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No deal after fourth straight day of talks between Kapi’olani, nurses
The nurses have been working without a contract since December. Read more
Honolulu police investigate 2 separate robberies in Waikiki
Honolulu police are investigating separate robberies that happened over the weekend. Read more
Maui police to step up presence at Baldwin High after threat
Officers urged the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the police. Read more
White House: Background checks blocked gun sales to youth, domestic abusers
Homicides have dropped 17% in the period, building on the largest-ever drop in homicides in 2023, the White House said. It said data from the Gun Violence Archive showed that mass shootings were also down 20% to date in 2024 compared to a year earlier and would reach their lowest level this year since 2019. Read more
U.S. House Republicans unveil 3-month stopgap bill to avert shutdown
Johnson laid out the plan in a letter to colleagues released just eight days before the government’s current $1.2 trillion in discretionary funding runs out on Sept. 30. The chamber will aim to vote on the measure on Wednesday, according to a source with knowledge of the plan. Read more
Israeli troops raid, order closure of Al Jazeera’s West Bank bureau
The Qatari channel aired live footage of Israeli troops entering the office with their weapons drawn and handing a military court order to Ramallah bureau chief Walid al-Omari forcing the bureau to close for 45 days. Read more
Russian strike on apartment block in Kharkiv injures 21
Kharkiv, 30 km (18 miles) from the Russian border, has been a frequent target of Moscow’s attacks since the Kremlin’s troops launched their February 2022 invasion of its smaller neighbor. Read more
Hezbollah, Israel exchange heavy fire in ‘new phase’ of fighting
Hezbollah deputy chief Naim Qassem told mourners at the funeral of one of the group’s commanders killed last week in Beirut: “We have entered a new phase, the title of which is the open-ended battle of reckoning.” Read more
Zelensky seeks ‘truly just peace’ for Ukraine during U.S. visit
Zelensky’s visit to attend sessions at the U.N. General Assembly in New York coincides with U.S. efforts to prepare a $375 million military aid package for Ukraine, breaking a months-long trend toward smaller packages for Kyiv’s military operations. Read more
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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
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
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