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Hawaii men’s volleyball turns back UC San Diego in heated match
The fourth-ranked Hawaii men’s volleyball team turned back No. 11 UC San Diego 27-25, 25-23, 17-25, 25-18 tonight in a chirpy match that got heated between the two teams. Read more
Aid rushes into Myanmar after earthquake kills over 1,700, ravages cities
Myanmar’s neighbours sent warships and aircraft laden with relief materials and rescue personnel on Sunday, as international aid gained steam after a massive earthquake ravaged much of the poor Southeast Asian nation. Read more
Kamana Nahaku’s grand slam lifts Rainbows over Cal State Northridge
The ’Bows improved to 19-6 and 7-4 in the Big West. Read more
Hilo man, 30, arrested in fatal stabbing of 81-year-old woman
According to police, officers responded at 7:22 a.m. to a report of an unresponsive woman with stab wounds to her face at her home on the 200 block of Olu Street. Read more
Hawaii land 7-foot transfer from Utah State
The University of Hawaii men’s basketball team has landed a “Big Fish.” Read more
What Trump’s tariffs on imported vehicles means for car buyers
Car buyers looking to snag new wheels will likely be confronted with sticker shock after President Donald Trump’s 25% tax on imported vehicles and auto parts kicks in. Read more
South Korean village mourns leader and family killed trying to flee wildfires
As the flames of a raging wildfire swept towards the town of Samui-ri in South Korea’s mountainous southeast this week, a village leader surnamed Kwon rushed home to try to help his family and neighbours. Read more
In disaster-stricken Myanmar, a desperate bid to rescue survivors with bare hands
In the hours after a massive earthquake flattened buildings in Myanmar’s Mandalay on Friday, survivors scrambled through the debris using their bare hands in desperate attempts to save those still trapped. Read more
Hawaii men’s volleyball sweeps UC San Diego
The fourth-ranked Hawaii men’s volleyball team took over first place early in the Big West season with a 25-21, 25-21, 25-18 sweep of No. 11 UC San Diego tonight. Read more
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Myanmar quake death toll passes 1,600; junta lets in foreign rescuers
The U.S. Geological Service’s predictive modeling estimated the death toll could exceed 10,000 in Myanmar and that losses could exceed the country’s annual economic output. Read more
E-bike rider, 61, in serious condition after collision near Ala Moana
EMS responded to the scene at Kapiolani Boulevard and Kona Iki Street at about 3:15 p.m. today. Read more
Hawaii’s 6-game win streak snapped at Cal State Northridge
The outcome ended the Rainbow Warriors’ six-game winning streak. Read more
Skateboarder, 38, critically injured in Makakilo crash
Police said speed, drugs, and alcohol do not appear to be contributing factors in the crash. Read more
Health Department shuts Hilo eatery for food safety violations
During inspections conducted on Monday and Thursday, a health inspector observed numerous violations. The same violations were observed again today and the establishment was closed. Read more
Grand jury indicts Maui doctor for allegedly trying to kill his wife
Gerhardt Konig is being held without bail at the Oahu Community Correctional Center after being indicted on the charge of second-degree attempted murder. Read more
Musk’s xAI buys Musk’s X social media platform for $33 billion
The all-stock deal announced today consolidates two of Musk’s multiple portfolio companies, which also include automaker Tesla and SpaceX. Read more
Federal authorities investigate Royal Kunia plane crash
A propeller from the plane crashed through the roof of a nearby home on Waiahu Street but no one in the house was injured. Read more
Maui police identify Makawao man killed in Hana Highway crash
The Maui Police Department identified the victim in the Thursday night fatal crash on Hana Highway in Paia as Douglas Roman, 34, of Makawao. Read more
Dow sinks more than 700 points as fresh data fuels inflation fear
Inflation and tariff worries sent shares of Wall Street’s most valuable companies sharply lower, with Apple, Microsoft and Amazon all losing ground. Read more
Fordham finalizing hire of coach Mike Magpayo
Magpayo, 45, coached the Highlanders to a 21-13 record and a berth in the NIT in 2024-25. Read more
Measles cases rise to 444 in Texas and New Mexico
This year, cases have been reported by 20 jurisdictions across the U.S., including Alaska, California, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York City, New York State, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont and Washington. Read more
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