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Gov. Ige extends food assistance for low-income residents
Nearly a quarter of a million Hawaii residents, including one in four keiki, are currently struggling with hunger. Read more
Hawaii seafood processors face deadline to apply for COVID-19 relief money
Eligible seafood processors in Hawaii who were impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic have until May 1 to apply for relief funds. Read more
Biden promises new Ukraine aid, warns Russia on chemical weapons
Biden, in an early evening news conference after the meetings, warned that a chemical attack by Russia “would trigger a response in kind.” Read more
Palolo woman pleads not guilty to trafficking teen, mom from Guam
Pomerrine Robert and her husband, Kevin Robert, allegedly took the victims’ passports, forced them to do work and beat them. Read more
Hawaii cannabis industry expands with additional Maui dispensary, new edibles options
Maui Grown Therapies will open its third medical cannabis dispensary in Pukalani, as Big Isle-based Hawaiian Ethos has introduced cannabis-infused chocolates for medical marijuana patients in the state. Read more
Masks will still be required on TheBus, TheHandi-Van after Friday
The Transportation Security Administration extended its directive requiring masks on public transportation and in public transportation hubs nationwide through April 18. Read more
Trump sues Hillary Clinton, Democrats; claims 2016 conspiracy
The suit, filed today in federal court in Florida, named more than a dozen defendants, many of whom have long been vilified in right-wing media as enemies of Trump. Read more
Falcons’ Marcus Mariota ready for reunion with Arthur Smith
The last time Marcus Mariota played for Arthur Smith, he was benched. Read more
Scandal at Japanese brokerage widens with executive’s arrest
The company and some employees are accused of propping up stock prices by putting in massive buy orders, prosecutors said. Read more
Rick Astley celebrates 1987 debut album with reissue
It’s been 35 years since Astley’s debut and BMG is marking the anniversary in May with a two-CD set and digital release. Read more
Man, 62, carrying knife arrested for allegedly threatening others in Waikiki
No injuries were reported. Read more
Nebraska U.S. Rep. Fortenberry found guilty in campaign probe
The trial could all but end the political career of a congressman seen as a reliable conservative who coasted to easy wins but isn’t a familiar name outside of Nebraska. Read more
Ukraine says Moscow is forcibly taking civilians to Russia
Lyudmyla Denisova, Ukraine’s ombudsperson, said 402,000 people, including 84,000 children, have been taken against their will. Read more
Alex Jones fails to show again at Sandy Hook suit deposition
City scaling back free COVID-19 testing at Honolulu airport to 5 days a week
The city’s Mobile Lab at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport will be closed on Sundays and Wednesdays beginning April 3. Read more
Putin’s war in Ukraine nearing possibly more dangerous phase
President Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine is approaching a new, potentially more dangerous phase after a month of fighting has left Russian forces stalled by an outnumbered foe. He is left with stark choices — how and where to replenish his spent ground forces, whether to attack the flow of Western arms to Ukrainian defenders, and at what cost he might escalate or widen the war. Read more
Arkansas muscles top-ranked Gonzaga out of NCAA tournament
JD Notae scored 21 points despite missing 20 shots and fourth-seeded Arkansas made Gonzaga miserable on both ends of the floor, bouncing the top overall seed from the NCAA Tournament with a 74-68 win tonight. Read more
Justice Thomas’ wife reportedly urged overturning 2020 election
Virginia Thomas also has previously denied conflicts of interest between her activism and her husband’s place on the high court. Read more
China and Solomon Islands draft secret security pact, raising alarm in the Pacific
Although it is marked as a draft and cites a need for “social order” as a justification for sending Chinese forces, it has set off alarms throughout the Pacific. Read more
MacKenzie Scott announces nearly $4 billion in donations
The announcement brings Scott’s publicly disclosed donations to more than $12 billion since 2019. Read more
Southwest will add a fourth fare level to boost revenue
Consumers who buy the new fare level, called Wanna Get Away Plus, will get 33% more frequent-flyer points than the basic ticket. Read more
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