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Liam O’Brien pitches a two-hitter over 8 innings as UH beats Ball State
“Lights Out Liam” O’Brien pitched a two-hitter over eight innings and shortstop Elijah Ickes went 3-for-4, including a solo home run, in the Hawaii baseball team’s 6-0 victory Ball State at Les Murakami Stadium. Read more
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, hard-line cleric who made Iran a regional power, dies at 86
Khamenei’s death came amid an extensive attack on Iran by the United States and Israel earlier in the day. Trump had been building U.S. military forces in the Middle East for weeks and threatening to hit Iran if it did not agree to his demands, which included ending its nuclear program and accepting restrictions on its ballistic missiles. After the attack began, Trump encouraged Iranians to take over their government. Read more
U.S. gasoline prices to rise after attack on Iran, analysts warn
Iran is one of the world’s top oil suppliers and its government has said it has closed navigation through the Strait of Hormuz following U.S. and Israeli air strikes that killed its Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Read more
Man, 36, charged with multiple offenses in Kapolei shooting
Suspect Shaison Laupola was charged after the case was reviewed by the state Department of the Prosecuting Attorney. Read more
Honolulu police search for 3 suspects in armed robbery in Kakaako
Police report the first-degree robbery happened shortly after midnight today in the area of Cooke and Halekauwila streets. Read more
3 dead, 14 injured in Austin bar shooting in Texas
The male suspect was killed in an exchange of fire with police at the scene, police said. Two other people were killed and 14 people were hospitalized, with three of them in critical condition, police said. Read more
Gulf businesses reel as Iran strikes trigger regional shutdowns
The strikes marked an unprecedented escalation for Dubai, a city whose modern identity was built on being insulated from the region’s conflicts. Read more
Amazon’s cloud unit reports fire after objects hit UAE data center
The UAE is reeling from Iran’s retaliatory missile and drone strikes following U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran. Read more
Thousands of flights canceled as Iran conflict upends global air travel
The ripple effects were felt far beyond the Middle East, with tens of thousands of passengers stranded as far as Bali, Kathmandu and Frankfurt. Read more
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Skateboarder in critical condition after hit-and-run in McCully
According to Honolulu police, the crash happened at about 1:15 a.m. today on South King Street in the McCully area. Read more
Crowds worldwide rage or celebrate after Iran strikes
At least 23 protesters were killed in clashes in Pakistan, including 10 in the port of Karachi where security guards at the U.S. consulate fired on demonstrators who breached the outer wall, 11 in the northern city of Skardu where the crowd torched a U.N. office, and two in Islamabad. Read more
3 U.S. troops killed in first American casualties of Iran operation
The U.S. military’s Central Command said in a statement that U.S. troops suffered serious injuries as well. Read more
Israel strikes Lebanon after Hezbollah attacks, widening Iran conflict
The Israeli military said late on Sunday that its air force had established aerial superiority over Tehran, and that a wave of strikes across the capital had targeted intelligence, security, and military command centers. 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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