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Accessed on 30 January 2020, 2250 UTC, Post 20203.
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TOP NEWS
UN health agency declares coronavirus outbreak a global emergency
The World Health Organization defines an international emergency as an “extraordinary event” that constitutes a risk to other countries and requires a coordinated international response. Read more
Mayor Kirk Caldwell skeptical of HART’s promise to open Honolulu rail in October
Mayor Kirk Caldwell says the city is “not yet confident” the first 11-mile segment of the Honolulu rail line will open on time at the end of this year. Read more
LIVESTREAM: Decisive vote on witnesses looms as Trump impeachment trial edges on
The vote on witnesses, expected Friday, could lead to an abrupt end of the trial with the expected acquittal. Read more
Tua Tagovailoa to participate in the NFL Combine
Former Alabama and Saint Louis School star quarterback Tua Tagovailoa plans to participate in the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis in February, according to reports. Read more
Philippine church with Hawaii ties denies FBI fraud allegations, vows to fight in court
Church leader Apollo Quiboloy claims to be “the appointed son of God” and last year claimed he stopped a major earthquake from hitting the southern Philippines. Read more
Steakhouse to open next to Liliha Bakery on Nimitz
The owner of The Signature Steak & Prime Seafood is opening a second steakhouse next to Liliha Bakery on Nimitz Highway. Read more
Woman who says Trump raped her seeks his DNA
Advice columnist E. Jean Carroll’s lawyers served notice to a Trump attorney today for Trump to submit a sample on March 2 in Washington for “analysis and comparison against unidentified male DNA present on the dress.” Read more
Wary of irking China, Trump offers rosy take on virus threat
A self-described germaphobe, Trump has had little to say in public about the new virus that so far has killed more than 170 people in China, sickened thousands more there and led to a handful of confirmed cases in the U.S. Read more
Greece ratifies major new military deal with United States
Greek lawmakers ratified an agreement with the United States today to significantly expand military cooperation as Greece faces escalating tensions with neighboring Turkey. Read more
Motorists advised of road closures for funeral motorcade of fallen Honolulu police officer
Funeral services are scheduled to be held at Diamond Head Park Chapel. Public visitation is from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. with services to begin at 10 a.m. Read more
Drinkers want fizz, low carbs, and Super Bowl ads reflect it
When Americans crack open a cold one during Sunday’s Super Bowl, it might not be a traditional domestic beer. Read more
High surf advisory extended as rain approaches isles
Another west-northwest swell has prompted weather officials to extend a high surf advisory for most islands as an approaching cold front threatens to dampen the weekend. Read more
Coronavirus outbreak could bring jobs back to U.S., Trump’s commerce secretary says
Asked about Ross’ comments, Larry Kudlow, President Donald Trump’s top economic adviser, declined to endorse the notion that the U.S. economy stands to benefit from China’s health crisis. Read more
Colorado baker who refused gay couple lands book deal
The Colorado baker whose refusal to design a wedding cake for a gay couple led to a landmark Supreme Court ruling and made him a conservative hero now has a book deal. Read more
24 Big Island officers either fired or suspended in 2019
There were 12 police officers fired and 12 others suspended in 2019 on Hawaii island, according to a recent report by the Hawaii Police Department. Read more
Jennifer Lopez, Shakira vow ‘empowering’ Super Bowl show
Jennifer Lopez and Shakira said their Super Bowl halftime show will pay homage to Latino culture, promising a joint performance that has an empowering message and also one that will remember NBA icon Kobe Bryant. Read more
Speed and drugs suspected as factors in head-on crash near Kalama Valley
The crash occurred on Kealahou Street, south of Kalohelani Place at about 7:25 p.m. Read more
Philippines-based church with ties to Hawaii involved in immigration, fundraising fraud, FBI says
Authorities allege church members were forced to solicit donations for the Children’s Joy Foundation USA, claiming the money would help support impoverished children in the Philippines. Read more
‘We are completely devastated,’ Kobe Bryant’s wife says
The Bryants would have celebrated their 19th wedding anniversary this April. Read more
Katie Sowers trailblazer as 1st woman coach at Super Bowl
Sowers makes very clear she hopes she’s blazing a path for many more to follow. Read more
Brexit finally arrives Friday: A momentous yet quiet moment
Britain and the bloc fought tooth and nail for the best part of four years — with insults flying across the English Channel — over the terms of their divorce. Read more