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Man, woman arrested in connection with Aliamanu fatal fireworks explosion
“The investigation is ongoing and additional arrests are forthcoming,” according to Honolulu police. Read more
Senate confirms Hegseth for defense secretary as Vance casts tiebreaking vote
The final vote, 51-50, was the smallest margin for a defense secretary’s confirmation since the position was created in 1947, according to Senate records. Read more
Woman, 22, dies after truck slams into vehicle parked on H-3 shoulder
EMS said paramedics responded to the crash at 3:44 p.m. and “assisted with the death pronouncement” of a woman. Read more
Communication from CDC is paused
The CDC has been the key source of information about the spread of bird flu in the United States in recent months. Read more
Target ending DEI initiatives after Trump executive order
Target’s stores host LGBTQ-related goods during Pride month, attracting a more diverse customer base than bigger rival Walmart, which announced cuts to some of its DEI initiatives late last year. Read more
Trump targets migrants in Biden programs, ramps up enforcement
The process, known as “expedited removal,” had been applied only to people apprehended within 14 days of entering the country and within 100 miles of the border under Biden. Read more
Woman seriously hurt after being hit by car in downtown Honolulu
EMS responded to Nuuanu and North Kukui streets at about 9 a.m. Friday and found the woman with serious injuries from an “automobile versus pedestrian” accident. Read more
Remains found off North Shore identified as missing teen, HPD says
Honolulu police have notified the family of Joseph “Joey” Fujioka. Read more
UnitedHealth names insider as new CEO of insurance unit
Noel will take charge at UnitedHealthcare, the largest U.S. health insurer that provides benefits to more than 50 million Americans, at a critical moment. Read more
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Fauci joins ex-officials losing protection under Trump
Sources familiar with the situation confirmed that federal security protection had been canceled for Fauci, a top infectious disease official whose efforts to fight the pandemic were applauded by many public health experts even as he was vilified by Trump and many other Republicans. Read more
Meta rushes to fix AI chatbot’s confusion over U.S. president
The issue prompted Meta to initiate an emergency procedure it uses to troubleshoot urgent problems with its services, known within the company as a SEV, or “site event,” according to the person familiar with the work. Read more
Trump visits North Carolina, L.A. in tour of disaster zones
Trump complained that Biden did not do enough to help western North Carolina recover from the hurricane, an accusation the Biden administration rejected as misinformation. Read more
Captain Cook statue in Australia defaced ahead of ‘Invasion Day’
It was the second time the statue had been defaced and vandalized in the last year. Read more
Rain forecast raises hope for progress on L.A. wildfires
The improved outlook comes after weeks of frustration in snuffing out the crisis, as crews contended with water shortages, gale-force winds, bone-dry air, and a steady outbreak of new fires that have stretched resources thin. Read more
Dollar posts biggest weekly loss since November 2023
The dollar dropped as much as 0.8% against a basket of currencies today, before narrowing losses at the end of the day to be down 0.65%. Read more
Rainbow Wahine run win streak to 6 by beating UC Davis
Brooklyn Rewers scored a game-high 12 points and Imani Perez and Lily Wahinekapu and 11 points for the Rainbow Wahine, who extended their winning streak to a season-high six games with a 56-46 victory over UC Davis tonight. Read more
Hawaii records first travel-related dengue case of 2025
Symptoms of dengue include the sudden onset of fever, nausea, vomiting, rash and body aches, which typically last two to seven days. Read more
Kilauea’s latest eruption pauses for fifth time in past month
HVO said no unusual activity has been observed along Kilauea’s East Rift Zone or Southwest Rift Zone. Read more
Honolulu Ocean Safety to hold tryouts for lifeguard recruits
The recruitment event is for part-time, on-call, contract beach lifeguards. Read more
Honolulu police officer’s badge, gun, radio stolen in Hawaii Kai
Police did not say if the subsidized police vehicle was broken into or how the officer discovered the theft. Read more
Trump calls for Fed to cut interest rates, says he knows better
Trump’s remarks come five days before the Fed’s first policy meeting to be held during his administration – on Jan. 28 and 29 – with very broad expectations officials will leave rates unchanged. Read more
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