Audit: Trump may owe $100M from double-dip tax breaks
The issues around Trump’s case were novel enough that, during his presidency, the IRS undertook a high-level legal review before pursuing it. Read more
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Justice Thomas criticizes ‘nastiness and the lies’ he faces
Thomas was the focus of controversy over Supreme Court ethics in 2023. Read more
Updated wastewater treatment plant unveiled in Ewa Beach
The completed work at the wastewater plant — which serves communities from Halawa to Makakilo, including Barbers Point and Mililani — fulfills a second major milestone in a 2010 consent decree mandated by the federal government, designed to prevent untreated sewage from entering Oahu’s marine and shoreline environments. Read more
Judge urges prosecutors to restrain Michael Cohen in Trump trial
Trump, 77, has pleaded not guilty to 34 counts of falsifying business records to cover up his former lawyer Michael Cohen’s $130,000 payment to Daniels. Read more
Second lawsuit filed to stop removal of Haiku Stairs
For the second time in less than a year, the Friends of Haiku Stairs has filed a lawsuit to stop the city from demolishing the more than 3,900 steps that lead to the top of the Koolau Range in Kaneohe. Read more
Legislature passes bill to combat invasive species
House Bill 2619, relating to biosecurity, gives the Hawaii Department of Agriculture unprecedented support in its efforts to combat invasive species. Read more
Trump assailed climate rules and asked for $1B from big oil
About 20 people attended the April 11 event, billed as an “energy roundtable,” at Trump’s private club, according to those people, who asked not to be identified to discuss the private event. Read more
Jared Kushner pitching donors on Trump, sources say
A former White House adviser to the former president, Kushner stepped away from politics after Trump’s term ended in 2021 and founded Miami-based private equity firm Affinity Partners. Read more
Trump’s son Barron to represent Florida at Republican convention
Barron is due to graduate high school on May 17. Read more
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Trump lawyer grills Stormy Daniels over sex account
Trump, 77, is charged with 34 counts of falsifying business records. Read more
In combative hearing, NY school chief turns tables on Republicans
The chancellor’s demeanor stood in stark contrast to last month’s congressional testimony by Columbia University’s president, who at times sought to placate lawmakers. Read more
City outlines wildfire preparations on Oahu
In the wake of the deadly Aug. 8 Maui wildfires, the City and County of Honolulu says it’s begun efforts to better respond to future wildfire threats on Oahu. Read more
Ex-Rep. Ing is fined additional $18K for campaign infractions
Former Maui state Rep. Kaniela Ing faces an additional $18,250 in state Campaign Spending Commission fines after the commission on Wednesday made a “preliminary determination” of probable cause that Ing committed another 24 violations of campaign spending laws. Read more
Biden looks to thwart surge of Chinese imports
President Joe Biden is warning that a new surge of cheap Chinese products poses a threat to American factories. Read more
Ing fined another $18,250 in campaign spending violations
For the third hearing in Ing’s most recent case, Ing appeared without legal counsel and said he could not afford representation. Read more
Biden says U.S. will withhold weapons from Israel if it invades Rafah
Biden’s comments represent his strongest public language to date in his effort to deter an Israeli assault on Rafah. Read more
House quickly defeats Greene’s bid to oust Speaker Mike Johnson
Democrats joined Republicans in a 359-43 vote to protect Johnson’s speakership. Read more
U.S. eyes curbs on China’s access to AI software behind apps
Any action would complement a series of measures put in place over the last two years to block the export of sophisticated AI chips to China Read more
Trump secures another win in bids to slow criminal prosecutions
The ruling prolongs the legal battle over a former romance between Fani Willis, Fulton County’s district attorney, and a one-time top deputy. Read more
Video surveillance sought for scenic sites in East Oahu
The lookout sites are commonly visited by tourists and are highly prone to property crimes, according to Honolulu police Maj. Brian Lynch. Read more
NYC mayor says Rikers is ready for Trump
Rikers Island is New York City’s main jail and a notoriously violent, dilapidated facility. Read more
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