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‘Potent’ storm system threatens to wallop Hawaiian islands
The threats include heavy rain, flash flooding, damaging winds, severe thunderstorms on all islands, and snow and ice on Hawaii island summits. Read more
Boy, 8, critically hurt after apparent dog attack in Wahiawa
EMS responded to the scene at about 11:30 a.m. today and treated the boy for “multiple, traumatic injuries” to his upper body. Read more
Heavy rains spawn sewage spills, brown water advisories
The department’s clean water branch advises beach users to stay out of water when the water appears brown or murky, especially following storms or heavy rain. Read more
Man, 29, dies from Jan. 1 Aliamanu fireworks blast
The death is the fifth fatality tied to the New Year’s explosion at 4411 Keaka Drive Read more
Judge temporarily pauses Trump’s freeze on grants, loans
U.S. District Judge Loren AliKhan ordered the Trump administration not to block funding to existing programs until Feb. 3 at a hearing in Washington, D.C., federal court. Read more
E-scooter rider, 50, seriously injured in Makiki collision
EMS responded to Kinau and Pensacola streets at about 9 a.m. for “an accident that involved an automobile hitting an e-scooter rider.” Read more
Latest Kilauea eruption episode abruptly stops
Lava from this episode covered over half of the crater floor within the southern part of the summit caldera. Read more
States say Medicaid payment portal access cut; White House says no freeze
White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt said the White House was aware of the Medicaid program’s online portal outage and that it would be back online soon. Read more
Caroline Kennedy urges senators to reject her cousin’s nomination
She called on lawmakers, who will be questioning Kennedy at his confirmation hearings to become the nation’s health secretary Wednesday and Thursday, to reject his nomination. Read more
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Scientists adjust ‘Doomsday Clock’ closer than ever to midnight
The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists set the clock to 89 seconds before midnight — the theoretical point of annihilation. Read more
U.S. labor union membership slips in 2024 to record low
Some 9.9% of American workers were represented by unions, down from 10% in 2023, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, in an annual release. Read more
Woman, 27, seriously injured in Waianae firework explosion
EMS responded to the incident on Halona Road at about 9:30 p.m., treating the woman for multiple shrapnel injuries to her arms, legs and chest. Read more
Tulsi Gabbard’s unorthodox path to Trump’s intelligence team
Gabbard has ricocheted across nearly the entire ideological spectrum of American politics, fueling questions about what she stands for and truly believes. Read more
GOP attorneys general urge Costco to end diversity policies
This comes after 98% of the U.S. retailer’s shareholders last week voted against a proposal requesting a report on the risks tied to its diversity and inclusion initiatives, pushing back against the growing scrutiny such policies face. Read more
Trump freezes federal grants, loans, sparking confusion, lawsuits
The acting head of the Office of Management and Budget, which oversees the federal budget, said the money would be put on hold while the Trump administration reviews grants and loans to ensure they are aligned with the Republican president’s priorities. Read more
Utility shares details on transmission lines in Eaton amid fire probe
Since it broke out on Jan. 7, the Eaton fire has scorched 14,021 acres east of Los Angeles, destroyed 1,073 structures and caused 17 deaths. Read more
Trump calls on Congress to boost funding for border security
Trump made the comments in a speech to House of Representatives Republicans gathered at his Doral resort in Miami to discuss how to turn the president’s policy priorities into a legislative agenda. Read more
Scott Bessent wins Senate confirmation as Treasury secretary
As the 79th Treasury secretary, Bessent will have sway over the nation’s tax collections and its $28 trillion Treasury debt market, with vast influence over fiscal policy, financial regulations, international sanctions and investments from overseas. Read more
Google Maps renames ‘Gulf of Mexico’ to ‘Gulf of America’ in U.S.
The change will be visible in the U.S., but it will remain “Gulf of Mexico” in Mexico. Outside of the two countries, users will see both names. Read more
Kalanianaole Highway westbound lanes reopened after crash topples utility pole
A crash near Waa Street in East Oahu knocked down a utility pole. Traffic is being rerouted onto Analii Street. Read more
Maui firefighters rescue 3 from rising waters at Iao Stream
The Maui Fire Department said it received a 911 call just before 3 p.m. Sunday for a swiftwater rescue at Iao Stream, mauka of Mokuhau Park. The battalion chief, two engines and Air 1 helicopter responded. Read more
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Man, 29, dies from Jan. 1 Aliamanu fireworks blast
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Trump freezes federal grants, loans, sparking confusion, lawsuits
Woman, 27, seriously injured in Waianae firework explosion
States say Medicaid payment portal access cut; White House says no freeze
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