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No. 5 Kapolei beats No. 3 Mililani to earn first berth in OIA Open title game
Kapolei has accomplished one first and will be seeking another. Read more
Texas man, 47, dies after solo crash in Makena
Maui police say a 47-year-old man from Texas died in a solo crash Thursday evening on Makena Road. Read more
Dodgers escape late rally to force World Series Game 7
The World Series will go the distance for the first time since 2019. Read more
Parents rush to seek leucovorin for autism despite limited data
A surge in demand for the decades-old drug leucovorin has overwhelmed doctors after federal officials suggested potential benefits for some autism-related symptoms. Read more
HPD arrests 3 in Ewa Beach e-dirt bike crackdown
In a statement, police said officers from District 1 and support units from District 8 conducted an e-bike and e-dirt bike operation in the Ewa and Kapolei areas on Thursday. Read more
Trump unveils renovated Lincoln bathroom amid White House changes
Trump, who has drawn criticism from preservationists and Democrats for adding a Mar-a-Lago-style sheen to the historic mansion, unveiled the remodeled white-and-black-marbled bathroom via social media. Read more
White House issues new rule restricting access for journalists
The National Security Council said the change was made because structural changes to the NSC mean White House communications officials are now “routinely engaging with sensitive material.” Read more
Court permanently blocks Trump voter citizenship proof rule
Several lawsuits have challenged the president’s March 25 executive order, a sweeping order aimed at overhauling federal elections, and courts had already temporarily blocked it from going into effect. Read more
FBI opposes push for Gabbard to take lead on counterintelligence
The FBI letter was the latest example of tensions between Gabbard and her counterparts at other intelligence agencies, including FBI Director Kash Patel. Read more
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Trump says U.S., Canada will not restart trade talks
Carney did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Read more
Yen faces worst monthly drop since July as BOJ disappoints
The yen clawed back some losses after Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said the government has been monitoring foreign exchange movements with a high sense of urgency as the yen weakens. Read more
Disney networks go dark on YouTube TV after failed talks
The affected Disney networks include ESPN, ABC, FX, Nat Geo, Nat Geo Wild, Disney Channel, ABC News Live and others. Read more
Thune rejects Trump’s push to end Senate filibuster
Many Republicans, particularly more senior members, fear that any weakening of the signature Senate rule that requires most legislation to win 60 votes would backfire spectacularly if Democrats regained control. Read more
FAA delaying flights as government shutdown enters Day 31
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said today he expects more flight delays in the coming days. Read more
Judges block Trump plan to suspend SNAP food aid
The rulings come as Democrats and Republicans in Congress trade blame for the shutdown, potentially jeopardizing SNAP benefits as the funding impasse continues. Read more
U.S., Philippines aim to block China’s navy in key Pacific channel
The ability to conduct operations deep into the Pacific would be vital for the Chinese navy if it wanted to counter U.S. and Japanese attempts to intervene in a Taiwan crisis. Read more
Kona Airport shut down for hours to address runway repairs
FlightAware.com reported 25 delays and eight cancellations today at the Kona airport. Read more
Trump calls on Senate to scrap filibuster rule to end shutdown
The shutdown began on Oct. 1, the first day of the 2026 federal fiscal year, because congressional Republicans and Democrats failed to agree on legislation to fund government services. Read more
Big West leader UC Davis fights off Hawaii in 4 sets
Bri Gunderson led four Rainbow Wahine in double figures with 15 kills and hit .636 as Hawaii (8-14, 4-7) had its opportunities to steal a win against the Aggies (15-5, 11-1). Read more
Registration for Foodbank’s Waipio distribution event quickly hits full capacity
The Foodbank urges the public to visit hawaiifoodbank.org shutdown for a list of upcoming food distributions across Oahu. Read more
State to provide $42.2M to replace suspended SNAP funding
The cost adds up to $42.2 million that will now be spent in local grocery stores at a time when Hawaii has been forecast to move into a “mild recession” in 2026. Read more
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