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AI & Billionaire Exit Plans: A new report says Mark Zuckerberg is building a $270 million Hawaii bunker with blast-proof doors, self-sustaining supplies, and a secret escape hatch—while other tech leaders reportedly prepare similar “civilization collapse” plans as AI accelerates. Politics & Rhetoric: Trump’s overnight Truth Social blitz again pushed a demand to arrest Barack Obama, reviving claims the Justice Department previously said lacked support. Defense Spending Shock: The proposed “Golden Dome” missile shield is now projected to cost up to $1.2 trillion over 20 years, with critics warning it may still be overwhelmed. Hawaiʻi Watch: Hawaii is sticking with mail-in voting despite Trump’s order, and lawmakers are moving toward automatic Young Brothers rate hikes that could raise interisland cargo costs. Local Justice: In Guam’s Hafa Adai Bingo case, Jose Arthur Chan, 77, was sentenced to five years while others avoided prison. Health Alert: Colorectal cancer diagnoses are rising in younger adults, with doctors urging earlier screening.

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Hawaii sticks with its mail-in voting system despite Trump’s order

Hawaii sticks with its mail-in voting system despite Trump’s order

Hawaii lawmakers pave way for regular Young Brothers rate hikes

Hawaii lawmakers pave way for regular Young Brothers rate hikes

Museum hosts talk on ancient Hawaiian agriculture

Museum hosts talk on ancient Hawaiian agriculture

Business briefs for May 12: Hilo business owners awarded, Fairmont Orchid has a new manager, Hawaiʻi Island Health Center CEO to start in the fall

Business briefs for May 12: Hilo business owners awarded, Fairmont Orchid has a new manager, Hawaiʻi Island Health Center CEO to start in the fall

Pilot describes flying his mother to Japan on Alaska Airlines’ new Boeing 787 business class

Pilot describes flying his mother to Japan on Alaska Airlines’ new Boeing 787 business class

What to know about Hawaiʻi's efforts to limit corporate donations in politics

What to know about Hawaiʻi's efforts to limit corporate donations in politics

‘Best week ever’: UH men’s volleyball returns to Hawaii as NCAA champions

‘Best week ever’: UH men’s volleyball returns to Hawaii as NCAA champions


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