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Warriors make all the right moves in 36-7 win over Northern Iowa
A crowd of 9,678 saw the Rainbow Warriors rebound from consecutive losses to defeat an FCS opponent for the 22nd consecutive time. T Read more
Hawaii women’s volleyball team falls to Baylor for third road loss
Hawaii had three aces and 11 service errors. Read more
Israeli attacks in Lebanon mark a sharp strategic shift
Events of the past few days suggest that Hezbollah grossly underestimated its adversary, as Israel dashed across what had been unofficially considered red lines. Read more
Coconut rhinoceros beetle found in trap on Hawaii island
State officials ask residents to be vigilant when purchasing mulch, compost and soil products, and to inspect bags for evidence of entry holes. Read more
Fiery vehicle crash kills driver on H-3 freeway
The fire was extinguished at 10:38 a.m. and the driver was found dead in the vehicle, authorities said. Read more
Biden hosts final ‘Quad Summit’ at his Delaware home
The four leaders will sign a maritime agreement and announce a joint Coast Guard mission. Read more
Liz Cheney suggests a new political party may be needed
Cheney said that the party she has devoted her life to may not be able to survive as a viable institution after being effectively hijacked by Donald Trump. Read more
Harris agrees to CNN debate but Trump rejects it as ‘too late’
Harris and Trump debated each other for the first time on Sept. 10. Read more
Ukraine hits 2 munition depots deep inside Russia
NASA satellites detected multiple fires at the two depots today. Read more
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Texas defeats Rainbow Wahine volleyball team in 4 sets
The Rainbow Wahine will finish their three-match road trip this week on Saturday night against No. 20 Baylor in Waco, Texas. Read more
Hezbollah leader killed by Israel was wanted in 1983 bombings of U.S. embassy, Marine barracks
The Beirut bombings of the U.S. Embassy in April 1983 killed 63 people, and the attack on the U.S. Marine barracks in October 1983 killed over 300 people, mostly military personnel. Read more
Oahu grand jury indicts teen in shooting death of Makaha man
Chantston Pila Kekawa, 17, was indicted for second-degree murder, first-degree terroristic threatening, firearm offenses and first-degree theft. Read more
Boeing defense chief exits as new CEO makes first big move
Ortberg who took over in August said Ted Colbert would be leaving and Steve Parker, the unit’s chief operating officer, would assume Colbert’s responsibilities until a replacement is named at a later date. Read more
Biden readies $375 million arms aid package for Ukraine
The latest package comes at a crucial time in the war, as Russia pummels Ukraine’s energy grid ahead of the critical winter months. Read more
SEC intends to seek sanctions against Musk in Twitter probe
In a filing in San Francisco federal court, the SEC said the sanctions motion would seek an order to show cause for why Musk should not be held in civil contempt for waiting until three hours before the scheduled Sept. 10 testimony to advise he would not show up. Read more
Police recover body from ‘Boiling Pots’ in Hilo
A search had been underway for the swimmer after witnesses said they saw him entering the water and getting pulled under by rapids at the spot Tuesday, without resurfacing. Read more
Woman taken to hospital after apparent stabbing in Kalihi
EMS responded to the scene at about 7:45 a.m. near Moanalua Freeway and Middle Street in Kalihi and treated the woman for a stab wound to her leg. Read more
Kilauea’s Napau Crater eruption paused, geologists say
The eruption has posed no threat to life or structures. Read more
Kapi‘olani, nurses union return to bargaining table
Both parties had met Thursday for a bargaining session — the first one held since nurses held a one-day strike last week, and were subsequently locked out from returning to work by management. Read more
Equities end flat but Dow ekes out record in strong week
After notching their biggest daily percentage gains since mid-August, major averages were subdued for most of the session but managed to secure weekly gains of at least 1%. Read more
Portion of Kalalau Trail to reopen after norovirus outbreak
The total number of norovirus cases reported as of Sept. 18, was roughly 50 with the case count stable at that point, state health officials said. Read more
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