Welcome to the overnight edition of Hawaii News Digest.
Top Story: Hawaii Governor David Ige has confirmed a Japanese man as a coronavirus patient after he returned from a Hawaii vacation.
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Accessed on 15 February 2020, 0440 UTC, Post 20277.
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TOP NEWS
Japanese man confirmed as coronavirus patient after returning from Hawaii vacation
“We do believe this is a serious concern,” Gov. David Ige said at a news conference at the state Department of Health. Read more
Hawaii counts 15 traffic-related fatalities in first six weeks of 2020
The total is three fewer than the 18 traffic-related fatalities recorded on Hawaii roads during the same period last year. Read more
This Kakaako park is for the dogs
The 7,900-square-foot park runs alongside a walkway adjacent to Fisher Hawaii. Read more
Teen found guilty of purse-snatching captured on video
An Oahu Circuit Court jury found an 18-year-old man guilty on Thursday of second-degree robbery for forcefully taking a 73-year-old woman’s purse from her shoulder. Read more
Search continues for missing Oregon woman on Big Isle
Hawaii County police are asking again for the public’s help in finding a 24-year-old Hilo woman, who was last seen in the area of Wainaku Scenic Lookout Sunday evening. Read more
1 injured in crash with city ambulance in Kailua
The crash involved a large tree trimming truck, leaving one person injured, a Honolulu Emergency Services Department spokeswoman said. Read more
Woman driving without headlights leads Hawaii police to car break-in arrest
Marie Aiona was allegedly driving with her headlights off when Hawaii island patrol officers stopped her early Thursday morning, which led to felony charges today. Read more
Trio charged after Hawaii island drug bust nets more than 1 pound meth
Public tips about illegal drug activity led to the arrest of three people and the seizure of a cache of drugs in Hawaiian Paradise Park, Hawaii island police said today. Read more
Maui dog competing in Hallmark Channel special
The Maui Humane Society will be rooting for Boogie, one of its adopted rescues, on the Hallmark Channel’s “2020 American Rescue Dog Show” this weekend. Read more
Maryland snorkeler dies after being pulled from water off Waianae Coast
A snorkeler who was found unresponsive at Pokai Bay in Waianae Thursday has died. Read more
Search for missing surfer off Waikiki ends after surfer found onshore
The search began about 1 p.m. Read more
China reports major drop in new virus cases; 143 new deaths
China reported Saturday a figure of 2,641 new virus cases, a major drop from the higher numbers in recent days since a broader diagnostic method was implemented. Read more
Hawaii island police identify pedestrian killed in Puna crash
This was the fifth traffic-related fatality on Hawaii island compared with two at the same time last year. Read more
China’s doctors, fighting the coronavirus, beg for masks
In the hospital where Yu Yajie works, nurses, doctors and other medical professionals fighting the new coronavirus have also been fighting dire shortages. They have used tape to patch up battered protective masks, repeatedly reused goggles meant for one-time use and wrapped their s Read more
U.S., Taliban reach truce deal, paving way for possible withdrawal of American troops
The agreement calls for a seven-day “reduction in violence” to be followed by all-Afghan peace talks within 10 days, a senior U.S. officials says. Read more
Coast Guard continues search for 2 fishermen swept into ocean off Hawaii island
The Coast Guard and Hawaii County Fire Department launched a search for the men Thursday after family member reported the two overdue. Read more
White House memo justifying fatal strike on Iranian general cites previous attacks but no imminent threat
The White House said the strike that killed Gen. Qassem Soleimani was “in response to an escalating series of attacks in preceding months” by Iran and Iran-backed militias. Read more
Coronavirus renews safety concerns about slaughtering wild animals
As China enforces a temporary ban on the wildlife trade to contain the outbreak of a new virus, many are calling for a more permanent solution before disaster strikes again. Read more
U.S. border agents to pursue migrants in ‘sanctuary’ cities
Federal agents who patrol the U.S. border will deploy to “sanctuary” cities across the country where local jurisdictions are hindering stepped up immigration enforcement, officials said Friday. Read more
Amid coronavirus fears, a second wave of flu hits U.S. kids
A second wave of flu is hitting the U.S., turning this season into one of the nastiest flu seasons for kids in a decade. Read more
Sunshine and breezy tradewinds on tap for Valentine’s Day and weekend
Today’s highs are from 78 to 83 degrees, with east winds of 15 to 25 mph, forecasters said. Lows tonight will be from 66 to 71. Read more
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Russ Roberts
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