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LVMH finds making Louis Vuitton bags messy in Texas
The plant’s problems – which haven’t previously been reported – highlight the challenges for LVMH as it attempts to build its production footprint in the U.S. to avoid Trump’s threatened tariffs on European-made goods. Read more
UH hires Chad Kapanui as quarterbacks coach
The University of Hawaii football team has hired Chad Kapanui as quarterbacks coach, head coach Timmy Chang announced today. Read more
DOCARE officers arrest Waialua man, 24, for fishing violations
The Department of Land and Natural Resources said Kala‘i Manuwa failed to appear in Wahiawa District Court twice to answer for a history of alleged violations, particularly at Pupukea Marine Life Conservation District on Oahu’s North Shore. Read more
Trump signs orders targeting two ex-officials who criticized him
One of Trump’s directives named Christopher Krebs, his former cybersecurity chief, and said any security clearance he has would be revoked. Read more
Kauai police ID man in apparent drowning at Kalihiwai Beach
Police said Koorenhof was pulled unresponsive from the waters at Kalihiwai Beach at about 7:30 a.m. Monday. Read more
‘Episode 17’ of Kilauea Volcano’s ongoing eruption has ended
The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory said this latest episode lasted 35.5 hours, and resulted in fountains of 50 to 200 feet from the south vent. Some minor activity at the north vent, meanwhile, stopped at about 11:15 a.m. Tuesday, and the north vent pond collapsed some time Tuesday night. Read more
More than 2,200 in Hawaii now licensed to carry handguns in public
As of Dec. 31, 2,207 people held a license, about 2 percent of the state’s resident population age 20 or older, according to a news release. Read more
FBI director Kash Patel removed as acting head of ATF
A Justice Department official confirmed Patel’s removal and said it had nothing to do with his job performance. The official did not say why Patel was removed. Read more
Driver sought in Waipahu hit-and-run that left moped rider seriously injured
The collision occurred around 11:30 p.m. on eastbound Farrington Highway near Pupukahi Street. Read more
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U.S. Postal Service seeks to hike stamp prices to 78 cents
The proposal, which must be approved by the Postal Regulatory Commission, would raise overall mailing services product prices by 7.4%. Read more
Trump hikes China tariffs to 125%, eases others for 90 days
Trump’s announcement came less than 24 hours after steep new tariffs kicked in on imports from dozens of trading partners. Read more
3 visitors to Yellowstone get jail sentences for violations
The three were sentenced for public land violations that happened last fall, and their terms were handed down just weeks before the peak tourist season begins at Yellowstone, most of which is in Wyoming. Read more
Gabbard launches task force to root out politics in intel
Gabbard framed the work of the new task force, the Director’s Initiative Group, as an effort to eliminate the politicization of the agencies and to investigate episodes where intelligence was “weaponized” against people. Read more
Dow surges 2,900 points after Trump announces 90-day tariff pause
While Trump’s announcement still left investors with uncertainty about his ultimate tariff policy, traders took the opportunity to shop for beaten-down stocks. Read more
E-scooter rider dies from injuries after March collision in Kalihi
The crash occurred around 7:15 p.m. on March 11 near the intersection of Palama Street and Lakimela Lane. Read more
U.S. Pacific commander urges continued USAID funding to Pacific Islands
Since February, most USAID staff have been put on administrative leave, hundreds of contractors have been fired and more than 5,000 programs have been terminated, disrupting global humanitarian aid operations on which millions depend. Read more
China, European Union retaliate as Trump trade tariffs kick in
China announced a tariff hike on U.S. imports to 84% from 34%, shortly after Trump’s punitive 104% tariffs on Chinese imports kicked in on Tuesday, as a standoff between the world’s two largest economies showed no signs of resolution. Read more
Moped driver, 21, critically hurt after losing control on Dole Street
Neither speed, drugs, nor alcohol appear to be contributing factors in the crash, police said. 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
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