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Starbucks investors urge company to restart union talks
The union has been at odds with management for months. Talks between Starbucks and Starbucks Workers United, which represents more than 12,000 baristas, began in April last year but have since stalled. Read more
Admiral Holsey stepping down as head of U.S. Southern Command
It was unclear why Holsey is suddenly departing, less than a year into what is typically a three-year job, and in the midst of the biggest operation in his 37-year career. Read more
Salvadoran family who self-deported from U.S. seeks to rebuild their lives
Now, Ruano, a 38-year-old elementary school teacher, and her family are seeking to rebuild their lives in the Central American country she fled more than a decade ago to escape poverty and violence, and to chase the American dream. Read more
Maui bicyclist dead after being struck by SUV in Lahaina
The bicyclist was a 48-year-old man from Lahaina. Read more
Kapi‘olani Medical Center receives strike notice from Teamsters
The Teamsters represent about 300 staff members at Kapiolani, including technicians, dietary workers, housekeepers and other service workers. Read more
Hawaii picked 1st in women’s basketball Big West poll
Senior forward Imani Perez and sophomore center Ritorya Tamilo were named to the seven person All-Big West preseason team. Read more
Box jellyfish alert issued for Waikiki, Maili beaches
Honolulu Ocean Safety issued the alert via HNL Alert at about 8:30 a.m. today after box jellyfish were observed at the Waikiki and Maili shorelines. Read more
Ex-Trump adviser John Bolton charged with mishandling classified info
Bolton’s lawyer did not immediately respond to a request for comment. His lawyer had previously denied that Bolton engaged in wrongdoing. Read more
Military spending bill stalls in Senate amid shutdown standoff
The tally was 50-44, falling short of the 60 needed to advance the measure in the 100-member Senate. Read more
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Wall Street ends down; Zions sparks worries about regional banks
Shares of Zions Bancorporation tumbled 13% after the regional bank disclosed an unexpected loss on two loans in its California division. Read more
Judge says immigration agents must wear body cameras in Chicago
The order is focused on Operation Midway Blitz, the Trump administration’s deportation effort in the Chicago area that began in September. Read more
Man, 70, dies weeks after being hit in Liliha crosswalk
The Honolulu Medical Examiner’s Office notified police Wednesday that the man had succumbed to his injuries from the Sept. 30 collision and was pronounced dead. Read more
EPA canceled $20M protection grant before catastrophic Alaska flooding
The grant from the Environmental Protection Agency was designed to help stabilize the riverbank on which Kipnuk is built, protecting it from the twin threats of erosion and flooding. Read more
Trump signs memo expanding his authority to spend federal money
Trump’s memorandum gives Pete Hegseth, the defense secretary, wide authority to repurpose funds, even though no such permission has been granted by Congress. Read more
Trump considers refugee system overhaul favoring white people
The proposals, some of which already have gone into effect, would transform a decades-old program aimed at helping the world’s most desperate people into one that conforms to President Donald Trump’s vision of immigration. Read more
Coast Guard rescues cargo ship captain 57 miles offshore Oahu
The 44-year-old master had reportedly been experiencing severe chest pains. Read more
DOH investigates link between 9 keiki illnesses and recalled school milk
Residents are urged to contact the DOH Disease Reporting Line at (808) 586-4586 if they or their child experience symptoms after consuming the recalled milk. Read more
Oahu Transit Services: Contract talks continue with TheBus drivers
“We are looking forward to resuming our discussions this afternoon. It is important to note that at no time did we cancel any of our scheduled meetings with the union,” he said. Read more
Woman is granted protective order against Florida Congressman
Rep. Cory Mills is barred from being within 500 feet of his ex-girlfriend, Lindsey Langston, under the order, which included details about their tumultuous breakup. Read more
Low levels of ‘forever chemicals’ detected in Hawaii County well
PFOS is part of a group of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals” because they do not break down easily. Read more
Supreme Court conservatives hint at curbing key Voting Rights Act provision
Questions the conservative justices posed during arguments in a major case involving Louisiana electoral districts reflected an interest in curbing the Voting Rights Act’s Section 2. Read more
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