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Hawaii women’s basketball needs overtime to win eighth in a row
Lily Wahinekapu scored five points in the final 1:08 of regulation to help get the game into overtime and finished with 19 points, eight rebounds, three assists and a steal. Read more
Yen set for best January in seven years as rates path diverge
In Japan, the yen was last a touch stronger at 154.19 per dollar, having already climbed more than 1% for the week thus far. It was set to gain 1.9% for the month, which would mark its best January performance in seven years. Read more
Storm disrupts air travel as drivers navigate heavy traffic, flooding
“Today because of the storm, which is a lot better than we expected, there’s been a lot of issues that we’ve been dealing with, especially on the airport side,” said Hawaii Department of Transportation director Ed Sniffen. Read more
Four parents arrested in connection with Aliamanu fireworks explosion
Six people have been arrested so far during the investigation into the New Year’s party that ended in a large explosion. Read more
No charges for 5 officers in connection with University-area arrest
Tevita Cadiente, 25, knew Sindney Tafokitau, a 44-year-old attempted murder suspect who shot his ex-girlfriend with an AR-15 assault rifle on Jan. 1, 2024, before leading officers on a day-long manhunt while shooting at them. Read more
Hawaii volleyball coach Robyn Ah Mow earns contract extension through 2027
Ah Mow has guided the Rainbow Wahine to five consecutive Big West Conference championships and has reached the NCAA Tournament in all seven seasons since she took over for Dave Shoji in 2017. Read more
Bicyclist, 31, seriously hurt after crash into Diamond Head gate
EMS responded to the scene just before noon Wednesday at the entrance to the Diamond Head trail to a “helmeted bicyclist who lost control going downhill and hit a gate, being thrown into large rocks.” Read more
Thousands of Hawaiian Electric customers still without power
The company said damage to the electrical infrastructure could be extensive, depending on the storm’s ultimate path and intensity. Read more
Today’s state girls soccer playoffs postponed to Friday
The HHSAA called off today’s Motiv8 Foundation Girls Division I and Division II State Soccer Championships quarterfinal games due to inclement weather. Read more
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Trump: 25% Canada, Mexico tariffs may not include oil
“We may or may not. We’re going to make that determination probably tonight,” Trump said about whether he would impose tariffs on Canadian and Mexican oil. Read more
Coffee’s record highs continue as it approaches $4 per pound
Arabica coffee futures in New York, used as a benchmark to price deals around the world, hit an all-time high of $3.7685 per lb earlier in the day, up more than 15% already this year. They closed up 1.9% at $3.734 per lb. Read more
Dow cuts 1,500 jobs, looks to save $1B amid market pressures
The chemical industry has been grappling with weak demand and high input costs, leading to lower prices and margin pressures, especially in Europe, where a challenging regulatory environment has prompted some companies to rethink their strategies. Read more
Hawaii island woman, 21, dies after being struck by vehicle last week
The woman has been identified as Jahnya Serquina-Octubre of Mountain View. Read more
Mastercard beats profit estimates on holiday sales boost
The company’s cross-border volume, which tracks spending on cards outside of the country of their issue, jumped 20% in the quarter. Read more
Gabbard faces criticism over Russia, Snowden in confirmation hearing
Both Republicans and Democrats have expressed doubts about the choice of Gabbard to serve as the nation’s top spy overseeing all 18 U.S. intelligence agencies. Read more
Kennedy faces GOP criticism over vaccine claims in Senate hearing
Kennedy, who founded the anti-vaccine group Children’s Health Defense, argued during both hearings that he was not against vaccines. Read more
Aloha Stadium manager Ryan Andrews leaving for UH post
Ryan Andrews is leaving as Aloha Stadium manager after four years, and 13 total at the stadium, effective Sunday. He starts Monday as director of student recreation services at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. Read more
Winter storm wallops Hawaii with flooding rain, strong winds
Oahu was drenched throughout Thursday with Waimanalo recording 7 inches of rain for the 24 hours ending at 9:45 p.m. Read more
No clear reason yet for Washington air disaster that killed 67, officials say
It was the deadliest U.S. air disaster since November 2001, when an American Airlines jet crashed after departing from John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York, killing 265 people. 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
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