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Police looking for Jeep in connection with attempted kidnapping
The Honolulu Police Department is looking for a 2021 black Jeep with license plate WDU838 because it may be involved in a kidnapping, according to police. Read more
Six-run inning lifts Padres, sends Dodgers to brink
David Peralta hit a two-run double and Fernando Tatis Jr. added a two-run home run in a six-run second inning as the San Diego Padres held on for a 6-5 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers today in Game 3 of the National League Division Series. Read more
Uniqlo owner seen posting 24% annual profit surge on brand’s overseas push
The Japanese owner of casual wear giant Uniqlo is projected to beat its own forecast in what would be a third straight year of record profits as its brand makes inroads in western markets and its business in China recovers. Read more
Sean Manaea subdues Phillies as Mets take 2-1 series lead
Sean Manaea carried a shutout into the eighth inning and benefited from strong defense behind him by the New York Mets, who beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-2 in Game 3 of a National League Division Series today. Read more
Dolphins’ Tua Tagovailoa seems on track to begin practicing in two weeks
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, who has been on injured reserve due to a concussion he sustained against the Buffalo Bills in Week 2, seems to be on track to practice two weeks from Wednesday (Oct. 23), the first day he’s eligible to return. Read more
Work furlough inmate fails to return to Oahu Community Correctional Center
A 43-year-old work furlough inmate has failed to return to the Oahu Community Correctional Center today, as scheduled. Read more
FAA issues safety alert over Boeing 737 rudder issue
The Federal Aviation Administration said today it issued a safety alert to airlines warning of the potential for limited or jammed rudder movement on certain Boeing 737 airplanes after a safety official urged the agency to take action. Read more
Division I Council cuts transfer portal windows to 30 total days
The NCAA Division I Council voted today in favor of shortening the transfer portal windows for both football and basketball. Read more
Napheesa Collier, Lynx top Sun, advance to WNBA Finals
Napheesa Collier recorded 27 points, 11 rebounds and four blocked shots and the Minnesota Lynx clinched a spot in the WNBA Finals with a solid 88-77 victory over the Connecticut Sun in the decisive fifth game of a semifinal series today at Minneapolis. Read more
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Demolition of Uncle Billy’s Hilo Bay Hotel underway
State officials today said the demolition of Uncle Billy’s Hilo Bay Hotel on Banyan Drive is underway, marking the end of an era. Read more
Queen’s acquires Kahi Mohala behavioral health hospital
The Queen’s Health Systems today announced its acquisition of Kahi Mohala, a behavioral health hospital in Ewa Beach, from California-based Sutter Health Pacific. Read more
CBS rebukes anchor over tense interview with Ta-Nehisi Coates
Top CBS executives, on a newsroomwide call, described the interview as falling short of the network’s editorial standards. Read more
Trump kept secret contact with Putin post-presidency, book says
The unidentified aide said the two might have spoken a half-dozen other times since Trump left the White House. Read more
Kauai police seek public’s help finding missing Anahola woman
Police ask anyone with information about Kaiwi’s whereabouts to call KPD Dispatch at 808-241-1711. Read more
Wall Street closes higher on tech buying ahead of inflation data
The information technology index led gainers among the S&P 500 sectors, jumping 2.1%. It was aided by advances of 6.6% and 5.1%, respectively, by Palantir Technologies and Palo Alto Networks. Read more
Man charged with murder in fatal stabbing at Nanakuli Wendy’s
Cheney’s bail is set at $1 million. Read more
OnlyFans creator pleads guilty in child pornography case
Matthew Richardson, 36, faces five to 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine when he’s sentenced on Dec. 19. The plea agreement was reached in August. Read more
Three armed men arrested at Tantalus lookout
The three men — ages 21, 19 and 18 — were arrested by HPD officers at 2929 Round Top Drive, a scenic spot overlooking Honolulu and Diamond Head, at 10:40 p.m. Read more
Nobel prize in physics goes to machine learning pioneers
Heralded for its revolutionary potential in areas ranging from cutting-edge scientific discovery to more efficient admin, the emerging technology on which the duo worked has also raised fears humankind may soon be outsmarted and outcompeted by its own creation. Read more
Motorcyclist, 23, critical after Kaneohe crash
The accident occurred around 8:30 p.m. on the southbound side of the highway, just east of the Wilson Tunnel entrance in Kaneohe Read more
Harris proposes new funding for at-home senior care services
Vice President Harris rolled out the proposal in the first of a series of media interviews she was slated to do in New York today, as she and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump race to energize voters before the Nov. 5 election. Read more
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