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New York visitor, 62, dies in waters off Kauai beach
Kauapea Beach is not a lifeguarded beach and the public is urged to use caution if getting in the water. Read more
Hawaii women’s volleyball ends road trip with win
The Rainbow Wahine finished the road trip to 2-1 scoring a win after Saturday’s disappointing sweep at the hands of UC Santa Barbara. Read more
Tulsi Gabbard says she’s joining GOP at campaign stop with Trump
As Gabbard made her way to the podium and the crowd cheered, Trump embraced her and said, “Boy, are you popular!” Read more
3 men indicted for assault on law enforcement officers
The Honolulu Prosecutor’s Office announced today that three men were indicted recently in three unrelated cases for assault on a law enforcement officer. Read more
Hawaii Health Department warns of waffle products recall
The Hawaii Department of Health is alerting residents of the recall first issued Friday, as the products were sold throughout the U.S. and Canada. Read more
Police seeking information on Lululemon shoplifting suspects
Police said at about 10:08 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, the two suspects entered the store, then allegedly left with concealed merchandise. Read more
Court orders Giuliani to surrender assets to Georgia workers
Giuliani was ordered to put control of the Manhattan apartment, cash accounts, sports memorabilia, high-end watches and other items into a receivership controlled by Freeman and Moss within seven days, according to an order from U.S. District Judge Lewis Liman. Read more
Israel confirms death of heir apparent to slain Hezbollah leader
The military said Safieddine was killed in a strike carried out three weeks ago in Beirut’s southern suburbs, its first confirmation of his death. Earlier this month, Israel said he had probably been eliminated. Read more
1 dead, 10 hospitalized after E. Coli tied to McDonald’s
Everyone interviewed has reported eating at McDonald’s before their illness started, and most specifically mentioned eating a Quarter Pounder hamburger, according to the CDC. Read more
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Maui pedestrian, 71, dies after being struck in Kihei
The driver immediately stopped and remained on scene. Read more
Body of woman, 92, found in Koko Marina waters
“There were no suspicious circumstances or obvious signs of foul play,” a Honolulu police summary of the incident said. Read more
Walmart to deliver prescription meds in as soon as 30 minutes
Walmart’s move comes a couple of weeks after Amazon announced plans to open pharmacies offering same-day delivery options across 20 new U.S. cities in 2025. Read more
Judge rejects Republican move to restrict overseas voting in Michigan
The RNC said today that it will appeal the decision. Read more
1 lane cleared after rockslide on Maui’s Honoapiilani Highway
A crew continues to work to clear the rockslide from the other lane, according to the state Department of Transportation. Read more
Target to lower prices on 2,000 items ahead of holiday season
The price reductions will be across national brands and Target’s own private brands, including food and beverages, everyday essentials and holiday gifts, it said. Read more
Former Abercrombie CEO Mike Jeffries charged with sex trafficking
The 16-count indictment was unveiled today by federal prosecutors in Brooklyn a decade after Jeffries left the retailer he built over 22 years into a popular clothing brand known for sexually charged marketing. Read more
FAA finalizes pilot training, certification rules for air taxis
The FAA called the rule “the final piece in the puzzle for safely introducing these aircraft in the near term.” Some flying companies hope to begin flying commercial passengers as soon as 2025. Read more
Max Holloway: Beating Topuria may not secure Fighter of Year
Holloway was asked about his chances of winning the honor as he prepares to face featherweight champion Ilia Topuria in Saturday’s UFC 308 headliner in Abu Dhabi. Read more
Man, 44, dies in solo motorcycle crash on H-1 in Kalihi
This was Oahu’s 36th traffic fatality of the year, compared with 44 fatalities at the same time in 2023. Read more
Elon Musk delivers cash, conspiracies to Pennsylvania voters
Musk drew praise from conservatives at his rallies while fielding questions about artificial intelligence, government regulation, sentient robots and vaccines. Read more
Taiwan preps wartime food plans amid potential Chinese blockade
The ministry said Taiwan’s current rice stocks were enough to support the island for at least seven months and plans on rice rationing through supply stations across the island were being made in case of a food crisis. Read more
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