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7 students charged after fight at Pahoa High & Intermediate School on Hawaii island
A school resources officer contacted patrol officers after a large group of students started arguing which escalated into a physical altercation. Read more
Hawaii football coach Timmy Chang names new offensive coordinator
Ian Shoemaker replaces Bo Graham, whose play-calling was widely questioned in 2021. Read more
Honolulu police seek witnesses to assault of woman, 78, near Blaisdell
The woman was walking along Kapiolani Boulevard near Ward Avenue at when the suspect pushed her to the ground and fled. Read more
Hawaii records 10 new coronavirus-related deaths, 2,380 additional infections
Seven of the latest deaths were on Oahu, two were on the Big Island and one was on Kauai. Read more
Young humpback whale freed of mooring gear off Maui
Visitor from California dies after possible drowning off Lahaina
The man was pulled from the water and given CPR before he was pronounced dead at the scene. Read more
Wailua resident displaced after fire destroys home
Firefighters managed to bring the blaze under control Wednesday night, but flare-ups continued into Thursday morning. Read more
New research hints at 4 factors that may increase chances of long COVID
The researchers said that the findings might suggest ways to prevent or treat some cases of long COVID. Read more
EPA fines Kauai, Oahu companies $110K for illegal cesspools
The EPA says cesspools are used more widely in Hawaii than any other state. Read more
Staffers complain of racism, abuse by WHO leader in Asia
Two of the authors said more than 30 staffers were involved in writing it, and that it reflected the experiences of more than 50 people. Read more
Las Vegas man allegedly attacked Asian American store owner
Authorities said 36-year-old Anthony Dishari was arrested early Saturday on suspicion of battery resulting in substantial bodily harm. Read more
Biden says Russian invasion in Feb. ‘distinct possibility’
Russian officials said dialogue was still possible to end the crisis, but Biden again offered a stark warning amid growing concerns that Russian President Vladimir Putin will give the go-ahead for a further invasion of Ukrainian territory in the not-so-distant future. Read more
Rare Tom Brady card from 1st Super Bowl year to be auctioned
One of just 20 special football cards featuring Tom Brady in the year he won his first Super Bowl is coming up for auction. Read more
North Korea confirms missile tests as Kim visits munitions site
North Korea has been ramping up its testing activity in recent months, including six rounds of weapons launches so far in 2022, demonstrating its military might amid pandemic-related difficulties and a prolonged freeze in nuclear diplomacy with the United States. Read more
Woman armed with bow and arrow arrested after barricading in Kailua area home
A 48-year-old woman who barricaded herself in a Kailua-area home and was armed with a bow and arrow and a machete was arrested by deputy sheriffs Tuesday morning. Read more
Hawaiian Electric offering $2M in ‘Kokua Fund’ credits to some past-due customers
Customers receiving the credit include those with a minimum of past-due balances of at least 30 days as of Dec. 31, 2021. It is a one-time credit. Read more
Ukraine crisis updates: What to know as tensions rise
The focus is now on how Russia will respond — a decision that rests squarely with President Vladimir Putin and one that could determine whether Europe will again be plunged into war. Read more
Book about Holocaust banned in Tennessee school district
The McMinn County School Board decided Jan. 10 to remove “Maus” from its curriculum, news outlets reported. Read more
Lowe’s teams up with Petco to offer pet supplies, services
Lowe’s is teaming up with Petco to offer pet departments within its stores, betting that customers want cans of dog food along with their cans of paint. Read more
Stocks give up a rally and end lower as volatility continues
Another volatile day of trading on Wall Street ended today with stocks closing lower after giving up an early rally. Read more
Canadian truckers protest vaccine mandate
The truckers are protesting a new rule that took effect Jan. 15 requiring truckers entering Canada be fully immunized against the coronavirus. Read more
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