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Moped driver, 21, critically hurt after losing control on Dole Street
He was traveling eastbound about 2:10 a.m. on Dole Street when, for unknown reasons, lost control at the intersection of Lower Campus and was ejected onto the roadway. Read more
Rainbows get midweek win at Santa Clara
Seven University of Hawaii pitchers combined on a three-hitter in Tuesday’s 5-3 victory over Santa Clara at Stephen Schott Stadium on the SCU campus. Read more
Motorcyclist, 22, dies after crashing into truck in Waimanalo
EMS paramedics responded about 3:45 p.m. to the crash near the intersection of Mahailua and Waikupanaha streets. Read more
HPD searching for suspect who robbed Papa John’s at gunpoint
The man is described as a Filipino in his 30s, standing at 5 feet, 8 inches tall and weighing about 140 pounds. Read more
Hawaii confirms travel-related measles case in child under 5
State health officials said the child is recovering at home on Oahu, and a household member with similar symptoms is being evaluated for a possible measles infection. Read more
Scientists revive the dire wolf, or something close
They are big, for one thing, and have dense, pale coats not found in gray wolves. Read more
What to know about U.S. measles cases on the rise
A decline in vaccination among U.S. children in recent years, fueled by unscientific claims that the shots are unsafe, has triggered larger outbreaks. Read more
Judge lifts White House restrictions on AP as lawsuit proceeds
U.S. District Judge Trevor McFadden, who Trump appointed during his first term, ordered the White House to allow the AP’s journalists to access the Oval Office, Air Force One and events at the White House. Read more
Wall Street slides as 104% China tariffs loom today
Trump’s sweeping tariffs have raised fears of recession and upended a global trading order that has been in place for decades. Read more
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5th graders name Hawaiian monk seal pup born on North Shore
The pup is the descendant of a famous Hawaiian monk seal, Rocky, who gave birth to his mother Kaimana, at Kaimana Beach in Waikiki in June 2017. Read more
Thunderstorm Artis, Drew Ryn soar with duet on ‘American Idol’
Artis, who was born and raised in Hawaii, was partnered with Nashville-resident singer/songwriter Drew Ryn for a beautifully sung revival of “The Night We Met.” Read more
Zelenskyy: Chinese nationals captured fighting for Russia in Ukraine
Writing on X, where he posted a video of one of the alleged men, Zelenskyy said Kyiv has “information suggesting that there are many more Chinese citizens” fighting. Read more
Dominican Republican nightclub collapse kills at least 79
The dead included a popular singer, a provincial governor, and former Major League Baseball pitcher Octavio Dotel, authorities said. Read more
S&P 500 hits lowest close in almost a year as hopes wane for tariff delays
The S&P 500 has lost $5.83 trillion in market value since President Donald Trump’s unveiling of hefty global tariffs against U.S. trading partners last week. Read more
Kilauea’s 17th episode begins with low fountains, high sulfur dioxide
Episode 17 of the ongoing summit eruption started at 10:15 p.m. Monday, about an hour after an increase in glow signaled rising lava. Read more
Moped rider, 21, critically injured in University area crash
The single-vehicle collision happened around 2:10 a.m. on Dole Street at the intersection with Lower Campus Road. Read more
High court blocks order to rehire thousands of fired federal workers
The court put on hold San Francisco-based U.S. Judge William Alsup’s March 13 injunction requiring six federal agencies to reinstate thousands of recently hired probationary employees while litigation challenging the legality of the dismissals continues. Read more
Musk’s DOGE using AI to snoop on federal workers, sources say
While much of Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency remains shrouded in secrecy, the surveillance would mark an extraordinary use of technology to identify expressions of perceived disloyalty in a workforce already upended by widespread firings and severe cost-cutting. Read more
Some U.S. consumers stockpile goods ahead of Trump’s new tariffs
The Tax Foundation, a nonpartisan, nonprofit research group, said the new levies will cost Americans $3.1 trillion over the next 10 years, amounting to a roughly $2,100 tax increase per household in 2025 alone. Read more
Florida storms back against Houston to win NCAA men’s basketball title
The Gators led for just 17 seconds before seizing its first second-half lead on Alijah Martin’s two free throws with 46.5 seconds to play. Read more
Bishop Museum selects natural scientist as new CEO
Helgen will assume his post Aug. 1, the museum said in a news release, replacing Dee Jay Mailer, who is completing her three-year commitment. Read more
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