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Get the latest top stories and breaking news today from Hawaii, across the nation and around the world.
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Tulsi Gabbard blasts reporter over Trump coverage
In a post on X, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard criticized journalist Ellen Nakashima’s reporting methods, saying they reflected a media establishment “desperate to sabotage POTUS’s successful agenda,” referring to the president of the United States. Read more
In a post on X, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard criticized journalist Ellen Nakashima’s reporting methods, saying they reflected a media establishment “desperate to sabotage POTUS’s successful agenda,” referring to the president of the United States. Read more
Alligator Alcatraz receives first immigrant detainees
“I honestly can’t say if the facility is ready to take people in,” one contractor, who asked to remain anonymous to speak freely, told the Miami Herald/Tampa Bay Times on Wednesday after learning that detainees would start arriving at the facility later in the night. Read more
“I honestly can’t say if the facility is ready to take people in,” one contractor, who asked to remain anonymous to speak freely, told the Miami Herald/Tampa Bay Times on Wednesday after learning that detainees would start arriving at the facility later in the night. Read more
EPA suspends 144 employees who signed letter criticizing Trump
Current and former EPA employees, lawyers and advocates expressed alarm at the development, saying the agency appeared to be ignoring the employees’ First Amendment rights. Read more
Current and former EPA employees, lawyers and advocates expressed alarm at the development, saying the agency appeared to be ignoring the employees’ First Amendment rights. Read more
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Cessna makes emergency landing near Kona airport
The pilot was able to walk away from the plane and was taken to the hospital with minor injuries, according to the Hawaii County Fire Department. Read more
The pilot was able to walk away from the plane and was taken to the hospital with minor injuries, according to the Hawaii County Fire Department. Read more
S&P 500, Nasdaq hit records on jobs data; Nvidia nears $4T
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at record highs, notching a third week of gains. The Dow closed up 0.77%, only 0.41% away from its own record. Read more
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at record highs, notching a third week of gains. The Dow closed up 0.77%, only 0.41% away from its own record. Read more
Boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. arrested by U.S. immigration officers
The DHS said Chavez, a Mexican citizen, had an active arrest warrant against him in Mexico for what it said was his involvement in organized crime and trafficking firearms, ammunition, and explosives. Read more
The DHS said Chavez, a Mexican citizen, had an active arrest warrant against him in Mexico for what it said was his involvement in organized crime and trafficking firearms, ammunition, and explosives. Read more
‘Reservoir Dogs’ and ‘Kill Bill’ actor Michael Madsen dies at 67
Madsen died of cardiac arrest at his home in Malibu, California, his manager, Ron Smith, said. Read more
Madsen died of cardiac arrest at his home in Malibu, California, his manager, Ron Smith, said. Read more
Trump’s tax-cut and spending bill clears Congress
The 218-214 vote amounts to a significant victory for the Republican president that will fund his immigration crackdown, make his 2017 tax cuts permanent and deliver new tax breaks that he promised during his 2024 campaign. Read more
The 218-214 vote amounts to a significant victory for the Republican president that will fund his immigration crackdown, make his 2017 tax cuts permanent and deliver new tax breaks that he promised during his 2024 campaign. Read more
HPD: Man, 43, stabbed and robbed at Makiki Shopping Village
According to the Honolulu Police Department, the victim was approached by an unknown male suspect shortly after midnight and was stabbed multiple times during the robbery. Read more
According to the Honolulu Police Department, the victim was approached by an unknown male suspect shortly after midnight and was stabbed multiple times during the robbery. Read more
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Six months after L.A. wildfires, some adjust to new life in RVs
The fires broke out on January 7, when dry desert winds whipped over mountain passes with hurricane force, following eight months without rain. Read more
The fires broke out on January 7, when dry desert winds whipped over mountain passes with hurricane force, following eight months without rain. Read more
Nvidia set to become world’s most valuable company in history
Nvidia’s newest chips have made gains in training the largest artificial-intelligence models, fueling demand for products by the Santa Clara, California, company. Read more
Nvidia’s newest chips have made gains in training the largest artificial-intelligence models, fueling demand for products by the Santa Clara, California, company. Read more
Microsoft to cut about 4% of jobs amid hefty AI bets
The company, which had about 228,000 employees worldwide as of June 2024, had announced layoffs in May, affecting around 6,000 workers. Read more
The company, which had about 228,000 employees worldwide as of June 2024, had announced layoffs in May, affecting around 6,000 workers. Read more
Trump withholds nearly $7B for schools, with little explanation
The money was expected to be released by Tuesday. But in an email Monday, the Education Department notified state education agencies that the money would not be available. Read more
The money was expected to be released by Tuesday. But in an email Monday, the Education Department notified state education agencies that the money would not be available. Read more
Suspected burglar shot by homeowner in Hawaiian Ocean View Estates
A 42-year-old woman critically injured in a shooting Monday in the Hawaiian Ocean View Estates subdivision may have been involved in multiple thefts on the homeowner’s property over the weekend, according to Hawaii County police. Read more
A 42-year-old woman critically injured in a shooting Monday in the Hawaiian Ocean View Estates subdivision may have been involved in multiple thefts on the homeowner’s property over the weekend, according to Hawaii County police. Read more
DOH responds to 300-gallon fuel leak at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam
DOH said Wednesday that there is no risk to public health or the environment. Read more
DOH said Wednesday that there is no risk to public health or the environment. Read more
New interstellar object A11pI3Z surprises astronomers with size
This interstellar object, with a temporary, cumbersome designation of A11pI3Z, is still pretty far from the sun, located between the orbits of the asteroid belt and Jupiter. Read more
This interstellar object, with a temporary, cumbersome designation of A11pI3Z, is still pretty far from the sun, located between the orbits of the asteroid belt and Jupiter. Read more
7 missing after fireworks warehouse explosions, fire in California
Evacuation orders remain in effect, and the site remains an active crime scene as firefighters, Yolo County sheriff’s deputies and state explosives investigators combed the sprawling scene that damaged or destroyed several structures, including at least two homes. Read more
Evacuation orders remain in effect, and the site remains an active crime scene as firefighters, Yolo County sheriff’s deputies and state explosives investigators combed the sprawling scene that damaged or destroyed several structures, including at least two homes. Read more
Iran suspends cooperation with U.N. nuclear watchdog
The decision will further strain relations between Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency, which were already at a low point since the start of the 12-day war with Israel and the United States. Read more
The decision will further strain relations between Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency, which were already at a low point since the start of the 12-day war with Israel and the United States. Read more
U.S.-Japan trade talks stall over car and rice tariffs
In monthslong negotiations with their counterparts in the United States, the biggest buyer of Japan’s exports, Japanese officials have extended a number of offers they expected to be well received. Read more
In monthslong negotiations with their counterparts in the United States, the biggest buyer of Japan’s exports, Japanese officials have extended a number of offers they expected to be well received. Read more
Bryan Kohberger pleads guilty to murders of 4 Idaho students
Bryan Kohberger, 30, previously pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder and burglary charges in a gruesome multiple homicide in 2022 that stunned the small college town of Moscow in northwestern Idaho and drew national media attention. Read more
Bryan Kohberger, 30, previously pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder and burglary charges in a gruesome multiple homicide in 2022 that stunned the small college town of Moscow in northwestern Idaho and drew national media attention. Read more
Judge blocks Trump asylum ban at U.S.-Mexico border
U.S. District Judge Randolph Moss said in a 128-page opinion that Trump’s January 20 proclamation blocking all migrants “engaged in the invasion across the southern border” from claiming asylum or other humanitarian protections went beyond his executive power. Read more
U.S. District Judge Randolph Moss said in a 128-page opinion that Trump’s January 20 proclamation blocking all migrants “engaged in the invasion across the southern border” from claiming asylum or other humanitarian protections went beyond his executive power. Read more
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