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Magdaleno leads UH to win at UC San Diego
Back in a routine, the University of Hawaii baseball team held off UC San Diego 6-3 today at Triton Ballpark in La Jolla, Calif. Read more
No. 2 Hawaii rallies to beat No. 5 UC Irvine in 5 sets
The Rainbow Warriors gave up five consecutive points in the fifth set to fall behind 13-11 before pulling out the win on their fourth match point. Read more
Hegseth says troops fight for Jesus, pope disagrees
In a homily during a Mass on Thursday morning before Easter, the pope said that the Christian mission has often been “distorted by a desire for domination, entirely foreign to the way of Jesus Christ.” Read more
FEMA official mocked over Waffle House teleportation claim
An unusual claim by a federal official is drawing scrutiny from scientists and the public. Read more
Democratic-led states sue to block Trump’s mail-in voting order
The case was filed by attorneys general in 22 states and the District of Columbia and Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, a Democrat. Read more
Hawaii DOH warns of raw milk cheese recall over E. coli
DOH says the products were distributed to a small number of specialty grocery stores in Hawaii, including Down to Earth and Hanalei Market and is following up to ensure they are no longer available for sale. Read more
E-bicyclist, 27, seriously hurt after solo crash in Pearl City
The solo crash happened on Komo Mai Drive near Lanikeha Place at about 5:20 a.m. Read more
Justice Alito taken to hospital last month, court confirms
The court did not disclose the event at the time. Alito was treated for dehydration and returned home to Virginia that evening as previously planned, said the spokesperson, Patricia McCabe. Read more
Man, 31, seriously hurt in Kaimuki car-moped crash
Honolulu Emergency Medical Services responded to the crash at 12:40 a.m. at 6th and Kaimuki avenues. Read more
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NASA shares first Earth photos from Artemis II mission
NASA this morning shared a partial view of our bright blue planet as captured by Reid Wiseman, the mission’s commander. Read more
White House seeks $1.5 trillion for defense in new budget request
The request, which arrived as part of President Donald Trump’s new budget, would amount to a roughly 40% increase from what the United States spent on the Pentagon this fiscal year. Read more
U.S. jobs surge in March, but risks grow from Iran war
Nonetheless, the rebound exaggerates the labor market’s health. The average workweek was shorter last month and annual wage growth increased at its slowest pace in nearly five years. Read more
Trump orders new tariffs on pharmaceuticals, metals
The new tranche of tariffs is aimed partly at rebuilding duties lost when the Supreme Court struck them down in February. Read more
2 U.S. aircraft downed as Iran war escalates; 2 crew members rescued, 1 missing
Thirteen U.S. military service members have been killed since the conflict began Feb. 28 and more than 300 have been wounded, according to the U.S. Central Command. Read more
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
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