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Blue-collar job growth stalls, limiting worker options
Jobs in sectors that include the trades, such as manufacturing and construction, have racked up roughly 150,000 net losses on an annual basis as of March Read more
Hawaii reports 5th travel-related dengue case this year
Health officials said the affected individual recently returned from international travel to an area with dengue transmission, but did not say where. This case has not been connected to any prior ones in Hawaii. Read more
Climate change denial sees a resurgence in Trump’s Washington
A vast majority of scientists agree that climate change is real and that it is caused by burning fossil fuels like oil, gas and coal. Read more
Possible 1st detection of coconut rhino beetle found on Molokai
Staff found the dead insect in a trap on Tuesday, which was free of CRBs when last checked on March 30. Read more
House Republicans block bid to rein in Trump’s Iran war powers
Top Democrats in the House and Senate have vowed to force war powers votes again when they return from recess next week. Read more
Lava fountaining at Kilauea’s summit ends after nearly 9 hours
The eruption, identified as Episode 44, began at about 11:10 a.m. within Kilauea’s summit caldera. Read more
Melania Trump denies an Epstein connection, seeks end to ‘lies’
The first lady also urged Congress to hold public hearings for Epstein victims to tell their stories under oath, raising the prospect of further public attention on an issue the president wants to go away. Read more
Waimanalo house fire displaces family, no injuries
The Honolulu Fire Department received a 911 call at 3:05 a.m. for the fire at 41-928 Oluolu St. Read more
Storm heads to Oahu, closing all city and state offices, public schools on island Friday
All Hawaii public schools on Molokai will also be closed Friday, Department of Education officials said. Read more
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Man, 44, arrested after woman, child hurt in Punchbowl attack
Police said the incident occurred around 8 p.m. on Lusitana Street, where officers responded to reports of an argument that escalated into an assault. Read more
Israel seeks Lebanon talks after bombardments threaten Iran truce
In a defiant statement, Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said Iran would be “resolute in avenging” the deaths of his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and the country’s “martyrs.” Read more
Iran war doubles Russia’s main oil revenue to $9B in April
The Reuters calculation is some of the first concrete evidence of a windfall for Russia, the world’s second-largest oil exporter, from the Iran war, which oil traders say has triggered the most serious energy crisis in recent history. Read more
Traders place $950M bet on oil drop before Iran ceasefire
The bet follows similar moves on March 23, when investors sold $500 million in oil futures just 15 minutes before an announcement by Trump that he would delay attacks on Iran’s energy infrastructure, which stunned markets and then triggered a 15% drop in the crude price. Read more
Bondi won’t appear on Capitol Hill for scheduled Epstein deposition
The committee plans to discuss next steps, including scheduling, with Bondi’s personal legal team. Read more
Uniqlo owner flags record year after strong quarter
The company raised its full-year operating profit forecast to 700 billion yen from 650 billion yen, putting the retailer on track for a fifth consecutive year of record earnings. Read more
Jury finds Maui doctor guilty of attempted manslaughter
After a three-week trial, the jury was given the case early Tuesday afternoon and returned a verdict today on the lesser charge of attempted manslaughter based on extreme mental or emotional disturbance. Read more
Oahu, Maui County open emergency shelters amid storm’s threat
The shelters are being offered as a safe place for residents and visitors to go during the storm, officials said. Read more
Merrie Monarch travelers advised to check flights, get to airport early
A technician will be on standby at Hilo International Airport in case of any technical issues with the screening equipment. Read more
Fuel prices to stay high despite ceasefire, experts say
Falling crude futures probably will not bring quick relief for consumers at the pumps, experts said, noting that cracks had already begun to appear in the fragile truce. Read more
Dow jumps 1,326 points as stocks surge on Iran ceasefire
All three major U.S. stock indexes surged at the opening bell, muscled higher by a broad relief rally after a deal brokered by Pakistan resulted in a two-week suspension of the war. Read more
E-bicylist taken to hospital after solo crash in Kapolei
EMS responded to the scene at 9 a.m. near Kamokila Boulevard, and treated him for serious injuries to his upper body. He was reportedly not wearing a helmet. Read more
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