First responders make multiple rescues on Kauai’s North Shore to save both residents and visitors.
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Kauai Fire Department makes multiple rescues on Saturday
First responders conducted multiple rescues on Kauai’s North Shore this weekend to save both residents and visitors. Read more
Hawaii volleyball team serves up record 14 aces in sweeping Edward Waters
Hawaii served up a program-record 15 aces and completed a sweep of its two-match men’s volleyball series with Edward Waters today at SimpliFi Arena at Stan Sheriff Center. Read more
Honolulu firefighters battle 2-alarm structure fire in Wahiawa
The fire was reported to be under control at 3:54 a.m. and was fully extinguished by 4:51 a.m. HFD said 18 people were evacuated safely with no injuries. Read more
Tsunami threat recedes after Tonga volcano erupts; ash hinders response
Satellite images showed the spectacular eruption Saturday evening, with a plume of ash, steam and gas rising like a mushroom above the blue Pacific waters. A sonic boom could be heard as far away as Alaska. Read more
Honolulu firefighters assist injured hiker on Lanikai Pillbox Trail
Firefighters were sent to the popular Kailua hiking spot after a 911 call at 8:37 a.m. today and arrived nine minutes later. Read more
British man identified as hostage-taker at Texas synagogue
Malik Faisal Akram was shot and killed after the last of the hostages got out at around 9 p.m. Saturday at Congregation Beth Israel near Fort Worth. Read more
Surfers and lifeguards save visiting swimmer on North Shore
Two surfers helped rescue a 20-year-old swimmer who was yelling for help off Ke Iki Beach on the North Shore. Read more
For Oath Keepers and founder, Jan. 6 was weeks in the making
Five days after the election, when news outlets declared Democrat Joe Biden the winner, court documents say Stewart Rhodes told Oath Keepers to “refuse to accept it and march en-masse on the nation’s Capitol.” Read more
49ers hang on late for 23-17 wildcard victory over Cowboys
Dak Prescott and the Cowboys will have to keep waiting for that elusive deep trip in the postseason. Read more
Snow, ice blasts through South with powerful winter storm
Tens of thousands of customers were without power in Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Florida. Read more
Brady throws for 2 TDs, SB champions dominate Eagles, 31-15
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and their jubilant 44-year-old quarterback took the first step on what they hope will be a journey back to the Super Bowl, dominating the Philadelphia Eagles, 31-15. Read more
Man, 60, injured after being hit by truck on Nimitz Highway
The pedestrian was given life-saving treatment and taken to a medical center. Read more
Ukraine says Russia behind cyberattack in ‘hybrid war’ move
Ukraine said today that Russia was behind a cyberattack that defaced its government websites and alleged that Russia is engaged in an increasing “hybrid war” against its neighbor. Read more
Yes, we’re going to talk about ‘Bruno’
Since “Encanto” opened in theaters in November and arrived on Disney+ on Christmas Eve, its playful song “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” has steadily grown into an international hit. Read more
Durant has sprained knee ligament, no timetable for return
Durant was injured Saturday in a victory over New Orleans when teammate Bruce Brown was knocked backward and fell into his knee. Read more
2 men injured in plane crash near Hana Airport
A 67-year-old man and a 70-year-old man were aboard the small privately owned aircraft that crashed. Read more
‘Scream’ scares off ‘Spider-Man’ with $30.6M debut
After a month at no. 1, “Spider-Man: No Way Home” has finally been overtaken at the box office. Read more
Australia deports Novak Djokovic for being unvaccinated
A masked Djokovic was photographed in a Melbourne airport lounge with two government officials in black uniforms before he left for Dubai. Read more
CVS and Walgreens temporarily shut some stores as omicron cases soar
A spokesperson for CVS said the “vast majority” of stores were operating with normal hours this weekend. Read more
Woman killed in apparent subway shove at Times Square
The victim was waiting for a southbound R train around 9:40 a.m. when she was apparently shoved. Read more
Hostages safe after Texas synagogue standoff; captor dead
A man held hostages for more than 10 hours tonight at a Texas synagogue where he could be heard ranting in a livestream and demanding the release of a Pakistani neuroscientist who was convicted of trying to kill U.S. Army officers in Afghanistan. Read more
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