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As trade war escalates, economists bet on China resilience
“We’ve made it easier for other countries to do business with us, strengthening trade relationships beyond the U.S.,” Zong said. Read more
Actor Gene Hackman and wife found dead at home
Gene Hackman, the intense character actor who won two Oscars in a more than 60-year career, has died alongside his wife, pianist Betsy Arakawa, and their dog at home, the sheriff’s office in Santa Fe, New Mexico, said on Thursday. Read more
Maui police investigating man’s killing confession
MPD officers checked the 41-year-old man’s house at 111 Kahului Beach Road, and found an unresponsive female. Read more
Supreme Court chief justice pauses judge’s order on Trump’s foreign aid cutoff
Chief Justice John Roberts asked for a response from the plaintiffs — organizations that contract with or receive grants from the U.S. Agency for International Development and the State Department — by noon on Friday. Read more
Suspect, 22, arrested for alleged animal cruelty to puppy
The Society shared that the puppy is now safe and in foster care after going to a veterinarian, thanks to help from a good Samaritan. Read more
Hawaii confirms 2nd travel-related dengue case in 2025
DOH said teams have been deployed to conduct inspections and implement mosquito control measures in the affected area, which it did not disclose. Read more
Trump wants to sell citizenship ‘gold cards’ to foreigners for $5M
Trump said the immigration program, which he said was legal, could start in about two weeks. Read more
Honolulu Museum of Art CEO departing for Texas
A search is underway for her replacement by the board of trustees, with the assistance of a professional search firm. Read more
EPA chief eyes 65% workforce reduction, Trump says
Trump revealed the potential EPA staff reduction at the first meeting of his cabinet, where his downsizing czar Elon Musk pledged that he would move quickly to slash federal spending. Read more
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Barricades removed for north side of Front Street in Lahaina
Despite the reopening, officials warn that barricades and “Do Not Enter” signs will remain in place for many parts of commercial Lahaina due to safety hazards as construction and deconstruction continues. Read more
Washington Post opinion editor exits as Bezos steers pages in new direction
Bezos’ new focus echoes what has long been the informal tagline of The Wall Street Journal’s conservative opinion pages: “Free markets, free people.” Read more
Trump’s spending outpaces Biden’s as government costs soar
Overall, the government spent about $710 billion between Jan. 21 and Feb. 20, Treasury daily spending data shows, up from the roughly $630 billion during a comparable period last year. Read more
Texas child dies of measles in first U.S. fatality in a decade
The child, who was not vaccinated against the disease, died overnight in a children’s hospital, the Texas health department said in a statement. Read more
Michelle Trachtenberg, ‘Buffy’ and ‘Gossip Girl’ star, dies at 39
The department said in a statement that officers, responding to a 911 call just after 8 a.m. today, found Trachtenberg unconscious and unresponsive in a Manhattan apartment. Read more
Lava fountains reach 600 feet before latest Kilauea eruption episode ends
Lava fountains had reached peak heights of around 600 feet within one to two hours of the eruption’s onset, officials said. The eruption paused at 7:06 a.m. Read more
Pedestrian, 88, dies after being hit by vehicle in Hawaii Kai
The collision occurred around 6:55 p.m. near the intersection of Lunalilo Home Road and Kalakua Street. Read more
Trump orders more layoffs as Musk meets with cabinet
The memo calls for a “significant reduction” in headcount but does not specify how many workers should be laid off, beyond the 100,000 who have already taken a buyout or been fired. Read more
High surf warning in effect for north, west shores of most islands
The swell, which is expected to peak through the afternoon, will create hazardous conditions along north- and west-facing shores, with strong breaking waves and dangerous currents. Read more
Gabbard fires over 100 intelligence officers for explicit chats
The chat program was administered by the National Security Agency and intended for discussions of sensitive security matters. Read more
State to host job fair aimed at departing federal workers
The hiring event is being hosted by the state Department of Labor and Industrial Relations in downtown Honolulu for attendees to explore available jobs and interview for positions at DLIR and other state agencies. Read more
Man, 64, dies after being pinned under dump truck in Salt Lake
This was Oahu’s 11th traffic fatality this year compared with five at the same time in 2024. Read more
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