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Hawaii’s 1st travel-related dengue case of 2026 reported on Maui
The Hawaii Department of Health has confirmed the first travel-related dengue virus case in the state this year. Read more
No. 3 Hawaii smashes No. 18 Stanford in 77 minutes
Junior setter Tread Rosenthal finished with 38 assists, three digs, two aces and two blocks. His assists total was 17 more than Stanford’s entire team had in kills. Read more
Rep. Daniel Holt leaves state House for Hawaii DLNR job
The Hawaii Democratic Party now has 30 days to give Gov. Josh Green a list of potential candidates to replace Holt in the House. Read more
Trump: Iran regime change may be ‘best thing’ as 2nd carrier heads to Middle East
Washington wants nuclear talks with Iran to also cover the country’s ballistic missiles, support for armed groups around the region and the treatment of the Iranian people. Read more
Tips flood in, prompted by video of suspect in Guthrie kidnapping
The sheriff’s department in Pima County, Arizona, has received about 21,000 calls since Guthrie’s mother, Nancy, was reported missing on Feb. 1. Read more
ICE agents suspended after their story of immigrant shooting falls apart
The suspensions and dismissal followed an extraordinary court filing Thursday, in which Minnesota’s top federal prosecutor, Daniel N. Rosen, asked a judge to dismiss charges against the man who was wounded in that shooting. Read more
Hawaii attorney general says subpoenas issued in criminal public corruption case
Attorney General Anne E. Lopez held a news conference in Honolulu this morning to address the growing scandal that has consumed Hawaii politics at the start of an election year. Read more
South Carolina measles cases hit 950 in worst outbreak in 30 years
The South Carolina outbreak has surpassed 930 cases, about 20 of which required hospitalization, according to state health officials. No deaths have been reported by the state. Read more
Election security director Kurt Olsen linked to Fulton County probe
The director of federal election security and integrity, Kurt Olsen, is facing renewed scrutiny following the unsealing of an FBI affidavit regarding a Georgia election investigation. Read more
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Journalist Don Lemon pleads not guilty in Minnesota ICE protest case
Lemon entered the courthouse in St. Paul today wearing a suit and jacket. On his way in, he clapped his hands and waved to supporters, but did not respond to questions from reporters. Read more
DHS partial shutdown looms tonight after immigration reform stalemate
While some “non-essential” workers were expected to be put on leave, the Trump administration’s intensive migrant deportation operations were likely to continue, along with most other domestic federal security programs. Read more
Consumer prices increase marginally as inflation pressures persist
The Consumer Price Index report from the Labor Department today showed underlying inflation pressures warmed up last month, likely as businesses pushed through start-of-the-year price increases for goods and services. Read more
Tulsi Gabbard accused of shielding Jared Kushner in intel report
The episode has led to clashes over how to interpret the mention of Kushner in the discussion and whether Gabbard was improperly seeking to keep the intelligence from being distributed within the intelligence community. Read more
HPD seeks suspect after man, 31, dies in Wahiawa stabbing
Upon arrival, officers discovered the driver unconscious inside the vehicle with multiple stab wounds, the Honolulu Police Department said in a brief statement. Read more
White House using USAID funds for budget director Vought’s security
The White House Office of Management and Budget is allocating $15 million of what remains of USAID operating expenses to cover the costs of his protection by the U.S. Marshals Service through the end of 2026. Read more
Fans of Chock and Bates launch petition questioning ice dance result
Debate around Wednesday night’s ice dance victory by French duo Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron has sparked a petition on Change.org calling for the International Skating Union to review the scoring. Read more
Rainbow Wahine outmuscle Bakersfield for seventh win in 8 games
Saniyah Neverson and Ritorya Tamilo led four Hawaii players in double figures with 13 points and Tamilo added six rebounds and three blocks to help the Rainbow Wahine pull out an intense 61-54 win over Cal State Bakersfield tonight. Read more
Win in Bakersfield has Rainbows alone atop Big West
Quandre “Dre” Bullock scored 19 points and Harry Rouhliadeff and Isaac “Big Fish” Johnson each had 17 as the Hawaii basketball team defeated Cal State Bakersfield 89-74 to move into sole possession of first place in the Big West. Read more
New 4-year bus pact reached with Local 996, OTS says
According to OTS President Rober Yu, the contract reflects an earlier offer, which included afour-year, 16% total pay increase. Yu noted the contract also will provide a 100% employer-paid medical coverage for active employees and their families; a 100% employer-paid lifetimemedical coverage for retirees and their spouses; and 100% employer-paid pension contribution. Read more
Justice Department’s antitrust head steps down after turbulent tenure
Gail Slater’s move throws the division into uncertainty as companies facing antitrust probes have increasingly hired Trump-connected lobbyists to influence the outcomes of their cases. Read more
Union issues strike notice for Hale Nani nursing home in Makiki
Unite Here Local 5, which represents more than 200 workers at Hale Nani, said it has delivered the notice for a walkout set to begin on Feb. 23. Read more
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