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Hawaii officials extend Likelike Highway closure at Wilson Tunnel
The closure was scheduled to end Saturday, but DOT said “additional equipment requirements identified after the repair work was started will require the closure to be extended.” Read more
Honolulu police arrest man, 32, on suspicion of murder in Kahaluu death
Police arrested Brae Sales on suspicion of second-degree murder in the death of Keith Zalonka. Read more
Court allows Biden employer vaccine mandate to take effect
A federal appeals court panel has allowed President Joe Biden’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for larger private employers to move ahead. Read more
Black rhinoceros at Honolulu Zoo dies from ‘illness and age’
Veterinarians performed an emergency procedure on the female rhinoceros, she did not wake up after being anesthetized during the procedure. Read more
‘Iolani shuts out Aiea in Division I state football semifinals
Brody Bantolina rushed for 168 yards and scored on a 64-yard pass from backup quarterback Kualau Manuel as top seed ‘Iolani ousted Aiea, 21-0, tonight in the Division I semifinals of the First Hawaiian Bank/HHSAA Football State Championships. Read more
Lahainaluna forces 10 turnovers to defeat Konawaena and advance to the state championship game in Division I
Blare Sylva-Viela rushed for 100 yards and a touchdown and Kuola Watson turned a bobbled field-goal hold into a 20-yard touchdown to help the Lunas (7-0) win their first state-tournament game in Division I since 2004. Read more
Pfizer trial of low-dose shot fails for young children
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Delta to charter flight to Beijing for U.S. Olympians
The U.S. Olympic team’s airline partner will charter a flight from Los Angeles to Beijing to bring about half the American athletes to the Winter Olympics. Read more
VIDEO: Gov. David Ige urges vaccination as omicron cases surge
Gov. David Ige urged Hawaii residents to get vaccinated and boosted as well as take extra safety precautions during upcoming holiday gatherings. Read more
Hawaii records 2 new coronavirus-related deaths, 797 additional infections
Today’s new confirmed and probable infection count by island includes 712 new cases on Oahu, 29 on Hawaii island, 23 on Maui, 14 on Kauai and 19 Hawaii residents diagnosed outside the state. Read more
Hawaiian culture, land should top astronomy at peak, report says
Mauna Kea is the proposed site for what would be the world’s largest optical telescope — the Thirty Meter Telescope. Read more
California marijuana companies warn of impending industry collapse
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Three NFL games moved due to COVID-19 outbreaks
Previously, the NFL did not plan to move any games because of coronavirus outbreaks. Read more
Maui flash flood warning, Oahu flood advisory canceled
The flash flood warning for Maui and flood advisory for Oahu have been canceled, according to the National Weather Service. Read more
Toughest sentence yet for any Capitol rioter: over 5 years
Robert Palmer, 54, of Largo, Florida, wept as he told U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan that he recently watched a video of his actions that day and could not believe what he was seeing. Read more
Aggressive 10-foot shark prompts warning signs at Pokai Bay
Lifeguards are conducting jet ski patrols and public announcements in the area to warn beachgoers. Read more
Melania Trump announces NFT venture
Former First Lady Melania Trump launched a venture this week selling non-fungible tokens that must be paid for with Solan cryptocurrency, currently valued around $180 each. Trump said she will release NFTs “in regular intervals” on her website, with a portion of the proceeds going to foster children. Read more
Rocker Rod Stewart, son resolve Florida hotel assault case
Rock icon Rod Stewart and his son have pleaded guilty to battery in an assault case stemming from a New Year’s Eve 2019 altercation with a security guard at an exclusive Florida hotel. Read more
Kim Potter on Daunte Wright stop: ‘I’m sorry it happened’
Potter, 49, said she meant to use her Taser to subdue Wright when he pulled away from the officers and got back into his car, but shot him once with her handgun instead. Read more
Can your pet get COVID-19?
Dogs, cats, ferrets, rabbits, otters, hyenas and white-tailed deer are among the animals that have tested positive, in most cases after contracting it from infected people. Read more
New Miss America makes history as the 1st Korean American, Alaskan crowned the title
What began as a 1921 Atlantic City beauty pageant has evolved away from the emphasis on looks alone — contestants are no longer judged on physical appearance — with a new focus on leadership, talent and communication skills. Read more