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Hawaii County, state, treating palms for coconut rhino beetles in Kona
Officials ask residents to be vigilant when purchasing mulch, compost and soil products, and to inspect bags for evidence of entry holes. Read more
Scientists find best evidence yet of life on distant planet
These are the first hints of an alien world that is possibly inhabited, said astrophysicist Nikku Madhusudhan of the University of Cambridge’s Institute of Astronomy. Read more
National Weather Service prepares for ‘degraded operations’ amid cuts
An agreement signed on April 10 between the service and the union representing its employees describes several measures that forecasting offices will take to manage the consequences of the Trump administration’s drive to reduce the size of the government. Read more
Reports: Quarterback Nico Iamaleava headed to UCLA
Days after Iamaleava entered the transfer portal following a disagreement with Tennessee over his name, image and likeness money, multiple reports indicate the former Vols starter is headed to UCLA. Read more
Coast Guard suspends search for missing Big Island fisherman
Hind, 42, has not been found after failing to return as scheduled last Wednesday from a fishing trip aboard his boat, Makalapua Onalani. Read more
Pentagon leak probe widens as 2 more officials put on leave
More Pentagon officials could also be named as the investigation continues, officials say. Read more
Fire guts Waipahu home listed as place of worship
HPD received a 911 call just before 1 a.m. today for a building fire near 94-107 Hula Street in Waipahu, which is listed as a one-bedroom, one-bath home and also as a Jehovah’s Witnesses place of worship. Read more
Wall Street sinks as Powell flags slowing growth, Nvidia slumps
Powell, in remarks for the Economic Club of Chicago, said larger-than-expected tariffs likely mean higher inflation and slower growth. Read more
Powell: Fed to hold rates as tariffs fuel economic uncertainty
“For the time being, we are well-positioned to wait for greater clarity before considering any adjustments to our policy stance,” Powell said in prepared remarks to the Economic Club of Chicago. Read more
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Trump policies spark clashes at GOP town halls across U.S.
With the Republican-controlled Congress preparing to move forward on Trump’s agenda to cut taxes, tighten border security, promote fossil fuels and bolster military spending, the feedback lawmakers receive from constituents could determine how far they go in cutting environmental initiatives, the Medicaid healthcare program and others that benefit low-income Americans. Read more
Pre-tariffs buying fuels U.S. retail sales; weakness lies ahead
With the stock market selling off and consumer sentiment tanking amid a darkening economic outlook wrought by President Donald Trump’s tariff campaign, the robust sales pace reported by the Commerce Department today will probably fizzle in the months ahead as consumers hunker down. Read more
Trump jumps in on tariff talks with Japanese officials
Tokyo sent its economic revitalisation minister Ryosei Akazawa to kick-start the talks, expecting to face Trump’s Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in Washington, and had hoped to limit the scope of discussions to trade and investment matters. Read more
Police arrest teen for allegedly stabbing his father in Waipahu
The 52-year-old father had wounds to his upper torso and was taken to a hospital in serious condition, police said. Read more
Trump team may face criminal contempt over Venezuelan deportations
U.S. District Judge James Boasberg in Washington found “probable cause” to hold officials in criminal contempt of court, saying the administration demonstrated “willful disregard” for his March 15 order barring the government from deporting Venezuelan alleged gang members to El Salvador under the Alien Enemies Act. Read more
Biden says Trump is ‘breaking things,’ including Social Security
In his first expansive public comments since leaving the White House, Biden said President Donald Trump had taken aim at Social Security, doing “damage and destruction” to a program that millions of Americans depend on. Read more
CDC advisers discuss narrowing use of COVID-19 booster shots
COVID is still a leading cause of death among both adults and children. Read more
Heineken beats first quarter forecasts as tariff risks loom
Shares in the world’s second-largest brewer by global volumes rose almost 3% as investors welcomed another quarter of delivery after Heineken cheered investors with its 2024 performance in February. Read more
Honu nesting season suspends overnight camping at Bellows
The suspension starts April 30 and could run through September. Read more
Rainbows rally in ninth to beat USC on the road
Ben Zeigler-Namoa’s two-run single in the ninth inning boosted the Hawaii baseball team to Tuesday’s 5-4 victory over USC in Los Angeles. Read more
Hong Kong Post suspends goods mail services to the U.S.
“The U.S. is unreasonable, bullying and imposing tariffs abusively. Hong Kong post will definitely not collect any so-called tariffs on behalf of the U.S.,” it said. Read more
White House limits newswire access to Trump
The decision comes after the Trump administration last week lost a court challenge brought by another wire service, the Associated Press, over its earlier exclusion from the press pool. Read more
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