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Gabbard aide pressed analyst to redo intel on Venezuela gang

Gabbard aide pressed analyst to redo intel on Venezuela gang

President Donald Trump’s use of a wartime law to send Venezuelan migrants to a brutal prison in El Salvador without due process relies on a claim that U.S. intelligence agencies think is wrong.

By Julian E. Barnes, Maggie Haberman and Charlie Savage / New York Times
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Federal funding for Hawaiian Home Lands on chopping block

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Bill passes allowing darker tints on vehicles

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Novice waterman sailing to Hawaii with a cat and minimal experience

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UC San Diego forces deciding game for tourney berth after beating Hawaii

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Ambulance fire in Waialae Iki under investigation, patient unhurt

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More than 2,500 graduates participate in University of Hawaii commencement

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Police investigating death of 3-month-old baby

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Injured hiker rescued from Diamond Head

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Mariners rescued from disabled boat near Guam

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Mexican navy ship hits Brooklyn Bridge; 20 injured, 3 critical

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Man charged with attempted murder in Nanakuli hit-and-run

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1 dead after bomb explodes near California fertility clinic

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Maui Wildfires

New loan assistance will help Lahaina families rebuild homes after wildfires

New loan assistance will help Lahaina families rebuild homes after wildfires

May 16, 2025

Maui housing project receives largest wave of wildfire survivors to date

Maui housing project receives largest wave of wildfire survivors to date

May 12, 2025

Maui County completes debris removal on Front Street

Maui County completes debris removal on Front Street

April 26, 2025

Bill sets aside $807.5 million for Maui wildfire claims

Bill sets aside $807.5 million for Maui wildfire claims

April 24, 2025

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Trump to Walmart: ‘Eat the tariffs’ and keep prices down

Trump to Walmart: ‘Eat the tariffs’ and keep prices down

Today

Bill passes allowing darker tints on vehicles

Bill passes allowing darker tints on vehicles

Today

High court keeps block on Trump deportations under wartime law

High court keeps block on Trump deportations under wartime law

May 16, 2025

Trump rejects ex-FBI director Comey’s explanation of ‘8647’ post

Trump rejects ex-FBI director Comey’s explanation of ‘8647’ post

May 16, 2025

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Public sends off the crew of Hokule‘a, Hikianalia

Public sends off the crew of Hokule‘a, Hikianalia

Updated 12:23 a.m.

Mexican national to be sentenced for selling meth in Hawaii

Updated 12:24 a.m.

Novice waterman sailing to Hawaii with a cat and minimal experience

Updated 12:04 a.m.

Federal funding for Hawaiian Home Lands on chopping block

Updated 12:23 a.m.

Hawaii troops forge alliances in Philippines

May 16, 2025

Sports

UC San Diego forces deciding game for tourney berth after beating Hawaii

UC San Diego forces deciding game for tourney berth after beating Hawaii

Updated 12:23 a.m.

Hawaii holds off UC San Diego 6-3 in opener of key Big West series

May 16, 2025

Hawaii, UC San Diego hoping for super weekend

May 15, 2025

Hawaii Grown: Agbayanis hit home runs on same day

May 14, 2025

UH’s Ginoza wins postgraduate scholarship

May 14, 2025

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Kokua Line: Is 1 phone enough for 2 Social Security online accounts?

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Kokua Line: Why did I pay both agents when selling home?

Kokua Line: How is Hawaii Foodbank coping with federal cuts?

Puzzles and Games

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Eugene Scheffer Crossword

A daily puzzle known for its clever wordplay and balanced difficulty, for both novice and experienced solvers.

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Decode the word in 6 daily tries. Green for right letters in place, yellow for right letters in wrong place, and gray for outliers.

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Classic Sudoku

Solve the 9x9 grid, fill in numbers 1 to 9 without repeats in rows, columns, or 3x3 subgrids.

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Editorial

Letter: Turn old Aloha Stadium into state monument

Letter: Turn old Aloha Stadium into state monument

Today

Letter: Lottery would serve isle gamblers, public schools

Letter: Lottery would serve isle gamblers, public schools

Today

Editorial cartoon for Saturday, May 17, 2025

Editorial cartoon for Saturday, May 17, 2025

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Column: Huli noa i ke ao (HUNA)

Column: Huli noa i ke ao (HUNA)

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Photo Galleries

Community expresses concern for future of University Laboratory School

Community expresses concern for future of University Laboratory School

Today

Severe storms hit Kentucky, Missouri

Severe storms hit Kentucky, Missouri

Today

UC San Diego beats Hawaii

UC San Diego beats Hawaii

Today

Public sends off the crew of Hokule‘a, Hikianalia

Public sends off the crew of Hokule‘a, Hikianalia

May 16, 2025

Entertainment

Cassie says Diddy raped her, paid $20M in settlement

Cassie says Diddy raped her, paid $20M in settlement

May 14, 2025

Cassie says Diddy forced her into drug-fueled sex parties

May 13, 2025

French actor Gerard Depardieu found guilty of sexual assault

May 13, 2025

‘American Idol’ quest ends for Hawaii’s Thunderstorm Artis

May 12, 2025

Diddy sex trafficking trial opens with graphic testimony

May 12, 2025

Featured Columns

Column: Huli noa i ke ao (HUNA)

Column: Huli noa i ke ao (HUNA)

Today

Rearview Mirror: Numerous isle schools have long, rich histories

May 16, 2025

Kokua Line: Why does H-3 still have metal plates?

May 14, 2025

Tech View: Password alternatives provide better security

May 14, 2025

Kokua Line: Is 1 phone enough for 2 Social Security online accounts?

May 13, 2025

Crave

“Broke Da Mouth”

“Broke Da Mouth”

May 14, 2025

YOUR NEW GO-TO COMFORT STIR-FRY

May 14, 2025

Class Dismissed

May 14, 2025

A Little Aloha In Our Day

May 14, 2025

SHAKE THINGS UP WITH A CLASSIC

May 14, 2025

Flavorful noodles

May 14, 2025

Hawaii Prep World

Softball Top 10: Powerful Mililani relied on defense

Softball Top 10: Powerful Mililani relied on defense

May 13, 2025

Baseball Top 10: Saint Louis rides teamwork to title

Baseball Top 10: Saint Louis rides teamwork to title

May 13, 2025

Punahou girls water polo reclaims supremacy after 2-year reign by Kamehameha

Punahou girls water polo reclaims supremacy after 2-year reign by Kamehameha

May 11, 2025

Konawaena, Moanalua win first state titles in track and field

Konawaena, Moanalua win first state titles in track and field

May 11, 2025

NEIGHBOR ISLANDS

DUI suspected in Kurtistown crash that killed pedestrian

DUI suspected in Kurtistown crash that killed pedestrian

Kilauea pauses after 10 hours of fountains of up to 1,000 feet high

Kilauea pauses after 10 hours of fountains of up to 1,000 feet high

New loan assistance will help Lahaina families rebuild homes after wildfires

New loan assistance will help Lahaina families rebuild homes after wildfires

L&L Barbecue on Maui shuttered due to roach infestation

L&L Barbecue on Maui shuttered due to roach infestation

Archives

June 1, 1950: Mauna Loa begins 3-week eruption, quickly reaching sea

Crime in Hawaii

Police investigating death of 3-month-old baby

Police investigating death of 3-month-old baby

Updated 8:46 p.m.

Man charged with attempted murder in Nanakuli hit-and-run

Updated 5:38 p.m.

Mexican national to be sentenced for selling meth in Hawaii

Updated 12:24 a.m.

Traffic

Ambulance fire in Waialae Iki under investigation, patient unhurt

Ambulance fire in Waialae Iki under investigation, patient unhurt

Updated 3:46 p.m.

State, city officials urge safety on roads during graduations

May 16, 2025

Police searching for car theft suspects who struck bicyclist in McCully

May 15, 2025

Health

FDA clears first blood test for Alzheimer’s detection

FDA clears first blood test for Alzheimer’s detection

May 16, 2025

L&L Barbecue on Maui shuttered due to roach infestation

May 15, 2025

Health Secretary RFK Jr. says not to take medical advice from him

May 15, 2025

Obituaries

Chaminade coach Merv Lopes led college hoops’ greatest upset

Chaminade coach Merv Lopes led college hoops’ greatest upset

May 10, 2025

Former U.S. Supreme Court Justice David Souter dies

May 9, 2025

Waterman Clyde Aikau had a ‘joyous’ way of life

May 6, 2025

National news

Mexican navy ship hits Brooklyn Bridge; 20 injured, 3 critical

Mexican navy ship hits Brooklyn Bridge; 20 injured, 3 critical

Updated 4:52 p.m.

10 inmates escape New Orleans jail through hole in cell wall

Updated 2:31 p.m.

Ex-FBI director Comey meets with Secret Service over ‘8647’ post

Updated 1:35 p.m.

World news

Japan to release more rice from stockpiles to tackle shortage and rein in prices

Japan to release more rice from stockpiles to tackle shortage and rein in prices

Updated 10:05 a.m.

Trump announces $200B in deals during UAE visit, AI agreement signed

May 15, 2025

Rogue devices found in Chinese solar inverters, raising U.S. grid fears

May 15, 2025

Business

Fortnite blocked on iPhones in E.U. and U.S., Epic blames Apple

Fortnite blocked on iPhones in E.U. and U.S., Epic blames Apple

Updated 5:20 p.m.

Musk’s xAI updates Grok chatbot after ‘white genocide’ comments

Updated 10:33 a.m.

Trump to Walmart: ‘Eat the tariffs’ and keep prices down

Updated 9:58 a.m.

Focus on Japan

New interactive technology stars at Osaka-Kansai Expo

New interactive technology stars at Osaka-Kansai Expo

May 15, 2025

Steel capsules developed for clearing unexploded ordnance

May 15, 2025

Golden Week sees slight bump in Japanese visitors

May 8, 2025

Travel

Discovering amazing wildlife along the Panama Canal

Discovering amazing wildlife along the Panama Canal

May 11, 2025

Signs of Hawaiian Life – May 11, 2025

May 11, 2025

Las Vegas Advisor: Poker rooms making a return to 2 casinos

May 11, 2025

Recipes

“Broke Da Mouth”

“Broke Da Mouth”

May 14, 2025

Flavorful noodles

May 14, 2025

At-Home Korean Appetizer

May 14, 2025

Weather

Severe storms kill at least 21 in Kentucky, Missouri

Severe storms kill at least 21 in Kentucky, Missouri

Updated 9:34 a.m.

Flood advisory issued for Hawaii island

May 16, 2025

Forecasters predict 1 to 4 hurricanes this season

May 16, 2025