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State reports H5 avian flu detected in Hilo wastewater
The sample was collected on Dec. 2, officials said. Read more
City picks area northwest of Wahiawa for Oahu’s next landfill
The Honolulu Board of Water Supply must evaluate the proposed landfill site and, based on its proximity to potable water sources, may approve or reject the plan. Read more
HFD: Cause of Kalihi fire was jump starter battery pack
”The jump pack was plugged in and charging on a table when the failure occurred, causing the fire,” said HFD in a news release. Read more
Trump pledges fast permits for $1 billion U.S. investments
The statement, posted on his social media platform Truth Social, did not offer further details. Read more
U.S. successfully conducts missile intercept test from Guam
The successful test underscores the Pentagon’s commitment to bolstering Guam’s defenses against evolving missile threats. Read more
Maui police seek help contacting families of 11 unclaimed bodies
If the bodies remain unclaimed in a reasonable amount of time, they will be cremated, MPD said. Read more
Federal judge blocks $25B Kroger-Albertsons grocery merger
Albertsons is the parent company of the Safeway grocery store chain. Read more
HFD airlifts lost hikers from Nuuanu trail
The Honolulu Fire Department received a 911 call at 5:25 p.m. Monday to a report of two female hikers in their 20s who had become lost. Read more
High surf, wind and potential fire weather conditions ahead
The National Weather Service says a pair of overlapping, northwest swells will peak later today before gradually declining, and surf along north and west shores is expected to remain above advisory level through tonight. Read more
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Israel, seeing opportunity, demolishes Syria’s military assets
Israeli officials said they were destroying weapons and military facilities to keep them out of the hands of Islamist extremists. Read more
California wildfire fueled by high winds forces Malibu evacuations
The wildfire, called the Franklin Fire, grew overnight from five acres (two hectares) to nearly 2,700 acres (1,092 hectares) along the steep mountainous terrain, spreading south over the Pacific Coast Highway in the picturesque coastal city of about 10,000 people. Read more
Prosecutors suggest no prison for Trump in hush money case
In a court filing made public today, prosecutors with Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office urged Justice Juan Merchan to deny the Republican businessman-turned-politicians’ request to throw out the case. Read more
Ohtani to hit, not pitch in Dodgers’ season opener in Japan
Despite not pitching as he recovered from right elbow surgery, the Japanese two-way player won his third MVP award last month after a historic season at the plate that ended with his first World Series title. Read more
Alaska sees $1B jump in profit after Hawaiian Airlines merger
Ahead of its 2024 investor day today, the Seattle, Washington-based carrier also raised its fourth-quarter and full-year profit forecasts, citing stronger holiday travel bookings and lower interest costs. Read more
Suspect in UnitedHealth murder to fight extradition to New York
The suspect, Luigi Mangione, was also denied bail for the second time, a day after he was taken into custody at a fast food restaurant after a sprawling five-day manhunt. Read more
Rebel-backed figure takes charge as Syria’s interim prime minister
In a brief address on state television, Mohammed al-Bashir, a figure little known across most of Syria who previously ran an administration in a pocket of the northwest controlled by rebels, said he would lead the interim authority until March 1. Read more
Trump pledges action on Dreamers despite past DACA opposition
Trump’s stance on immigration, and on Dreamers in particular, is riddled with contradictions. Read more
Pacific islands wait for Trump, wary of climate and China stance
While the U.S. has long held close defense ties with northern Pacific islands near its military base on Guam, Biden had sought to catch up to China’s influence-building in the South Pacific. Read more
Google removes McDonald’s reviews tied to UnitedHealth case
The negative comments aimed at McDonald’s were the latest in what is known as “review bombing,” where an establishment is hit with a litany of bad reviews based on a political view or an occurrence unrelated to its actual business. Read more
Syria’s rebels work to form government after Assad ouster
The United Nations Security Council met behind closed doors late on Monday, and diplomats said they were still in shock at how quickly Assad’s overthrow unfolded over 12 days, after a 13-year civil war. Read more
Dillon Gabriel among 4 finalists for Heisman Trophy
Gabriel, a 2019 Mililani High School graduate, is a two-time transfer in his sixth year at his third school, who is approaching the FBS career record for passing yards. Read more
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