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Fed’s internal split puts spotlight on Powell’s rate guidance, dissents
Five of the 12 voting members of the Federal Open Market Committee have voiced opposition or skepticism about further easing, while three members of the Washington-based Board of Governors favor a cut. Read more
Bold ’Bows improve to 2-0 in Big West with win over Fullerton
The reserves fueled the Hawaii basketball team’s 69-59 victory over Cal State Fullerton tonight at Bankoh Arena at Stan Sheriff Center. Read more
HFD rescues injured woman from Olomana Trail
The Honolulu Fire Department dispatched six units to the Olomana Trail for a possible high-angle rescue after receiving a 911 call at 5:07 p.m. for an injured hiker. Read more
Hawaii women’s basketball drops 5th game in a row
UH has committed more than 20 turnovers in four straight games and is 1-4 when reaching that mark this season. Read more
No tsunami threat to Hawaii from magnitude 7.0 quake in Alaska
The quake struck at 10:41 a.m. Hawaii time and was centered about 56 miles north of Yakutat, Alaska, (population 662), at a depth of about 6 miles, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Read more
Lawmakers express concerns about World Cup visas, ban threats
Organizers need government assistance on issues ranging from visas to security while also dealing with ticket prices far beyond the means of the average fan. Read more
Latest episode of Kilauea eruption lasts over 12 hours
The U.S. Geological Survey said that episode 38 of the eruption began at 8:45 a.m. and ended at 8:52 p.m., with lava fountains reaching heights over 1,000 feet. Read more
Olympic flame begins Italian tour ahead of Milano Cortina Games
The Olympic flame started its journey through Italy from Rome on Saturday, launching a two-month relay designed to stir excitement across the country ahead of the 2026 Winter Games. Read more
Russian drones, missiles hit Ukraine power and transport sectors
Russia has intensified its attacks on Ukraine’s energy sector and infrastructure in recent weeks, targeting power stations and railway hubs as winter deepens and the war approaches its fourth anniversary. Read more
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HPD investigates 2 crimes targeting senior citizens in Mililani
HPD did not say where or when the crimes happened, but they ask anyone with information on the incidents to call 911 or CrimeStoppers at 808-955-8300. Read more
Alaskan village confronts its changing climate: rebuild or relocate?
Kipnuk sits 6 miles from the ocean in a flat region known as the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta. Read more
Campbell beats Kamehameha in OT for Open Division football title
Brayden Medeiros threw a 17-yard touchdown pass to Zane Pasion in overtime, giving Campbell a dramatic 26-23 overtime victory over Kamehameha in the Sabers’ first Open Division state championship football game. Read more
Kaiser workers rally as contact negotiations continue
Kaiser executives and the Alliance of Health Care Unions are scheduled for a 12th bargaining session next week. Read more
Dollar slips as traders eye next week’s Fed meeting
The dollar index, which measures the currency against six peers, was down 0.1% at 98.994, not far from Thursday’s five-week low of 98.765. For the week, the index was down 0.5%. Read more
Video shows survivors waving before fatal follow-up boat strike
The new detail further complicates the military’s explanations for the actions it took during the Sept. 2 strike in the Caribbean Sea and raises new questions about the propriety of the follow-on attack. Read more
HFD rescues 3 teens lost after going off trail in Maili
The Honolulu Fire Department received a 911 call for the lost hikers at about 5:30 p.m. Thursday, and responded with six units and 14 personnel. Read more
Judge approves release of Epstein grand jury documents in Florida
The investigative material from the Florida case is among the older information that law enforcement held about Epstein, dating to an investigation that was first opened in 2005 into allegations that he was abusing teenage girls. Read more
Kennedy advisers scrap hepatitis B birth-dose vaccine guidance for most U.S. newborns
The committee recommended the birth dose only for infants of mothers who test positive for the virus or whose status is unknown, replacing the 1991 universal recommendation aimed at protecting all children from hepatitis B infections. Read more
Netflix agrees to buy Warner Bros. in $72B deal
The two companies announced the blockbuster deal early today, a proposed baton pass that would give Netflix such beloved characters as Batman, Harry Potter, Jon Snow and Fred Flintstone. Read more
Grand jury rejects second criminal case against Letitia James
The indictment would have marked the Justice Department’s second attempt to prosecute James, an elected Democrat, after a previous case was dismissed in November. Read more
Woman, 76, dies after being hit by vehicle in Aiea crosswalk
This was Oahu’s 76th traffic fatality this year, compared with 47 at the same time in 2024. Read more
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