Judge says suspects in Las Vegas robbery-killings are predators.
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Judge portrays suspects in Las Vegas robbery-killings as predators
Clarice Yamaguchi, 66, of Waipahu, was killed Dec. 31 in an afternoon purse-snatch-turned-shooting as her husband struggled with her assailant in a parking garage at the Fashion Show mall, police said. Read more
Rep. Sharon Har gets drunk driving case dismissed on technicality
The drunk driving case against state Rep. Sharon Har was dismissed after her attorney cited a Dec. 10 Hawaii Supreme Court decision asserting that criminal complaints are defective if they do not follow a procedural law requiring a signed affidavit or official declaration from the complaining party. Read more
Home COVID-19 tests to be covered by insurers starting Saturday
Starting Saturday, private health insurers will be required to cover up to eight home COVID-19 tests per month for those on their plans, the Biden administration announced. Read more
U.S. military tracking Russian military vessel near Hawaii
Military officials confirmed the vessel has been in waters just outside of the Hawaii’s exclusive economic zone since at least Friday. Read more
Georgia snaps 41-year title drought with 33-18 win over Alabama
The Bulldogs (14-1) hadn’t won a national title since freshman Herschel Walker led them there in 1980. Read more
Police searching for suspect in Kalihi attempted murder case
Police said both vehicles fled the scene as the suspect in a silver sedan chased the victim’s vehicle. Read more
U.S. hospitals letting COVID-infected staff stay on job
The omicron variant has caused a surge of new cases of COVID-19 in the U.S. and many hospitals are not only swamped with cases but severely shorthanded because of so many employees out sick. Read more
Miami Dolphins fire coach Brian Flores after 3 seasons
The dance — to stay with Tua Tagovailoa or not — will surely still happen. Read more
Betty White’s death caused by stroke suffered 6 days earlier, doctor says
Betty White died from a stroke she had six days before her Dec. 31 death at age 99, according to her death certificate. Read more
Hawaii-born actor Jason Momoa lends voice to ‘Malama Aina’ campaign
Hawaii-born actor Jason Momoa, the star of “Aquaman,” has lent his voice to a public service announcement urging others to care for nature in Hawaii, and to be mindful of invasive species. Read more
College playoff talks stall, dimming hopes of expansion before 2026
College Football Playoff expansion talks remain stalled and the possibility of implementing a new format by the 2024 season dimmed after three days of meetings failed to produce an agreement. Read more
Queen’s to continue extended COVID-19 vaccination hours at Blaisdell; mobile clinics offer boosters
The Queen’s Health Systems said today it will continue to offer extended hours at its COVID-19 vaccination clinic at Blaisdell Center. Read more
Federal Reserve’s Powell: High inflation ‘exacts a toll’
The Senate Banking Committee will hold a hearing on Powell’s nomination to a second four-year term Tuesday. Read more
Neighbors say North Korea has fired possible missile into sea
North Korea said it has successfully launched a hypersonic missile as part of efforts to modernize its strategic weapons systems, days after leader Kim Jong Un vowed to bolster his military forces. Read more
Waves up to 40 feet expected under high surf warning for north, west shores
“Anyone entering the water could face significant injury or death,” the advisory warns. Read more
Queen’s converts urgent care clinic in Kakaako to dedicated COVID-19 testing site
Symptomatic patients may walk in to get tested for free without an appointment but should bring an ID and insurance card. Read more
4 men on small fishing boat run aground at Kihei Boat Ramp in large surf
Wave conditions were 6 to 8 feet at the time. Read more
Hawaii island police identify pedestrian who died after getting hit by truck
Police said a maroon 2010 Honda Ridgeline pickup truck operated by a 54-year-old Paauilo man was traveling south on the highway when it struck Heldele as she was crossing the highway. Read more
Family escapes fire that gutted Waipahu apartment
A 50-year-old man, his wife, two adult sons and a young daughter evacuated safely. Read more
Police searching for suspects in Kapolei armed robbery
Police said two males pointed handguns at a 64-year-old man. Read more
Fire chars large, unpermitted structure on Big Island
The cause of the fire has not been determined. Read more
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