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Pedestrian, 20, pinned between vehicles in Haleiwa collision
A 20-year-old pedestrian was critically injured today when he was pinned between an unoccupied vehicle on the side of Kamehameha Highway in Haleiwa and a second vehicle that veered off the roadway. Read more
As Trump celebrates Army’s founding, his critics take to the streets
Trump sat in a reviewing stand on Constitution Avenue as armored vehicles dating from two world wars and overflights of 80-year-old bombers and modern helicopters shook downtown Washington. Read more
‘No Kings Day’ protesters rally against Trump at Hawaii Capitol
Crowd estimates ranged from roughly 1,500 to about 7,000, depending on who was doing the counting. Read more
Hilo man faces 21 charges, including mail theft and fraud
Keoni Brian Paulino was being held on $261,000 bail. Read more
BJ Penn back in Hilo court for allegedly violating TRO
The 46-year-old Penn is charged with violating a temporary restraining order obtained by Shin, his mother, for allegedly entering her Puueo Street house on Thursday. Read more
With 36 varsity sports, how will Ohio State handle revenue sharing and NIL?
College athletic departments across the country have long been preparing for approval of the House v. NCAA settlement, which is ushering in a new revenue-sharing era of college sports. Read more
U.S. warship arrives in Australia ahead of war games, summit
A key U.S. warship arrived in Australia today ahead of joint war games and the first summit between Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and President Donald Trump, which is expected to be dominated by military issues. Read more
Israel and Iran strike at each other in new wave of attacks
Tehran called off nuclear talks that Washington had said were the only way to halt Israel’s bombing, while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the attacks were nothing compared with what Iran would see in the coming days. Read more
Manhunt for assassin stretches on as Minnesota mourns lawmaker
Officials said a gunman impersonating a police officer killed Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, and wounded Sen. John A. Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, in separate attacks at the lawmakers’ homes. Read more
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Australia to boost aerial surveillance of Pacific for illegal fishing fleets
Australia plans to significantly boost surveillance of Pacific Islands territorial waters, spending A$477 million ($310.72 million) on aerial patrols for illegal fishing fleets, tender documents viewed by Reuters show, as China takes steps towards sending its coast guard to the region. Read more
Honolulu police shut down illegal Waianae game room
A 58-year-old woman was arrested Thursday night when Honolulu police officers shut down an illegal game room in Waianae. Read more
Saturday parade, protest expected to disrupt Honolulu traffic
The Honolulu Police Department said there will be an increased presence of officers for both Saturday events. Read more
Rescuers save man, 30, who fell trying to get closer look at Kilauea
A 30-year-old man from Boston fell after venturing off the park’s Byron Ledge Trail because he wanted a closer look at the Kilauea volcano eruption, officials said. Read more
East Oahu man found not guilty by reason of insanity in stabbing
Matthew Smith was returned to the custody of the director of the Department of Health and will return to the Hawaii State Hospital. Read more
City officials: No emergency after HI-EMA test alert
These routine tests are important, the agency said, as it continues to ensure that Hawaii’s communication systems are reliable and ready to be used in the event of an emergency. Read more
Wall Street ends sharply lower as Iran retaliates against Israel
Declining stocks outnumbered rising ones within the S&P 500 by a 6.1-to-one ratio. Read more
Police arrest 2 men for alleged purse snatching in Waikiki
Police said two male suspects in their 30s allegedly stole the purse from a 59-year-old woman, then fled the scene in a vehicle. Read more
Kauai brushfire scorches 2 acres
Firefighters responded to a report of fire near the bottom of Kokee Road shortly after 7:45 a.m. Thursday. Read more
Marines deployed to Los Angeles after Trump wins court battle
About 200 Marines will be protecting a federal building in Los Angeles, Army Major General Scott Sherman, said today. The administration has authorized a total of 700 Marines to be deployed in the city. Read more
May imports fall 9% at Port of Los Angeles after China tariffs
China is the top U.S. supplier of sea-borne goods, and Los Angeles is the No. 1 port for those imports. Domestic businesses ranging from retailer Walmart to automaker Ford rely on the toys, furniture and auto parts that land on its docks. Read more
Air India crash probe focuses on engine, flaps; safety checks ordered
The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner with 242 people on board bound for Gatwick Airport south of London began losing height moments after take-off over a residential area of the western city of Ahmedabad and erupted in a huge fireball as it hit buildings below, CCTV footage showed. Read more
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