2 dead in powered hang glider crash near Kaena Point.
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2 dead in powered hang glider crash near Kaena Point
Two hang gliders, one thought to be in his 50s to 60s and another believed to be his 20s, were pronounced dead at the scene. Read more
Man, 60, arrested after fatal Keaau hit-and-run
Police investigators determined the pedestrian was pushing a shopping cart near the right shoulder of the highway when he was struck by a vehicle. Read more
Alvarez blasts Astros to World Series title
Yordan Alvarez hit a towering go-ahead homer and the Houston Astros clinched their second World Series title in six seasons and got Dusty Baker his first crown as a manager with a 4-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 6 on Saturday night. Read more
GAME DAY BLOG: Hawaii football team vs. Fresno State
3 injured, 1 critically, after vehicle crashes into dialysis building in Kaimuki
Three other people were evaluated at the scene but refused transport, EMS said. Read more
Deadly tornadoes hit Texas and Oklahoma, flatten buildings
One community hit hard was Powderly, Texas, near the border with Oklahoma and about 120 miles northeast of Dallas. Read more
No. 1 Georgia shuts down QB Hooker, No. 2 Tennessee
Georgia turned the 25th regular-season matchup of the top two teams in the AP poll into rout that made clear the defending national champions are still the team to beat. Read more
Police arrest sexual assault suspect in Pearlridge area
Honolulu police had been searching for a suspect who allegedly tackled, restrained and sexually assaulted a female victim in the Pearl City area Sunday evening. Read more
Russia cafe blaze north of Moscow kills 13, injures 5
The blaze erupted in the early hours after someone apparently used a flare gun, according to the authorities. Read more
Rail union approves deal offering hope of avoiding strike
Seven railroad unions have ratified contracts that include 24% raises and $5,000 in bonuses, but all 12 have to approve contracts to prevent a strike. Read more
Iran acknowledges drone shipment to Russia, but before war
Russia has used Iranian-made drones in a series of deadly strikes that have wreaked havoc on Ukrainian cities, according to Ukrainian and Western officials. Read more
Singer-rapper Aaron Carter dies in California at age 34
Carter, the younger brother of Nick Carter of the Backstreet Boys, performed as an opening act for Britney Spears as well as his brother’s boy band, and appeared on the family’s reality series “House of Carters” that aired on E! Entertainment Television. Read more
North Korea fires more missiles as U.S. flies bombers over South
North Korea added to its recent barrage of weapons demonstrations by launching four ballistic missiles into the sea on Saturday, as the United States sent two supersonic bombers streaking over South Korea in a dueling display of military might that underscored rising tensions in the region. Read more
Twitter users can soon get blue check in $8 monthly subscription
Anyone being able to get the blue check could lead to confusion and the rise of disinformation ahead of Tuesday’s elections if impostors decide to pay for the subscription and co-opt the names of politicians and election officials. Read more
Chinese officials signal no change to ‘zero-COVID’ policy
Chinese health officials said they would “unswervingly” stick to the policy, which seeks to stop cases from coming into the country and snuff out outbreaks as they are uncovered. Read more
Big Isle man, 25, charged with assaulting toddler in critical condition
A 25-year-old Ocean View man was charged today with abuse and assault offenses stemming from a domestic incident that left a 3-year-old boy in critical condition. Read more
Kakaako roads to close this weekend for sinkhole investigation
The city’s Department of Design and Construction is advising the public about lane closures along portions of Kapiolani Boulevard and Cooke Street over the weekend as part of an investigation related to the sinkhole discovered last month in Kakaako. Read more
U.K. to declare bank holiday May 8 to honor King Charles III
The holiday will be on Monday, May 8, capping a three-day weekend that will begin with the coronation. Read more
Power blackouts hit Ukraine amid heavy Russian shelling
Russian forces continue to pound Ukrainian cities and villages with missiles and drones, inflicting damage on power plants, water supplies and other civilian targets. Read more
Warren Buffett’s firm reports $2.7B loss on investment drop
Buffett has long said he believes Berkshire’s operating earnings are a better measure of the company’s performance because they exclude investment gains and losses. Read more
Police identify man who died in Lahaina crash
A preliminary investigation revealed Jonahtan Garcia Hernandez was traveling in a white 2013 Toyota Corolla on the Lahaina bypass when he lost control of the sedan. Read more
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