Man lying on Nuuanu Ave. critically hurt after being struck by vehicle

• By Star-Advertiser staff
• Today
• Last updated 6:44 a.m.
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“Alcohol may be a contributing factor on the part of the male pedestrian,” police said. Read more

State closes down resort restaurant at Waikoloa due to rodents

• By Star-Advertiser staff
• April 22, 2024
• Last updated 5:28 p.m.
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Health officials said they conducted an inspection in response to a complaint received last Thursday and found an active rodent infestation, among other violations. Read more

Judge orders Dennis Mitsunaga to remain in jail for alleged witness tampering

• By Peter Boylan
• April 22, 2024
• Last updated 5:24 p.m.
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Mitsunaga, the founder of a local engineering and architectural firm, is on trial for allegedly bribing former city Prosecutor Keith Kaneshiro with campaign contributions. Read more

Firefighters extinguish 2-alarm fire at Kailua home

• By Star-Advertiser staff
• April 22, 2024
• Last updated 3:22 p.m.

A Washington police officer faces a murder trial in man’s death

• By Gene Johnson / Associated Press
• April 22, 2024
• Last updated 4:22 p.m.

Jury selection began in the trial of the suburban Seattle police officer charged with murder in the death of a 26-year-old man outside a convenience store in 2019. Read more

Puerto Rico Republicans award Trump all 23 of their delegates

• By Associated Press
• April 22, 2024
• Last updated 1:58 p.m.
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About 77% of the 1,340 members that make up the U.S. territory’s Republican Party participated, according to Angel Cintron, who heads the GOP there. Read more

Minnesota state senator arrested on suspicion of burglary

• By Steve Karnowski / Associated Press
• April 22, 2024
• Last updated 1:58 p.m.
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Democratic Sen. Nicole Mitchell, 49, of Woodbury, was being held in the Becker County Jail on suspicion of first-degree burglary. Formal charges were still pending Monday afternoon, Detroit Lakes Police Chief Steve Todd said. Read more

Suspect arrested in break-in at L.A. mayor’s home, police say

• By Associated Press
• April 22, 2024
• Last updated 4:17 p.m.
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“Mayor Bass and her family were not injured and are safe,” her office said in a statement. “The Mayor is grateful to LAPD for responding and arresting the suspect.” Read more

Kauai police seek hit-and-run suspect who struck pedestrian

• By Star-Advertiser staff
• April 22, 2024
• Last updated 1:08 p.m.

Police said at about 6:30 a.m. last Monday, an unknown vehicle struck the woman as she was walking eastbound on Wailaau Road in Koloa. The driver fled the scene. Read more

Hawaii Senate kills marijuana ‘decriminalization’ bill

• By Dan Nakaso
• April 22, 2024
• Last updated 1:01 p.m.
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Fifteen senators voted against the bill, eight voted yes, and one voted yes with “reservations.” Read more

Health officials close Takamiya Market due to roach infestation

• By Star-Advertiser staff
• April 22, 2024
• Last updated 12:23 p.m.
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Officials said during a routine inspection, live cockroaches were observed crawling on multiple food contact surfaces at the market’s kitchen, where food items and cooking equipment are stored. Read more

Celebrity handbag designer sentenced to 18 months for smuggling

• By Joshua Goodman / Associated Press
• April 22, 2024
• Last updated 10:52 a.m.
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Nancy Gonzalez was arrested in 2022 in Cali, Colombia, and later extradited to the U.S. for running a sprawling multiyear conspiracy that involved recruiting couriers to transport her handbags on commercial flights to high-end showrooms and New York fashion events — all in violation of U.S. wildlife laws. Read more

Wall Street eyes corporate earnings after last week’s Big Tech selloff

• By Elaine Kurtenbach and Matt Ott / Associated Press
• April 22, 2024
• Last updated 10:41 a.m.

U.S. futures were higher early Monday, with the contracts for the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average both up 0.5% before the bell. Read more

Foundation to convene 3rd annual summit on anti-Asian hate

• By Associated Press
• April 22, 2024
• Last updated 10:47 a.m.
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The summit will include various panels on issues like civil rights, extremism and the importance of representation. Read more

Rollover crash on H3 freeway sends 2 to the hospital

• By Star-Advertiser staff
• April 22, 2024
• Last updated 12:19 p.m.
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EMS responded to the scene at H-3 westbound near the Mokapu Boulevard overpass at about 9:40 p.m. Sunday. Read more

North Korea fires short-range missiles into the sea, Seoul says

• By Hyung-Jin Kim and Kim Tong-Hyung / Associated Press
• April 22, 2024
• Last updated 10:40 a.m.
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South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said the weapons launched from the North’s capital region flew about 300 kilometers (185 miles) before crashing in the waters between the Korean Peninsula and Japan. The ranges suggest the weapons could likely target sites in South Korea. Read more

Delta raises pay amid union attempt to organize flight attendants

• By David Koenig / Associated Press
• April 22, 2024
• Last updated 10:05 a.m.
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CEO Ed Bastian told Delta employees Monday that the airline will boost pay for flight attendants and ground workers by 5%, raise the minimum wage for U.S. workers to $19 per hour, and set aside money for merit raises. Read more

Heavy rainstorms kill 4 people in southern China

• By Associated Press
• April 22, 2024
• Last updated 9:43 a.m.

The official Xinhua news agency said three people died in Zhaoqing city while one rescuer died in Shaoguan city. It didn’t say when or how they died. Read more