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South Korea President Yoon indicted over martial law decree
Anti-corruption investigators last week recommended charging the jailed Yoon, who was impeached by parliament and suspended from his duties on Dec. 14. Read more
FEMA funding to restore some of Lahaina’s historic buildings
The funding will help the community of Lahaina rebuild the Waiola Church, Hale Aloha Museum, the Old Lahaina Courthouse building, and the Master’s Reading Room. Read more
Wahine have a ‘Bash’ in beating UC Irvine to tie for first in BWC
Lily Wahinekapu scored a team-high 13 points and made both free throws with 30 seconds remaining to help the Rainbow Wahine hold off UC Irvine 46-42 Saturday night. Read more
UC Irvine puts away Hawaii men’s basketball team early for easy victory
The Rainbow Warriors dropped to 12-8 overall and 4-5 in the Big West. Read more
Lava fountains return to Halemaumau crater before pausing again
All current and recent eruption activity has been within Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, geologists said. Read more
Senate confirms Kristi Noem as Homeland Security secretary
She was confirmed by a vote of 59 to 34 in the Republican-led Senate. Read more
Report: White House in talks to have Oracle, investors take over TikTok
Officials from Oracle and the White House held a meeting on Friday about a potential deal, and another meeting has been scheduled for next week, NPR reported. Read more
Trump fires at least 12 inspectors general in late-night purge
The firings defied a law that requires presidents to give Congress 30 days’ advance notice before removing any inspector general, along with reasons for the firing. Read more
Mexico refuses U.S. military flight deporting migrants
Trump’s administration announced it was re-launching the “Remain in Mexico” program, which forced non-Mexican asylum seekers to wait in Mexico until their cases in the U.S. were resolved. Read more
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Ukraine sends volley of drones at Russia, hitting oil refinery
The attack was one of the biggest in Ukraine’s campaign to disrupt Russian military logistics and to put pressure on the country’s economy by striking the oil industry that is Moscow’s main source of revenue. Read more
Hamas frees 4 Israeli hostages in second swap of Gaza deal
The four were led onto a podium in Gaza City amid a large crowd of Palestinians and surrounded by dozens of armed Hamas men. Read more
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
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
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