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Trump opens huge Central Pacific protected zone to commercial fishing

Trump opens huge Central Pacific protected zone to commercial fishing

President George W. Bush established the Pacific Islands Heritage Marine National Monument, which lies about 750 miles west of Hawaii, in 2009 and President Barack Obama expanded it in 2014.

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Windward Oahu sees heavy rain as storm system douses islands

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University of Hawaii faces uncertainty over Senate budget

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Kokua Line: How many states issue non-compliant IDs?

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Rainbows fall at series opener against No. 13 UC Irvine

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First Hawaiian Bank opens new Lihue banking center

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Maui housing conversion endeavor stalls

Maui housing conversion endeavor stalls

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Report: Maui short-term rental ban would bring big economic shocks

Report: Maui short-term rental ban would bring big economic shocks

April 1, 2025

Firefighters have high levels of PFAS in aftermath of Maui fires

Firefighters have high levels of PFAS in aftermath of Maui fires

March 31, 2025

Lawsuit challenges Trump freeze on Maui funding

Lawsuit challenges Trump freeze on Maui funding

March 26, 2025

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Trump opens huge Central Pacific protected zone to commercial fishing

Trump opens huge Central Pacific protected zone to commercial fishing

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Musk’s SpaceX is frontrunner to build Trump’s Golden Dome missile shield

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Trump lashes out at Fed chair for not cutting rates

Trump lashes out at Fed chair for not cutting rates

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National Weather Service prepares for ‘degraded operations’ amid cuts

National Weather Service prepares for ‘degraded operations’ amid cuts

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Hawaii News

Rearview: When symphony musicians took on journalists, celebs

Rearview: When symphony musicians took on journalists, celebs

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City to lose over $11 million in federal funding

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Hilo woman allegedly abused puppy, charged with animal cruelty

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2 alleged fentanyl dealers facing federal charges in separate cases

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Sports

Baseball mentors’ lessons carry on in coaches for UH and UC Irvine

Baseball mentors’ lessons carry on in coaches for UH and UC Irvine

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Letter: Keep state out of Maui plan to address housing

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Editorial: Be wary: Navy to reopen Red Hill water shaft

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Column: CEO’s lived experience informs affordable housing blueprint

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Letter: Beneficial sprinkler law is breaking the bank

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2 killed, 6 hurt in Florida State University shooting

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Italian Prime Minister Meloni meets Trump at the White House

Italian Prime Minister Meloni meets Trump at the White House

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Activists protest against Ed Case’s vote in support of SAVE Act

Activists protest against Ed Case’s vote in support of SAVE Act

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Hegseth welcomes El Salvador Defense Minister Merino Monroy to Pentagon

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Entertainment

Thunderstorm Artis performs soulful rendition of ‘Is This Love’

Thunderstorm Artis performs soulful rendition of ‘Is This Love’

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J-pop star pleads not guilty to indecent assault in Hong Kong

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Katy Perry joins all-female crew in Blue Origin spaceflight

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Local ‘American Idol’ singer aims to connect with fans as voting opens

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Hoku Award finalists are announced

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Kokua Line: How many states issue non-compliant IDs?

Kokua Line: How many states issue non-compliant IDs?

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Tech View: How does tech opposition affect Hawaii’s economy?

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Stephen Tsai: Spring portal brings uncertainty, opportunity for Warriors

April 15, 2025

Kokua Line: How many feral cats live on Oahu?

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A sweet dessert with Royal ties

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Fried and Fabulous

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Hawaii Prep World

Kapolei besties will take divergent paths, to Alaska, Texas

Kapolei besties will take divergent paths, to Alaska, Texas

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Kaahanui-Cera helps Kamehameha claim ILH crown

Kaahanui-Cera helps Kamehameha claim ILH crown

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Mililani’s Nakaoka, Kalani’s Kim win OIA girls, boys titles

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Mililani’s Nakaoka has constructed a solid golf resume

Mililani’s Nakaoka has constructed a solid golf resume

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Windward Oahu sees heavy rain as storm system douses islands

Windward Oahu sees heavy rain as storm system douses islands

Hilo woman allegedly abused puppy, charged with animal cruelty

Hilo woman allegedly abused puppy, charged with animal cruelty

Hawaii County, state, treating palms for coconut rhino beetles in Kona

Hawaii County, state, treating palms for coconut rhino beetles in Kona

Coast Guard suspends search for missing Big Island fisherman

Coast Guard suspends search for missing Big Island fisherman

Archives

April 1936: Pan Am's Clipper arrives in Honolulu after inaugural Trans-Pacific flight from San Francisco

Crime in Hawaii

Hilo woman allegedly abused puppy, charged with animal cruelty

Hilo woman allegedly abused puppy, charged with animal cruelty

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2 alleged fentanyl dealers facing federal charges in separate cases

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Police arrest teen for allegedly stabbing his father in Waipahu

April 16, 2025

Traffic

Man, 82, dies after crashing into tree in Waialua

Man, 82, dies after crashing into tree in Waialua

April 15, 2025

Honolulu-bound lanes of H-3 inside Harano Tunnel reopen after crash

April 14, 2025

Oahu’s traffic fatalities nearly tripled in deadly start to 2025

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Young at Heart

Lawrence K.W. Tseu went from shoe shining to international philanthropist

Lawrence K.W. Tseu went from shoe shining to international philanthropist

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Health Options: Variety fundamental to get all the nutrients your body needs

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Brian Copeland is keeping kupuna fit, one workout at a time

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Obituaries

Wink Martindale, popular TV game show host, dies at age 91

Wink Martindale, popular TV game show host, dies at age 91

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Joe Mundo, Waikiki headliner who co-founded the Aliis, dies at 83

April 7, 2025

Veteran GOP state lawmaker Gene Ward served with distinction, fervor

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National news

Death penalty possible for accused UnitedHealth gunman

Death penalty possible for accused UnitedHealth gunman

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FDA suspends food safety quality checks after staff cuts

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Trump lashes out at Fed chair for not cutting rates

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World news

Trump opens huge Central Pacific protected zone to commercial fishing

Trump opens huge Central Pacific protected zone to commercial fishing

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Scientists find best evidence yet of life on distant planet

April 16, 2025

Hong Kong Post suspends goods mail services to the U.S.

April 15, 2025

Business

Wall Street choppy as Eli Lilly jumps, UnitedHealth plummets

Wall Street choppy as Eli Lilly jumps, UnitedHealth plummets

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Nvidia CEO meets with Chinese trade officials in Beijing

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Musk’s SpaceX is frontrunner to build Trump’s Golden Dome missile shield

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Focus on Japan

Day of the dinosaurs

Day of the dinosaurs

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Ehime peels back curtain on new luxury citrus

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Luggage delivery services ease overtourism strain

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Travel

Vroom! Touring Italy’s supercar factories

Vroom! Touring Italy’s supercar factories

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Signs of Hawaiian Life in the Universe

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Las Vegas Advisor: 2 downtown casinos could be up for sale

April 13, 2025

Recipes

Celebration of filipino food culture

Celebration of filipino food culture

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Quick, Easy Cauliflower Prep

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A Comforting Stew

April 9, 2025

Weather

Windward Oahu sees heavy rain as storm system douses islands

Windward Oahu sees heavy rain as storm system douses islands

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National Weather Service prepares for ‘degraded operations’ amid cuts

April 16, 2025

Sources: NOAA fires previously reinstated probationary workers

April 10, 2025