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Senate approves Trump’s impeachment trial rules, rejecting witnesses
No president has ever been removed from office by the Senate. With its 53-47 Republican majority, the Senate is not expected to mount the two-thirds vote needed for conviction. Read more
Homeowner Lois Cain kept late husband’s guns in her Hibiscus Drive house, friend says
Police have said that shooting suspect Jerry Hanel did not have a permit to carry firearms. Read more
Police confirm second set of human remains found on Hibiscus Drive
Honolulu police have confirmed that a second set of human remains was located at the site of 3015 Hibiscus Drive this afternoon. Read more
Police search for suspect involved in Kalihi park shooting
A 20-year-old man was found at a hospital with a gunshot wound. Read more
Man charged with 7-Eleven robberies and carjacking appears in court
A 19-year-old Honolulu man made his initial appearance in federal court today on charges of two convenience store robberies and a carjacking, a U.S. Attorney’s Office news release announced. Read more
U.S. seeks forfeiture of 2 more properties connected with illegal gaming
The U.S. Attorney’s office for the District of Hawaii announced today it is seeking forfeiture of two more properties involved in an illegal gambling operation. Read more
Man, 55, arrested for allegedly hitting woman with vehicle in Waianae
Police arrested on Monday a 55-year-old man suspected of intentionally hitting with his vehicle a 51-year-old woman in Waianae. Read more
2 injured in mall shooting, Las Vegas police say
Two people were injured after a shooting at a mall, according to Las Vegas police. Read more
Man, 73, and woman, 25, seriously injured in head-on crash in Kahuku
Firefighters had to extricate one person who was pinned inside one of the vehicles. Read more
Ninth person dies in Chinese virus outbreak; more than 400 infected
The number of cases of a new virus has risen to 440 in China and the death toll has risen to 9, Chinese health authorities said Wednesday. Read more
What to know about the viral outbreak in China that has spread to 5 countries
Health officials around the world are keeping a close watch on an outbreak of a new virus in China. Read more
2 verified GoFundMe campaigns pop up for fallen Honolulu police officers
A verified campaign must include who the organizer is, where he or she is from and their relationship to the parties who would benefit from the funds. Read more
Portraits of fallen Honolulu police officers are on the way, Philadelphia artist says
A Philadelphia forensic composite artist has completed portraits of fallen officers Tiffany Enriquez and Kaulike Kalama in the wake of Sunday’s tragedy. Read more
Candlelight vigil to be held in honor of HPD officer Tiffany Enriquez
The vigil is being organized by her family and friends. Read more
Honolulu police seek help nabbing suspects in 3 hit-and-run cases on Oahu
The most recent case involves a hit-and-run that resulted in the death of a 61-year-old male pedestrian. Read more
Top-ranked Hawaii sweeps King
Senior hitter Colton Cowell put down 10 kills and the No. 1 Hawaii men’s volleyball team remained undefeated with a 25-19, 25-19, 25-15 sweep of King today in Bristol, Tenn. Read more
Surf along north shores forecast to rise up to 35 feet when high-surf warning takes effect
A high surf warning will be in effect for the north- and west-facing shores of Oahu, Kauai, Molokai and Niihau, and for the north-facing shores of Maui. Read more
Ige calls for a moment of silence for slain HPD officers at State of the State address
Gov. David Ige began his annual State of the State address this morning with a moment of silence for slain Honolulu Police Officers Tiffany Enriquez and Kaulike Kalama, describing them both as heroes. Read more
Washington man is first in U.S. to catch new virus from China
The man, identified only as a Snohomish County resident is in his 30s, was in good condition and wasn’t considered a threat to medical staff or the public, health officials said. Read more
Stay awake: Senators struggle to stay focused on impeachment
Adam Schiff was still speaking — about witnesses, documents, future presidents and the impeachment of President Donald Trump. He’d said it all before, but five hours into the Senate trial today, Schiff, the lead prosecutor, was saying it again. Read more
Air bag woes force Honda, Toyota to recall 6M vehicles
Two different air bag glitches have forced Toyota and Honda to recall over 6 million vehicles worldwide, and both problems present different dangers to motorists. Read more