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Rainbows get first conference hoops win
Gytis Nemeiksa scored 19 points and reserve Tom Beattie contributed 15 to lead the Hawaii basketball team to tonight’s 68-55 victory over Cal Poly in SimpliFi Arena at Stan Sheriff Center. Read more
Girl, 12, arrested for driving motor vehicle without permission from owner
A 12-year-old girl was apparently driving a motor vehicle without permission from its owner early this morning in Kapahulu. Read more
Kailua woman, 21, who died from motorcycle collision injuries identified
The Honolulu Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the 21-year-old woman, who died Thursday from injuries in what was Oahu’s first motor vehicle collision of 2025, as Bethany Stucker of Kailua. Read more
HPD opens murder probe after alleged violation of Hawaii’s assisted death law
HPD said this is the first homicide investigation involving Hawaii’s assisted death law and that no arrest had been made. Read more
From Georgia to Washington, memorials trace Jimmy Carter’s life
In the days ahead, the series of memorial events will incorporate a discussion of the impression that Carter made on the world. Read more
Rainbow Wahine earn first Big West hoops victory
Jovi Lefotu returned from a three-game absence and played seven minutes off the bench, but Imani Perez and Kelsie Imai remained out for UH. Read more
FBI: Suspect in Cybertruck blast had PTSD; no animosity toward Trump
Officials on Thursday identified the person found dead inside the Cybertruck as Matthew Livelsberger, 37, an active-duty Army soldier from Colorado Springs. Read more
John Thune takes charge in Senate, ushering in new leadership era
Thune, R-S.D., has ascended to the Senate majority leader in the new Congress. Again he is facing an early challenge and a major threat to his political standing. Read more
U.S. plans $8 billion arms sale to Israel, official says
Protesters have for months demanded an arms embargo against Israel, but U.S. policy has largely remained unchanged. Read more
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Hawaii men’s volleyball team defeats No. 20 McKendree in season opener
A SimpliFi Arena at Stan Sheriff Center crowd of 4,185 watched UH win its 12th consecutive season opener, but it didn’t come easy. Read more
Santana breaks finger in fall on Kauai; cancels Vegas shows
The Woodstock superstar is “anxious to be back on stage soon” at the Mandalay Bay music hall, where he has headlined since 2012, his manager said. Read more
State fines Hawaii American Water for unpermitted discharges
Hawaii American Water may request a hearing within 20 days of receiving the notice. Read more
Tua Tagovailoa doubtful to play against Jets
This will be the second straight start Tagovailoa will miss. Tyler Huntley is slated to start the contest. Read more
Dead humpback whale calf found on shores of Maui
The Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources says it is a deceased humpback whale calf, and that its Divisions of Conservation and Resources Enforcement and Aquatic Resources are responding, along with NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries Service. Read more
Boy airlifted from Makaha with hunting-related gunshot wound
DLNR said the shooting was possibly related to hunting, and there is no known danger to the public at this time as Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement officers have seized the weapon. Read more
Trump complains that flags will be half-staff during inauguration
President Joe Biden ordered flags lowered to half-staff for 30 days from the day of Carter’s death on Dec. 29, as is custom when a U.S. president dies. Read more
Fannie, Freddie shares surge after privatization path revealed
Exiting conservatorship would mark a key milestone for Fannie and Freddie, which were created by Congress to support the housing market by ensuring affordable mortgage financing, but crumbled after being severely bruised during the 2008 financial crisis. Read more
Nurses union gives Queen’s notice of dates for 3-day strike
HNA said Queen’s was given its official 10 days advance notice that the strike is scheduled from 7 a.m. Jan. 13 to 6:59 a.m. Jan. 16 at the Queen’s Punchbowl and West campuses. Read more
Medical examiner identifies 2 of 3 women killed in Aliamanu explosion
The medical examiner said the cause and manner of death in both cases are pending and “no additional information is available at this time.” Read more
Biden blocks takeover of U.S. Steel by Japan’s Nippon Steel
Pittsburgh-based U.S. Steel had warned that thousands of jobs would be at risk without the deal. Read more
Mike Johnson elected House speaker after GOP unites
Johnson appeared to initially fall short of the majority he would need to retain his job in an hour-long roll-call vote, but two Republican opponents switched their votes to support him after more than half an hour of negotiations. Read more
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