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“5 new COVID-related deaths, 1068 new infections recorded in Hawaii.”

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Wednesday 1/18 at 9:05am

The Hawaii State Department of Health (DOH) reported 5 new deaths related to COVID-19 and 1,068 new infections over the last seven days in Hawaii. The total number of deaths stands at 1,775. Statewide test positivity is at 6.8%.

Calls to Kauai County offices, KPD non-emergency line disrupted due to ‘connectivity issue’

Wednesday 1/18 at 8:58am

LIHUE, Hawaii (KITV4) — Calls to Kauai County offices and services, including the Kauai Police Department’s non-emergency line, are being disrupted, officials said Wednesday.

Southwest pilots union cites Christmas meltdown in call for a strike vote

Wednesday 1/18 at 8:30am

The union representing Southwest Airlines pilots is taking early steps toward a possible strike, citing the airline’s Christmas travel meltdown among the concerns.

Trump campaign has asked Meta to unblock the former president’s Facebook account

Wednesday 1/18 at 4:56am

Former President Trump’s campaign sent a letter to Facebook’s parent company, Meta, Tuesday petitioning them to unblock his Facebook account, a source familiar with the letter tells CNN.

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Wednesday Weather: Vog lingers with mostly dry and stable conditions

Wednesday 1/18 at 4:45am

Mostly sunny and hazy skies from Hawai’i Island to O’ahu. Scattered morning showers, isolated showers in the afternoon. Highs 79 to 84. Variable winds to 15 mph.

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Biden welcomes the Golden State Warriors back to the White House

Tuesday 1/17 at 11:59am

President Joe Biden welcomed the Golden State Warriors to the White House on Tuesday to celebrate their 2022 NBA championship, marking their return to the building for the first time since a high-profile clash with former President Donald Trump.