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Trump begins mass layoffs at FDA, CDC, other health agencies

Trump begins mass layoffs at FDA, CDC, other health agencies

The cuts, which affect several high-profile agencies under the Department of Health and Human Services, including the FDA, CDC and the National Institutes of Health, are part of a broad plan by President Donald Trump and billionaire ally Elon Musk to shrink the federal government and slash spending.

By Leah Douglas, Marisa Taylor and and Julie Steenhuysen / Reuters
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Honolulu unveils new emergency notification system

Last updated 10:12 a.m.
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Maui doctor beset by ‘extreme jealousy’ before attack, wife alleges

Last updated 12:16 a.m.
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Schager, other ex-Warriors show stuff at pro day

April 1, 2025
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Kokua Line: Why such a long wait for permit test?

April 1, 2025

Breaking News

Sterling Carvalho out as Kahuku head football coach

Last updated 11:58 p.m.

Liberal wins Wisconsin Supreme Court election in setback for Trump, Musk

Last updated 5:06 p.m.
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Hawaii among Democratic-led states suing to block $11B health funding cut

Last updated 1:27 p.m.
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Actor Val Kilmer, who played Batman and Jim Morrison, dies at 65

Last updated 7:15 p.m.

Oahu man gets more than 14 years for selling meth

Last updated 3:23 p.m.

UH men’s basketball teams lands combo guard transfer from Utah

Last updated 3:16 p.m.
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B-2 bombers deployed to Diego Garcia amid Iran tensions

Last updated 2:25 p.m.

Man, 34, arrested after Kaneohe dog attack leads to assault

Last updated 12:53 p.m.
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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

City seeks Iwilei properties to redevelop near future rail station

City seeks Iwilei properties to redevelop near future rail station

Today

Government reform bills move ahead

Government reform bills move ahead

Today

Liberal wins Wisconsin Supreme Court election in setback for Trump, Musk

Liberal wins Wisconsin Supreme Court election in setback for Trump, Musk

April 1, 2025

Hawaii among Democratic-led states suing to block $11B health funding cut

Hawaii among Democratic-led states suing to block $11B health funding cut

April 1, 2025

Hawaii News

City seeks Iwilei properties to redevelop near future rail station

City seeks Iwilei properties to redevelop near future rail station

Updated 12:04 a.m.

Midwifery bill advances but causes confusion

Updated 11:38 p.m.

Arizona man to plead guilty to sextorting Oahu teen

Updated 11:43 p.m.

Son displayed symptoms of mental illness before attack, mom testifies

Updated 11:40 p.m.

Government reform bills move ahead

Updated 11:35 p.m.

Sports

University of Hawaii baseball team holds off HPU

University of Hawaii baseball team holds off HPU

Updated 11:58 p.m.

Rainbows land third transfer from state of Utah

Updated 11:46 p.m.

Former prep stars doing damage on the diamond

Updated 11:47 p.m.

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

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UH outfielder Nahaku wins national award

Updated 11:51 p.m.

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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?

Kokua Line: Can Hawaii customers delete 23andMe DNA data?

Puzzles and Games

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Eugene Scheffer Crossword

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

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

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Editorial

Letter: Look down, not up for Ala Wai upgrade project

Letter: Look down, not up for Ala Wai upgrade project

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Editorial: Seek expeditious Ala Wai flood plan

Editorial: Seek expeditious Ala Wai flood plan

Today

Off the news: Honolulu gets new emergency alert system

Off the news: Honolulu gets new emergency alert system

Today

Off the news: PFAS detected in West Oahu water supply

Off the news: PFAS detected in West Oahu water supply

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Photo Galleries

Hawaii baseball team defeats Hawaii Pacific, 10-8

Hawaii baseball team defeats Hawaii Pacific, 10-8

April 1, 2025

Kilauea erupts high lava fountains in 16th episode

Kilauea erupts high lava fountains in 16th episode

April 1, 2025

Mass layoffs of 10,000 staffers begin at U.S. health agencies

Mass layoffs of 10,000 staffers begin at U.S. health agencies

April 1, 2025

Transgender Day of Visibility march and rallies

Transgender Day of Visibility march and rallies

March 31, 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

Updated 7:15 p.m.

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

Updated 9:30 a.m.

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

Updated 11:28 a.m.

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

Tech View: Recycle tech responsibly to support sustainability

Tech View: Recycle tech responsibly to support sustainability

Updated 12:05 a.m.

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

Updated 11:37 p.m.

Stephen Tsai: Some suggestions to improve the games

April 1, 2025

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

April 1, 2025

Billy Hull: NIL took all the madness out of March

March 31, 2025

Crave

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An Old-Time Favorite

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Zesty white bean hummus packed with flavor

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New Korean Food Franchise Opens

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A crispy, umami-filled taco with pico de gallo

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DIY Natto

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Ono Kine Grindz

Updated 5:45 p.m.

Hawaii Prep World

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

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

Today

Former prep stars doing damage on the diamond

Former prep stars doing damage on the diamond

Today

Sterling Carvalho out as Kahuku head football coach

Sterling Carvalho out as Kahuku head football coach

April 1, 2025

Lloyd sets the tone and an example for Punahou volleyball

Lloyd sets the tone and an example for Punahou volleyball

April 1, 2025

NEIGHBOR ISLANDS

Kilauea lava fountains ramp up to over 200 feet in ‘16th episode’

Kilauea lava fountains ramp up to over 200 feet in ‘16th episode’

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

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

Maui doctor beset by ‘extreme jealousy’ before attack, wife alleges

Maui doctor beset by ‘extreme jealousy’ before attack, wife alleges

Kona woman scheduled to plead guilty to federal drug charge

Kona woman scheduled to plead guilty to federal drug charge

Archives

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

Crime in Hawaii

Son displayed symptoms of mental illness before attack, mom testifies

Son displayed symptoms of mental illness before attack, mom testifies

Updated 11:40 p.m.

Arizona man to plead guilty to sextorting Oahu teen

Updated 11:43 p.m.

Oahu man gets more than 14 years for selling meth

Updated 3:23 p.m.

Traffic

Skateboarder, 38, dies from his injuries after crashing in Makakilo

Skateboarder, 38, dies from his injuries after crashing in Makakilo

March 30, 2025

Skateboarder, 38, critically injured in Makakilo crash

March 28, 2025

Maui police identify Makawao man killed in Hana Highway crash

March 28, 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

Updated 7:15 p.m.

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

Liberal wins Wisconsin Supreme Court election in setback for Trump, Musk

Liberal wins Wisconsin Supreme Court election in setback for Trump, Musk

Updated 5:06 p.m.

B-2 bombers deployed to Diego Garcia amid Iran tensions

Updated 2:25 p.m.

Sen. Cory Booker takes on Trump in record-breaking speech

Updated 2:56 p.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

Updated 12:53 p.m.

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

Updated 6 a.m.

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

March 31, 2025

Business

City seeks Iwilei properties to redevelop near future rail station

City seeks Iwilei properties to redevelop near future rail station

Updated 12:04 a.m.

Tech View: Recycle tech responsibly to support sustainability

Updated 12:05 a.m.

On the Move: John White

Updated 12:04 a.m.

Focus on Japan

The abandoned island

The abandoned island

March 27, 2025

Digital textbooks could take hold in 2030

March 27, 2025

AI robots might be the key to caring for Japan’s elderly

March 20, 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

Updated 5:28 p.m.

Proof is in the pudding

March 26, 2025

Cool Beans

March 26, 2025

Weather

Flood watch for Oahu, Kauai County expires

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

Wind advisory begins Tuesday morning on Maui, Hawaii island

March 10, 2025