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Work furlough inmate fails to return to Oahu Community Correctional Center
The state Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation reported that a work furlough inmate failed to return to the Oahu Community Correctional Center after being released on a job-seeking pass Friday morning. Read more
3 dead, at least 15 injured in shooting at New Mexico park
Police said the shooting began between two groups that had ill will toward each other, though the nature of the dispute was unknown. Read more
Waikiki shooting suspect, 19, charged with reckless endangering
No injuries were reported in the shooting, but a window at a nearby business was shattered from the gunfire. Read more
Kitty Dukakis, wife of 1988 presidential nominee, dies at 88
Kitty Dukakis “lived a full life fighting to make the world a better place and sharing her vulnerabilities to help others face theirs,” her family said in a statement. Read more
Pope Francis will be discharged from hospital Sunday, doctors say
On Sunday, Francis plans to make his first public appearance since he was hospitalized Feb. 14. Read more
At Forever 21, the adrenaline rush was the point
“Is it ever sad when fast fashion bites the dust?” Kim France, the founding editor of the seminal Condé Nast shopper Lucky and producer of the popular newsletter “Girls of a Certain Age,” said Tuesday, reacting to news that Forever 21 had filed for bankruptcy. Read more
Moped rider, 56, critically injured in Kaimuki crash
Speed, drugs, and alcohol do not appear to be contributing factors in the crash, police said. Read more
Tokyo Series featuring Ohtani delivers record-breaking event for MLB
Major League Baseball on Friday called this week’s Tokyo Series between Japanese standout Shohei Ohtani’s World Series champions Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs the largest standalone international event in its history. Read more
Japan, China, South Korea meet at geopolitical ‘turning point in history’
The top diplomats from Japan, China and South Korea met in Tokyo on Saturday, seeking common ground on East Asian security and economic issues amid escalating global uncertainty. Read more
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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
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
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