AP News in Brief 09-15-19
Saudi Arabia: Drone attacks knocked out half its oil supply
Hawaii health officials to remove unregulated CBD products
HONOLULU Hawaii health officials have announced plans to remove unregulated CBD products after Hawaii records its first suspected case of severe respiratory illness related to vaping, officials said.
New trial for grandma who sued Katherine Kealoha and lost
HONOLULU A 100-year-old woman who sued her prosecutor granddaughter in a financial dispute and lost is getting a new trial.
Governor denounces threats against state employees, officials
HONOLULU Gov. David Ige said Friday he and other state employees received death threats amid the heated debate over building a giant telescope on the states highest peak.
Firm announces projected timeline for new Aloha Stadium
HONOLULU A new Aloha Stadium could be ready for the opening of the University of Hawaiis 2023 football season, officials said.
Honolulu cracking down on short-term rental law violators
HONOLULU The number of short-term rental violations issued by the city of Honolulu continues to rise following the implementation of a new ordinance, officials said.
AP News in Brief 09-13-19
Administration drops Obama-era water protection rule
Liberal, moderate divide on display in Democratic debate
HOUSTON Joe Biden parried attack after attack from liberal rivals Thursday night on everything from health care to immigration in a debate that showcased profound ideological divides between the Democratic Partys moderate and progressive wings.
Agency issues report on fatal Molokai helicopter crash
WAILUKU, Maui A new federal report has offered additional details of a deadly helicopter crash off the coast of Molokai.
AP News in Brief 09-12-19
Government plans to ban flavors used in e-cigarettes
Protesters plan to gather outside telescope backer’s home
HONOLULU Native Hawaiian opponents of a giant telescope planned for Maunakea plan to protest outside the California home of one of the observatorys major backers.
Hawaii physician shortage at lowest point in 4 years
HONOLULU Hawaiis supply of doctors is the lowest since 2015 as older physicians retire and younger practitioners move outside the state for higher pay, reports said.
AP News in Brief 09-09-19
India locates lander lost on final approach to moon
AP News in Brief 09-08-19
NOAA assailed for defending Trumps Hurricane Dorian claim
AP News in Brief 09-07-19
Dorians floodwaters trap people in attics in North Carolina
Maui County committee hears injection well case testimony
WAILUKU Environmental groups that sued over a Hawaii countys use of injection wells have testified before county officials who will decide whether to continue an appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court, officials said.
University of Hawaii to add first-ever Navy ROTC program
HONOLULU U.S. Navy officials have approved the creation of the first-ever Navy ROTC program at the University of Hawaii, officials said.
AP News in Brief 09-06-19
Official: Trump to challenge California authority on mileage
AP News in Brief 09-05-19
Probe to find cause of boat fire could lead to criminal case
AP News in Brief 09-01-19
Hong Kong police storm subway with batons as protests rage
