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Woman, 45, dies after crashing vehicle into tree in Waimanalo last month
This was Oahu’s sixth traffic fatality this year, compared with seven at the same time in 2025. Read more
Mississippi man charged with kidnapping, sex assault on Hawaii island
The 12-count indictment charges Jaiden Becerra with kidnapping, three counts of second-degree sex assault, six counts of felony domestic abuse, plus single counts of misdemeanor abuse of a minor and petty misdemeanor abuse. Read more
Seahawks beat Patriots 29-13 to win Super Bowl LX
Kenneth Walker III rushed for 135 yards and Seattle’s top-ranked scoring defense scored the decisive blow in a 29-13 win over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX at Levi’s Stadium today. Read more
Man killed in solo ATV crash on Hawaii island
The death marks Hawaii island’s fourth traffic fatality of 2026, compared with five at the same time last year. Read more
Super Bowl ads feature smaller portions, weight-loss drugs
This Sunday, the bowl of choice for Senzon and her husband — who used to take the weight-loss drug — will be a salad, with a light protein like chicken or turkey while they watch the Seattle Seahawks take on the New England Patriots for the U.S. professional football’s NFL championship. Read more
Washington Post publisher announces departure after mass layoffs
Washington Post publisher and CEO Will Lewis is leaving the newspaper, it announced on Saturday after carrying out widespread layoffs this week. Read more
Electronic curling handles are a hit at Milano Cortina Olympics
The stones are armed with blue lights when ready, which flash green for legal throws and red when players release too late past the hog line — the point where curlers must let go during delivery. Read more
Gov. Green: Severe weather prompts state offices, UH campuses and Hawaii public schools to close Monday
“We want you to be safe,” said Green, urging people to only go out if necessary. Read more
Alpine skier Vonn has surgery on leg after crash at Olympics
Vonn was being treated in the Ca’ Foncello Hospital in the northern city of Treviso after being flown there by helicopter after the high-speed crash in Cortina d’Ampezzo. Read more
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Trump blasts Olympic skier over comments about representing U.S.
“If that’s the case, he shouldn’t have tried out for the Team, and it’s too bad he’s on it,” Trump wrote in a post on his Truth Social media platform, referencing Hess’ comments. “Very hard to root for someone like this.” Read more
Gusty winds and showers pummel Hawaii, cutting power and downing trees
The flood watch continues through Monday afternoon, with the greatest risk for flash flooding in windward areas, weather officials said. Read more
The moments that made Bad Bunny a Super Bowl halftime headliner
In just a decade, Bad Bunny has gone from a young upstart to headlining the biggest stage in music. Read more
Japan’s ‘Iron Lady’ Takaichi forges stunning election win
The conservative Takaichi, Japan’s first female leader who says she is inspired by Britain’s “Iron Lady” Margaret Thatcher, was projected to deliver as many as 328 of the 465 seats in parliament’s lower house for her Liberal Democratic Party. Read more
UH men’s hoops tied for first again after beating UC San Diego
The Hawaii basketball team held off UC San Diego’s frenetic comeback attempt for a 72-67 victory at Bankoh Arena at Stan Sheriff Center tonight. Read more
72-year-old man missing from his Pearl City care home
CrimeStoppers and police are asking for the public’s help in finding a 72-year-old man who has been missing from his Pearl City care home since Thursday. Read more
UC San Diego ends Hawaii’s 6-game winning streak
UC San Diego’s Mikayla Rose scored a game-high 28 points and set a Division I program record with nine steals as part of 19 turnovers forced by the Tritons in a 59-46 win over Hawaii. Read more
‘We will pay,’ Savannah Guthrie says in plea for mother’s return
Nancy Guthrie was last seen near Tucson, Ariz., on Jan. 31 when she was dropped off at her home by family members after having dinner with them. Read more
Harvard proposes cap on A’s amid worry over grade inflation
Harvard University is proposing to limit the number of top grades awarded to undergraduate students, responding to concerns that grade inflation may weaken the meaning of a degree from the school. Read more
Wet, windy weather postpones state soccer championships
On Wednesday, Kamehameha-Hawaii and Kapaa will play for the Division II championship at 4 p.m., and ‘Iolani will face Punahou for the D-I title at 6 p.m. Read more
Sonny Jurgensen, one of NFL’s greatest passers, dies at 91
Playing seven seasons for Philadelphia and 11 for Washington, Jurgensen was a naturally gifted drop-back passer who repeatedly threw on-target spirals under pressure. Read more
North Dakota State in talks with Mountain West conference
North Dakota State has won 10 of the past 15 FCS national championships, most recently in 2024. Read more
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