How bird flu could threaten cow cuddling. Yes, it is a thing.
Paying farmers to snuggle up with half-ton heifers is all the rage in the United States thanks to social media. Read more
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Bodies found in Mexican well are likely missing U.S., Australian surfers
The trio were on vacation surfing near the popular tourist town of Ensenada, about 90 minutes south of the U.S.-Mexico border on the Pacific coast. Read more
‘Manoa Rapist’ paroled after 42 years
The man dubbed the “Manoa Rapist” was denied parole more than 20 times over his past 42 years in prison. Read more
HART employees voice support for CEO Lori Kahikina
The support comes as Kahikina, whose $275,000 executive contract with HART expires Dec. 31, recently received a critical performance evaluation. Read more
‘Major shift’ may have affected renewal of ‘NCIS: Hawai‘i’
As television fans were counting down the days to the official announcement of CBS Entertainment’s fall 2024 season, a fourth season for “NCIS: Hawai‘i” seemed like a slam dunk. Read more
Hawaii baseball clinches a winning regular season
In an open-and-shut case, shortstop Jordan Donahue and reliever Alex Giroux helped the Hawaii baseball team produce Friday night’s 3-2 victory over Cal State Northridge at Les Murakami Stadium. Read more
Hawaii’s ‘historic’ 2024 legislative session comes to a close
Before the session-ending send-offs, the House and Senate on Friday passed three big-ticket bills. Read more
Gov. Josh Green signs vacation rental bill into law
Green also signed six “good governance bills” into law designed to promote public trust and citizen participation and enhance openness in decision-making processes across the state. Read more
Oahu residents raise a stink over delayed trash pickups
Missed trash pickups have become the norm for multiple apartment, condominium and townhouse properties in West Oahu, bringing maggots, foul smells and a sense of frustration among residents. Read more
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U.S. defense secretary meets leaders, presides over ceremony on Oahu
Austin’s meetings and Paparo’s assumption of command of U.S. forces in the Pacific come at a time when several potential geopolitical flashpoints loom large as rival militaries face off across the region from India, the South China Sea and the Korean Peninsula. Read more
Waipio Soccer Complex closes for 8-week overhaul
The work, which includes weeding, stimulating new grass growth, leveling surfaces and other repairs, is expected to be completed by late June, in advance of large tournaments like the U.S. Youth Soccer Far West Regional Championship in June and the Hawaii International Cup in August. Read more
Former Trump aide Hicks says he told her to deny Daniels affair
Hicks’ testimony gave jurors an inside look at the campaign’s damage-control efforts when Trump faced multiple accusations. Read more
Hawaii governor forms team to address disasters and climate change
Just before announcing the Climate Advisory Team, Green signed a bill appropriating $385.4 million in emergency funding for Maui wildfire recovery and response costs. Read more
Hawaii baseball gets another tough test in Cal State Northridge
Parity at the Les? In what appears to be a recurring theme, the Hawaii baseball team will face another top Big West opponent at Les Murakami Stadium. Cal State Northridge has won nine in a row entering tonight’s opener of a three-game series. Read more
Bissen quick to offer bill to regulate Maui vacation rentals
Bissen announced his proposal a day after the full state House of Representatives voted to send Senate Bill 2919 to Gov. Josh Green, who’s expected to sign it into law today. Read more
Attorney blasts HPD’s investigation of alleged Jan. 1 beating
Lawyer Michael D. Rudy made a public plea to the officers to “identify themselves and turn themselves in to internal affairs.” Read more
Trial begins for man accused of murder during Tantalus heist
A trial commenced Thursday for the 22-year-old son of a Honolulu police sergeant accused of murdering an 18-year-old man who tried to stop a robbery on Tantalus in 2022. Read more
Rearview Mirror: Readers recall paper licenses, travails of passing driving test
I was chatting a few weeks ago with Sam Camp and Wally Camp, who are unrelated. Sam suggested I write about old Hawaii driver’s licenses. They remembered ones made of paper that folded and had a place to list the traffic tickets you received. Read more
Kokua Line: Does doctor need to reapply for HELP grant?
The online application for the Healthcare Education Loan Repayment Program is open now. Read more
Maya Nakamura will relish Wahine softball senior night despite injury
Maya Nakamura won’t field any ground balls on senior night, but the support she will receive from the crowd won’t change. Read more
Kokua Line: Is leashed dog truly not allowed in park?
Most of Oahu’s regular city parks (as opposed to designated dog parks) don’t allow dogs, even on leashes, except for special, permitted events. Of course, this rule is frequently broken. Read more
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