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New York Democratic politicians arrested at ICE jail in Manhattan
New York City Comptroller Brad Lander and 10 state lawmakers were taken into custody inside 26 Federal Plaza after they were denied entry to inspect the 10th-floor cells. A group was there to “ensure compliance” with a court order on Thursday requiring ICE to improve conditions at the lockup, protest organizers said. Read more
Senate confirms dozens of Trump nominees
The tally was 51-47 in favor of the 48 nominees for ambassadorial and sub-cabinet level positions, with Republicans voting in favor and Democrats opposed. Two Republicans did not vote. Read more
Freshman QB Sagapolutele has Cal chasing 4-0 start at San Diego State
The Hawaii native and Campbell High School standout has completed 71 of 106 passes for 780 yards through three games with six touchdown passes and one interception. Read more
3 Pennsylvania police officers killed in ambush by accused stalker
The suspect, Matthew Ruth, 24, was himself killed in the ensuing gunfight on Wednesday with officers from the North York County Regional Police Department and York County Sheriff’s Office, according to county District Attorney Tim Barker. Read more
BJ Penn again charged with violating protective order
Penn also faces misdemeanor charges — violating a temporary restraining order, violating a stay-away order from the property, and domestic abuse — involving the 79-year-old Shin. Read more
Kennedy advisers vote against MMRV shot for children under 4
Instead, separate vaccine shots will be given for measles-mumps-rubella and varicella. Read more
Platforms duck blame as violent Kirk videos spread online
There has been only one notable exception: Elon Musk, the billionaire owner of the social media site X, who has spread divisive content about Kirk’s assassination by blaming the left and calling for retribution against those who criticized the right-wing activist or celebrated his death. Read more
Erika Kirk named CEO of Turning Point USA after husband’s murder
The election of Erika Kirk by Turning Point USA’s board comes at a time when the future of the organization and its role in turning out young voters in next year’s congressional midterm elections has come under intense scrutiny since Kirk’s murder. Read more
Woman, 51, struck by car at bus stop in Kaimuki
Honolulu Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene at about 3:10 p.m. Wednesday near 2705 Kaimuki Ave., which is the address for Kaimuki High School. Read more
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Woman, 38, arrested in Nanakuli gambling raid
Police seized 16 gambling machines and more than $5,000 in cash. Read more
HPD looking for man suspected of shooting at 3 others in Kalihi
HPD District 5 Crime Reduction Unit officers initiated an attempted murder investigation after the three men, ages 27, 33 and 29, told police they know who shot at them. Read more
U.S. jobless claims fall but labor market remains weak
Though the report from the Labor Department today confirmed layoffs remained relatively low, the hiring side of the labor market has almost stalled. Read more
No tsunami threat to Hawaii after large quake strikes off Russia
The magnitude 7.8 quake struck 90.3 miles east of Kamchatka, Russia, at 8:58 a.m. Hawaii time at a depth of 6.2 miles, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Read more
Meta unveils smart glasses with apps and AI assistant
On Wednesday, at its annual developer conference in Menlo Park, California, Meta unveiled three new types of smart glasses. Read more
Man, 21, shot, left at Honolulu hospital in critical condition
The man was dropped off just before 11 p.m. and remains in critical condition, according to the Honolulu Police Department. Read more
Police arrest suspect in Kahana Bay attempted murder case
Police said officers responded to a Windward Oahu hospital just before noon Wednesday after a 37-year-old man was admitted with injuries. Read more
Trump targets antifa movement as ‘terrorist organization’
It was not clear what legal weight Trump’s proclamation carried. Antifa is a loosely organized ideological movement without a clear leadership structure or hierarchy, experts said. Read more
Democrats, Hollywood slam ABC for pulling Jimmy Kimmel show over Kirk remarks
Leaders of the Democratic minority in the U.S. House of Representatives said Trump and his Republican Party were mounting an assault on free speech rights guaranteed in the Constitution’s First Amendment. Read more
Honolulu prosecutors say Kalihi fatal stabbing was self-defense
The knife-wielding woman made “stabbing gestures” toward the man who used a knife to defend himself, city prosecutors said. Read more
Honolulu man convicted for damaging property, firearm felony
Honolulu Prosecutor Steve Alm said he would seek the maximum sentence possible so Kitzmiller cannot harm anyone else. Read more
Keaau traffic stop leads to seizure of 6 pounds of meth, arrest
The traffic stop occurred at about 5:10 p.m. at the intersection of 21st Avenue and Kaloli Drive in Hawaiian Paradise Park subdivision in Keaau. Read more
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