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“The Eddie” postponed

Posted on December 29, 2019 by Russ Roberts

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.

Views expressed in this Hawaii News summary are those of the reporters and correspondents.

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‘The Eddie’ a no-go for New Year’s Eve
  • By Star-Advertiser staff
  • Today
  • Updated 2:20 pm
  • 4 Comments

The 34th annual Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational will not take place Tuesday, according to an announcement made today by contest organizers. Read more

2 hurt in assault at Kalihi public housing
  • By Star-Advertiser Staff
  • Today
  • Updated 2:21 pm
  • 2 Comments

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

Woman, 29, and 4 children hurt in Ala Moana crash
  • By Star-Advertiser staff
  • Today
  • Updated 7:48 am
  • 21 Comments

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

Police search for work furlough inmate who missed headcount
  • By Star-Advertiser staff
  • Today
  • 13 Comments

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
  • By Associated Press
  • Today
  • 3 Comments

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
  • By Revie by Sjarif Goldstein sgoldstein@staradvertiser.com
  • Today
  • Updated 12:17 pm

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
  • By Associated Press
  • Today
  • 41 Comments

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

Hawaii joins states charging more for electric cars as new laws kick in
  • By Associated Press
  • Today
  • 33 Comments

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
  • By Associated Press
  • Today
  • 1 Comments

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
  • By Associated Press
  • Today
  • 2 Comments

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
  • By Associated Press
  • Today
  • 3 Comments

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

Man, 60, dies after beating in $1 Christmas Eve mugging
  • By Associated Press
  • Dec. 28, 2019
  • 34 Comments

The muggers took $1 from the men and fled, police said. Read more

Trump retweets, deletes, post naming alleged whistleblower
  • By Star-Advertiser staff
  • Dec. 28, 2019
  • 162 Comments

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
  • By Associated Press
  • Today
  • 1 Comments

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
  • By Associated Press
  • Today
  • Updated 7:15 am

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
  • By Associated Press
  • Dec. 28, 2019

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
  • By Associated Press
  • Dec. 28, 2019
  • 2 Comments

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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