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Trump stokes trade war as world reels from tariff shock

Trump stokes trade war as world reels from tariff shock

The penalties announced on Wednesday unleashed turbulence across world markets and drew condemnation from other leaders facing the end of an era of trade liberalization that has shaped the global order for decades.

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City’s ‘monster homes’ enforcement improves, audit states

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Car collisions send HPD officer, boy to hospital

April 3, 2025

Kahuku lets go of Sterling Carvalho in a stunning coaching move

April 3, 2025
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Hazan’s journey to Hawaii includes serving in military for country at war

April 3, 2025

Breaking News

Police make 31 arrests, 17 citations at speeding event in Kapolei

Last updated 6:35 p.m.

Health Department urges vaccines as measles cases increase in U.S.

Last updated 6:13 p.m.

Hawaii island police detective found guilty of perjury

Last updated 5:26 p.m.

Mexican man sentenced to over 12 years for drug crimes in Hawaii

Last updated 4:37 p.m.
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DLNR: Keep distance from monk seals during peak pupping season

Last updated 1:20 p.m.

Recession fears send Dow plunging 1,600 points in market selloff

Last updated 10:35 a.m.
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Hawaii island police identify victim in fatal single-vehicle crash

Last updated 3:07 p.m.

U.S. Senate confirms Medicare and Medicaid nominee Dr. Oz

Last updated 2:56 p.m.
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Kahuku lets go of Sterling Carvalho in a stunning coaching move

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White House national security officials fired, sources say

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Lockdown lifted for 2 Kalihi schools; no firearms found

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City’s ‘monster homes’ enforcement improves, audit states

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Recession fears send Dow plunging 1,600 points in market selloff

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Maui Wildfires

Report: Maui short-term rental ban would bring big economic shocks

Report: Maui short-term rental ban would bring big economic shocks

April 1, 2025

Firefighters have high levels of PFAS in aftermath of Maui fires

Firefighters have high levels of PFAS in aftermath of Maui fires

March 31, 2025

Lawsuit challenges Trump freeze on Maui funding

Lawsuit challenges Trump freeze on Maui funding

March 26, 2025

Editorial: Maui on mend, but aid needed

Editorial: Maui on mend, but aid needed

March 23, 2025

Politics

Hawaii condo insurance relief on horizon

Hawaii condo insurance relief on horizon

Today

U.S. Senate confirms Medicare and Medicaid nominee Dr. Oz

U.S. Senate confirms Medicare and Medicaid nominee Dr. Oz

April 3, 2025

Trump stokes trade war as world reels from tariff shock

Trump stokes trade war as world reels from tariff shock

April 3, 2025

City’s ‘monster homes’ enforcement improves, audit states

City’s ‘monster homes’ enforcement improves, audit states

April 3, 2025

Hawaii News

Hawaii condo insurance relief on horizon

Hawaii condo insurance relief on horizon

Updated 12:04 a.m.

SpaceX rocket cargo project puts Pacific seabirds in jeopardy

Updated 12:09 a.m.

Charity donates $10M for 2 hospital cancer centers on Oahu

Updated 11:45 p.m.

County erred in ruling against homeowner, Hawaii island judge says

Updated 11:39 p.m.

Nakasone is named chief judge of Intermediate Court of Appeals

Updated 12:10 a.m.

Sports

Rainbows welcome reeling Dirtbags for home series

Rainbows welcome reeling Dirtbags for home series

Updated Midnight

Hawaii knows trips to Cal State Northridge can go wrong quickly

Updated 11:52 p.m.

Kahuku lets go of Sterling Carvalho in a stunning coaching move

April 3, 2025

Hazan’s journey to Hawaii includes serving in military for country at war

April 3, 2025

UH’s Vilcek claims Big West tennis honor

April 3, 2025

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Kokua Line

Kokua Line: When is the next gun buyback on Oahu?

Kokua Line: Why is toilet, junk still dumped near park?

Higher cigarette tax clears key Hawaii Senate committee

Kokua Line: Why such a long wait for permit test?

Kokua Line: What speed limit are cameras enforcing?

Puzzles and Games

Crossword

Eugene Scheffer Crossword

A daily puzzle known for its clever wordplay and balanced difficulty, for both novice and experienced solvers.

Crossword

Guesstionary

Decode the word in 6 daily tries. Green for right letters in place, yellow for right letters in wrong place, and gray for outliers.

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Classic Sudoku

Solve the 9x9 grid, fill in numbers 1 to 9 without repeats in rows, columns, or 3x3 subgrids.

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Comics

Political Cartoons

Horoscopes

Editorial

Letter: NOAA’s data, expertise critical for public safety

Letter: NOAA’s data, expertise critical for public safety

Today

5 Questions: Reina Miyamoto, Hawai‘i HomeOwnership Center executive director

5 Questions: Reina Miyamoto, Hawai‘i HomeOwnership Center executive director

Today

Off the news: Shingles vaccine can cut dementia risk

Off the news: Shingles vaccine can cut dementia risk

Today

Editorial: HPD chief must fill vacancies, info gap

Editorial: HPD chief must fill vacancies, info gap

Today

Photo Galleries

Two Oahu hospitals awarded $10M for cancer care

Two Oahu hospitals awarded $10M for cancer care

April 3, 2025

Deadly mainland storm system may intensify after killing 7

Deadly mainland storm system may intensify after killing 7

April 3, 2025

Trump travels to Florida

Trump travels to Florida

April 3, 2025

Keiki and parents/grandparents enjoy toddler time

Keiki and parents/grandparents enjoy toddler time

April 2, 2025

Entertainment

Actor Val Kilmer, who played Batman and Jim Morrison, dies at 65

Actor Val Kilmer, who played Batman and Jim Morrison, dies at 65

April 1, 2025

Jason Momoa, Jack Black square off in ‘Minecraft’ movie

April 1, 2025

‘My Last Dying Breath’ a winner for Thunderstorm Artis on ‘Idol’

April 1, 2025

South Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun denies underage dating accusation

March 31, 2025

Hawaii represented again on ‘American Idol’ by Thunderstorm Artis

March 30, 2025

Featured Columns

Rearview Mirror: Edgewater Hotel was game-changer

Rearview Mirror: Edgewater Hotel was game-changer

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Facts of the Matter: Fleeting virtual particles are reality’s invisible helpers

Updated 12:05 a.m.

Kokua Line: Will HNL Alert work on older phones?

Updated 11:48 p.m.

Skywatch: Discovery of ‘irregular moons’ adds to Saturn’s collection

Updated 12:08 a.m.

Kokua Line: When is the next gun buyback on Oahu?

Updated 6:49 a.m.

Crave

An Old-Time Favorite

An Old-Time Favorite

April 2, 2025

Zesty white bean hummus packed with flavor

April 2, 2025

New Korean Food Franchise Opens

April 2, 2025

A crispy, umami-filled taco with pico de gallo

April 2, 2025

DIY Natto

April 2, 2025

Ono Kine Grindz

April 2, 2025

Hawaii Prep World

Kahuku lets go of Sterling Carvalho in a stunning coaching move

Kahuku lets go of Sterling Carvalho in a stunning coaching move

April 3, 2025

Punahou storms by Mid-Pacific in battle of flag football unbeatens

Punahou storms by Mid-Pacific in battle of flag football unbeatens

April 2, 2025

Former prep stars doing damage on the diamond

Former prep stars doing damage on the diamond

April 2, 2025

Sterling Carvalho out as Kahuku head football coach

Sterling Carvalho out as Kahuku head football coach

April 1, 2025

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NEIGHBOR ISLANDS

County erred in ruling against homeowner, Hawaii island judge says

County erred in ruling against homeowner, Hawaii island judge says

Hawaii island police detective found guilty of perjury

Hawaii island police detective found guilty of perjury

Flood advisory expired for Kauai

Flood advisory expired for Kauai

Bill to clear Hawaii island marijuana arrests is sent to governor’s office

Bill to clear Hawaii island marijuana arrests is sent to governor’s office

Archives

March 18, 1959: President Dwight D. Eisenhower signs Hawaii Statehood Bill into law

Crime in Hawaii

Waikiki man gets 12 years for Marine’s fatal overdose

Waikiki man gets 12 years for Marine’s fatal overdose

Updated 11:49 p.m.

Man sentenced to over 12 years for drug crimes

Updated 11:39 p.m.

Hawaii island police detective found guilty of perjury

Updated 5:26 p.m.

Traffic

Hawaii island police identify victim in fatal single-vehicle crash

Hawaii island police identify victim in fatal single-vehicle crash

Updated 3:07 p.m.

HPD officer, 3 others hurt in car collisions

April 2, 2025

Vehicle collision at Punchbowl sends 2 women to the hospital

April 2, 2025

Young at Heart

Lawrence K.W. Tseu went from shoe shining to international philanthropist

Lawrence K.W. Tseu went from shoe shining to international philanthropist

March 26, 2025

Health Options: Variety fundamental to get all the nutrients your body needs

March 26, 2025

Brian Copeland is keeping kupuna fit, one workout at a time

March 26, 2025

Obituaries

Actor Val Kilmer, who played Batman and Jim Morrison, dies at 65

Actor Val Kilmer, who played Batman and Jim Morrison, dies at 65

April 1, 2025

Richard Chamberlain, TV heartthrob turned serious actor, dies in Waimanalo at age 90

March 30, 2025

Kitty Dukakis, wife of 1988 presidential nominee, dies at 88

March 22, 2025

National news

Pentagon watchdog investigates use of Signal for Yemen strikes

Pentagon watchdog investigates use of Signal for Yemen strikes

Updated 11:01 a.m.

White House national security officials fired, sources say

Updated 8:14 a.m.

Trump stokes trade war as world reels from tariff shock

Updated 6:58 a.m.

World news

Myanmar earthquake toll nears 3,000 as U.N. calls for global aid

Myanmar earthquake toll nears 3,000 as U.N. calls for global aid

April 1, 2025

China launches Taiwan military drills, calls island’s president a ‘parasite’

April 1, 2025

Iran warns U.S. it will retaliate with ‘strong blow’ if attacked

March 31, 2025

Business

Hawaii condo insurance relief on horizon

Hawaii condo insurance relief on horizon

Updated 12:04 a.m.

County erred in ruling against homeowner, Hawaii island judge says

Updated 11:39 p.m.

On the Move: April 4, 2025

Updated 12:04 a.m.

Focus on Japan

Timeshares are back, and cooler than ever

Timeshares are back, and cooler than ever

April 3, 2025

The abandoned island

March 27, 2025

Digital textbooks could take hold in 2030

March 27, 2025

Travel

Book festivals: the hot place to be seen in India

Book festivals: the hot place to be seen in India

March 30, 2025

Las Vegas Advisor: The Cromwell becoming the Vanderpump Hotel

March 30, 2025

Signs of Hawaiian Life – March 30, 2025

March 30, 2025

Recipes

An Old-Time Favorite

An Old-Time Favorite

April 2, 2025

Proof is in the pudding

March 26, 2025

Cool Beans

March 26, 2025

Weather

Flood advisory expired for Kauai

Flood advisory expired for Kauai

Updated 12:34 p.m.

Flood watch for Oahu, Kauai County expires

March 17, 2025

Fierce storms kill at Least 21 as tornadoes batter the South and Midwest

March 15, 2025