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Trump pulls security clearances for Kamala Harris, Hillary Clinton
The president, who has also revoked the security clearance for former President Joe Biden, defeated Clinton in the 2016 presidential election and Harris in last year’s election. Read more
George Foreman, boxing legend and grill pitchman, dies at 76
“A humanitarian, an Olympian, and two time heavyweight champion of the world, He was deeply respected — a force for good, a man of discipline, conviction, and a protector of his legacy, fighting tirelessly to preserve his good name — for his family,” the family said, describing Foreman in a post on Instagram. Read more
Dow, S&P end flat, Nasdaq snaps 4-week decline on tariff hopes
Trump said there will be flexibility on tariffs and that his top trade chief plans to speak with his Chinese counterpart next week. The president also reiterated his plan to use duties as a way to narrow the U.S. trade deficit with China. Read more
Trump moving student loans, nutrition programs from Education Department
Trump, who signed an executive order on Thursday aimed at dismantling the Education Department, told reporters in the Oval Office that its student loans portfolio would be handled by the Small Business Administration. Read more
Trump revokes legal status for 530,000 Cubans, Haitians, others
The move, effective April 24, cuts short a two-year “parole” granted to the migrants under former President Joe Biden that allowed them to enter the country by air if they had U.S. sponsors. Read more
Columbia concedes to Trump’s demands after federal funds stripped
The agreement, which stunned and dismayed many members of the faculty, could signal a new stage in the administration’s escalating clash with elite colleges and universities. Read more
Rep. Gene Ward retiring due to health reasons after 27 years
“It has been the utmost privilege to serve the people of Hawaii Kai, Kalama Valley, and Portlock. The ‘People’s Office’ will continue to be open for business as the mouthpiece to express community concerns in the Hawaii State Legislature,” Ward said. Read more
Trump’s immigration crackdown expands to legal immigrants, tourists
The Trump administration has opened a new phase in its immigration agenda, one that goes well beyond the mass deportation of immigrants in the country illegally. Read more
Hikers airlifted to safety from Manana Ridge Trail
The fire department received a 911 call at 11:59 a.m. and dispatched six units with 17 personnel. Read more
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Kolten Wong inducted into UH’s Circle of Honor
Wong, who grew up in Hilo and attended Kamehameha-Hawaii, hit .358 in three years with the Rainbow Warriors. A first-round pick by the St. Louis Cardinals, Wong went on to play 11 Major League Baseball seasons. Read more
Gas leak prompts closure of Dillingham Boulevard in Kalihi
Authorities are urging drivers to avoid the area, use alternate routes and expect significant delays. Read more
Boeing lands $20B fighter jet contract as Trump unveils F-47
The Next Generation Air Dominance program will replace Lockheed Martin’s F-22 Raptor with a crewed aircraft built to enter combat alongside drones. Read more
Elon Musk holds Pentagon talks, calls for prosecution of leakers
Musk, whose businesses have a number of Defense Department contracts, met U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for 80 minutes in his first such talks at the Pentagon, which is responsible for a large chunk of federal government spending. Read more
Heathrow to reopen after closure causes global flight disruptions
Heathrow said its teams had worked tirelessly to reopen the world’s fifth-busiest airport after it was forced to close entirely after a huge fire engulfed a substation near the airport on Thursday night, with travellers told to stay away. Read more
Justice Department moves to shield Trump from January 6 lawsuits
In court filings late on Thursday, department lawyers told U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta to replace Trump as a defendant in the litigation and have the U.S. government take his place concerning certain claims because he was “acting within the scope of his office or employment” before and during the riot. Read more
FBI scales back domestic terrorism probes, drops tracking tool
The moves, sources said, are an indication that domestic terrorism investigations, which in recent years have largely involved violence fueled by right-wing ideologies, may be less of a priority under FBI Director Kash Patel, a prominent critic of the effort. Read more
Tesla trade-ins on pace for record high amid Musk backlash
Tesla cars from model year 2017 or newer accounted for 1.4% of all the vehicles traded in until March 15, up from 0.4% in March last year, according to data provided to Reuters by Edmunds. Read more
Judge stops DOGE from accessing millions of Americans’ data
U.S. District Judge Ellen Lipton Hollander of Maryland said Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency was intruding into “the personal affairs of millions of Americans” as part of its hunt for fraud and waste under President Donald Trump. Read more
Hilo man charged with possession, attempted distribution of meth
Alfred Silva made his initial appearance in Hilo District Court this afternoon. Read more
Hawaii Island sees uptick in DUI arrests
There have been 201 DUI arrests, compared to 197 this time last year. Read more
HTA scrambles to fill void after departure of another president and CEO
Caroline Anderson will be the new interim president and CEO following the resignation of its current interim top leader Daniel Naho’opi’i. Read more
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