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Special Counsel: Trump would have been convicted in election case
The report, obtained by The New York Times, amounted to an extraordinary rebuke of a president-elect. Read more
Man, 47, charged in assault of EMS workers
An EMT and paramedic were treating the suspect when he allegedly became agitated and “kicked Hughes-Kaluhiokalani and punched Garcia.” Read more
Mexican firefighters prepare to do battle with L.A. fires
The group is made up of military specialists, including doctors, engineers and search and rescue personnel, as well as a group of firefighters from Mexico’s equivalent of the U.S. Forest Service. Read more
Hawaiian Electric lays out plan to reduce wildfire risk
The utility has faced intense scrutiny in the past for its role in the deadly 2023 Maui wildfire. Read more
Bicyclist, 43, seriously injured in Makiki collision
EMS responded to the scene at about 9:14 a.m., at the intersection of S. King and Sheridan streets, and treated the woman for multiple, traumatic injuries. Read more
Judge allows release of half of special counsel’s report on Trump
The judge, Aileen M. Cannon, ruled that prosecutors and defense lawyers would have to appear before her in court Friday to argue over whether the Justice Department could release to members of Congress the part of Smith’s report dealing with the case she oversaw: the one in which Trump was accused of refusing to return classified documents after he left office. Read more
Woman, 74, seriously hurt after she is run over by bus in Waikiki
The incident occurred at about 7 p.m. Saturday on Kuhio Avenue near Namahana Street. Read more
Supreme Court rejects bid by oil companies to toss Honolulu’s climate suit
The justices turned away an appeal by the oil companies of a decision by Hawaii’s top court allowing the suit, which alleged violations of state law, to proceed. Read more
Musk aids L.A. wildfire fight after criticizing response
On Sunday, the world’s richest person showed up in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles for his next mission after maligning the emergency response to the wildfires that have devastated the city and its surrounding areas. Read more
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Santa Ana winds pick up, threatening fire-ravaged Los Angeles anew
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has said the firestorm could rank as the most devastating natural disaster in U.S. history. It is already the costliest wildfire in terms of insured losses. Read more
Japan hit by strong quake near Nankai Trough region
A quake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.9 struck the Kyushu region at 9:19 p.m. (2:19 a.m. Hawaii time) today, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. Read more
Moderna cuts 2025 sales forecast by $1B on weak vaccine demand
Demand for its COVID vaccine has been waning after the pandemic, while adoption of its RSV shot — its second approved product- has been slower than expected, forcing Moderna to cut costs. Read more
How one California man tried saving his block from wildfire
His one-story yellow duplex survived. So did two more homes next door. Across the street, entire houses burned to the ground. A single brick chimney stood alone in the wreckage. Read more
Billionaire proposes merger between Howard Hughes, Pershing unit
The deal would increase Pershing Square’s stake in Howard Hughes to somewhere between 61% and 69%, depending on how many investors agree to be bought out, from the 38% it currently holds. Read more
Queen’s nurses avert strike; Kauai nurses to hit picket line
Kauai nurses were disappointed that the hospital has refused to staff their medical/surgical units at the same rates as their facilities on Oahu, according to the nurses’ union. Read more
Nick Taylor wins Sony Open on second playoff hole
Nick Taylor of Canada beat Nico Echavarria on the second playoff hole today to win the Sony Open in Hawaii at Waialae Country Club. Read more
Neighborhoods under threat as Los Angeles Palisades fire rages on
Aircraft dropped water and fire retardant on steep hills to stem the eastward spread of the Palisades Fire and KTLA television reported that ground crews had managed to save a number of houses, although others were lost. Read more
Bloomberg: U.S. bank regulator gives BlackRock February deadline
The FDIC may open an investigation into BlackRock and demand more information from the company if it fails to make sufficient progress toward resolving the issues, the report said. Read more
White House: Biden spoke with families of Americans detained in Afghanistan
Biden’s administration has been negotiating with the Taliban since at least July about a U.S. proposal to release the three Americans — Ryan Corbett, George Glezmann and Mahmood Habibi – in exchange for Muhammad Rahim al-Afghani, a high-profile prisoner held in Guantanamo Bay, Reuters reported last week, citing a source familiar with the discussions. Read more
Aerial assault aims to stem L.A. Palisades fire eastward spread
Over the past 24 hours, the Palisades Fire spread over an additional 1,000 acres (400 hectares), consuming more homes, officials reported. Read more
Hawaii women’s basketball team handles Fullerton for 3rd straight win
Hawaii (9-6, 3-2 Big West) was held to four points in the first quarter. Both teams had more turnovers than made field goals at halftime. Read more
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