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Rapid ohia death found on 3 trees at Maui elementary school
The landscape ohia trees were infected with Ceratocystis huliohia, the less virulent strain of the fungal pathogen, according to the Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources. Read more
Death of OCCC inmate under investigation
At about 2 a.m. today, Honolulu Police Department officers responded to a report of a death of an inmate at OCCC, according to police. Read more
FEMA finishes 167-home project for Lahaina fire survivors
The final home at the Kilohana group housing site off of Fleming Road was installed this week and is now ready for occupancy. Read more
Pedestrian, 48, dies after being struck in Kihei hit-and-run
Police have not identified the man yet, pending notification of next of kin. Read more
Foreign strongmen cheer as Musk dismantles U.S. aid agency
“Smart move,” Dmitry Medvedev, a former Russian president who is currently the deputy chair of the country’s security council, chimed in from Moscow. Read more
Federal employees fear mass firings as Thursday deadline nears
The administration sent a notice to federal workers on Tuesday reminding them of the Thursday deadline and stressing there would be no extension. Read more
Sixth person dies from Aliamanu fireworks explosion
At about 5:59 a.m., the 30-year-old woman died at a local hospital. She is the “sixth death in this incident,” according to Honolulu police. Read more
Trump signs order banning transgender women in female sports
The order directs the Department of Justice to make sure all government agencies enforce a ban on transgender girls and women from participating in female school sports under Trump’s interpretation of Title IX, a law against sex discrimination in education. Read more
Trump’s Gaza plan draws condemnation over ‘Riviera’ vision
The shock move from Trump, a longtime New York property developer, drew rebukes from international powers including Russia, China and Germany, which said it would bring “new suffering and new hatred.” Read more
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Senate confirms Trump nominee Pam Bondi as attorney general
The 54-46 vote to confirm the former Florida state attorney general will help Trump solidify his control over the U.S. Justice Department. Read more
Second judge blocks Trump’s birthright citizenship order
U.S. District Judge Deborah Boardman in Greenbelt sided with two immigrant rights groups and five pregnant women who argued that their children were at risk of being unconstitutionally denied U.S. citizenship based on their parents’ immigration status. Read more
Walt Disney beats earnings estimates with help from ‘Moana 2’
The strength in entertainment helped offset a decline at Disney’s domestic theme parks, which were affected by hurricanes Helene and Milton in Florida. Read more
Pedestrian, 52, dies after he is struck by vehicle in Waianae
The crash occurred around 8:40 p.m. when a 52-year-old woman driving westbound hit the man after he fell onto the roadway near Old Government Road, according to police. Read more
Treasury defends Musk team’s access to federal payment system
Critics are concerned that Musk and the Trump administration want to stop payments that were authorized by Congress. There are also concerns about data privacy, Musk’s potential conflicts of interest and the possibility of federal funds being mishandled during a standoff over the debt limit that could lead to a U.S. default. Read more
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
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