Large herds of Axis Deer ruin land on Maui and Molokai.
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UC San Diego victorious over Hawaii in women’s basketball
UH forward Amy Atwell, the reigning Big West Player of the Week, limped off the court in the third quarter but returned later in the period and led the Wahine (4-7, 1-1) with 16 points and 12 rebounds. Read more
Herds of axis deer continue to destroy land on Maui and Molokai
Axis deer are continuing to destroy land on Maui and Molokai and are venturing into higher elevation forested areas, the state Department of Land and Natural Resources has reported. Read more
Los Angeles police investigate Ye after battery complaint
The incident that spurred the complaint took place in downtown Los Angeles at about 3 a.m. Thursday. Read more
Woman, 18, seriously injured in Kaneohe hit-and-run
Police said the woman was crossing the street in the area of Kaneohe Bay Drive and Aumoku Street when she was struck by the motorcycle just before 6:40 a.m. Read more
North Korea fires likely missile in 3rd launch this month
North Korea on Friday fired at least one possible ballistic missile in its third weapons launch this month, officials in South Korea and Japan said, in an apparent reprisal for fresh sanctions imposed by the Biden administration for its continuing test launches. Read more
Staff shortages force Diagnostic Laboratory Services to close some COVID-19 testing sites
DLS has temporarily closed at least half a dozen sites. Read more
Insufficient signatures sink Maui mayor recall attempt
An attempt to recall Maui Mayor Mike Victorino has failed after organizers didn’t collect the minimum number of signatures needed, The Maui News reported. Read more
RNC signals a pullout from presidential debates
Republican committee officials alerted the debate commission to their plans in a letter sent Thursday. Read more
Honolulu police investigating murder case in Waipahu after finding man, 47, with gunshot wounds
Honolulu police are investigating a second-degree murder case after finding a dead man in the Waipahu area with a gunshot wound this morning. Read more
Spider-Man comic page sells for record $3.36M at auction
Mike Zeck’s artwork for page 25 from Marvel Comics’ Secret Wars No. 8 brings the first appearance of Spidey’s black suit. Read more
Supreme Court halts COVID-19 vaccine rule for large businesses
At the same time, the court is allowing the administration to proceed with a vaccine mandate for most health care workers. Read more
Novak Djokovic faces deportation after Australia revokes visa again
Tennis star Novak Djokovic faces deportation again after the Australian government revoked his visa for a second time. Read more
At least 4 rockets target U.S. Embassy in Baghdad
Three of the missiles struck within the perimeter of the American Embassy, while another hit a school located in a nearby residential complex. Read more
Oath Keepers leader, 10 others charged with ‘seditious conspiracy’ in Jan. 6 Capitol attack
It marked a serious escalation in the largest investigation in the Justice Department’s history. Read more
McKenzie Milton returns home to UCF for Hula Bowl, eyes NFL future
The solitary cry sliced through the quiet that had enveloped the practice fields on the UCF campus Wednesday afternoon. Read more
Probe finds ‘unintentional mistakes’ in Gabby Petito police stop
Police body camera video of a visibly upset Petito, 22, was widely viewed as the investigation unfolded and raised questions about whether a different police response could have prevented her death weeks later. Read more
When am I contagious if infected with omicron?
People with omicron could start becoming contagious as soon as a day after infection. Read more
Harry Reid buried in family ceremony in Searchlight, Nevada
Former Sen. Harry Reid died Dec. 28 at home in Henderson, Nev., at 82 of complications from pancreatic cancer. Read more
Twitter, Meta among tech giants subpoenaed by Jan. 6 panel
Months after requesting documents from more than a dozen social platforms, the House committee investigating the Capitol insurrection has issued subpoenas targeting Twitter, Meta, Reddit and YouTube after lawmakers said the companies’ initial responses were inadequate. Read more
Navient settles predatory student loan claims for $1.85B
Navient, a major student loan collecting company, has agreed to cancel $1.7 billion in debt owed by more than 66,000 borrowers across the U.S. — including Hawaii. Read more
Trump slams politicians who won’t say they got booster shots
Trump, who was booed last month by supporters after revealing he had gotten a booster shot, has become increasingly vocal in calling out those who have questioned the vaccines’ efficacy and safety. Read more
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