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HPD looking for man who tried to kidnap 10-year-old in Kalihi
Honolulu police are asking for the public’s help to find a man who tried to take a 10-year-old student from a bathroom at Kalihi Waena Elementary School this morning. Read more
Flood advisory issued for Hawaii island
Forecasters warn of minor flooding on roads, and drainage areas and in streams. Read more
State, city officials urge safety on roads during graduations
“Motorists are asked to slow down and drive with aloha to ensure safe, fun, and memorable graduation ceremonies,” said city officials in a news release. Read more
Wall Street gains on tariff pause despite inflation fears
Exchange-traded funds that track the S&P 500 and Nasdaq fell about 1% in extended trade after Moody’s cut the U.S. credit rating by one notch, citing rising debt and interest payments that outpace those of similarly rated sovereigns. Read more
Justice Department takes next steps to merge ATF and DEA
As part of that plan, the White House is expected to propose consolidating the budgets for both agencies when it releases its full fiscal year 2026 spending proposal. Read more
FDA clears first blood test for Alzheimer’s detection
Blood tests could speed up the diagnosis of the disease and make it easier for more people to access its treatments, such as Biogen and Eisai’s Leqembi and Eli Lilly’s Kisunla, since traditional tests are often costly or uncomfortable. Read more
Moody’s downgrades U.S. credit rating over rising debt
Moody’s was the last among major ratings agencies to keep a top, triple-A rating for U.S. sovereign debt, though it had lowered its outlook in late 2023 due to wider fiscal deficit and higher interest payments. Read more
Shohei Ohtani’s two homers help Dodgers demolish A’s
Max Muncy, Andy Pages and James Outman also hit home runs for the Dodgers, who left no doubt by taking a 13-2 lead following a seven-run third inning. Muncy and Hyeseong Kim each had three hits for Los Angeles. Read more
High court keeps block on Trump deportations under wartime law
The U.S. government last invoked the Alien Enemies Act during World War Two to intern and deport people of Japanese, German and Italian descent. Read more
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U.S. consumer sentiment slumps as inflation fears surge
It was the first time that sentiment dropped among Republicans since Trump’s November 5 electoral victory. Read more
Kilauea pauses after 10 hours of fountains of up to 1,000 feet high
The north vent stopped erupting this afternoon after 10 hours and 16 minutes of continuous lava fountains reaching up to 1,000 feet high. Read more
Trump rejects ex-FBI director Comey’s explanation of ‘8647’ post
Federal law enforcement officials are investigating an Instagram photo posted by Comey of the number 8647 formed by seashells with the comment, “Cool shell formation on my beach walk.” Read more
Republicans block Trump tax-cut bill over spending demands
The vote came despite Trump calling for Republicans to “UNITE behind” the legislation, saying on social media: “We don’t need ‘GRANDSTANDERS’ in the Republican Party. Read more
Spectrum owner Charter to acquire Cox in $21.9B cable deal
The deal — one of the biggest globally this year — will bolster Charter’s push to bundle broadband and mobile services at a time when wireless carriers are luring internet customers with aggressive plans. Read more
Driver in Kakaako road rage case misses court date
A 38-year-old Tesla driver, charged with crimes related to an alleged road rage attack on a mother and daughter in Kakaako, failed to show up for his arraignment Thursday morning. Read more
Ocean Safety rescues swimmer, 20, off Spitting Cave
The man jumped off the cliff, a roughly 50-foot jump, and was unable to swim to safety as strong winds and currents today pushed the man hundreds of yards offshore, the news release said. Read more
U.S. Supreme Court hears bid to restrict birthright citizenship
The justices heard more than two hours of arguments in the administration’s emergency request to scale back the injunctions blocking Trump’s directive, which is a key part of his hardline approach toward immigration. Read more
HPD seizes cash, gambling machines in Kalihi
When police raided the operation and how many devices and cash was confiscated during the operation was not immediately made public. Read more
Trump announces $200B in deals during UAE visit, AI agreement signed
After Trump’s meeting with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the White House said he announced deals that included a $14.5 billion commitment from Etihad Airways to invest in 28 Boeing 787 and 777x aircraft powered by engines made by GE Aerospace. Read more
L&L Barbecue on Maui shuttered due to roach infestation
Health officials said the restaurant is owned and operated by Maui L & L Food Inc. at the Maui Marketplace Food Court in Kahului. Read more
Police searching for car theft suspects who struck bicyclist in McCully
EMS responded to the scene at McCully and Citron streets — which is right near McCully District Park — at about 11:40 a.m. Read more
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