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Uniqlo owner predicts 5th year of record profit on U.S., Europe growth
Fast Retailing said operating profit jumped about 13% to 564.3 billion yen ($3.69 billion) in the 12 months ended August 31 from the year before, beating expectations. Read more
Gold holds above $4,000; silver hits record high
Silver was up 1.6% at $49.65 per ounce. The metal has gained over 70% so far this year, benefiting from the same factors as those driving gold’s rally as well as tightness in the spot market. Read more
Attempted murder suspect arrested in Kalihi area
On Sept. 17 at approximately 10:20 p.m. in the Kalihi area, an adult male was shot at but not injured by the suspect. Read more
Firefighters extinguish H-POWER conveyor belt fire
Firefighters secured a water supply, and launched an offensive attack on a small fire on a conveyor belt that moves rubbish from one area to another in the maintenance area. Read more
Health Department warns of recalled Tru-Fru products
Consumers may have purchased these products online or in retail stores such as CVS, Target, Whole Foods and Walmart. Read more
Trump: Israel, Hamas agree to deal on ceasefire and hostage release
Just a day after the second anniversary of Hamas’ attack on Israel that triggered Israel’s devastating assault on Gaza, indirect talks in Egypt yielded an agreement on the initial stage of Trump’s 20-point framework. Read more
Man fatally shot by police near Queen’s Medical Center identified
The 50-year-old Honolulu man died of a gunshot wound to the chest, the Medical Examiner’s Office said. Read more
Kapolei prisoner allegedly assaults HPD officer during transfer
Police said at about 9:15 p.m. Tuesday, the prisoner became combative while being escorted from a cell block at Kapolei for transport. Read more
Honolulu District Courthouse closes for air conditioning repairs
The courthouse, located at 1111 Alakea St., is expected to reopen on Thursday. Read more
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Airlines brace for 3rd day of flight delays as shutdown persists
There were nearly 10,000 flight delays in total on Monday and Tuesday, with many tied to the FAA slowing flights because of air traffic controller absences at facilities across the country as the government shutdown reached its eighth day. Read more
Hundreds rescued after blizzard strands hikers near Everest
Snow fell throughout Saturday in the valley, which lies at an average altitude of 13,800 ft. On Sunday, rescuers guided about 350 hikers to safety. Read more
Japan’s likely next prime minister wrestles coalition backlash
If the coalition splits, Takaichi may seek to broker alliances with other parties, including the fiscally-expansionist Democratic Party for the People (DPP), further fraying investor nerves about one of the world’s most indebted countries. Read more
Mass layoffs Trump is threatening in shutdown fight may be illegal
Budget experts, legal scholars and union officials say that the White House is only looking to exploit the fiscal stalemate to further its political agenda, shrink the government and punish Democrats. Read more
Trump calls for jailing Chicago leaders as troops prepare to deploy
As U.S. troops prepared to deploy to Chicago, President Donald Trump escalated his feud with Democratic leaders by calling for the imprisonment of Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and Mayor Brandon Johnson. Read more
Man, 65, arrested after allegedly biting police officer in Waikiki
At about 6:25 a.m., District 6 patrol officers were called to an abandoned residential unit after receiving reports of a man causing damage to a unit, according to the Honolulu Police Department. Read more
Nanakuli apartment fire intentionally set, HFD says
Firefighters responded to a 911 call at 3:11 p.m. and arrived 10 minutes later to find both floors of a center unit in a two-story apartment building engulfed in flames. Read more
Suspect charged with igniting deadly California Palisades Fire
According to prosecutors, Jonathan Rinderknecht started a fire near a hiking trail in the mountains near Pacific Palisades a few minutes after midnight on January 1. Read more
Ex-FBI chief Comey pleads not guilty in case Trump pushed for
The charges, accusing Comey of making false statements and obstructing a congressional investigation, were brought by Trump’s former personal attorney, Lindsey Halligan. Read more
Trump mulls cutting billions from clean energy projects
Projects on the list include two major direct air capture hubs that received billion-dollar awards from former President Joe Biden’s administration, including one that involves oil company Occidental. Read more
Air traffic control staffing shortage delays flights for 2nd day
More than 3,000 flights have been delayed, according to flight tracking data, as staffing shortages have impacted a widening number of airports, including Houston, Nashville, Dallas, Chicago O’Hare and Newark. Read more
Kauai man, 62, critical after solo crash on Kuhio Highway
At about 9:30 p.m. Monday, officers responded to a report of a crash at the intersection of Kuhio Highway and Kapule Highway north of Lihue Airport. Read more
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