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Hawaii women’s volleyball beats Pepperdine in 5
Junior Caylen Alexander had a team-high 25 kills and senior libero Tayli Ikenaga posted a career-high 33 digs to give her 60 in the last two matches for Hawaii (3-1), which earned a two-match split against the Waves in front of a season-high crowd of 5,266. Read more
Driver, 20, arrested in fatal single-vehicle crash in Waipahu
This was Oahu’s 30th traffic fatality this year compared with 39 at the same time in 2023. Read more
Kentucky shooter at large after wounding at least 7 along highway
Officers responded to reports of gunshots directed at vehicles traveling on Interstate 75 in Laurel County. Read more
Oregon police say neighbor killed woman, days after she returned from Hawaii wedding
Melissa Jubane’s apartment complex neighbor, 27-year-old Bryce Johnathan Schubert, “was involved in her disappearance” and arrested for suspicion of murder, Beaverton, Ore., police said. Read more
Sergio Mendes brought Brazilian rhythms to U.S. pop charts
His family said in a statement that his death, in a hospital, was caused by long COVID. Read more
Blinken to travel to Britain to discuss Middle East
Blinken will also meet with government officials to discuss the Indo-Pacific, the AUKUS defense pact between the U.S., Australia, Britain and the Middle East, and efforts to support Ukraine. Read more
Ukrainian forces block Russian advance on key eastern town
After a night of explosions and rattling antiaircraft fire in the capital, Kyiv, debris from Iranian-designed attack drones was discovered in the city’s government quarter, near the parliament building. Read more
Inside the Trump-Harris debate prep: Method acting, insults, tough questions
Tulsi Gabbard, the former Democratic member of Congress from Hawaii who memorably attacked Harris in a 2019 presidential primary debate, has also been helping Trump prepare. Read more
Hilo boy injured after car crashes into home; man, 71, arrested
The boy was transported by medics to the Hilo Benioff Medical Center, where he was diagnosed with substantial injuries. Read more
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Suspect, 49, arrested for allegedly shooting another man in Maili
In addition to attempted murder, the suspect was arrested for being a felon in possession of a firearm and other weapons offenses. Read more
Pepperdine rallies over Rainbow Wahine
Despite playing without its leading hitter from opening weekend, Pepperdine rallied to stun Hawaii 25-15, 25-27, 21-25, 25-20, 15-11 tonight. Read more
Kauai trail closure extended, expanded due to norovirus outbreak
Symptoms, which usually begin about 24 to 48 hours after exposure, include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and stomach cramps — and sometimes fever, headache and body aches. Read more
Maui police arrest driver, identify victim in fatal pedestrian crash
The victim was identified as Irene Kauffold, 64, who was known to frequent the Kihei area, police said. Read more
Lawmakers investigate U.S. retailers for evading Chinese tariffs
Representative John Moolenaar, a Republican who chairs a House panel on China, and the committee’s top Democrat Raja Krishnamoorthi, along with other lawmakers, asked AutoZone, O’Reilly Auto Parts, Genuine Parts, Advance Auto Parts, First Brands Group and Factory Motor Parts to address concerns they are purchasing parts from China’s Qingdao Sunsong and its U.S.-based subsidiary. Read more
Google search monopoly case remedies to come by December
Prosecutors did not detail what remedy they will propose, but Justice Department attorney David Dahlquist said it should be comprehensive and take into account how Google plans to integrate artificial intelligence into search. Read more
Hawaii’s John John Florence wins his third world surfing title
Florence put on a ruthless display of powerful and progressive surfing, taking out Brazil’s Italo Ferreira in championship match-up. Read more
HART board OKs new contract for CEO Lori Kahikina with 22% raise
Kahikina get a new three-year, $336,000 annual contract, up from her $275,000 salary under the current contract which expires Dec. 31. Read more
Dick Cheney says he will vote for Kamala Harris
Trump and Harris are locked in a tight race for the Nov. 5 vote and face off in a debate next week. Read more
Teen, father charged in Georgia school shooting appear in court
Family members of those killed in the shooting lined the first row of the courtroom and spilled into the second. They sat quietly, with some wiping their eyes. Read more
Shooting in Maili leaves man, 41, in serious condition
Police said the incident occurred at about 1:50 a.m. in Maili, and that the victim was shot multiple times. Read more
Toyota cuts 2026 EV output plans by a third
The world’s biggest automaker now plans to build 1 million EVs in 2026, compared with the company’s earlier announced sales target of 1.5 million, it said. Read more
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