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DOH, CDC investigating rise in strep cases in West Hawaii
Group A streptococci bacteria — commonly found on the skin or in the throat – can cause minor to serious infections, according to the CDC. Read more
UH, basketball coach Eran Ganot agree on contract extension
The University of Hawaii has reached an agreement in principle on a contract extension for men’s basketball head coach Eran Ganot, athletic director Matt Elliott announced in a press release today. Read more
Pope Leo calls Trump’s threat against Iran ‘truly unacceptable’
It is rare for the pope, who leads 1.4 billion Catholics around the world, to respond directly to a world leader. Read more
Honolulu activating emergency shelters Wednesday due to storm
The shelters will be available for residents and visitors who need a safe place during the storm, officials said. As of now, the city is activating shelters at the Waianae, Manoa Valley, Kaneohe and Wahiawa district parks. Read more
Trump’s Iran threat draws backlash from conservatives
A growing number of conservative figures are criticizing Trump’s escalating rhetoric toward Iran. Read more
Delta Air hikes checked baggage fees as jet fuel prices soar
The increase marks the first hike in Delta’s domestic baggage fees in two years and follows similar moves by rivals United Airlines and JetBlue Airways. Read more
Another major storm puts all Hawaiian islands under flood watch
Weather officials said a developing system will pull deep tropical moisture northward over Hawaii, increasing the risk of flooding from Wednesday through the weekend. Read more
ICE arrested more than 800 after TSA tips
The agencies have historically shared information related to national security threats, but they began focusing on routine immigration arrests last year as part of Trump’s mass deportation effort. Read more
Actual oil prices near record $150 a barrel, outpacing futures trading
The Iran war has forced the shutdown of at least 12 million barrels per day — about 12% of world supply — from the Middle East due to Iran’s effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Read more
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Aggressive shark spotted near Diamond Head surf area
Authorities are advising the public to stay out of the water in the affected area and to follow all posted warnings. Read more
Kanye West refused entry to U.K., Wireless Festival cancelled
The decision followed mounting pressure on the government after Kanye West, now known as Ye, was named a headline act on April 1. Read more
U.S., Iran agree to ceasefire after Trump warns ‘a whole civilization will die’
Iranian state TV flashed an announcement claiming that Trump had accepted Iran’s terms for ending the war, describing it as a “humiliating retreat” by the U.S. president. Read more
CBS to sell late-night hours to Byron Allen as Colbert show ends
A time buy, a common practice in late-night and early-morning hours, is when a network sells a specific block of airtime to an outside producer or company, rather than filling that slot with its own programming. Read more
Michigan defeats UConn, 69-63, in NCAA men’s basketball championship
The Wolverines beat the Huskies 69-63 to win the program’s second national title. Read more
Hawaii News Now selected as TV partner for UH sports
Hawaii News Now has been selected as the “highest-rated offeror” and will have the first opportunity to negotiate and finalize a deal to broadcast University of Hawaii Manoa sports, the school announced in a statement today. Read more
Titriyski, Rosenthal earn Big West Conference honors
No. 2 Hawaii (23-3, 6-0) can clinch the No. 1 seed in the Outrigger Big West Men’s Volleyball Championship as soon as Friday with a win over UC San Diego and a Long Beach State loss. Read more
Trump proposes to cut 9,400 TSA workers, $1.5B from budget
The details were part of a budget document for the Department of Homeland Security, which oversees TSA, that is part of the White House budget proposal for the next fiscal year. Read more
Flash flood warning issued for east Maui as storm hits state
A flood watch has been issued for all Hawaiian Islands from Wednesday morning through Friday afternoon due to the flash flooding caused by possible excessive rainfall. Read more
Shark warning signs posted at Kahe Point, aka ‘Electric Beach’
“If you see or encounter a shark notify Ocean Safety personnel or call 911 immediately,” said the alert. “Always check with a lifeguard for the latest ocean and beach conditions.” Read more
Police identify 3rd fatality in Kauai helicopter crash
Multiple agencies responded to the crash of the MD 500 helicopter operated by Airborne Aviation, which occurred at about 3:45 p.m. on March 26, with a pilot and four passengers aboard. Read more
AI is on its way to upending cybersecurity
Technology from Anthropic, OpenAI, Google and other companies could allow hackers to identify security holes in computer systems far faster than in the past. Read more
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