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State ag inspectors capture live snake from Kaimuki backyard
Officials are reminding the public that snakes are illegal to possess in Hawaii because they have no natural predators in the state, and compete with native animal populations for food and habitat. Read more
U.S. scientists warn that Trump’s cuts will set off brain drain
China and Europe are on hiring sprees. An analysis by the journal Nature captured the reversal: Applications from China and Europe for graduate student or postdoctoral positions in the United States have dropped sharply or dried up entirely since President Donald Trump took office. Read more
Woman, 52, in critical condition after e-bike crash in Manoa
EMS responded to the scene on Manoa Road at about 10:15 a.m. today. Read more
DLNR says injury to endangered Hawaiian hawk was suspicious
The Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources said that last month, a Mountain View resident found an emaciated Hawaiian hawk, or ʻio, on her property with the upper portion of its beak missing. Read more
Firefighters extinguish warehouse fire in Kapolei
The Honolulu Fire Department said it received a 911 call just before 7 p.m. for a building fire at 91-371 Komohana Place. Read more
Speed limit along Mamalahoa Highway in Kona to be reduced
New speed-limit signs will be installed by then on the stretch between the Honaunau Elementary School driveway (mile post 106.5) and the vicinity of Captain Cook Village Road (mile post 109). Read more
Navy to rename oil tanker named after gay rights activist
The USNS Harvey Milk was christened in 2021, as part of the John Lewis class of tankers. Read more
Ka Makana Alii standoff ends in immigrant’s arrest
Homeland Security Investigations officials said their agents and “federal law enforcement partners executed the arrest of Ricardo Ramirez Almaguer who had entered and remained in the United States illegally.” Read more
Knicks fire coach Tom Thibodeau after five seasons
The move announced by team president Leon Rose comes three days after a season-ending Game 6 loss to the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference finals, the farthest the Knicks had advanced in the postseason in 25 years. Read more
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Elon Musk slams Trump-backed tax bill as ‘disgusting abomination’
Republican deficit hawks have concerns about the cost of the bill, which would extend Trump’s 2017 tax cuts, while boosting spending on the military and border security. Read more
Tesla protesters claim a victory as Musk leaves Trump’s side
The campaign at Tesla sites began in February after Joan Donovan, a sociology professor at Boston University, gathered friends to hold a demonstration at a Tesla showroom in Boston and posted a notice about her plan on Bluesky using the hashtag #TeslaTakedown. Read more
Maui man, 62, dies days after Kihei moped crash
Kenneth Gricus, of Kihei, died at Maui Memorial Medical Center on Monday morning after being hospitalized since the May 28 collision at the intersection of Liloa Drive and Piikea Avenue. Read more
Hawaii island man charged with multiple crimes involving children
Hawaii County Prosecutor Kelden Waltjen announced the charges Monday against Joseph Donald Tibbs, who made his initial appearance in Hilo District Court Monday. Read more
Americans slow to book summer travel amid deal hunting
Americans are scaling back travel plans from flights to drives or waiting to book only if the price is right, a tell-tale sign of an industry slowdown that’s got travel companies worried. Read more
DHS removes ‘sanctuary’ city list after sheriffs object
DHS on Thursday published a list of what it called “sanctuary” jurisdictions that allegedly limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. Read more
Satellite images show Ukraine destroyed Russian bombers in drone strike
Ukraine targeted at least four air bases across Russia using 117 unmanned aerial vehicles launched from containers close to the targets. Drone footage of the operation, verified by Reuters, shows several aircraft were struck in at least two locations. Read more
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
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