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Ocean Safety unveils new Watchtower app
HOSD’s unveiled the new Watchtower app, which centralizes data reporting to reduce administrative workload and improve operations, including preventative actions, rescues, and emergency medical responses. Read more
Kilauea man charged with murder and firearm offenses
William “Billy” Robert Sinclair was charged Monday in a 28-count criminal complaint with second-degree murder, attempted second-degree murder and numerous firearm offenses. Read more
UH ace Magdaleno enters portal as fallback in case he’s not drafted
Isaiah Magdaleno, the University of Hawaii baseball team’s top pitcher, said he entered the transfer portal to expand his options ahead of next month’s Major League Baseball draft. Read more
Potential Tropical Cyclone One forms off Texas coast
Those refineries have so far taken only preliminary precautions of securing plants’ loose items that could be thrown around by high winds expected when the storm comes onshore near the Texas-Louisiana border as early as Wednesday. Read more
HPD detectives investigating death of man in Kalihi
A 68-year-old man was found dead at the scene with “apparent injuries.” Homicide detectives responded to the scene and took over the investigation. Read more
Crews battle algae bloom in Washington’s newly repainted Reflecting Pool
National Park Service workers were seen emptying jugs labeled “12% hydrogen peroxide” into the visibly green water of the nearly century-old basin that stretches between the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument on the National Mall. Read more
Hackers claim Novo Nordisk breach after failed $25M demand
FulcrumSec, a cyber extortion group that emerged in October 2025, said in a long message posted to its website that it spent more than two months in Novo Nordisk’s networks stealing data. Read more
G7 leaders express optimism after Trump-Zelenskyy talks
The upbeat mood over the Ukraine war, now deep into its fifth year, stands in stark contrast to Zelenskyy’s meeting with Trump in the Oval Office last year, when he was told he had no leverage in potential peace talks with Russia. Read more
EMS took multiple patients to the ER due to road injuries
EMS treated patients on an e-bike, a moped, and vehicles involved in collisions throughout the island on Monday, sending patients to the hospital in stable to serious condition. Read more
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Motorcyclist, 24, dies after head-on collision on Big Island
Police said speed and reckless driving are believed to be factors in the crash at this time, but are still investigating. Read more
Kalaya, Michael Tusk lead 2026 James Beard Award winners
Lei in Manhattan’s Chinatown won best new restaurant. Read more
FBI says it foiled plot to attack White House UFC event
The FBI said suspects planned to use explosive-laden drones and sniper fire during a UFC event held at the White House. Read more
Iran deal includes $300 billion investment fund, source says
Companies across multiple regions have pledged financing toward the proposed $300 billion Iran development fund, according to a source. Read more
High surf advisory in effect as flooding threatens Hawaii shores
The high surf advisory remains in effect until 6 a.m. Wednesday for the south-facing shores of all Hawaiian Islands. Read more
U.S.-Iran ceasefire deal emerges as permanent truce talks continue
The memorandum of understanding signed this week, though yet to be made public, extends a tenuous ceasefire announced in April by another 60 days to allow the warring countries to negotiate a permanent truce. Read more
Dow hits record high as Nasdaq, S&P 500 slip
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 345.54 points, or 0.67%, to 52,016.57. Read more
Yum Brands to sell Pizza Hut for $2.7B amid sales slump
Rising inflation and elevated commodity costs have weighed on U.S. pizza giants already facing sustained demand weakness, as growing adoption of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs encourages consumers to choose healthier foods. Read more
Kennedy overrules CDC review, orders woman to stay in hantavirus quarantine
Kennedy, a staunch proponent of medical freedom, signed an order to continue quarantining Angela Perryman even though others who had been held at the facility have been allowed to return to their homes. Read more
HPD officers arrest man, 37, in Ala Moana murder probe
HPD said charges agauinst the suspect will be sought with the Honolulu Department of the Prosecuting Attorney. Read more
Man charged with attempted murder in Ala Moana shooting
The Honolulu Police Department said that TJ Tatashy, 28, was charged Monday and his bail was set at $300,000. Read more
Nara Organics infant formula recalled; 3 babies hospitalized in U.S.
Parents should contact their doctor immediately if their baby is exhibiting symptoms after having consumed the recalled product within the past 30 days. Read more
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