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Sen. Lindsey Graham likely died after aorta tear, medical examiner says

WASHINGTON — Sen. Lindsey Graham, one of President Donald Trump's closest allies in Congress who traveled the globe to advocate for a more aggressive U.S. foreign policy, died after a tear in his aorta, according to a preliminary medical examiner finding shared by his office. The tear in ...

Gov. signs bill extending bribery statute of limitations

Gov. Josh Green has signed a bill extending Hawaii’s statute of limitations for bribery offenses to nine years, giving state investigators and prosecutors more time to pursue corruption cases. According to the governor’s office, Senate Bill 2494, now Act 225, addresses cases in which federal bribery investigations may continue beyond the time allowed under state law. Under previous law, bribery offenses classified as Class B felonies generally had to be prosecuted within three years, or within six years under certain circumstances. “This legislation represents meaningful ...

ILWU Local 142 endorses Batangan for Maui County Council

The Maui Division of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union Local 142 has endorsed Kauanoe Batangan, who currently holds the council’s Kahului residency seat, for the Maui County Council. “I am deeply grateful for the support of ILWU and their many hardworking members of our ...

Photo of the Day: Dozer Smiling

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Photo of the Day: Napili Rainbow

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Protest rises over Kalaupapa tours

Some Molokai residents are protesting the National Park Service’s launch of ranger-led public hiking tours at Kalaupapa National Historical Park, saying the agency did not consult the community about the potential effects on the island. The tours began Thursday and are the first public ...