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Tulsi Gabbard helps lead Trump’s ‘Deep State’ purge effort
Former Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard has emerged as a central figure in President Donald Trump’s latest move to root out his perceived enemies within the federal government. Read more
Lead found in popular protein powders and shakes, report says
The group, Consumer Reports, tested samples of 23 protein powders and shakes and found that more than two-thirds of them had more lead in a serving than it regards as safe for daily consumption. Read more
Hardliner Sanae Takaichi elected Japan’s first female prime minister
An acolyte of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and an admirer of Britain’s Margaret Thatcher, Takaichi received 237 votes in the lower house election to choose the next premier, topping the majority of the 465-seat chamber. Read more
Hilo eatery closed due to cockroach infestation
DOH said in a news release that the food establishment, operated by AJ & Sons Catering LLC received a red placard on Thursday after a follow-up inspection. Read more
Man, 60, dies kayaking in Kauai waters
The public is reminded to exercise caution when engaging in water activities, particularly near river mouths and ocean shorelines where currents can be unpredictable and dangerous. Read more
Trump begins demolition to prepare for White House ballroom
Large construction equipment was seen picking apart the facade of the building, a part of the White House complex that has housed the first lady’s offices, a theater, and a visitor’s entrance that welcomes foreign dignitaries. Read more
State fines boba milk tea chain for franchise law violations
In a preliminary cease and desist order Opens in a new tab, the state alleges that between December 2016 and July 2021, Teaspresso granted 26 Teapresso Bar franchises in Hawaii in violation of state franchise laws, according to a news release from the Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Read more
Hawaii island man pleads not guilty to child porn charges
The judge scheduled a jury trial for Aceson Domingo on Feb. 23 and maintained Domingo’s bail at $35,000, which he posted following his arraignment. Read more
NASA opens SpaceX’s moon lander contract to rivals over Starship delays
NASA said on Monday it was opening the marquee U.S. moon landing contract to other bidders because Elon Musk’s SpaceX has experienced mounting delays with its Starship lunar lander. Read more
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Skyline counts 61,968 rides in first 4 days after new segment opened
Skyline counts individual rides, not passengers, so one person who takes several trips aboard the train in a day will account for multiple rides. Read more
Crews suspend search for missing paddler in Kailua
Missing paddler Jon Naeole was reported missing while paddling off Kailua Beach on Sunday morning. Read more
Woman, 19, arrested for alleged stabbing incident in Waianae
Police said the incident occurred Friday at about 12:20 p.m. and that the woman allegedly stabbed the man in the back, causing substantial and serious bodily injuries. Read more
Ukraine prepares for record gas imports after Russian attacks
“We expect that in this very difficult situation, Ukraine must be prepared to find gas worth $2 billion,” Zelenskyy said in comments from a Sunday media briefing that were cleared for publication on Monday. Read more
Trump vows to keep ‘massive’ tariffs on India until Russian oil imports cease
“I spoke with Prime Minister Modi of India, and he said he’s not going to be doing the Russian oil thing,” Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One. Read more
Zelenskyy paints meeting with Trump as a success, touts new Patriot systems
Zelenskyy was speaking before Reuters and other news organisations reported that Trump had pushed Zelenskyy to give up territory during their meeting, which sources described as more tense than initially disclosed. Read more
Louvre heist sparks security scramble across French museums
In what some politicians branded a national humiliation, four people broke into the Louvre on Sunday using a crane to smash an upstairs window. They took objects from a gallery for royal jewellery before escaping on motorbikes. Read more
WeightWatchers partners with Amazon for easy weight-loss drug delivery
WeightWatchers customers will be able to check whether medications are in stock and have the refrigerated drugs delivered more efficiently by using the Amazon Pharmacy option on its website, said WeightWatchers Chief Operating Officer Jon Volkmann. Read more
Chicago judge questions Trump official over ICE agents’ use of force
U.S. District Judge Sara Ellis has repeatedly expressed concern that federal agents were violating her Oct. 9 order requiring them to wear visible identification and to issue warnings before deploying anti-riot weapons such as tear gas. Read more
Pedestrian dies after being hit by vehicle on Hawaii island highway
This was Hawaii island’s 18th traffic fatality of 2025 compared with 24 at the same time last year. Read more
Former Hawaii quarterback Jason Whieldon dies at 44
In 2003, Whieldon had four scoring passes and ran for another touchdown to rally the Warriors from a 14-0 deficit to a 37-29 upset of Alabama. Read more
China’s economy slows as trade war takes its toll
Overall, the Chinese economy grew 5.2% year-on-year in January-September. Read more
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