been an investor in Australian mining projects. Read more
Charles Barkley to retire from TV after 2024-25 season
Barkley said he isn’t interested in moving to other networks. Read more
Trump, Biden and CNN prepare for hostile debate
The first presidential debate of the 2024 cycle is less than two weeks away, and both campaigns are racing to prepare. Read more
World leaders join Ukraine summit in test of Kyiv’s peace push
President Joe Biden sent Vice President Kamala Harris to represent him — a decision that had riled Kyiv. Read more
Hamas claims credit as 8 Israeli soldiers killed in explosion
The eight soldiers, who belonged to the military’s engineering corps, were riding in an armored vehicle when the blast occurred, the military said. Read more
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Whale carcass washes ashore near Kauai resort
Officials were asking people to stay out of the water in the immediate area the carcass due to sharks roaming the area. Read more
Honolulu bus, Handi-Van phone system back up but online services still down
On Monday, the phone system for TheBus and TheHandi-Van was down for about seven hours starting in mid-afternoon. Read more
Mavs avert sweep with Game 4 blowout of Celtics
Coach Jason Kidd had a simple explanation for why his Dallas Mavericks players brought their “A” game tonight. Read more
Honolulu Ocean Safety rescues 16 during south swell
EMS is advising the public to “use extreme caution during this time,” as surf remains high through Saturday. Read more
Hawaii island police identify man in Kailua-Kona drowning
Hawaii island police have identified a drowning victim off Kailua-Kona last week as 31-year-old Isaiah Ekau of Pahoa. Read more
Sick hiker airlifted from Puu o Hulu Trail in Maili
A man in his 50s was airlifted from the Puu o Hulu Trail in Maili after he became sick while hiking Friday afternoon. Read more
Magnitude 4.1 strikes off southeast coast of Hawaii island
No damage to buildings or infrastructure was expected based on earthquake intensity. Read more
Lost hikers airlifted from Lulumahu Falls Trail in Nuuanu
Both hikers were airlifted to a landing zone and refused medical treatment. Read more
High surf advisory extended for south shores of all Hawaiian islands
The south swell peaked Friday “and will continue to decline over the next few days,” forecasters said. Read more
Hiker seriously injured in fall at Koko Head Crater Trail
The Honolulu Fire Department received the 911 call for the hiker in distress at 7:04 a.m. today. Read more
Third rail between stadium and Middle Street to be energized
The energized third rail powers the trains and carries 750 volts of electricity, and any contact with the third rail “poses an immediate fatality risk,” HART said in the release. Read more
U.S. attack sub, Canadian navy patrol ship arrive in Cuba
However, both the U.S. and Cuba have said the Russian warships pose no threat to the region. Read more
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