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Trump opens protected Pacific waters to commercial fishing
With a presidential proclamation signed in the Oval Office, President Donald Trump removed the fishing limits within portions of the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument near the Hawaiian Islands. Read more
Judiciary warns of text scams about unpaid traffic citations
The texts falsely allege that unless payment is made for unpaid traffic citations, the text recipients will be stripped of their driving privileges and their vehicle registration will be suspended. Read more
NOAA: Monk seal pup in Waikiki to be relocated upon weaning
As with previous Hawaiian monk seals born at Kaimana Beach, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has decided that after weaning, the pup will be relocated to a remote and less crowded location. Read more
Maui’s 5th traffic fatality this year is a motorcyclist
This was Maui County’s fifth traffic fatality so far this year, compared to 11 at the same time last year. Read more
HFD rescues 2 stranded boaters outside of Maunalua Bay
The vessel was safely towed to Maunalua Bay at 11:48 a.m. Read more
SpaceX IPO makes Elon Musk world’s first trillionaire
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2 Kauai house fires cause more than $1.8M in damage
The cause of both fires remains under investigation. Read more
Trump, Hegseth broadcast U.S. military strikes before they happen
Trump and Hegseth said they were telegraphing the U.S. strikes to pressure the government in Tehran to reach a deal to open the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran has effectively blocked for months. Read more
Trump says U.S., Iran could sign peace deal this weekend
The agreement, if finalized, would be the most significant diplomatic breakthrough yet to end the three-month war, which has killed thousands of people and sent global energy prices sharply higher. Read more
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Jay Clayton nominated to succeed Gabbard as intelligence chief
Jay Clayton’s official biography shows that he has no intelligence background or traditional national security experience. Read more
Dow closes up more than 900 points after Trump cancels Iran strikes
Oil prices dropped sharply, while stocks added to their rebound from the prior session’s selloff. Read more
NOAA declares El Nino as forecasters warn of extreme weather
The natural phenomenon affects weather patterns globally and has the potential to supercharge floods and droughts that are already worsening because of climate change. Read more
FDA approves emergency drug to treat screwworm in dogs, cats
U.S. officials this month confirmed the first domestic cases of the parasite in more than six decades in cattle, a goat and a dog in Texas and New Mexico. Read more
Trump says ‘I love the inflation’ as Iran war pushes prices higher
Higher prices could also keep the Federal Reserve from cutting interest rates, which could lower borrowing costs, which Trump has called for since returning to power last year. Read more
Hawaii considers gas tax pause as pump prices surge
The governor is reviewing various options, including executive actions, his office said. Read more
Knicks erase 29-point deficit to stun Spurs, move 1 win from title
The Knicks, who trailed 81-52 in the third quarter, lead the best-of-seven series 3-1. They can clinch their first title since 1973 on Saturday night, when Game 5 will be played in San Antonio. Read more
Man, 32, arrested in connection with Liliha homicide
Just before 8:30 p.m., the 70-year-old victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the hospital. Read more
Haiku couple car jacked on Hana Highway
At about 5:27 a.m. today, MPD officers responded to a reported robbery in the first degree on Hana Highway near the Hookipa Beach. Read more
Pentagon’s Hegseth warns Cuba that arms procurement could invite confrontation
“It would be unwise of the government of Cuba to try to procure or get access to the types of weapons that could reach this base or the American homeland,” Hegseth said, without offering more specifics about the weaponry in question. “They would be inviting the kind of confrontation not only do they not want but they could not stand. No country on Earth can match the capabilities of the United States of America.” Read more
SpaceX IPO demand tops $250B as investor interest surges
Investor demand is still subject to change before the IPO prices, expected on Thursday afternoon. Read more
Nick Bilton turns to adviser as ‘60 Minutes’ faces unrest
One staffer described Kelly Funke’s role as someone brought in to “fix the trust” with staff. Another staffer said she has been operating as Bilton’s “chief of staff.” Read more
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