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Hawaii identifies a 3rd case of dengue on Oahu
The latest case comes two weeks after this year’s second case, bringing the total to three so far in 2026 – with two on Oahu and one on Maui. Read more
Man sent to hospital after head-on collision in Kalaeloa
A man in his 40s is in serious condition after a head-on collision in Kalaeloa shortly after noon today. Read more
Firefighters extinguish two-alarm blaze at Kailua home
The fire appeared to partially collapse a roof at the home, and nearby homes were required to evacuate. Read more
Airline stocks tumble, airfares surge as Iran war pushes oil above $100
“Absent near-term relief, airlines around the world could be forced to ground thousands of aircraft while some of the industry’s financially weakest carriers could halt operations,” Deutsche analysts said in a note to clients. Read more
Oil prices jump 7% on Iran war, settle at highest since 2022
Prices jumped over 20% in early trade and then retreated from session highs as the U.S. and other G7 countries considered tapping strategic petroleum reserves to limit inflation pressures from energy price increases. Read more
Woman allegedly shoots at Rihanna’s mansion near Beverly Hills
No injuries were reported and a woman about the age of 30 was taken into custody, Sgt. Jonathan De Vera of the Los Angeles Police Department said. Read more
Blaze extinguished at home for 2nd time in Aina Haina
The 911 call to the Honolulu Fire Department came in at about 6:30 a.m. for a fire near Lawelawe Street and Hind Iuka Drive in Aina Haina. Read more
Robbery case opened after woman, 20, shot in Pearl City
Pali Momi Medical Center reported that a female was brought into the ER with a gunshot wound to her lower pelvis. Read more
2 men charged with terrorism after Islamic State-inspired bomb attack at NYC protest
Emir Balat, 18, and Ibrahim Kayumi, 19, are accused of traveling from Pennsylvania with dangerous improvised explosive devices to Manhattan on Saturday. Read more
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Warriors will face rival UNLV early as football schedule is released
The University of Hawaii and UNLV football teams will not have to wait long to play their rivalry game this coming season. Read more
Iran hardliners rally behind new leader, unsettling global markets
The prospect that one of the most severe disruptions ever to hit global energy supplies could last longer than previously expected sent oil prices surging in record leaps and stock markets into a nosedive. Read more
U.S. Tomahawk hit naval base beside Iranian school, video shows
The U.S. military is the only force involved in the conflict that uses Tomahawk missiles. Read more
Dolphins release Tua Tagovailoa after six seasons in Miami
Tagovailoa, who arrived in Miami with great fanfare after the team selected him fifth overall in the 2020 NFL Draft, suffered three diagnosed concussions with the Dolphins that led to growing calls for him to retire. Read more
Hawaii braces for Kona storm as flood watch issued, governor declares emergency
Forecasters issued a flood watch for Niihau and Kauai beginning Tuesday morning and for Oahu starting Tuesday evening. Read more
Trump says he will not sign bills until voter ID measure passes
He has previously attempted to impose similar voter eligibility rules through executive action. Read more
U.S. energy chief defends waiver on Russian oil sanctions as gas rises
Appearing on multiple TV talk shows, Energy Secretary Chris Wright and U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz said a waiver issued last week to allow Indian purchases of Russian oil would alleviate pressure on the global market. Read more
Izzo defends Jeremy Fears after groin kick vs. Michigan
The extracurricular play earned a technical foul upon review, as well as the scorn of a Crisler Center crowd that chanted expletives toward him. Read more
Kalshi sued over ouster of Iran leader prediction market
Khamenei was killed on Feb. 28 in U.S-Israeli strikes that left hundreds dead, including top Iranian officials. The strikes followed a months-long U.S. military build-up in the region. Read more
Country Joe McDonald, whose anti-war song became an anthem, dies at 84
Country Joe McDonald, whose performance at Woodstock — in which he led a crowd of 400,000 through a subversive cheer before starting his satirical anti-war song “I-Feel-Like-I’m-Fixin’-to-Die Rag” — struck a chord so deep, it often obscured the variety and scope of his career, died on Saturday. He was 84. Read more
Outrigger canoe paddling fuels lifelong health and culture
Responses from a survey of 362 paddlers revealed multiple layers of meaning, from physical health, stress relief and teamwork to family traditions, pride, connection to the ocean and aina, cultural heritage and spirituality. Read more
Cal Poly beats Hawaii to sweep 3-game series
Cam Hoiland hit the go-ahead, two-run single and Casey Murray crushed a solo home run to lift Cal Poly to today’s 7-3 victory over Hawaii at Les Murakami Stadium. Read more
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