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Trump opens huge Central Pacific protected zone to commercial fishing

Trump opens huge Central Pacific protected zone to commercial fishing

President George W. Bush established the Pacific Islands Heritage Marine National Monument, which lies about 750 miles west of Hawaii, in 2009 and President Barack Obama expanded it in 2014.

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Maui housing conversion endeavor stalls

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

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Lawsuit challenges Trump freeze on Maui funding

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Trump opens huge Central Pacific protected zone to commercial fishing

Trump opens huge Central Pacific protected zone to commercial fishing

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Musk’s SpaceX is frontrunner to build Trump’s Golden Dome missile shield

Musk’s SpaceX is frontrunner to build Trump’s Golden Dome missile shield

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Trump lashes out at Fed chair for not cutting rates

Trump lashes out at Fed chair for not cutting rates

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National Weather Service prepares for ‘degraded operations’ amid cuts

National Weather Service prepares for ‘degraded operations’ amid cuts

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Hawaii News

Trump allows commercial fishing in marine monument

Trump allows commercial fishing in marine monument

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UH loses $30M in federal funds; 36 research programs to be cut

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Hawaii’s heavy-hitting Finn Kearney has impressed on defense as well

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Rainbows come up short against No. 13 UC Irvine

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Kapolei besties will take divergent paths, to Alaska, Texas

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Letter: UH urged to stand up for students’ free speech

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Editorial: Time for state to take reins at HTA

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Off the news: Two measles cases in one isle household

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Letter: Give tax cuts to working people, not billionaires

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2 killed, 6 hurt in Florida State University shooting

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Italian Prime Minister Meloni meets Trump at the White House

Italian Prime Minister Meloni meets Trump at the White House

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Activists protest against Ed Case’s vote in support of SAVE Act

Activists protest against Ed Case’s vote in support of SAVE Act

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Thunderstorm Artis performs soulful rendition of ‘Is This Love’

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Katy Perry joins all-female crew in Blue Origin spaceflight

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A sweet dessert with Royal ties

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Moanalua rolls through OIA flag football season undefeated

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Kapolei besties will take divergent paths, to Alaska, Texas

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Mililani’s Nakaoka, Kalani’s Kim win OIA girls, boys titles

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Windward Oahu sees heavy rain as storm system douses islands

Windward Oahu sees heavy rain as storm system douses islands

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Hilo woman allegedly abused puppy, charged with animal cruelty

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Hawaii County, state, treating palms for coconut rhino beetles in Kona

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Coast Guard suspends search for missing Big Island fisherman

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April 1936: Pan Am's Clipper arrives in Honolulu after inaugural Trans-Pacific flight from San Francisco

Crime in Hawaii

HPD officer arrested again in violation of restraining order

HPD officer arrested again in violation of restraining order

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Hilo woman allegedly abused puppy, charged with animal cruelty

April 17, 2025

2 alleged fentanyl dealers facing federal charges in separate cases

April 17, 2025

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Man, 82, dies after crashing into tree in Waialua

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Wink Martindale, popular TV game show host, dies at age 91

Wink Martindale, popular TV game show host, dies at age 91

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Joe Mundo, Waikiki headliner who co-founded the Aliis, dies at 83

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Veteran GOP state lawmaker Gene Ward served with distinction, fervor

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National news

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Death penalty possible for accused UnitedHealth gunman

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FDA suspends food safety quality checks after staff cuts

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World news

Trump opens huge Central Pacific protected zone to commercial fishing

Trump opens huge Central Pacific protected zone to commercial fishing

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Scientists find best evidence yet of life on distant planet

April 16, 2025

Hong Kong Post suspends goods mail services to the U.S.

April 15, 2025

Business

Latest tourism agency allegations draw varied responses

Latest tourism agency allegations draw varied responses

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Wall Street choppy as Eli Lilly jumps, UnitedHealth plummets

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Focus on Japan

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Day of the dinosaurs

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Luggage delivery services ease overtourism strain

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Travel

Vroom! Touring Italy’s supercar factories

Vroom! Touring Italy’s supercar factories

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Signs of Hawaiian Life in the Universe

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Recipes

Celebration of filipino food culture

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Quick, Easy Cauliflower Prep

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A Comforting Stew

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Windward Oahu sees heavy rain as storm system douses islands

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National Weather Service prepares for ‘degraded operations’ amid cuts

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