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Israel says its air force has struck Tehran again after killing Khamenei
Israel’s military said on Sunday it launched a broad wave of strikes in the heart of Tehran after its air force carried out a large-scale operation that killed Iran’s supreme leader, raising fears of widespread instability in the Middle East. Read more
Man robbed at gunpoint in Palolo
Police say two males robbed a 37-year-old man at gunpoint early this morning in Palolo. Read more
Rainbow Wahine rout Cal State Fullerton on senior night
The Hawaii women’s basketball team closed out the home slate of the regular season with a 67-49 win over Cal State Fullerton tonight at Bankoh Arena at Stan Sheriff Center. Read more
Man, 33, arrested for alleged slashing of cop’s neck in Waikiki
A 33-year-old man was arrested this afternoon on suspicion of first-degree attempted murder of a law enforcement officer in Waikiki. Read more
Boy dies after being struck by vehicle in Hawaii Kai
This was Oahu’s ninth fatality in 2026, compared with 15 at the same time last year. Read more
Ewa Beach meth trafficker sentenced to over 14 years in prison
Douglas Neddles Keikilani Junior Manago was in possession of over three pounds of methamphetamine in total, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Read more
Shark warning issued for Laniakea Beach on Oahu
Ocean Safety issued the alert at 4:22 p.m Read more
Dre Bullock’s buzzer-beater lifts Hawaii over Cal State Fullerton
After sweeping the two-game road trip, the ’Bows remained atop the Big West standings with a week remaining in the regular season. Read more
Iranian Americans in Los Angeles find hope in U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran
About 150,000 Iranian-born Americans have settled in the Los Angeles area, according to census figures. Read more
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Honolulu firefighters quickly douse flames at Maunawili home
The first firefighters arrived at 12:40 p.m. to find flames coming from between a single-story house and the garage. Read more
Former U.S. Air Force officer accused of training Chinese military pilots
The former officer, Gerald Eddie Brown Jr., 65, was arrested in Jeffersonville, Indiana, and charged with providing defense services to members of China’s air force without approval from the U.S. State Department. Read more
Oil shipments in Persian Gulf already disrupted by Iran attack
Shipping companies quickly began trying to steer clear of the region and the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway on Iran’s southern border through which ships typically carry about one-fifth of the world’s oil. Read more
Tech, TV, movies and news: Ellisons on brink of colossal empire
The Ellisons will have assembled a collection of Hollywood properties that puts them in the orbit of superpowers like Disney. Read more
Saint Louis’ Berger going for a slam in final match of tonight’s state wrestling
Hunter Berger of Saint Louis is a victory away from a fourth state wrestling title after beating Hilo’s Damien Chitwood in the semifinal at 138 pounds. Read more
Moanalua’s Sugui advances to state girls wrestling final; HBA’s Wong scores upset
The show will begin with Auriana Wakinekona of Kamehameha vs. Kaloni Brown of Hilo in a rematch from last year and end with Hawaii Baptist’s Maya Wong vs. Emma Calvan of Moanalua. Read more
Suspect shot at vehicle in Pearl City, police say
No one was injured, but the vehicle was damaged, police said. Read more
Hawaii’s congressional delegation decries Trump’s decision to attack Iran
Hawaii’s Democratic congressional delegation were unanimous in their strong criticism of President Donald Trump’s decision to attack Iran today. Read more
Keaau man, 65, drowns after falling into ocean while picking opihi
No foul play is suspected, police said. Read more
Military targets are initial focus of U.S. strikes in Iran
Besides its nuclear facilities, Iran is believed to have more than 2,000 missiles, primarily short- and medium-range ballistic missiles that threaten Israel and U.S. forces across the region. Read more
Chaos and panic grip Tehran as airstrikes shake city
As reports of explosions hitting other cities across Iran began to emerge on local media, telecommunications began to falter. Read more
Trump warns some Americans may die amid U.S. strikes in Iran
The U.S. military has named the operation “EPIC FURY,” the Pentagon said on X. Read more
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