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Israel’s military says Hamas armed chief killed in air strike on Gaza
Israel’s military on Saturday said it had killed the chief of Hamas’ military wing in an air strike on Gaza the previous day, the most senior Hamas official killed by Israel since an October U.S.-backed ceasefire agreement that was meant to halt fighting. Read more
Kalaheo Bridge to reopen to contraflow starting Monday
The City and County of Honolulu said starting Monday, it will reopen a contraflow for the North Kalaheo Avenue Bridge in response to community feedback as the rehabilitation project continues. Read more
State track, Division I volleyball among prep events postponed by weather
Several high school sports events were postponed or canceled today due to the heavy rain and lightning hitting Oahu. Read more
Trump’s more than 3,700 trades astonish Wall Street insiders
In the first quarter, the president bought at least $1 million each in companies including Nvidia Corp., Oracle Corp., Microsoft Corp., Boeing Co. and Costco Wholesale Corp., according to the documents. Read more
Kash Patel faces ethics scrutiny over Pearl Harbor snorkel trip
Patel swam in the vicinity of the tomb for 30 minutes, according to the Navy. Read more
Trump warns patience with Iran running out after Beijing summit
His comments shed no light on whether Beijing might use its influence with Tehran to end a conflict it said should never have started. Read more
Supreme Court rejects Virginia Democratic voting map
The justices declined to halt a ruling by Virginia’s top court that blocked a voter-approved pro-Democratic map for the midterms, denying a request by Democrats in the state. Read more
Air traffic controller staffing goal cut by more than 2,000 workers
From 2013 to 2023, the FAA hired only two-thirds of the air traffic controllers called for by its staffing models as staffing fell by 13%, the report said. Read more
Dow drops 537 points as inflation fears return
All three major U.S. stock indexes veered sharply lower, each shedding more than 1% as a jump in benchmark Treasury yields. Read more
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Kahului man, 27, dies after crashing into school bus on highway
Police said at about 6:06 a.m., the man was driving a 2015 Nissan Versa southbound on the highway, and failed to slow for traffic directly ahead near the East Waiko Road intersection. Read more
U.S. plans to indict Raul Castro raise Cubans’ fears of force
An indictment of the 94-year-old revolutionary icon would mark a major escalation in the pressure campaign against Cuba by the Trump administration. Read more
Harvey Weinstein’s third New York rape trial ends in mistrial
Weinstein, 74, is expected to remain behind bars due to his convictions in other cases. Read more
Oil prices surge 3% as U.S.-Iran tensions flare
Over the week, Brent has climbed 7.72% and WTI 10.11% on uncertainty over the shaky cease-fire in the Iran war. Read more
Most of Hawaii under flood watch through early Saturday
Heavy rain and thunderstorms swept across Hawaii on Friday as an upper-level low pressure system triggered flooding concerns across several islands, according to the National Weather Service. Read more
Trump’s ‘learning curve’ on China ends with conciliation at summit
President Donald Trump wrapped up his high-stakes Beijing summit today, leaving behind years of aggressive rhetoric in favor of an upbeat, conciliatory approach toward Chinese President Xi Jinping. Read more
U.S. abruptly cancels deployment of 4,000 troops to Poland
It was unclear why Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth canceled the deployment to Poland, which has close relations with the United States and had been considered a possible location for some of the forces leaving Germany. Read more
Kilauea lava fountaining ends after reaching up to 650 feet
Episode 47 of the ongoing Halemaumau eruption paused at 12:27 a.m. following nine hours of continuous activity from the north vent. Read more
Heavy rain, possible thunderstorms forecast for Hawaii
Forecasters report widespread heavy rain is not expected, but pockets of heavy rain with some flooding will be possible Friday. Read more
Suspect arrested, more than $4K seized in Kalihi gambling bust
The 26-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of promoting gambling in the second degree and possession of a gambling device. Read more
Visitor, 30, dies after being pulled from ocean off Kauai
When medics arrived, they continued lifesaving efforts and took the man to Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. Read more
2 adults, 2 juveniles arrested for alleged reckless driving near Castle
At about 2:20 p.m., Wednesday HPD officers conducted a “high-visibility traffic safety operation” near Castle High School in response to reports of reckless and extreme driving. Read more
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