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2 more arrests in New Year’s fireworks blast bring total to 12
Biet Thi Ho, a 60-year-old woman, and The Dao, a 59-year-old man, were arrested about 1:10 p.m., according to a Honolulu Police Department booking log. Read more
Maui condominium fire causes more than $200,000 in damages, displaces resident
Firefighters responded to the fire near the 3100 block of Wailea Alanui about 8:16 p.m. Friday. Read more
Pedestrian seriously injured after struck by vehicle
The incident took place around 9:30 a.m. at the intersection of Kapahulu Avenue and Winam Avenue. Read more
O’Brien, Rodriguez combine on 1-hitter to lift Hawaii over Wichita State
Relying on a fastball touching 96 mph and a curveball, O’Brien pitched 5 1/3 hitless innings, striking out six, and exited with a runner on first with one out in the sixth. Read more
Unresponsive surfer rescued at Pipeline
Ocean Safety performed cardio pulmonary resuscitation onshore and used an automated external defibrillator on the patient. Read more
Ukraine hemmed in as U.S. backing frays after 3 years
Donald Trump blasted Volodymyr Zelensky last week as an unpopular “dictator” who needed to cut a quick peace deal or lose his country, while the Ukrainian leader said the U.S. president was living in a “disinformation bubble.” Read more
Zelensky says he is willing to step down if it means peace in Ukraine
“If (it means) peace for Ukraine, if you really need me to leave my post, I am ready,” an irritated-looking Zelensky said when asked during a press conference whether he was ready to leave his post if it meant securing peace. Read more
Some U.S. agencies tell workers not to reply to Musk’s email
Trump administration-appointed officials at the FBI and State Department sent their staff emails telling them not to respond outside their chains of command, in a possible sign of tension between members of the Republican administration and the world’s richest person in his campaign to cut down the government’s 2.3 million member civilian workforce. Read more
American Airlines: Flight diverted to Rome after security concern
The flight, which departed from the John F. Kennedy International Airport, had been heading to the Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi. Read more
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Germany’s conservatives win election but hard coalition talks loom
Merz, who has no previous experience in office, is set to become chancellor with Europe’s largest economy ailing, its society split over migration and its security caught between a confrontational U.S. and an assertive Russia and China. Read more
Pope Francis, in critical condition, had ‘tranquil’ night, Vatican says
Pope Francis, in critical condition battling double pneumonia, had a “tranquil” night and rested following a respiratory crisis and blood transfusions, the Vatican said on Sunday. Read more
Rainbow Wahine win 14th in a row
Lily Wahinekapu scored a game-high 13 points and MeiLani McBee added 11 points, all in the second quarter, to lead the Hawaii women’s basketball team to a 49-44 win over UC San Diego tonight. Read more
Hawaii island police investigating drowning death at Hapuna
The Hawaii Police Department is investigating the possible drowning death of an 81-year-old Waimea man found floating motionless in the waters off of Hapuna Beach Friday. Read more
Six Romanian nationals arrested in jewelry scam on Kauai
On Feb. 15, at about 6 p.m., KPD officers responded to a report of two male suspects trying to sell counterfeit gold jewelry to customers in the Walmart parking lot, “claiming they needed cash to repair their vehicle.” Read more
Lost hikers found on Mount Kaala
Two women who got lost hiking the Mount Kaala trail in Waianae last night were rescued by Honolulu firefighters. Read more
Musk tells federal workers to detail their workweek or lose their jobs
In response to Musk’s demand, the American Federation of Government Employees, the largest federal employee union, said it would challenge any “unlawful” terminations. Read more
Championship matches set at state wrestling
Finals are scheduled to begin at 4 p.m. with boys 113 pounds and girls 105 pounds, making Koan Hotema of Kalani and Mililani’s Ryder Loughlin the defacto main event. Read more
Trump’s tariff wars leave U.S. small business with nowhere to hide
American companies of all sizes are on edge over President Donald Trump’s tariffs, but it’s arguably small business that is most exposed. Read more
Pope Francis in critical condition after health deteriorates, Vatican says
The Vatican said the 88-year-old Francis had suffered a “prolonged asthma-like respiratory crisis” during the morning that had required the administration of “high-flow oxygen.” Read more
‘An honor’ for Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga to start Tokyo opener
Shota Imanaga said he doesn’t take lightly the “honor” of being named Opening Day starter for the Chicago Cubs on March 18 in Tokyo. Read more
No. 4 Hawaii completes undefeated road trip with 2nd win today
UH returns home and will open Big West Conference play against No. 2 UC Irvine next on Friday at SimpliFi Arena at Stan Sheriff Center. Read more
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Some U.S. agencies tell workers not to reply to Musk’s email
2 more arrests in New Year’s fireworks blast bring total to 12
American Airlines: Flight diverted to Rome after security concern
O’Brien, Rodriguez combine on 1-hitter to lift Hawaii over Wichita State
Zelensky says he is willing to step down if it means peace in Ukraine
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2 more arrests in New Year’s fireworks blast bring total to 12
Maui condominium fire causes more than $200,000 in damages, displaces resident
Pedestrian seriously injured after struck by vehicle
American Airlines: Flight diverted to Rome after security concern
Some U.S. agencies tell workers not to reply to Musk’s email
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