Archive for Feb. 25, 2021

Top Headlines

Defense head Austin weighs warship needs in Pacific, Mideast

Honolulu City Council seeks audit of HPD overtime policies, procedures

Trial set for man, 48, charged with hindering prosecution in 18-month-old girl’s disappearance

Ward Village opens pop-up bookstore in support of Hawaii public libraries

Iguana caught on camera in Waimanalo but eludes capture

Hawaii public schools allowed to hold graduations in 2021 with strict protocols

New commander named for Pacific Fleet sub force in Hawaii

U.S. bombs facilities in Syria used by Iran-backed militia

California Supreme Court upholds ending adult trials for some youths

U.S. House votes to expand legal safeguards for LGBTQ people

McPlant and more: Beyond Meat inks McDonald’s, Yum deals

Biden marks 50M COVID-19 vaccine doses in first 5 weeks in office

Hawaiian monk seal, injured from suspected dog attack on Kauai, flown to Kailua-Kona for treatment

Hawaii Senate committee passes automatic voter registration

Man charged with second-degree murder in fatal stabbing of 23-year-old man in Hawaii Kai

U.S. Capitol assault much bigger than intel suggested, police chief says

Sea Life Park to reopen March 6 after nearly year-long closure due pandemic

A mister no more: Mr. Potato Head goes gender neutral

Gusty trades up to 55 mph buffet isles as high surf advisory for east shores continues

Secretive Israeli nuclear facility undergoes major project

U.S. pizza sales, booming in pandemic, start to slow

Motorcyclist, 17, critically injured in collision in Kuliouou

Lady Gaga’s dog walker shot, French bulldogs stolen in Hollywood

Tech rout pulls Nasdaq down 3.5%, biggest loss since October

Olympics gymnastics coach with ties to Larry Nassar kills himself after being charged

How would COVID-19 vaccine makers adapt to variants?

Manhattan prosecutor gets Trump tax records after long fight

Trade group says retail sales should grow 6.5% to 8.2% this year

Hawaii News

Hawaii sees 45 new coronavirus cases, bringing the state’s total to 27,358

On the Move: Darlene Hrabowski-Grier, Dr. Tuan Pham, Toni Kalauli

CDC study examines best practices for fitness facilities following COVID-19 cluster as Hawaii gyms ease restrictions

Frustration over Hawaii’s jammed-up unemployment system prompts rally

Hawaii Kai family in shock over son’s stabbing death

Kokua Line: Retirees who need to replace Social Security forms can call if they lack internet access; in-person appointments for ‘dire’ problems only

Maui County is Hawaii’s new COVID-19 infection hot spot

Hawaii businesses poised to receive unemployment insurance relief

Honolulu gyms and restaurants navigate Tier 3 reopening at different paces

Sports

Scoreboard

Television and radio – Feb. 25, 2021

Hawaii Pacific women run win streak to 35

Texas wide receiver warms up by signing with University of Hawaii football team

Senior night lacks usual luster for Hawaii men’s basketball team

Mayor Rick Blangiardi looks at reviving Topgolf partnership at Ala Wai driving range

University of Hawaii men’s volleyball team overpowers UC San Diego in series opener

Sports Breaking

Player-run U.S. pro volleyball league set to debut in Dallas

Hectic finish awaits all NBA teams in 2nd half of season

Editorial

Editorial: Full deployment for police body cams

Editorial: Get agribusiness back on track

Editorial: PPP gives small businesses a break

Column: Self-insurance for EUTF would increase risk without benefit

Letters: UI offices must open for in-person assistance; Har should resign over DUI incident; Teleworking would give HGEA workers perks

Column: Existing technology can stop drunken driving and save lives