Welcome to the Sunday edition of Hawaii State News” from Hawaii News Digest.
Top Story: The 34th annual Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational will not be held on New Year’s Eve. The event will be delayed until big waves are more consistent.
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Accessed on 30 December 2019, 0105 UTC, Post 20053.
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‘The Eddie’ a no-go for New Year’s Eve
The 34th annual Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational will not take place Tuesday, according to an announcement made today by contest organizers. Read more
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2 hurt in assault at Kalihi public housing
Two men were taken to the hospital today — one in critical condition — after an assault at the Towers at Kuhio Park, police said. Read more
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Woman, 29, and 4 children hurt in Ala Moana crash
A 29-year-old woman and four children were injured on Saturday night after the compact SUV they were riding in struck a coconut tree in front of Nauru Tower on Ala Moana Boulevard. Read more
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Police search for work furlough inmate who missed headcount
Hawaii State Sheriffs and the Honolulu Police Department are searching for a work furlough inmate who was reported missing at the Laumaka Work Furlough Center on Saturday. Read more
5 stabbed at Hanukkah celebration in latest attack on Jews
A knife-wielding man stormed into a rabbi’s home and stabbed five people as they celebrated Hanukkah in an Orthodox Jewish community north of New York City, an ambush the governor said was an act of domestic terrorism. Read more
Review: Dream Weekend delivers unique concert experience
Ice Cube, Usher and Marshmello each did about an hour and Migos just over half that in a show unlike anything else Hawaii music fans can see without leaving the islands. Read more
U.S. strikes in Iraq, Syria target militia in deadly attack
The U.S. carried out military strikes in Iraq and Syria targeting a militia blamed for an attack that killed an American contractor, a Defense Department spokesman said. Read more
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Hawaii joins states charging more for electric cars as new laws kick in
Here’s a rundown of some notable laws set to take effect in different parts of the country at the start of 2020. Read more
Four arrested in $1 billion-plus cocaine seizure in Uruguay
Four people were arrested for possible ties to the more than $1 billion worth of cocaine seized in recent days in Uruguay, the largest drug bust in the history of the South American country. Read more
Government adds detail on recent U.S. soldier death in Afghanistan
A U.S. Special Forces soldier who died in Afghanistan was seizing a Taliban weapons cache when he was killed, the U.S. military said. Read more
LeBron James named AP male athlete of decade
He left Cleveland for Miami, finally became a champion, went back to his beloved northeast Ohio, delivered on another title promise, then left for the Los Angeles Lakers. Read more
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Man, 60, dies after beating in $1 Christmas Eve mugging
The muggers took $1 from the men and fled, police said. Read more
Trump retweets, deletes, post naming alleged whistleblower
By Saturday morning, the post had been removed from Trump’s feed, though it could still be found in other ways, including on a website that logs every presidential tweet. Read more
Japan revises Fukushima cleanup plan, delays key steps
Japan on Friday revised a roadmap for the cleanup of the tsunami-wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant, further delaying the removal of thousands of spent fuel units that remain in cooling pools since the 2011 disaster. Read more
Newseum hailed free press, but got beaten by free alternatives
After years of financial difficulties, the Newseum will close its doors Tuesday. Read more
Joe Burrow throws 7 TDs as No. 1 LSU routs No. 4 Oklahoma
Joe Burrow turned in the greatest performance yet in his Heisman Trophy season, throwing for seven touchdowns and 493 yards as No. 1 LSU romped to a breathtaking 63-28 victory over No. 4 Oklahoma in the Peach Bowl semifinal game Saturday. Read more
No. 3 Clemson beats No. 2 Ohio State to advance to championship game
Facing a serious challenger for the first time in months, Clemson and its perfect quarterback delivered championship plays when they needed them most. Read more
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