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Woman, 20, dies days after being ejected in Likelike crash
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Third finalist named in UH Manoa chancellor search
Kao, currently president of National Tsing Hua University, is scheduled to visit UH’s campus May 4–5, where he will meet with students, faculty, staff and community members as part of the selection process. Read more
What we know about the gunman at the White House press dinner
The man was identified as Cole Tomas Allen, 31, of Torrance, Calif., according to multiple law enforcement officials who spoke on the condition of anonymity to disclose the information. Read more
Trump: Suspect in White House shooting wrote anti-Christian manifesto
“He was a Christian, believer, and then he became an anti-Christian, and he had a lot of change,” Trump told CBS’ “60 Minutes” program. “He was probably a pretty sick guy.” Read more
The hotel where Reagan was shot in 1981 becomes a crime scene again
Trump had been on the dais in the ballroom where the dinner was being held when a commotion broke out, and he was quickly escorted from the room unharmed. Forty-five years ago, Reagan was shot on the sidewalk outside the hotel as he walked toward his limousine after a labor meeting inside. Read more
Oregon State overtakes Hawaii late to win and sweep the series
Oregon State’s Nyan Hayes hit a two-run homer in the seventh and AJ Singer added a miscommunication-aided RBI double in the eighth to lead the Beavers to today’s 3-1 victory over Hawaii at Goss Stadium in Corvallis, Ore. Read more
Global military spending rises 2.9% despite U.S. decline over Ukraine freeze
Expenditure increased to $2.89 trillion in 2025, rising for the 11th consecutive year and taking spending as a share of global gross domestic product (GDP) to 2.5% — its highest level since 2009, according to the data from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). Read more
Israeli strikes kill 14, wound 37 in Lebanon
Sunday’s death toll included two children and two women, the health ministry added in a statement. Israel said one of its soldiers was also killed as a fragile ceasefire came under further strain. Read more
Snorkeler found unresponsive at Hanauma Bay
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Injured hiker rescued from Mount Kaala Trail
A male in his 20s was reportedly hiking on the trail for about four hours when he slipped and fell about 50 feet down a slope then ended up in a dry riverbed. Read more
Netanyahu’s biggest rivals join forces for Israel’s next election
The former prime ministers — right-wing Naftali Bennett and centrist Yair Lapid — issued statements announcing the merger of their parties, Bennett 2026 and There is a Future. Read more
Hawaii selected to host an NCAA men’s volleyball regional
The University of Hawaii will host an NCAA men’s volleyball regional, the NCAA announced today. Read more
Trump says Iran can call if it wants to talk
While Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi continued to shuttle between mediating countries over the weekend, President Donald Trump scrapped a visit to Islamabad by his envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. Read more
King Charles’ visit to U.S. to proceed after Washington shooting
Charles and his wife, Queen Camilla, are due to arrive on Monday for a four-day state visit, but questions arose after a man opened fire on security personnel near the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner on Saturday, prompting Secret Service agents to rush Trump from the venue. Read more
Trump was likely target of shooting at White House press dinner, official says
The suspect fired a shotgun at a Secret Service agent at a security checkpoint in the Washington Hilton hotel before being tackled and arrested, officials said. Read more
One of 2 missing Florida doctoral students found dead; roommate arrested
The students, Zamil Limon and Nahida Bristy, both 27 and doctoral students at the university, were last seen in the Tampa area on April 16 and were reported missing by a family friend the next day. Read more
Suspect in Friday Kalihi robbery caught today
Police arrested a 26-year-old man this morning on suspicion of first-degree robbery, for allegedly robbing a 36-year-old man Friday afternoon in Kalihi. Read more
California man in custody after shooting at dinner attended by Trump
The man taken into custody was Cole Tomas Allen, 31, of Torrance, California, according to multiple law enforcement officials. Read more
Coast Guard medevacs ailing passenger from cruise ship
The Coast Guard and Navy medevaced an ailing passenger from a cruise ship 58 miles offshore Oahu Thursday. Read more
Honolulu firefighters extinguish Waianae house fire
Firefighters brought the fire under control at 3 p.m. and it was extinguished by 3:15 p.m, HFD said. There were no occupants inside the structure at the time of the fire. Read more
Long Beach State rallies to stun Hawaii in 5 sets for Big West title
Hawaii (27-5) will find out its NCAA Tournament fate during the selection show on Sunday at 10 a.m. Read more
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