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Many feared dead after passenger jet and helicopter collide, crash into Washington river
An American Airlines source told Reuters that 60 passengers, along with two pilots and two crew members, were scheduled to be on the flight. Three soldiers were aboard the helicopter. Read more
City unveils new opala truck for West Oahu parks
The truck, which cost $185,570, can transport six cubic yards of rubbish, according to officials, and is equipped with a rear-end loader and rear-view camera. Read more
OCCC guard pleads guilty to importing illegal aerial fireworks
Gilchrist Fernandez, 35, pleaded guilty to importing aerial devices without a license, and a “criminal attempt” at discharging aerial devices of 25 lbs or more without a license between Nov. 9, 2022, and Dec. 6, 2022, according to state court records. Read more
HFD extinguishes multiple storage unit fires
HFD is investigating the origins and cause of both fires, with estimated damages pending. Read more
Shark warning signs, brown water advisory posted at Waimea Bay
Honolulu Ocean Safety says an 8- to 10-foot shark was observed near shore where the river empties into the ocean at Waimea Bay. Read more
At Tulsi Gabbard’s confirmation hearing, Edward Snowden may loom large
While in Congress, Gabbard introduced legislation that would have offered additional whistleblower protections for people, like Snowden, accused of violating the Espionage Act. Read more
Caitlin Clark declines NBA’s 3-point shootout invite
Instead, the Indiana Fever guard wants her first 3-point shootout to come at the WNBA All-Star Game this summer before her home fans in Indianapolis, her representatives at Excel Sports told ESPN today. Read more
Ex-N.J. Sen. Menendez sentenced to 11 years in gold bar bribery case
U.S. District Judge Sidney Stein imposed the sentence at a hearing in Manhattan federal court. Read more
Coffee prices surge to record highs above $3.60 a pound
Dealers said 70%-80% of Brazil’s current arabica harvest has been sold and new trades are slow. Brazil produces nearly half the world’s arabica beans, a high-end variety typically used in roast and ground blends. Read more
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U.S. drops classified docs case against Trump associates
The pair, Trump’s personal valet Walt Nauta and property manager Carlos De Oliveira, did not object to the prosecutor’s decision, according to the filing. Read more
Fed leaves rates unchanged, drops reference to inflation ‘progress’
Recent key inflation readings remain about half a percentage point or more above the Fed’s target. Read more
White House revokes spending freeze in face of legal challenges
The first major domestic policy reversal of the Republican president’s new term came after one federal judge had temporarily blocked the freeze and before another judge was due to hear a separate legal challenge. Read more
High wind warning issued for most Hawaiian islands as storm approaches
On Niihau, Kauai and Oahu, southwest winds of 20 to 30 mph, with localized gusts over 60 mph, are expected from 6 p.m. today to 6 a.m. Friday. Read more
Kennedy defends vaccine views in contentious Senate hearing
Kennedy sought to defend his record before the Senate Finance Committee, which is responsible for advancing his nomination to the full Senate, promising lawmakers that he was not against vaccines. Read more
Trump attorney general nominee Pam Bondi clears Senate panel
The panel approved her nomination in a 12-10 vote with Democrats opposed amid concerns over whether Bondi will resist potentially improper or illegal orders from Trump. Read more
Kansas grapples with major tuberculosis outbreak
The epicenter of the outbreak, which began last January and was blamed for two deaths in 2024, is in Wyandotte and Johnson counties, according to the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. Read more
Surfing world tour set to launch in Hawaii without top champs
Hawaii’s John John Florence, who won his third world title last year, is taking the year off tour but will compete as a wildcard at the season-opener in his backyard at the infamous Pipeline. Read more
‘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
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