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OPINION: "Benefits to Hawaii’s residents from these bills far outweigh costs, by strengthening Hawaii’s health care system and helping to ensure Hawaii’s aging population has access to secure housing as well." Read more in an editorial: 808ne.ws/4eMGgLu

New warning signs have been posted on the World War II-era bunkers at the summit of Koko Crater after a boy was critically injured over the weekend. Details: 808ne.ws/4lffIVm 📷: Star-Advertiser

The U.S. military has been watching a Chinese naval vessel operating off the coast of Hawaii this week. Details: 808ne.ws/44DnFwF 📷: Star-Advertiser

$50M in aid awaits isle nonprofits. Gov. Josh Green authorized a special state fund that will award grants to counteract federal cuts. Details: 808ne.ws/4nFPtsT 📷: Star-Advertiser

The second and final phase of the demolition of the former Uncle Billy’s Hilo Bay Hotel started this week, marking a significant step toward the revitalization of the Waiakea Peninsula. More: 808ne.ws/4m7oHbt

Council advances Haleiwa expansion project. Bill 37 would allow for zoning changes of 7.5 acres currently deemed agricultural. Details: 808ne.ws/44DAk2p 📷: Star-Advertiser

New study: Some vapes release heavy metals into your lungs. Scientists warn the health risks may rival those of cigarettes. More: 808ne.ws/4lOd9JT via The New York Times

Two schools that struggled in their last appearances in an upper division will give it another try in the upcoming OIA football season. More: 808ne.ws/4eJ6w9q #StarAdvertiser

U.S. Sen. Mazie K. Hirono joined a dozen colleagues to introduce legislation that would require immigration enforcement officers to display “clearly visible identification during public-facing enforcement actions.” Read more: 808ne.ws/40dFGQK #HInews #StarAdvertiser

.@Honolulupolice are looking for two men who wore ski masks as they robbed a 17-year-old boy at gunpoint and shot at his 15-year-old friend in #Makakilo District Park shortly after midnight Wednesday. More: 808ne.ws/44CQclU #HInews #StarAdvertiser

A weekly Native Hawaiian-centered night market in #Kapolei will launch later this year, after the Office of Hawaiian Affairs awarded Ka­polei Community Development Corp. a $400,000 community grant last month. More: 808ne.ws/40zfFf1 #HInews #StarAdvertiser

Japan’s Fast Retailing, owner of the #Uniqlo clothing brand, said on Thursday higher U.S. tariffs would start impacting its U.S. operation significantly from later this year and it planned to raise prices to mitigate the blow. More: 808ne.ws/3IBXcrK

BREAKING: The Hawaii County Police Commission handed Chief Benjamin Moszkowicz his walking papers today in a special meeting. Details: 808ne.ws/3TuVlr9

Kokua Line answers your questions about deed releases, Public Safety Power Shutoff criteria and Hawaii driver's license bar codes. More: 808ne.ws/3GAZLtE

OPINION: "If ICE agents are terrorizing the innocent, how can legal immigrants and U.S. citizens be safe? Before you are mistakenly stopped by ICE or others, protect yourself and learn your rights by visiting the ACLU’s website." Read more in a letter: 808ne.ws/4nPfxC3

Heads up, gun owners. The agencies will give participants $100-$200 gift cards for guns. Read more: 808ne.ws/4lS8ZAN

OPINION: "While low taxes across the board will maintain strong GDP growth and greater federal revenues, control over spending remains the highest priority." Read more in a letter: 808ne.ws/4lQOW5N

OPINION: "After Red Hill, there is no understating the need to restore damaged goodwill between the military and Oahu’s people, who have endured three-plus years of water-contamination consequences." Read more in an editorial: 808ne.ws/4lKDacO

OPINION: "The City and County of Honolulu should join forces with Ala Moana Center to present a better show, like the great ones they used to shoot off from the tip of Magic Island." Read more in a letter: 808ne.ws/4lFP084