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Goldman Sachs promotes several executives to reinforce dominance
The move comes at a time the investment bank is preparing for a flurry of dealmaking in 2025 on the back of a resilient economy and prospects of business-friendly policies under the Trump administration. Read more
Man, 33, dies after being set on fire in Kalihi weeks ago
HPD has reclassified the case as second-degree murder. Read more
Maui police officer, 40, facing federal charges
If convicted, Frate faces up to ten years in federal prison on the deprivation of civil rights charge, and up to 20 years in prison on the false report charge. Read more
Remains found near search area of 2 missing Mililani teens
Honolulu Fire Capt. Jaimie Song said the Chun and Fujioka families have been notified about the recent discovery, though the identity of the remains has not yet been confirmed. Read more
Man, 66, arrested in Utah for alleged 1977 murder of McKinley student
Dawn Momohara, then a sophomore at McKinley, was sexually assaulted and strangled to death 47 years ago. Read more
Kauai police ID dead man found at Kalihiwai Beach
Police said he is a Kauai resident, and that an autopsy is pending to determine the exact cause of his death. Foul play is not suspected at this time. Read more
Trump says he is open to Musk buying TikTok
TikTok remained unavailable to download on Apple and Android devices in the United States this afternoon. Read more
Wall Street ends higher with hopes for measured U.S. trade policy
Trump did not lay out concrete plans on the universal tariffs and additional surcharges on close trade partners as previously promised, but said he was thinking about imposing duties on Canadian and Mexican goods as early as Feb. 1. Read more
Hiker, 20s, rescued from ‘precarious’ spot at Pu‘u Manamana
Firefighters were able to locate the woman and arrive by her side. Read more
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Trump criticized over migrants, LGBT issues at prayer service
Trump did not appear happy during the remarks and dismissed them when asked for a reaction later. Read more
22 states, including Hawaii, sue to stop Trump’s birthright citizenship order
Hawaii Attorney General Anne Lopez said, “the words of the U.S. Constitution are inviolable.” Read more
Rare winter storm blankets South, freezes much of U.S.
The storm is expected to crawl through Mississippi, Georgia and Florida early this week. Read more
Gov. Green addresses fireworks, tourist fees in State of the State
The governor outlined his administration’s priorities for the coming year during the annual address, which was broadcast live on ‘Ōlelo Community Media’s channel 55. Read more
E-bike rider, 60, critically injured in Kapolei crash
The crash occurred around 8:10 p.m. as the man attempted to change lanes and struck the side of a westbound vehicle driven by a 40-year-old woman. Read more
Trump orders U.S. exit from World Health Organization
The U.S. departure is likely to put at risk programs across the organization, according to several experts both inside and outside the WHO, notably those tackling tuberculosis, the world’s biggest infectious disease killer, as well as HIV/AIDS and other health emergencies. Read more
Trump removes Coast Guard commandant
The White House and Department of Homeland Security did not immediately reply to requests for comment on the report. Read more
Capitol rioters freed after Trump issues sweeping pardons
Trump’s clemency extended from the people who committed only misdemeanors such as trespassing to those who attacked police officers and to the far smaller group who planned the assault on democracy. Read more
Musk’s hand gesture during inauguration festivities draws scrutiny
Musk dismissed criticism of the hand gesture as a “tired” attack. Read more
D.R. Horton beats Q1 estimates amid new home demand
Shares of the construction company rose more than 5% in premarket trade. Read more
Ohio State beats Notre Dame, 34-23, to become NCAA football champs
The Buckeyes scored touchdowns on their first four possessions against a normally stingy Fighting Irish defense. Read more
Maui police arrest man, 39, in restricted Lahaina area
Police said the man was unable to provide a valid reason for being in the restricted area and allegedly had an open container of alcohol within his golf cart. Read more
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