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Rainbow Wahine volleyball sweeps Long Beach State
Tali Hakas tied career highs with 18 digs and four aces and added 10 kills while hitting .435 to lead Hawaii to a 25-15, 25-23, 25-21 sweep of Long Beach State tonight. Read more
Avian influenza confirmed in birds on Central Oahu property
After confirmation of avian influenza, agricultural officials issued a quarantine order that requires all birds on the property “be depopulated” and the area disinfected. Read more
Maili Pillbox trail evacuated due to brush fire
The fire is contained, but police evacuated the Maili Pillbox trail, and closed the right lane of Farrington Highway in the area for use by emergency vehicles. Read more
Trump picks Steven Cheung as White House communications director
The transition team also announced that Sergio Gor will take on the role of director of the Presidential Personnel Office. Read more
Wall Street sinks on Powell rate-cut caution, Trump cabinet picks
Today’s sell-off ended a week in which market focus shifted from the U.S. election win by Trump, seen as a pro-business choice, to worries about the rate cut path and potential inflation risks under the next administration. Read more
Grand opening held for DonPen Times in Royal Kunia
The new store, which opened at about 9:45 a.m. today after a blessing and taiko performance, offers groceries, along with a deli, snacks, beverages, beauty items and “kawaii,” or cute, products. Read more
American Airlines flight from Honolulu makes ‘expedited climb’ to avoid mountains
The Airbus A321neo was bound for Los Angeles International Airport when the incident occurred at 1 a.m. Wednesday, according to the FAA. Read more
Pedestrian, 37, seriously injured after she is struck by car in Kuakini
EMS responded to the scene at about 1:50 p.m. Thursday at the corner of Kuakini and Alaneo streets, near Lanakila Elementary School. Read more
Oahu jury finds babysitter guilty of manslaughter in child’s death
Manslaughter has a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison. Read more
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Maiava set to become 1st Polynesian starting quarterback at USC
Like so many other boys his age in the islands, he watched Marcus Mariota at Oregon and Tua Tagovailoa at Alabama with a sense of awe and wonder. Read more
3 injured, 1 critically, in multi-vehicle crash in Nanakuli
EMS responded to the scene at Farrington Highway near Auyong Homestead Road at about 5:30 a.m. Read more
House Speaker Johnson wants Gaetz ethics report kept secret
Lawmakers of both parties on the Senate Judiciary Committee have said they want to see the unreleased House Ethics Committee report on Gaetz, as part of a Senate confirmation process for cabinet nominees that would start next year with public hearings. Read more
Tyson takes swipe at Paul ahead of highly anticipated fight
There was no love lost between the two as Tyson, who weighed in at 228.4 pounds, approached Paul and immediately slapped the 27-year-old in the face and offered a two-word televised remark before walking off stage: “Talking’s over.” Read more
Taiwan president plans Hawaii visit on sensitive trip to Pacific
Six sources briefed on the visit, speaking on condition of anonymity given the sensitivity of the matter, told Reuters that Lai is planning a stopover in Hawaii as part of an overseas trip starting in the coming weeks. Read more
Red flag warning extended for leeward areas of all Hawaiian islands
The warning is now in effect until 4 p.m. Saturday. Read more
Alarm grows over Trump’s pick for defense secretary
He has vocally supported Army service members accused of war crimes and expressed scorn for so-called elites who do not understand that they “need” strong men to keep them safe. Read more
Sources: Trump’s team drawing up list of Pentagon officers to fire
The planning for the firings is at an early stage after Trump’s Nov. 5 election victory and could change as Trump’s administration takes shape, said the sources. Read more
Sheraton Kauai hotel workers ratify contract
Nearly 5,000 hotel workers at eight Hawaii hotels have ratified new contracts this month. Read more
Haiti gangs push into one of few remaining capital strongholds
Residents of Solino and Nazon, central neighborhoods in Haiti’s capital Port-au-Prince, fled their homes on Thursday as gangs spread to one of the few remaining areas of town not already under their control. Read more
Netflix hopes for live sports knockout with Paul-Tyson fight
A showdown between former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson and social media influencer-turned-fighter Jake Paul on Friday is the latest one-two punch from Netflix, as the media giant hopes to cash in on sports’ sprint to streaming. Read more
All Blacks’ Barrett and Taylor return to face France after concussion absence
New Zealand’s Beauden Barrett and Codie Taylor have returned to the side to face France in Paris on Saturday, having recovered after concussion forced them off against England two weeks ago. Read more
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