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Flash flood warnings issued for Oahu and Kauai
The National Weather service issued the warning until 6:45 a.m. for Oahu, and until 9 a.m. for Kauai. Read more
Man, 19, charged in Kapolei shooting of mainland contractors
Honolulu police have not released any information about a possible motive for the shooting. Read more
Shark warning signs posted at Makaha Beach Park
Shark warning signs were also posted Thursday after another shark was spotted about five feet from shore. Read more
Man, 70, in critical condition after being pulled from ocean off Waikiki
Good Samaritans had already brought him to shore and initiated CPR, Ocean Safety officials said. Read more
Saks Global gets final court approval for $1 billion bankruptcy loan
Saks had received initial pushback on its bankruptcy financing from brands such as Chanel, Dolce & Gabbana, LVMH, as well as landlords and Amazon.com, which had partnered with Saks on an online sales platform. Read more
MAHA activists warn Trump could lose their support over glyphosate
MAHA activists said they saw Trump’s executive order as a broken promise to their movement, which opposes the widespread use of glyphosate due to health concerns. Read more
Honolulu police open arson case in Diamond Head house fire
Firefighters had to battle the blaze from outside the building due to a partial roof collapse. Read more
Abandoned baby monkey finds comfort in stuffed orangutan in Japan
Japanese baby macaques typically cling to their mothers to build muscle strength and for a sense of security, so Punch needed a swift intervention, zookeeper Kosuke Shikano said. Read more
Wall Street ends higher after Supreme Court rules against tariffs
Investors were relieved that Trump’s newly announced global tariff was not higher, said Mike Dickson, head of research and quantitative strategies at Horizon Investments in Charlotte, North Carolina. Read more
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Judge upholds $243M verdict against Tesla over fatal Autopilot crash
In a decision made public today, U.S. District Judge Beth Bloom in Miami said the evidence at trial “more than supports” the August 2025 verdict, and Tesla raised no new arguments to set the verdict aside. Read more
Police contact royal bodyguards in probe of former Prince Andrew
The announcement from the Metropolitan Police in London added that the authorities were aware of suggestions that the city’s airports “may have been used to facilitate human trafficking and sexual exploitation.” Read more
U.S. military readies Iran strike options targeting top leaders
The military options are the latest signs that the United States is preparing for a serious conflict with Iran should diplomatic efforts fail. Read more
Waikiki e-bike collision leaves rider seriously injured
The crash occurred around 4:50 a.m. at the intersection of Kalakaua Avenue and Lewers Street. Read more
Suspect, 55, critically hurt in hit-and-run on H-1 in Punchbowl area
The incident began around 10:20 p.m. in the westbound lanes near the Queen Emma Street overpass. Read more
Trump slams ‘defective’ Supreme Court ruling, vows 10% global tariff
The 6-3 decision, authored by conservative Chief Justice John Roberts, provoked a furious reaction from Trump, who denounced the justices who ruled against him. Read more
Trump orders government release of UFO records
In a social media post, Trump said he would order Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth and other agencies to release the information, calling the matter “extremely interesting and important.” Read more
Rainbows rally from down 6 to shock Wichita State
Kody Watanabe delivered the go-ahead two-run double with two strikes and two outs in the bottom of the eighth inning to give Hawaii an improbable 7-6 win over Wichita State in the opener of a four-game series tonight at Les Murakami Stadium. Read more
Rainbow Warriors fall to Cal Poly for first losing streak of season
Hamad Mousa scored 24 points to lead Cal Poly to Thursday night’s 86-75 victory over Hawaii in Bankoh Arena at Stan Sheriff Center. Read more
Hawaii County, former department head exonerated in civil trial
The lawsuit, filed in 2023, centered on allegations of discrimination during the recruitment for a film commissioner position, which resulted in the 2022 hiring of Aulani Freitas as commissioner. Read more
Hawaii union membership in 2025 led nation at 26%
New York was second at 22.5% while Alaska was third at 20.7%. Read more
Big run propels Rainbow Wahine to win at Cal Poly
The University of Hawaii women’s basketball team used a 20-point run bridging the first and second quarters to take control at Cal Poly in a 71-54 runaway tonight at Mott Athletics Center in San Luis Obispo, Calif. Read more
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