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Police, first responders surround Honolulu supermarket amid barricade situation

Victoria Budiono — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 04:30:00 +0000

UPDATE

Girl, 14, among those killed in Wisconsin school shooting

Reuters — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 04:00:00 +0000

A 14-year-old girl and a teacher at her private Christian school were named by Wisconsin authorities on Wednesday night as the victims of a school shooter earlier this week.

Seoul: At least 100 North Korean troops killed in Ukraine

Reuters — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 02:50:00 +0000

SEOUL >> At least 100 North Korean troops deployed to Russia have been killed with another 1,000 injured in combat against Ukrainian forces in intense fighting in the Kursk region, a South Korean lawmaker said on Thursday citing the country’s spy agency.

Kauai man, 77, dies after collision between ATV and pickup truck

Star-Advertiser Staff — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 01:30:00 +0000

Kauai police say a 77-year-old man died Tuesday after a collision between a Kawasaki Prairie quad, or ATV, he was operating and a Toyota Tacoma pickup truck on Kuhio Highway.

Woman, child seriously injured in Nuuanu pedestrian crash

Star-Advertiser Staff — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 01:20:00 +0000

A woman and child suffered serious injuries after being struck by a car on Pali Highway in the Nuuanu area on Tuesday afternoon, according to Honolulu Emergency Medical Services.

U.S. sues CVS over alleged illegal opioid prescriptions

Reuters — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 01:00:00 +0000

The U.S. Department of Justice announced a lawsuit today accusing pharmacy chain CVS of filling illegal opioid prescriptions and billing federal health insurance programs, contributing to a nationwide epidemic of opioid addiction and overdose.

Trump criticizes spending deal, pushing Congress toward shutdown

New York Times — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 00:30:00 +0000

WASHINGTON >> President-elect Donald Trump today condemned a stopgap spending bill Republicans and Democrats agreed on this week to avert a shutdown, putting the deal on life support days before a Saturday morning deadline to fund the government.

Powell says Fed cannot hold bitcoin, not seeking to change that

Reuters — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 00:03:00 +0000

NEW YORK >> Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said on Wednesday the U.S. central bank has no desire to be involved in any government effort to stockpile large amounts of bitcoin.

Apple hits out at Meta’s numerous interoperability requests

Reuters — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000

BRUSSELS >> Apple today hit out at Meta Platforms, saying its numerous requests to access the iPhone maker’s software tools for its devices could impact users’ privacy and security, underscoring the intense rivalry between the two tech giants.

Australian search and rescue teams arrive in quake-hit Vanuatu

Reuters — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 23:53:00 +0000

SYDNEY >> Australian rescue and medical teams have reached Vanuatu, authorities said on Thursday, to help efforts to save people trapped under collapsed buildings after a 7.3 magnitude earthquake killed at least 14 people and injured hundreds.

U.S. to extend airbag probe rather than require vehicle recall

Reuters — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 23:35:00 +0000

WASHINGTON >> The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Wednesday it will not seek an immediate recall of airbag inflators in about 50 million U.S. vehicles assembled by 13 automakers and instead will conduct further investigation.

House ethics panel voted secretly to release Gaetz report

New York Times — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 23:00:00 +0000

WASHINGTON >> The House Ethics Committee secretly voted this month to release an investigative report into the conduct of former Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., according to three people with knowledge of the matter.

Amazon workers to strike at multiple U.S. warehouses

Reuters — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 22:20:00 +0000

Thousands of Amazon.com workers will walk off the job on Thursday at 6 a.m. ET (1 a.m. Hawaii time), in the crucial final days of the holiday season, after union officials said the retailer failed to come to the bargaining table.

Wall Street tumbles over 1,100 points on Fed projection

Reuters — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 21:40:00 +0000

NEW YORK >> Wall Street closed sharply lower today, with the Dow falling over 1,100 points after the U.S. Federal Reserve delivered a rate cut as expected but signaled it will ease the pace of further cuts in the coming year.

Musk: Congress should not vote to extend funding

Reuters — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 21:00:00 +0000

WASHINGTON >> Elon Musk, tapped by President-elect Donald Trump to prune the federal government, today pressured Republicans in Congress to reject a stopgap spending bill, which would trigger a partial government shutdown.

NTSB taking the lead in Kamaka Air fatal crash investigation

Peter Boylan — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 20:48:00 +0000

The Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the Kamaka Air plane crash that killed two Hawaii men, ages 22 and 26, Tuesday near the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport.

U.S. suffers 1st severe human case of bird flu; California declares emergency

Reuters — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 20:38:00 +0000

The U.S. reported its first severe human case of bird flu today in a Louisiana resident who is hospitalized in critical condition after suspected contact with an infected backyard flock.

Fed lowers key rate quarter-point; sees slower pace of cuts

Reuters — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 20:08:00 +0000

WASHINGTON >. The U.S. Federal Reserve cut interest rates a quarter percentage point today and signaled it will slow the pace at which borrowing costs fall any further, given a relatively stable unemployment rate and little recent improvement in inflation.

Trump pushes for FBI probe of Liz Cheney over Jan. 6 panel

Reuters — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 19:05:00 +0000

WASHINGTON >> President-elect Donald Trump today backed a call for the FBI to investigate fellow Republican former congresswoman Liz Cheney over her role in leading Congress’s probe of the Jan. 6, 2021, assault on the U.S. Capitol by his supporters.

Supreme Court to hear TikTok’s attempt to stop U.S. ban

New York Times — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 18:33:00 +0000

WASHINGTON >> The Supreme Court agreed today to hear TikTok’s challenge to a law that could ban its U.S. operations, putting the case on an exceptionally fast track, culminating in oral arguments at a special session Jan. 10.

Some GOP senators reluctant on Gabbard for spy chief, sources say

None — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 18:07:00 +0000

WASHINGTON >> Eight Republican senators are unsure about supporting former Hawaii Democratic member of Congress Tulsi Gabbard to become America’s top spy, according to a Trump transition source and a second source with knowledge of the issue, increasing doubts about whether her nomination will secure Senate confirmation.

UH’s leading receiver Nick Cenacle enters portal

Stephen Tsai — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 10:06:00 +0000

The University of Hawaii football team’s leading receiver has entered the NCAA transfer portal.

Television and radio – December 18, 2024

Radley Kanda — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 10:05:51 +0000

ON THE AIR Listings are for Oceanic and Hawaiian Telcom analog/digital. *—premium station. **—retelecast. ***—delayed. Check your TV guide for latest updates. TODAY TIME TV CH HT BASKETBALL: COLLEGE MEN Creighton at Georgetown 1:30 p.m....

Scoreboard – December 18, 2024

Radley Kanda — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 10:05:06 +0000

SOCCER ILH boys: Saint Louis at Mid-Pacific; Pac-Five vs. Damien at Kapiolani Park field No. 1; Kamehameha at Punahou; ‘Iolani at Le Jardin. Games start at 4:15 p.m. OIA West: Waialua at Leilehua (boys varsity...

State calls for pause on interisland movement of birds due to avian flu

Nina Wu — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 10:05:00 +0000

State agencies have called for a voluntary pause on the interisland movement of birds in Hawaii for 90 days following the discovery of the H5N1 bird flu in the state.

On the Move: Delina Ortiz

None — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 10:05:00 +0000

Atlas Insurance Agency has hired Delina Ortiz as account manager in its personal lines operations unit. Ortiz is licensed in property and casualty as well as life and health.

2 killed in plane crash near Honolulu airport

Peter Boylan — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 10:05:00 +0000

Two Kamaka Air pilots on an afternoon training mission died Tuesday when they lost control of their single-turboprop Cessna Caravan and crashed into an abandoned building near Daniel K. Inouye International Airport.

Kokua Line: Why must people wait in sun, rain for airport pickup?

Christine Donnelly — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 10:05:00 +0000

Question: Why is there no canopy over the Uber and Lyft ride pickup median at the Honolulu airport? Visitors and residents are left to stand in the sun or rain while waiting for their app rides. TheBus riders, too, I believe.

Tech View: Wide variety of holiday movies on traditional TV, streaming

None — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 10:05:00 +0000

Here in Hawaii, Christmas is usually warm and bright — and we wouldn’t have it any other way. However, if the weather turns rainy or drops below 70 degrees, and you’re in the mood for cozy, indoor entertainment, there’s no shortage of heart-warming holiday movies and TV specials to enjoy.

Maui is poised for $1.6B in federal funding to rebuild Lahaina

Dan Nakaso — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 10:05:00 +0000

The U.S. Senate has tentatively agreed to $12 billion to respond to disasters across the country, including $1.6 billion to help Maui rebuild following the 2023 wildfires, U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz said Tuesday.

Gov. Green’s budget keeps ‘rainy day fund’ at $1.5 billion

Dan Nakaso — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 10:05:00 +0000

Gov. Josh Green’s proposed state budget calls for no increase to the state’s $1.5 billion rainy day fund, but Green does want to dedicate all of the estimated $66 million in annual interest to help Hawaii address the effects of climate change and prevent future wildfires, according to the state Department of Budget and Finance.

Isle athletes making their marks on the courts and the mat

None — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 10:05:00 +0000

MEN’S BASKETBALL

Oak Hill finds footing late to top Punahou in opener

None — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 10:05:00 +0000

Ethan Mgbako poured in 23 points as nationally ranked Oak Hill (Va.) rallied from a late third-quarter deficit for a 76-61 win over Punahou in the opening round of the ‘Iolani Prep Classic on Tuesday.

Letter: Fixing economy is easy, just roll back Biden snafu

None — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 10:05:00 +0000

Fixing the economy and inflation is simple and easy. Simply lower gas prices by opening the Keystone XL pipeline, thus increasing oil production. This will bring down grocery prices, food costs and inflation, and cut interest rates.

Letter: Trump reign could spell disaster for democracy

None — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 10:05:00 +0000

Well done, America. In an electoral choice between democracy and freedom and anger, fear and hate, you chose the latter. I hope you’re happy with that decision because it may be the last time you ever get to make it.

Letter: Don’t knock vaccines, one likely saved your life

None — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 10:05:00 +0000

When I was a student volunteer in a nursing home before the advent of the polio vaccine, I cared for patients in iron lungs. Then Jonas Salk’s vaccine became available, and over the years polio became a thing of the past.

Letter: Bill of Rights still strong more than 230 years on

None — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 10:05:00 +0000

In a historic radio address on Dec. 15, 1941, President Franklin D. Roosevelt stated, “No date in the long history of freedom means more to liberty-loving men in all liberty-loving countries than the 15th day of December 1791. On that day, 150 years ago, a new nation, through an elected Congress, adopted a declaration of human rights which has influenced the thinking of all mankind from one end of the world to the other.”

Letter: ‘Dead language’ remark offensive, discriminatory

None — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 10:05:00 +0000

At a recent Honolulu City Council meeting, testifier Kai Lorinc stated that the Hawaiian language is a “dead language.” Such a statement is discriminatory and reflects the colonialism of Hawaii’s history — that white America prevails with assimilation and land dispossession.

Letter: Isle exodus is existential threat to all Hawaiians

None — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 10:05:00 +0000

More than half of Hawaiians now live outside Hawaii. This reality raises an urgent question: What happens to a lahui oiwi (ethnic group) when its people are disconnected from their ancestral home?

Off the news: Maui lands on landfill for Lahaina debris

None — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 10:05:00 +0000

Maui lands on landfill for Lahaina debris