Protestor arrested at Tesla rally in Waikiki
A man was arrested for third degree assault during the rally. Read more
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Honolulu firefighters airlift 2 hikers from separate trails
Both rescues came after the hikers were unable to descend the trails on their own. Read more
Skateboarder, 38, dies from his injuries after crashing in Makakilo
This was Oahu’s 18th traffic fatality so far in 2025, compared with nine at this time last year, HPD said. Read more
Rainbows’ 10-run ninth stuns CSU Northridge 14-10
Kamana Nahaku’s three home runs tied a UH single-game record. The ’Bows’ six home runs also set a school record. Read more
Japan to give crypto assets legal status as financial products, Nikkei says
Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) plans to revise the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act to give crypto assets a legal status as financial products, the Nikkei business daily said on Sunday, without citing sources. Read more
Richard Chamberlain, TV heartthrob turned serious actor, dies in Waimanalo at age 90
After he became a full-time resident of Hawaii in 1990, Chamberlain began painting again and exhibited his work in the islands. Read more
S.Korea, China, Japan agree to promote regional trade as tariffs loom
South Korea, China and Japan held their first economic dialogue in five years on Sunday, seeking to facilitate regional trade as the three Asian export powers brace from U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs. Read more
Hegseth says U.S. command in ‘warrior’ Japan being upgraded to deter China
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth described Japan on Sunday as indispensable for tackling Chinese aggression and said implementing of a plan to upgrade the U.S military command in the country would get under way. Read more
Hawaii men’s volleyball turns back UC San Diego in heated match
The fourth-ranked Hawaii men’s volleyball team turned back No. 11 UC San Diego 27-25, 25-23, 17-25, 25-18 tonight in a chirpy match that got heated between the two teams. Read more
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Aid rushes into Myanmar after earthquake kills over 1,700, ravages cities
Myanmar’s neighbours sent warships and aircraft laden with relief materials and rescue personnel on Sunday, as international aid gained steam after a massive earthquake ravaged much of the poor Southeast Asian nation. Read more
Kamana Nahaku’s grand slam lifts Rainbows over Cal State Northridge
The ’Bows improved to 19-6 and 7-4 in the Big West. Read more
Hilo man, 30, charged with murder in fatal stabbing of 81-year-old woman
Keone Peter Tosie Brown’s bail is set at $2,020,000 and will remain in custody pending his first court appearance Monday in South Hilo District Court. Read more
Hawaii lands 7-foot transfer from Utah State
The University of Hawaii men’s basketball team has landed a “Big Fish.” Read more
What Trump’s tariffs on imported vehicles means for car buyers
Car buyers looking to snag new wheels will likely be confronted with sticker shock after President Donald Trump’s 25% tax on imported vehicles and auto parts kicks in. Read more
South Korean village mourns leader and family killed trying to flee wildfires
As the flames of a raging wildfire swept towards the town of Samui-ri in South Korea’s mountainous southeast this week, a village leader surnamed Kwon rushed home to try to help his family and neighbours. Read more
In disaster-stricken Myanmar, a desperate bid to rescue survivors with bare hands
In the hours after a massive earthquake flattened buildings in Myanmar’s Mandalay on Friday, survivors scrambled through the debris using their bare hands in desperate attempts to save those still trapped. Read more
Hawaii men’s volleyball sweeps UC San Diego
The fourth-ranked Hawaii men’s volleyball team took over first place early in the Big West season with a 25-21, 25-21, 25-18 sweep of No. 11 UC San Diego tonight. Read more
Myanmar quake death toll passes 1,600; junta lets in foreign rescuers
The U.S. Geological Service’s predictive modeling estimated the death toll could exceed 10,000 in Myanmar and that losses could exceed the country’s annual economic output. Read more
E-bike rider, 61, in serious condition after collision near Ala Moana
EMS responded to the scene at Kapiolani Boulevard and Kona Iki Street at about 3:15 p.m. today. Read more
Hawaii’s 6-game win streak snapped at Cal State Northridge
The outcome ended the Rainbow Warriors’ six-game winning streak. Read more
Skateboarder, 38, critically injured in Makakilo crash
Police said speed, drugs, and alcohol do not appear to be contributing factors in the crash. Read more
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