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HPD initiates murder investigation after supposed breach of Hawaii’s assisted death statute

• By Star-Advertiser team
• Jan. 4, 2025
• Last updated
  5:13 p.m.
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HPD stated this marks the inaugural homicide inquiry related to Hawaii’s assisted death statute, with no arrests conducted as of yet.
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John Thune assumes leadership in Senate, leading to new governance chapter

Thune, R-S.D., has risen to the position of Senate majority leader in the new Congress, yet again facing an early challenge that poses a substantial risk to his political position.
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Rainbow Wahine achieve first Big West basketball win

Jovi Lefotu returned from a three-game hiatus, contributing seven minutes off the bench, while Imani Perez and Kelsie Imai were still unavailable for UH.
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12-year-old girl apprehended for operating vehicle without owner’s consent

• By Star-Advertiser team
• Jan. 4, 2025
• Last updated
  7:30 p.m.
• 9

A 12-year-old girl was reportedly operating a vehicle without authorization from its owner earlier this morning in Kapahulu.
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Kailua woman, 21, who passed away due to motorcycle accident injuries recognized

• By Star-Advertiser team
• Jan. 4, 2025
• Most recent update
  7:15 p.m.
• 2

The Honolulu Medical Examiner’s Office has disclosed the identity of the 21-year-old woman, who lost her life Thursday from injuries sustained in what was Oahu’s initial motor vehicle accident of 2025, as Bethany Stucker from Kailua.
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