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Honolulu COVID quarantine sites will transition to affordable housing, city officials say
The City and County of Honolulu is phasing out its isolation-quarantine facilities for COVID-19 patients on Oahu due to a drop in demand. Read more
Honolulu firefighters rescue hiker from Moanalua Middle Ridge trail
The hiker, a 31-year-old man, reportedly had been hiking for about 6 hours “and had become exhausted.” Read more
Donation drive to aid Tonga set for Saturday
Requested items include wheelbarrows, machetes, water filters, powder laundry detergent, non-perishable food, dish soap, bug repellent and anti-itch cream. Read more
Big Isle police renew call for help in finding Kona woman missing since 2011
Nearly 11 years have passed since Naomi Sanders, a North Kona woman, disappeared. Read more
Marcus Mariota looking for restart, not promised to be starter
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota, who signed a two-year, $18.7 million deal Thursday, was not promised the starting job. Read more
Shelled city in north Ukraine fears becoming ‘next Mariupol’
Like many residents of Ukraine’s besieged city of Chernihiv, linguistics scholar Ihar Kazmerchak spends his nights in a bomb shelter and starts his day lining up for the little potable water authorities have left to hand out. Read more
Ukraine president makes surprise appearance at Doha Forum
Ukraine’s president made a surprise video appearance today at Qatar’s Doha Forum, calling on the energy-rich nation and others to boost their production to counteract the loss of Russian energy supplies. Read more
Hawaii men’s volleyball team beats Cal State Northridge in 4
Hawaii outside hitter Spyros Chakas put away a career-high 24 kills to lead the Rainbow Warrior volleyball team to a four-set victory over Cal State Northridge tonight at SimpliFi Arena at Stan Sheriff Center. Read more
Philippine volcano spews ash and steam, evacuation underway
A small volcano in a scenic lake near the Philippine capital blew a white plume of steam and ash 1.5 kilometers (1 mile) into the sky in a brief but powerful explosion, prompting authorities to raise the alert level and evacuate hundreds of residents from high-risk villages. Read more
Supreme Court rules against Navy SEALs in vaccine mandate case
The court’s brief, unsigned order gave no reasons, which is typical when the justices act on emergency applications. Read more
Man dies after boat capsizes off Maui
Fire rescue crews responded to a report of a boat that capsized with two people on board on the western side of Maliko Bay at about 6:15 p.m. Thursday. Read more
Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins dies at 50
Taylor Hawkins, for 25 years the drummer for Foo Fighters and best friend of frontman Dave Grohl, has died during a South American tour with the rock band. He was 50. Read more
Pellet gun shooting at UH-Manoa likely linked to TikTok challenge, university officials say
The vehicle is described as a black Saturn sport utility vehicle with the license plate TJW-087. Read more
State health officials investigate probable case of mumps on Hawaii island
The infected individual was not vaccinated against mumps, according to state officials, and there is suspected secondary transmission to an unvaccinated household contact. Read more
Queen’s-West moving COVID-19 vaccinations to EmPower Health in Kapolei
The Queen’s Health System will be offering its last COVID-19 vaccines at The Queen’s Medical Center-West Oahu this weekend. Read more
Hawaii Pacific Health closing COVID-19 vaccination clinics, testing sites this month
HPH opened its first COVID-19 community vaccination centers at Pier 2 on Oahu and Wilcox Medical Center on Kauai in January 2021. Read more
Judge rejects 15-year deal for ex-Kauai councilman in meth ring
Arthur Brun pleaded guilty to leading a drug ring while serving as a member of the county council on Kauai. Read more
Hawaii police charge 2 men after altercation leaves victim, suspect with stab wounds
Albert Kealoha Mahi Jr. was charged with first-degree assault and burglary, and Vincenso Giovanni Gilbert was charged with first-degree burglary. Read more
Nevada casino to pay $8M for serving chemicals, not beer to customer
A jury in Las Vegas has awarded $8 million to a middle school special education teacher who sued after being permanently injured when he was served cleaning solvents instead of tap beer at a casino bar. Read more
VIDEO: Gubernatorial candidate Kirk Caldwell joins the Honolulu Star-Advertiser’s ‘Spotlight Hawaii’
Former Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell, who is running for governor, joined the Honolulu Star-Advertiser’s “Spotlight Hawaii” livestream show today. Read more
Jury awards $14M to George Floyd protesters in Denver
The verdict followed three weeks of testimony and evidence that included police and protester video of incidents. Read more
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