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Police officer involved in fatal shooting of Maui woman
A woman armed with “an edged weapon” was shot dead by a Maui police officer today. Read more
Storm mop-up continues with minor power outtages, road closures
The cleanup continues from the storm that drenched the islands this week. Read more
No. 4 Hawaii needs only 4 sets to beat No. 5 BYU
Kristian Titriyski put down a match-high 17 kills with seven digs and seven blocks and the fourth-ranked Hawaii men’s volleyball team defeated No. 5 Brigham Young 25-18, 25-22, 22-25, 25-22 tonight in Provo, Utah, to remain undefeated this season. Read more
Kayaker found unresponsive off Windward coast
A 35-year-old snorkeler was reported in critical condition after being pulled from the waters around the Mokulua Islands off the Windward Oahu coast just after noon Saturday. Read more
Sailboat passengers rescued after Waikiki grounding
Four people were rescued from a 30-foot sailboat that ran aground Saturday afternoon near the Rockpiles surf break off Waikiki, according to the Honolulu Fire Department. Read more
HFD responds to early morning house fire in Ewa Beach
The Honolulu Fire Department is looking into the cause of a house fire reported at 12:14 a.m. Saturday in Ewa Beach. Read more
Plane crash kills at least 7; leaves Philadelphia neighborhood shaken
Investigators are seeking answers on why the medical transport plane plunged out of the sky, less than a minute after it took off with a pediatric patient and her mother. Read more
Hawaii women’s basketball extends winning streak to 9
Brooklyn Rewers scored a game-high 11 points off the bench to lead the Hawaii women’s basketball team over Cal State Fullerton today. Read more
Trump hits Mexico, Canada, China with tariffs over fentanyl, immigration
Energy products from Canada will have only a 10% duty, but Mexican energy imports will be charged the full 25%, officials told reporters. Read more
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U.S. carries out airstrikes on Islamic State in Somalia
The strikes were carried out in the Golis Mountains and an initial assessment indicated many militants were killed, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said. Read more
3 Israeli hostages released in latest Gaza exchange
Hours later, the first of 183 Palestinian prisoners and detainees due to be released as part of the exchange got off a bus in Ramallah in the occupied West Bank, where they were greeted by large crowds waiting to receive them. Read more
3 indicted in death of man set on fire in Kalihi
Kaui Manners, 45, and Darryl Lee, 35, were charged Wednesday with second-degree murder and Jordan Topinio, 36, was charged with first-degree robbery. Read more
4 more people arrested in Jan. 1 Aliamanu fireworks blast
A total of 10 people have now been arrested in connection with the deadliest fireworks explosion in Hawaii since 2011. Read more
No. 4 Hawaii volleyball team wins classic 5-setter at No. 5 BYU
The two teams will play again today at 4 p.m. Read more
5 Aliamanu fireworks patients discharged from Straub Benioff
Five Aliamanu fireworks patients remain under the care of the Diane & Bruce Halle Arizona Burn Center – Valleywise Health in Phoenix. Read more
Coast Guard: Catamaran ran aground at Honolua Bay following storm
Honolulu watchstanders received notification at 2:12 a.m. that the Hula Girl, a commercial catamaran, had broken free of its off-shore moorings in the bay. It ran aground off the north side of Honolua Bay. Read more
Medevac plane crashes in Philadelphia with child, 5 others on board
Jet Rescue Air Ambulance said its aircraft crashed with four crew members, one pediatric medical patient and the patient’s escort on board. Read more
Trump moves to cancel recent union deals with federal workers
Collective bargaining agreements are deals between unions and their employees that outline working conditions, pay and other policies. Read more
U.S. health agencies scrubbing websites to remove ‘gender ideology’
CDC webpages that appear to have been removed include statistics on HIV among transgender people and data on health disparities among gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender youth. A database tracking behaviors that increase health risks for youth was offline. Read more
Wall Street ends lower as tariffs loom
Investors have been bracing for further tariff news after Trump has repeatedly warned about using the measure. Uncertainty over the impact of tariffs has muddled the outlook for the economy and inflation. Read more
Musk aides block U.S. agency workers from computer systems
Since taking office 11 days ago, President Donald Trump has embarked on a massive government makeover, firing and sidelining hundreds of civil servants in his first steps toward downsizing the bureaucracy and installing more loyalists. Read more
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