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Attack outside MSG following Game 4 of NBA Finals puts teen in coma
The New York Police Department is seeking information on a man suspected of beating a 17-year-old into a coma Wednesday after Game 4 of the NBA Finals. Read more
Trump says U.S. military strike killed leader of Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua gang
President Donald Trump on Friday said U.S. forces carried out a strike that killed Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, also known as Niño Guerrero, the leader of Venezuelan prison gang Tren de Aragua. Read more
Waikiki Elementary students name monk seal Kaiwi’s pup
Kaiwi and ‘Anela continue to bond at Kaimana Beach, but wildlife officials expect the pup to be weaned soon. Read more
Green delays Hawaii solar tax credit changes until 2027
The action “protects investment decisions made in the past few months and addresses concerns expressed by Hawaii’s solar industry while respecting the legislative changes for 2027 and beyond,” the Governor’s Office said in a news release. Read more
U.S., Iran signal peace deal near as Tehran claims victory
The proposed memorandum of understanding calls for reopening the Strait of Hormuz and lifting the U.S. naval blockade on Iranian ports, sources on all sides of the talks said. Read more
HPD searching for suspect in Kalihi armed robbery
At about 10:35 a.m., a 54-year-old man was working at a residence when the gunman approached him, police said. Read more
Justice Department clears Paramount’s acquisition of Warner Bros.
Department of Justice officials said in a statement released late today that they determined the transaction did not pose a threat to competition in streaming, the traditional television business or film. Read more
Seventh suspect pleads not guilty in Waialee Beach beating
Tristen Pakele-Picanco was the seventh person charged in connection with the assault of the 23-year-old and a 15-year-old boy, who sustained broken bones and concussions. The other six are minors. Read more
SpaceX debut lifts stocks as oil falls on Iran deal hopes
The SpaceX IPO was a bigger boost for stocks today than the prospect of an Iran deal, said Jake Dollarhide, CEO of Longbow Asset Management in Tulsa, Oklahoma, adding that since mid-March, President Donald Trump has repeatedly said that a deal with Iran was close. Read more
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Lane closures today for new speed table on Pali Highway
The installation will result in alternating, single-lane closures on Pali Highway, heading Kailua-bound, near the on-ramp and the Consulate General of the Philippines until 3 p.m. today. Read more
Gabbard revokes Biden-era assessments on mysterious ailments
In a memo, Gabbard said the earlier assessments had improperly excluded evidence, suppressed alternative analyses and relied on an ethically flawed medical study. Read more
Judge indefinitely blocks Trump’s ‘anti-weaponization’ fund
U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema issued a preliminary injunction blocking the Trump administration from creating the fund while the lawsuit moves forward. Read more
Woman injured in Waianae machete attack, suspect sought
The Honolulu Police Department said officers responded at about 10:49 p.m. Wednesday to a reported assault near Guardrails off Farrington Highway in Waianae. Read more
SpaceX tops $2 trillion valuation after record IPO debut
The stock was last trading at $166 a share after opening for trading at $150, making SpaceX the sixth-largest company in the United States, with a market value above $2 trillion. Read more
Japan pushes back on Trump’s anime posts
Trump posted an apparently artificial intelligence-generated video on his digital platform Truth Social last Saturday that included a short segment depicting himself dressed as the protagonist from the popular anime franchise “Naruto.” Read more
Trump says Iran’s leaked deal terms are untrue
President Donald Trump said Iran’s leaked comments on a deal with the United States do not represent what had been agreed to. Read more
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
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