Hawaii Energy announces appliance trade-up program in Ka‘u
Hawaii Energy, the state’s energy conservation program, in partnership with Recycle Hawaii has announced an appliance trade-up program for old refrigerators and freezers for residents in Ka‘u.
Grand jury counsel sought for Hilo and Kona
The Circuit Court of the Third Circuit, Hawaii Island, is seeking applications for independent grand jury counsel for Hilo and Kona.
Report urges help for Hawaii households struggling financially
High surf continues today in W. Hawaii, but could ease on Saturday
Strong waves continued to pummel the coastline today in West Hawaii, but were expected to calm down Saturday, forecasters said.
Meta knew it used pirated books to train AI, authors say
Meta Platforms used pirated versions of copyrighted books to train its artificial intelligence systems with approval from its CEO Mark Zuckerberg, a group of authors alleged in newly disclosed court papers.
DOH reports rise in number of Hawaii students not up to date on immunizations
The number of Hawaii students not up to date with immunizations is increasing, according to new data from the state Department of Health, which described the trend as “a concerning development.”
‘Completely dry’: How Los Angeles firefighters ran out of water
LOS ANGELES — Capt. Kevin Easton and his firefighting team had already spent hours battling an out-of-control fire sweeping through Los Angeles’ Pacific Palisades area, leaving gutted homes in its wake. Then, around midnight, their water lines started to sputter. Before long, the hydrants had run dry.
As Panama remembers bloody past, a message for Trump: the canal is ours
Hundreds of Panamanians marched on Thursday to mark the anniversary of a deadly uprising against U.S. control of the Panama Canal in 1964, with some protesters burning an effigy of President-elect Donald Trump who has threatened to retake the vital global waterway.
Denmark says it has neglected Greenland defense for years
Denmark acknowledged on Thursday it had long neglected the defense of Greenland, a vast and strategically important Arctic island, after President-elect Donald Trump said acquiring the Danish sovereign territory was vital for U.S. security.
Superflares erupt from stars like our sun once every 100 years
Our sun is a violent place. Bursts of radiation snap off the solar surface with the strength of millions of volcanic eruptions. Hot plasma churns and spews, streaming particles that can harm astronauts and satellites in space and damage electrical systems on the ground. They can also brighten our skies with colorful lights.
Biden protections for transgender students struck down by US judge
A federal judge in Kentucky on Thursday struck down a Biden administration rule barring discrimination by schools and colleges against transgender students, saying it clashes with the federal law banning sex bias in education.
KSH wins third straight; Wildcats get back on track
KEA‘AU — Kamehameha Schools-Hawai‘i boys basketball won its third consecutive matchup after routing Honoka‘a 63-40 on Wednesday night at home.
Vikings wild-card game moved to State Farm Stadium in Arizona due to L.A. wildfires
The wild-card playoff game between the Los Angeles Rams and Minnesota Vikings on Monday will be moved from SoFi Stadium to State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz., after multiple wildfires ravaged the Los Angeles County area this week, the NFL announced Thursday. The game remains scheduled for 8 p.m. ET.
Kainoa Wade, the coach’s son, makes splendid debut as Hawaii sweeps Harvard
BIIF soccer: Ka Makani, Warriors split matches
Waiakea soccer traveled to Waimea on Wednesday to take on Hawaii Preparatory Academy. The two schools split their matchups between the boys and girls.
Gaza war toll likely significantly undercounts deaths, says study
An official Palestinian tally of direct deaths in the Israel-Hamas war likely undercounted the number of casualties by 41% through the middle of 2024 as the Gaza Strip’s healthcare infrastructure unravelled, according to a study published on Thursday.
Zelenskyy urges allies not to ‘drop the ball’ on war support
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made a plea to press on with support for his war effort 11 days before the inauguration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, who has pledged a swift end to the fighting.
Hamakua officer honored for outstanding work
For his investigative skills resulting in the recovery of stolen property in multiple cases during his first two months on solo patrol, Hamakua Patrol Officer Kaleb Caves was honored last month with the Haweo Award during a ceremony held at Hawaii County Council chambers in Hilo.
Trudeau says Trump talk of annexing Canada is a distraction tactic
(Reuters) — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Wednesday said U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s talk of possibly annexing Canada was a tactic designed to distract people from the impact of his proposed tariffs.
Trump bid to delay sentencing in hush money case in hands of Supreme Court after rejection by NY appeals court
NEW YORK — New York’s highest court on Thursday rejected Donald Trump’s effort to stop his sentencing from going ahead Friday, leaving the matter in the hands of the Supreme Court.
