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3 in serious condition after separate crashes on Oahu
Honolulu Emergency Medical Services responded to three different overnight crashes that sent three people separately to the hospital in serious condition. Read more
Jannik Sinner beats American Taylor Fritz to win U.S. Open
Sinner held aloft his arms in celebration after breaking Fritz to clinch the title and cheers rang around Arthur Ashe Stadium, even though home fans had hoped to see Fritz end a 21-year U.S. men’s Grand Slam drought. Read more
Hawaii nurses union seeks injunction to stop lockout at Kapi‘olani
HNA/OPEIU Local 50 on Friday filed an unfair labor charge against Hawai‘i Pacific Health and Kapi‘olani Medical Center for Women and Children with the National Labor Relations Board asking for injunctive relief to stop the hospital from locking out its unionized nurses. Read more
Pickled garlic products sold at Hawaii stores are recalled
Niitakaya USA, Inc. has recalled its Shiso Katsuo Ninniku and Miso Katsuo Ninniku pickled garlic products with all “Best By” dates because the label does not declare that the products may contain the allergen bonito. Read more
Taylor Swift headlines celebrity rush at U.S. Open men’s final
Sports, television, movie and music stars have flocked to Flushing Meadows over the past fortnight, occupying luxury boxes and sipping on the venue’s famous $23 “Honey Deuce” cocktails and the celebrities were back in full force for Sunday’s finale. Read more
Super Typhoon Yagi causes casualties in China, Philippines, Vietnam
Vietnam’s meteorological agency issued the downgrade on Sunday but cautioned about the ongoing risk of flooding and landslides as the storm, the strongest to hit the country in decades, moved westwards. Read more
Boeing reaches labor deal with 25% pay hike, new plane commitment
The proposed four-year agreement, which includes a general wage increase of 25% and a commitment to build the next commercial airplane in the Seattle area, is an early win for new Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg, who took over last month. Read more
Jordan gunman allegedly kills 3 Israelis at border crossing
It was the first attack of its kind along the border with Jordan since Oct. 7, when Palestinian Islamist group Hamas carried out an assault on southern Israel, sparking the war in Gaza that has escalated throughout the region. Read more
Philippines celebrity pastor arrested for alleged sex crimes
Apollo Quiboloy, the self-proclaimed “owner of the universe” and “appointed son of god,” is wanted on charges of child and sexual abuse and related allegations of human trafficking. He has denied wrongdoing. Read more
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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
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
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