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Rainbows falter at UCSD, blowing leads twice
The UC San Diego baseball team rallied — twice — to defeat Hawaii 10-9 in the opener of a three game Big West series at Triton Ballpark in La Jolla, Calif. Read more
DLNR: Avoid whale remnants between Nanakuli and Barbers Point
State officials are continuing to ask the public to stay clear of sperm whale carcass parts that may still be floating along Oahu’s southwest coast. Read more
Pop-up health clinics to continue assisting flood victims in Waialua
The free, mobile clinic is available from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Community Assistance Center at Waialua District Park. Read more
Police warn of distracted driving dangers on Oahu
Hawaii law prohibits the use of handheld mobile electronic devices while driving, including texting or using navigation systems. Read more
Waialua District Park to serve as storm relief hub starting Friday
Starting Friday, operations at the Waialua Community Assistance Center and the “Sugar Mill Distribution Hub” will move to Waialua District Park. Read more
Hegseth fires Army chief of staff Randy George
The Pentagon confirmed that George, who had more than a year left in his term, “will be retiring from his position as the 41st Chief of Staff of the Army effective immediately.” Read more
State’s largest Chick-fil-A opens in Waikiki
It is the second independent franchise for local owner-operator Kurt Milne, who also runs a Chick-fil-A at Ala Moana Center. Read more
Kapaa man, 38, killed in moped-car collision on Kauai
Police said the crash happened at about 7:45 p.m. on Kuhio Highway fronting Anahola Marketplace. Read more
U.S. agencies to monitor drinking water for microplastics, pharmaceuticals
The joint announcement was hailed by EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. as a win for President Donald Trump’s “Make America Healthy Again” agenda, whose priorities have included reducing the number of recommended childhood vaccines and promoting whole foods in new dietary guidelines. Read more
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War clarifies Trump’s spending priorities: Military, not Medicare
“It’s not possible for us to take care of day care, Medicaid, Medicare, all of these individual things. They can do it on a state basis,” Trump said. Read more
Birthright citizenship debate highlights Asian history
In the decades before and after the Wong lawsuit, immigrants from China, Japan and India fought an immigration system that tried to keep people like them from entering the United States and from becoming American citizens. Read more
Injured hiker airlifted from Manoa trail
HFD said it received a 911 call at 6:04 p.m. and dispatched six units with 17 personnel to the trail. Read more
Trump fires Attorney General Pam Bondi
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, a former personal lawyer to Trump, will lead the Justice Department temporarily, Trump said in a social media post. Read more
Fuel prices surge after Trump vows more Iran strikes
Americans expected Trump’s speech to outline a plan to end the Iran war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as Iran’s blockade of the global oil conduit has sent oil and fuel prices skyrocketing, pinching consumers’ wallets. Read more
Democrats ask judge to block Trump order targeting mail-in voting
Trump has for years pushed the false claim that his 2020 election defeat was the result of widespread voter fraud and has called for tighter rules on voting by mail ahead of the November midterm elections. Read more
Taiwan to boost Pratas islands’ defenses as China pressure grows
Lying roughly between southern Taiwan and Hong Kong, the Pratas are seen by some security experts as vulnerable to Chinese attack due to their distance — more than 250 miles — from mainland Taiwan. Read more
Dollar surges after Trump vows more Iran strikes
Investors were quick to sell riskier assets such as stocks and buy the U.S. dollar, pushing the yen, euro and sterling lower. Read more
Hawaiian Electric warns of coming bill spike
Oahu customers will start seeing higher April bills, followed by Hawaii island and Maui County customers seeing increases in May and June, according to the company. Read more
Hawaii basketball associate head coach Davidson leaving for USC
Associate head coach Brad Davidson is leaving the University of Hawaii men’s basketball team after five years to become an assistant coach at USC. Read more
VIDEO: Trump says Iran war goals nearly accomplished
Trump, facing a war-wary American public and sliding approval ratings, said the U.S. had destroyed Iran’s navy and air force, and crippled its ballistic missile and nuclear programs. Read more
Multiple high bacteria advisories in place for North Shore beaches
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