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WASHINGTON (AP) — They typically start the day as low-profile Cabinet secretaries. They end it that way, too, God willing. But when the rest of the government is gathered together for a big event, like President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address Tuesday night, a designated survivor is kept away to ensure someone in…

President Trump heads into his State of the Union address on Tuesday on the heels of a major blow to his tariff agenda by the Supreme Court, lower poll numbers and threatening Iran with a U.S. military attack. There stands to be an awkward moment when Trump is face-to-face with the justices who ruled his…

Democrats are preparing a show of defiance during President Trump’s State of the Union address on Tuesday, with some skipping the speech entirely, others attending counter-events and many bringing guests to highlight the real-world impact of the administration’s policies. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) has strictly advised his caucus to either attend the address…

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Data from the Honolulu Medical Examiner shows fentanyl-related overdose deaths have surged in recent years, even as law enforcement steps up seizures. A meeting is planned on Tuesday, Feb. 23 to raise awareness on the issue. The Medical Examiner’s annual Statistical Report for Fiscal Year 2025 showed fentanyl-related deaths rose nearly 60%…

HONOLULU (KHON2) — The City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Environmental Services is opening a limited, three-day recruitment window for Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Trainees. Applications will be accepted March 1 through March 3, and officials say only the first 200 applicants will be considered. Roger Babcock with the Department of Environmental Services said…

The University of Hawaiʻi football team resumed spring training Monday morning after Saturday’s rainstorm washed out practice — and it marked a notable return taking snaps. Sophomore quarterback Micah Alejado, the reigning Mountain West Freshman of the Year, took part in quarterback drills for the first time this spring as he continues to recover from…

As Major League Baseball’s spring training intensifies, players across the league are temporarily leaving their clubs to compete in the 2026 World Baseball Classic. Among them is a Hawaiʻi native set to represent his family heritage on the international stage. Kapolei native and Saint Louis School graduate Rico Garcia, a former standout at Hawaiʻi Pacific…