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U.S. farmers say $12B bailout won’t end industry slump
The effects of the president’s trade wars, which have squeezed demand and raised costs further, have left the sector in a state of extended uncertainty. Read more
Hawaii men’s basketball easily defeats Hawaii Hilo
A crowd of 1,432 saw the Rainbow Warriors improve to 9-2. The winless Vulcans lost their seventh in a row, although the outcome does not count toward their Division II record. Read more
Diver bitten trying to disentangle shark off Hawaii island
“The Hawaii Police Department reminds the public not to attempt to free or handle entangled marine animals,” police said. Read more
DOH issues red placard, shuts down Himalayan Kitchen in Kaimuki
The establishment must remain closed until these issues are corrected, and clearance at a follow-up inspection. Read more
2 arrested, 16 gambling machines seized in Kawaiahao Street bust
A 58-year-old Kaneohe woman and 29-year-old Aiea man were arrested on suspicion of promoting gambling in the second degree and possession of a gambling device. Read more
Former Tripler gynecologist charged with secretly recording patients in Texas
Sen. Mazie Hirono, D-Hawaii, Rep. Lori Trahan, D-Mass., and over 50 other congressional Democrats, have asked the Pentagon to investigate reports that Army leaders had ignored or dismissed complaints about McGraw, dating back to his time at Tripler. Read more
Warriors star WR Harris enters transfer portal
The University of Hawaii football team’s top receiver has left the Rainbow Warriors and intends to enter next month’s transfer portal, head coach Timmy Chang confirmed after today’s 90-minute practice at the Ching Complex. Read more
House passes $901B defense bill, sending NDAA to Senate
Trump has said he will sign the NDAA into law once it reaches the White House. Read more
USDA: Hawaii can restrict soda purchases for SNAP recipients
The restrictions, which go into effect next year, vary by state and include barring soda, candy and energy drink purchases. Read more
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High surf advisory in place for most north, west shores of Hawaii
The National Weather Service expects a moderate, northwest swell to produce elevated surf of 15 to 20 feet along the north shores of Kauai County, Oahu, Molokai and Maui today. Read more
U.S. seizes oil tanker off coast of Venezuela, Trump says
It is the first known action against an oil tanker since Trump ordered a massive U.S. military build-up in the region and carried out strikes against suspected drug vessels. Read more
Judge says Trump must end National Guard deployment in L.A.
The ruling by San Francisco-based U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer represented the latest legal setback for Trump in his efforts to deploy National Guard troops to Democratic-controlled cities. Read more
U.S. posts $173 billion budget deficit in November
The deficit last month was down $193 billion, or 53%, from the $367 billion deficit reported in November 2024. Read more
Divided Fed cuts rates, signals pause as growth rebounds
The decision to lower the benchmark policy rate by a quarter of a percentage point to the 3.50%-3.75% range drew three dissents. Read more
Man, 28, seriously injured after stabbing in Kalihi
Honolulu EMS said crews responded just after 12:10 a.m. and found the man with lacerations to his arm. Read more
Dollar retreats amid overall caution ahead of Fed decision
Investors expect the policy-setting Federal Open Market Committee, including Chair Jerome Powell, to stay non-committal on further easing, citing persistent inflation risks and a lack of new and more relevant data to gauge the U.S. economy’s current health. Read more
U.S. plans to scrutinize foreign tourists’ social media history
The change would affect visitors eligible for the visa waiver program, which allows people from 42 countries to travel to the United States for up to 90 days without a visa as long as they first obtain electronic travel authorization. Read more
Democrats say Hegseth balked at call for full video of boat strike
The attack, which included a follow-up strike that killed two survivors, has been the subject of intense scrutiny on Capitol Hill and among military experts, who have raised questions about its legality. Read more
Judge grants request to unseal Epstein grand jury records
The decision by Judge Richard M. Berman of U.S. District Court in Manhattan came one day after another judge granted a similar request in the case of Ghislaine Maxwell, who conspired with Epstein in his sex-trafficking scheme. Read more
Russian and Chinese jets patrol near Japan amid Tokyo-Beijing strains
Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi said the Russian and Chinese joint operations were “clearly intended as a show of force against our nation, which is a serious concern for our national security.” Read more
Supreme Court considers whether to lift campaign finance limits
The court’s liberal justices voiced skepticism about unraveling limitations during the arguments, which lasted more than two hours. Read more
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