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Perry Bamonte, guitarist and keyboardist in the Cure, dies at 65
The Cure announced Bamonte’s death in a statement on its website Friday that said he had died after “a short illness at home over Christmas.” Read more
2 men serious injured in H-3 traffic accident
The men, 58 and 57, were treated by Honolulu Emergency Medical Services paramedics on the scene for traumatic injuries and transported to an area hospital. Read more
Scammers claim to represent Maui County, MPD warns
The scammers contact victims by phone, email or text and claim to represent Maui County, an affiliated board or a department, MPD said in a news release today. Read more
Oahu grand jury indicts man in his mother’s killing
Second-degree murder carries a life term with the possibility of parole, but Micah Auna could receive an extended sentence due to his mother’s age. Read more
Yen weaker in thin trading as traders eye intervention risk
The yen has remained on the back foot despite a Bank of Japan interest rate hike last week, on concerns about expansive fiscal policy in the country. Read more
Flu cases climb to highest levels in New York City in a decade
In recent weeks, New York City and the surrounding area, as well as parts of Louisiana, have had among the highest levels of flu activity in the country, according to the CDC. Read more
Weight-loss pill approval set to reshape food products
Andrew Rocco, stock strategist at Zacks Investment Research, called Novo’s approval “groundbreaking” because the pill would be cheaper than the injectable version of Wegovy and deliver the same weight-loss metrics. Read more
Uber cleared violent felons to drive, passengers later accused them of rape
Passengers across the country accused Uber drivers of sexual assault after the company cleared them to drive despite past violent felony convictions, according to court records and internal documents. Read more
Nigeria cooperates with U.S. on Christmas airstrikes after Trump threat
Trump announced on Truth Social on Thursday that U.S. forces had launched a strike against Islamic State militants in northwest Nigeria at the request of Nigeria’s government. Read more
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Pope Leo calls for peace, dialogue in first Christmas address
Leo echoed many of the concerns of his predecessor, Pope Francis, urging protection for refugees, victims of climate disasters, the unemployed and the exploited. Read more
Downpours ease in Southern California, but flood risks remain
The heaviest showers appeared to be over, but any additional rain today carries elevated risks of flooding and mudslides because the ground was already so soaked. Read more
Silver crosses $75 mark while gold, platinum stretch record highs
Spot silver jumped 4.5% to $75.20 per ounce, as of 10:06 a.m. ET (5:06 a.m. Hawaii time), after hitting an all-time high of $75.62, marking a 161% year-to-date surge. Read more
HFD makes Christmas rescue on Koko Head
This morning the Honolulu Fire Department rescued an injured hiker on Koko Head. Read more
Shark advisory issued at Makaha surf break
A shark advisory has been issued off of a Makaha surf break after a sighting near a reef this morning, according to Ocean Safety officials. Read more
Driver arrested for DUI in death of Hilo physician
An outpouring of messages was posted in comments, speaking highly of FitzGerald and her work as a well-known emergency room physician. Read more
Arkansas ticket scoops $1.8 billion in Christmas Powerball jackpot
A ticket sold in Arkansas scored a $1.8 billion Powerball jackpot after Wednesday night’s draw — one of the richest lottery prizes in U.S. history, landing just in time for Christmas. Read more
California storm floods roadways and knocks out power on Christmas Day
A record-setting holiday rainstorm disrupted much of California on Christmas morning, shutting down highways, major interchanges and airport runways as officials warned that driving to holiday celebrations on slick, muddy roads could be deadly. Read more
Arrest warrant issued in Kauai cold case
Kauai authorities have issues a bench warrant for the suspect in the 2010 beating death of Kauai resident Amber Jackson, whose body was found in a remote forested area on the east side of the island. Read more
Hawaii delivers last-second win over Cal in Hawaii Bowl
Reserve quarterback Luke Weaver came off the sideline and threw a 22-yard scoring pass to Nick Cenacle with 10 seconds left to deliver the Hawaii football team a 35-31 victory over California in the Sheraton Hawaii Bowl on Wednesday. Read more
Police investigating Ocean View fire that resulted in 1 fatality
Hawaii island police are investigating after a body was found inside a home that burned down in Ocean View early this morning. Read more
Man, 53, dies after being found unresponsive at Turtle Bay
EMS took over with advanced life support, and rushed the man in critical condition to the hospital where he later died. Read more
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