“Hawaii does just enough to get past Portland State to move to 3-1.”
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Hawaii does just enough to get past Portland State
Understudy quarterback Luke Weaver threw two scoring passes, Kansei Matsuzawa converted three field goals and Hawaii finished nonconference play 3-1 with a 23-3 win over Portland State tonight at Ching Complex. Read more
GAME DAY BLOG: Hawaii moves to 3-1 with win over Portland State
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Accused sniper in Charlie Kirk killing awaits formal charges in Utah
Tyler Robinson, 22, was arrested on Thursday night after relatives and a family friend alerted authorities that he had implicated himself in the crime. Read more
Rainbow Wahine even record by beating Portland
Cha’lei Reid put down a match-high 18 kills and junior Stella Adeyemi added 14 with 10 digs to lead the Hawaii women’s volleyball team to an 18-25, 29-27, 25-19, 25-18 win over Portland tonight at Bankoh Arena at Stan Sheriff Center. Read more
‘Stage 2’ water shortage in effect for West Maui
County officials said a stage 2 water shortage is triggered when the Director of Water Supply projects anticipates water demand will exceed the available water supply by 16% to 30%. Read more
No tsunami threat to Hawaii after large quake off Russia
The magnitude 7.5 quake struck at 4:38 p.m. (Hawaii time) near the east coast of Kamchatka, Russia, Pacific Tsunami Warning Center officials said. Read more
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The victim in the case is in good condition, police said. Read more
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Gov. Spencer Cox’s even tone this week was no surprise for political leaders who worked closely with him. “I think he’s been brilliant and I’m not surprised for one second,” said New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy, a Democrat. Read more
ICE officer kills man in Chicago suburb during arrest attempt
ICE officials said the officer used “appropriate force” and that the man had a history of reckless driving. Read more
2 women seriously injured in Wahiawa moped crash
EMS said the two women, ages 22 and 24, were on one moped when the collision happened. Read more
Change of plea hearing postponed for alleged driver in McKinley student’s death
Miyashiro had 164 prior traffic citations before his arrest in this case, many of them for driving without a driver’s license. Read more
Who is Tyler Robinson, the suspect in Charlie Kirk’s killing?
Robinson, now 22, was arrested for suspicion of aggravated murder and other charges. He has no criminal history, according to state records. Read more
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