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Rainbow Wahine rally to 5-set victory in Big West opener
Hawaii sophomore Adrianna Arquette recorded the first triple-double by a Rainbow Wahine in seven years with 41 assists, 15 digs and a career-high 11 kills and fired an ace on match point to lead UH to a 23-25, 25-18, 21-25, 25-17, 15-13 win tonight over UC Riverside. Read more
Video game maker EA in talks to go private at $50B valuation
The take-private offer comes at a crucial time for EA, which is banking heavily on its core sports portfolio and action shooter intellectual property to weather a sluggish video game industry as gamers get picky with spending. Read more
Nexstar, Sinclair end boycott of Kimmel show on its stations
The Nexstar and Sinclair reversals followed Disney’s decision to restore Kimmel to the airwaves after the ABC parent was hit with a torrent of criticism from across the political spectrum for caving to the White House. Read more
Portuguese man-of-war advisory issued for Hanauma Bay, Waikiki
Portuguese man-of-wars, a species of siphonophore, a group of animals that are closely related to jellyfish, can deliver a very painful sting, causing pain, burning, red welts and potential blisters. Read more
ICE arrests Des Moines public schools superintendent
The superintendent, Ian Roberts, came from Guyana to the U.S. on a student visa in 1999 and was ordered deported in 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Read more
McKenna to lead Hawaii’s Judiciary as its acting chief
Chief Justice Mark Recktenwald leaves the state Supreme Court due to the state’s mandatory retirement age of 70 for justices and judges. Read more
HART Chair Colleen Hanabusa resigns from rail agency board
HART Board Vice Chair Kika Bukoski noted Hanabusa, 74, had recently submitted her letter of resignation, effective Tuesday, following her absence from prior board meetings. Read more
Summoned U.S. military leaders expected to hear ‘rally the troops’ message
One of the main goals of the gathering is to “get our fighters excited” about the new posture of the department, said the senior official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity. Read more
Coast Guard, partners searching for missing diver off Kauai
Anyone with information about Higashi’s whereabouts is urged to call KPD Dispatch at 808-241-1711. Read more
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Man, 32, arrested after cars damaged, officer assaulted at Honolulu park
This was the second arrest in two days involving an alleged assault on HPD officer. Read more
Firefighters extinguish structure fire near Bellows entrance
At 11:49 p.m. Thursday, the Honolulu Fire Department received a 911 call for a building fire at 515 Tinker Road. Read more
Costco tops revenue and profit estimates as shoppers seek deals
With household budgets under pressure due to rising inflation and a weakening labor market, consumers are increasingly seeking value, which has helped retailers such as Costco buck the broader industry slowdown. Read more
Trump to impose tariffs on drugs, trucks, furniture Oct. 1
The tariffs range from 25% to 100%, with the highest levies applying to “any branded or patented” pharmaceutical product coming into the United States. Read more
Trump repeats Tylenol, vaccine claims despite medical outcry
The advice from Trump goes against that of medical societies, which cite data from numerous studies and decades of practice showing that acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol, is safe when used under a doctor’s care while pregnant. Read more
Moped rider, 42, seriously hurt in Kakaako hit-and-run crash
The crash happened about 4:27 p.m. on South King Street near the intersection of Alapai Street. Read more
Hackers exploit Cisco firewall flaw, U.S. issues urgent alert
“This widespread campaign poses a significant risk to victims’ networks,” CISA said in a statement. Read more
Gabbard ends intelligence report on future threats to U.S.
Past editions warned of threats and shifts that came to pass, including climate change challenges, new immigration patterns and the risk of a pandemic. Read more
MFD: Paia wildfire that led to evacuations was intentionally set
Paia Elementary School will be closed Friday for the third day in a row in the wildfire’s aftermath, state Department of Education officials said. Read more
Trump clears way for American-owned TikTok valued at $14B
Software giant Oracle, whose cofounder is billionaire Larry Ellison, will take a stake in U.S. TikTok. Read more
Man, 44, arrested after allegedly biting HPD officer in Waikiki
At about 10:23 a.m., District 6 patrol officers responded to Ena Road based on a complaint from a 44-year-old man. Read more
FBI ex-chief James Comey indicted on criminal charges
The grand jury’s indictment came after the president pressured Attorney General Pam Bondi for not moving quickly enough to bring criminal charges against Comey and other prominent Trump critics. Read more
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