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Woman seriously injured in Kalihi stabbing
EMS responded to the scene at 4:06 p.m. today on Waiakamilo Road, and treated a woman for apparent stab wounds. Read more
Man arrested after running into traffic on H-1 Freeway
Honolulu Police responded to reports of a 53-year-old walking along the freeway’s shoulder Monday morning. Read more
Top Hawaii pitchers, Takemoto and Walls, 9 other players enter transfer portal
As a freshman, Walls was 3-3 with a 3.73 earned-run average. In 60-1/3 innings, Walls struck out 45 and walked 15. Read more
No appointment necessary at new Kuakini urgent care
The new center will be staffed with physicians and nurse practitioners that can provide fast, convenient evaluation and care for a wide range of minor injuries and illnesses. No appointments will be necessary. Read more
Honolulu Police Chief Joe Logan stepping down
Mayor Rick Blangiardi accepted Logan’s resignation this afternoon. Read more
FEMA chief sparks confusion by saying he didn’t know about hurricane season
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration forecast last week that this year’s season is expected to bring as many as 10 hurricanes. Read more
Solvent detected in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park water
The Hawaii Department of Health said in a news release that low levels of PCBTF, or 1-chloro-4-(trifluoromethyl)-benzene, were detected in a sample collected in April from a catchment of the water system owned by the U.S. Department of Interior. Read more
Queen’s Bath closed for safety until further notice
Ocean Safety Bureau officials assess ocean conditions daily and will continue to close the access gate as needed throughout the year in the interest of public safety. Read more
Dollar dips as tariff worries resurface
The U.S. currency slipped after Trump said on Friday he planned to double duties on imported steel and aluminum to 50% starting on Wednesday, and as Beijing hit back against accusations it violated an agreement on critical minerals shipments. Read more
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Temu’s U.S. users plunge 58% after tariff loophole closes
Temu, along with fast-fashion giant Shein, had utilised that provision for years to drop-ship items directly from suppliers in China to consumers in the U.S., keeping prices low. Read more
Trump asks Supreme Court to allow mass federal layoffs
The case involves the U.S. Departments of Agriculture, Commerce, Health and Human Services, State, Treasury and Veterans Affairs, among others. Read more
Unease at FBI intensifies as Patel ousts top officials
The actions have obliterated decades of experience in national security and criminal matters at the FBI and raised questions about whether the agents taking over such critical posts have the institutional knowledge to pursue the cornerstones of its work. Read more
Three men, one boy charged in Makaha murder investigation
Bail is set for each suspect at $1 million. Read more
Britain unveils radical defense overhaul to meet new threats
Responding to President Donald Trump’s insistence that Europe take more responsibility for its own security, Prime Minister Keir Starmer has pledged the largest sustained increase in British defense spending since the end of the Cold War. Read more
Colorado attack suspect charged with federal hate crime
Todd Lyons, acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, said Mohamed Sabry Soliman had overstayed a visa and had an expired work permit. Read more
Tesla execs questioned Musk after denial of $25K EV cancellation
The executives knew that Musk had, in fact, canceled the low-cost vehicle, which many investors called the Model 2, and pivoted Tesla to focus on self-driving robotaxis, the people said. Read more
Three people seriously hurt after three-vehicle Kaaawa crash
Honolulu EMS said the accident occured Sunday afternoon. Read more
Hokule‘a and Hikianalia delay Hilo departure for French Polynesia
PVS said unfavorable weather conditions pushed the departure date to Tuesday morning. Read more
Hawaii bon dance schedule 2025: Oahu, Big Isle, Kauai and Maui
Check out this list of bon dances on Oahu, Hawaii island, Kauai, Maui, Lanai and Molokai. Read more
6 injured in targeted firebomb attack in Colorado
FBI Director Kash Patel described the incident as a “targeted terror attack,” and Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser said it appeared to be “a hate crime given the group that was targeted.” But Redfearn stressed it was too soon to speculate about a motive. Read more
Lavrov, Rubio discuss settlement of war in Ukraine
“The situation linked to the Ukraine crisis was discussed,” the ministry said in a statement on its website. Read more
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