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Trump promises to turn Gaza into ‘Riviera of the Middle East’
Trump said all 2 million Palestinians from Gaza should be moved to countries like Egypt and Jordan because of the devastation wrought by Israel’s war with Hamas after the terrorist attack of Oct. 7, 2023. Read more
Hawaii’s 1st Don Don Donki set to open in Kapolei
“We are excited to bring the allure of Don Don Donki to the West Oahu community sharing the charm and food culture of Japan,” said Kazuhiro Matsumoto, President of PPRM USA, in the statement. Read more
Hawaii island man sentenced to 10 years for fatal hit-and-run
Garrett Duran pleaded guilty to the charges Nov. 22 in Kona Circuit Court for the death of the pedestrian, 38-year-old Christian Lipka of Kailua-Kona. Read more
DOH website tracks $150M in opioid settlement funds
Under a master settlement agreement made with several major pharmaceutical companies, Hawaii is set to receive about $150 million, to be disbursed in annual payments through 2038. Read more
Hawaii police ID motorcyclist who died in Keaau collision
Police responded to the incident at about 10:30 a.m. Sunday on Highway 11, just below the Kamehameha Schools campus in Keaau. Read more
Firefighters extinguish 11th-floor blaze at Kapiolani condo
The Honolulu Fire Department received a 911 call at 2:43 p.m. for a building fire at the Kapiolani Royale at 2474 Kapiolani Boulevard. Read more
Trump wants to close Education Department by executive action
Republicans were critical of the Education Department under former President Joe Biden, particularly over student loan forgiveness and policies related to diversity, equity and inclusion programs. Read more
FBI agents sue to shield identities in Jan. 6 probe
In the lawsuit, the FBI employees said Acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove was trying to identify agents to be fired or otherwise punished. Read more
More than 20,000 federal workers sign up for buyout offer
Late last month, the Trump administration offered financial incentives to 2 million civilian full-time federal workers to quit as part of plans to drastically shrink the size of the government. They have until Feb. 6 to decide if they want to take part. Read more
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Boy, 8, dies days after Wahiawa dog attack
Police said the boy succumbed to his injuries on Monday. The Honolulu Medical Examiner’s Office will conduct an autopsy to determine the exact cause of death. Read more
U.S. health agencies sued over removal of data websites
The lawsuit, filed in Washington, D.C. federal court, says that the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has removed “numerous” longstanding websites since the order without notice, including a page on behavioral health risks among youth and a page with information on prescribing drugs that prevent HIV infection. Read more
Senate committee backs Tulsi Gabbard as intel chief
Senator Tom Cotton, chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, told reporters the panel had voted to report Gabbard’s nomination favorably to the full Senate. Read more
Gunman, at least 9 others dead in attack at Swedish adult school
The gunman is believed to be among those killed and a search is continuing at the school for other possible victims, the local police chief told a press conference. The perpetrator’s motive was not immediately known. Read more
Kennedy clears Senate panel, nears health secretary role
The Republican-led committee voted 14-13 along party lines with Democrats having accused Kennedy over two days of contentious confirmation hearings of being financially vested in the anti-vaccine movement and peddling conspiracy theories to sow doubt about lifesaving medicines — assertions Kennedy rejected. Read more
China responds with tariffs after Trump’s sweeping levies
Beijing’s limited reply to Trump’s imposition of a 10% tariff on all Chinese imports underscored the attempt by Chinese policymakers to engage Trump in talks to avert an outright trade war between the world’s two largest economies. Read more
Target is sued for defrauding shareholders about DEI
The lawsuit said the retailer, CEO Brian Cornell and other officials failed to disclose the risk of consumer boycotts stemming from Target’s Environmental, Social and Governance and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives. Read more
Lava fountains over 250 feet high return to Kilauea volcano
All recent eruption activity is within Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Read more
Good Samaritans rescue unresponsive snorkeler at Turtle Bay
Honolulu Emergency Medical Services took over with advanced life support, and transported the woman to a hospital in serious condition. Read more
Storms triggered multiple wastewater spills, brown waters
Collectively, more than 154,000 gallons of partially-treated wastewater flowed into waterways — from Palolo Stream to Hawaii Kai Marina to Kaneohe Bay. Read more
Investigators probe Washington plane crash wreckage and flight logs
The salvage team on Tuesday recovered part of the fuselage and right engine of the Bombardier CRJ-700 passenger jet and will retrieve the Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk after the airplane has been recovered. The NTSB said it has obtained training and flight logs for both flight crews and maintenance records for both aircraft and is building histories for both flight crews. The collision occurred on Wednesday night. Read more
Canada, Mexico reach last-minute deal with Trump to avert trade war
Tariffs of 10% are still set to go into effect on China on Tuesday morning. Read more
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