Bicyclist, 54, critically injured in Maili hit-and-run
The bicyclist, a 54-year-old man, was ejected onto the roadway and unresponsive when Honolulu Emergency Medical Services arrived. He was taken to the hospital in critical condition. Read more
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High surf advisory for south shores in effect through Tuesday
The National Weather Service says a large, long-period south swell is expected to peak this morning, boosting surf to 8 to 12 feet along south-facing shores. Read more
FBI says it has gained access to Trump shooting suspect’s phone
The FBI stressed that its investigation into Saturday’s shooting, which is being treated as both an assassination attempt and potential domestic terrorism, is still in its early stages. Read more
Webb telescope reveals wild weather on cosmic brown dwarfs
Researchers have used James Webb Space Telescope observations to conduct detailed examinations of the atmospheric conditions on brown dwarfs, specifically a pair that orbit each other around six light years from Earth, quite close by cosmic standards. Read more
Mid-Pacific alum Kodey Shojinaga picked on Day 2 of MLB Draft
Shojinaga was taken with the 192nd overall pick as a catcher, but he also played second base for the Jayhawks. Read more
Report: Biden to propose capping rental costs
Biden will announce the plan in Nevada, a state that has seen soaring housing costs and one that is critical to Democrat Biden’s chances in the Nov. 5 election against presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump. Read more
Trump gets official Republican nomination for president, picks J.D. Vance for running mate
Donald Trump selected U.S. Senator J.D. Vance on Monday to serve as his vice presidential running mate, as the Republican Party officially nominated the former president as its 2024 presidential nominee at the start of the party’s national convention in Milwaukee. Read more
Trump gunman’s motive unclear, Secret Service defends response
The FBI has taken the lead in an investigation of the shooting at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania that wounded the former president, overshadowing his Nov. 5 election rematch with President Joe Biden. Read more
U.S. importers balk at return of $10,000 container shipping rate
It is more than double the rate from February but still below the peak of $16,000 early in the pandemic when it swelled due to spree buying by homebound consumers. Read more
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Macy’s ends buyout talks on valuation worries, shares slump
The company disclosed that the investor group had revised its offer for a second time in June to buy the department store chain’s stock it does not already own for $24.80 apiece, up from $24 per share offered in March. Read more
Dollar dips as bitcoin climbs; investors eye Trump win
In the aftermath of the shooting, investors narrowed the odds of a Trump victory. Read more
Judge tosses Trump documents case over prosecutor’s appointment
U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon, who was appointed to the bench by Trump, ruled that Special Counsel Jack Smith, who is leading the prosecution, was unlawfully appointed to his role and did not have the authority to bring the case. Read more
Man, 51, found fatally stabbed on Honolulu airport property
The Hawaii Department of Law Enforcement has opened a second-degree murder case and is handling the investigation. Read more
Injured hiker rescued from Makaua Trail in Kaaawa
The hiker was unable to descend the trail on his own, the Honolulu Fire Department said. Read more
1 dead, 2 injured in head-on crash in Waialua
HPD said this was Oahu’s 19th traffic fatality this year, compared with 28 at the same time in 2023. Read more
Saint Louis alum Caleb Lomavita selected on Day 1 of MLB Draft
The 5-foot-11 catching prospect was selected by the Washington Nationals with the 39th overall pick of the 2024 Major League Baseball Draft Sunday. Read more
Man who escaped while being booked in Kapolei is captured
Escapee David Montoya was located this evening in Makakilo and taken into custody. Read more
Paddle out memorial to honor city lifeguard Tamayo Perry
Services, which will begin at 3 p.m. at Sunset Beach Neighborhood Park, are open to the public. Read more
U.S. Secret Service faces scrutiny after Trump shooting
Trump supporters blasted the Secret Service as having failed to protect the former president. Billionaire Elon Musk called for the agency’s leadership to resign. Read more
Search suspended for 2 missing in helicopter crash off Na Pali Coast
Kauai County officials today released the identities of the three people who were aboard the helicopter. Read more
Maui wildfire 80% contained as crews battle for fifth day
The Maui Fire Department said the fire perimeter held in place through the overnight operations period after being aided by cooler temperatures. Read more
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Man, 51, found fatally stabbed on Honolulu airport property
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Judge tosses Trump documents case over prosecutor’s appointment
Saint Louis alum Caleb Lomavita selected on Day 1 of MLB Draft
Man who escaped while being booked in Kapolei is captured
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