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U.S. Senate passes bill to end government shutdown, sends to House
The 60-40 vote passed with the support of nearly all of the chamber’s Republicans and eight Democrats, who unsuccessfully sought to tie government funding to health subsidies that are due to expire at the end of the year. Read more
Hawaii’s Arquette, Gunderson earn Big West honors
Arquette was named the BWC Setter of the Week and Gunderson earned Defensive Player of the Week honors after the Rainbow Wahine won matches against Cal State Northridge and Cal State Bakersfield. Read more
Missing Tennessee child, 15, found in Oahu garage
A tipster told law enforcement that he “employs the child’s father in Hawaii” two months after the teen was reported missing in Tennessee. Read more
U.S. container imports fall in October amid tariff-driven caution
U.S. seaports handled a total of 2.3 million twenty-foot equivalent units last month, down 0.1% from September and below the 2.4 million to 2.6 million TEU range that typically signals peak trade activity, marking only the second October in the past decade to record a month-over-month decline. Read more
Higher food prices in Alaska and Hawaii intensify SNAP anxiety
According to the most recent report by the USDA, the agency that administers SNAP, a “thrifty” household of four could eat on $999.50 a month in the 48 contiguous states. But the cost is nearly 28% higher in Alaska, and nearly 51% in Hawaii, the August report said. Read more
Apple delays next version of iPhone Air
The company launched the iPhone Air in 2025 as a thinner and lighter alternative within its flagship iPhone portfolio. The model, with a slim design, came with some trade-offs in terms of battery size and camera features. Read more
HPD seeks public input on police services
The brief survey is designed to gather input from community members about their “experiences with HPD and their perceptions of safety” on Oahu, according to the statement from HPD. Read more
U.S. lawmakers urge Starbucks CEO to restart union talks
Starbucks said in a statement that the union represents only 4% of its workforce and that the company already offers “the best job in retail.” Read more
Visa, Mastercard reach $38B swipe fee settlement, draw opposition
Today’s settlement would end 20 years of litigation in which businesses accused Visa, Mastercard and banks of conspiring to violate U.S. antitrust laws, including through the card networks’ collection of “swipe fees.” Read more
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Supreme Court rejects bid to overturn same-sex marriage right
The court, which has a 6-3 conservative majority, turned away an appeal by Kim Davis, the former Rowan County clerk who was sued by a gay couple after refusing to issue any marriage licenses following the 2015 decision that recognized a constitutional right to same-sex marriage. Read more
High surf advisory in effect for north shores of most islands
A large swell from the north-northeast is peaking today and is pushing surf above advisory levels. Read more
Trump orders air traffic controllers back as flight cancellations surge
Trump added that he will reward those who did not take any time off during the 41-day federal government shutdown, but it is not clear how many controllers could qualify. Read more
Legal battle over SNAP benefits returns to Supreme Court
The Trump administration told the U.S. Supreme Court today that it continues to seek a halt of the Rhode Island judge’s order to fully fund the benefits unless there was an end to the government shutdown. Read more
Trump pardons Giuliani, allies tied to 2020 election overturn effort
The pardon attorney, Ed Martin, a lawyer who has long supported the rioters who were themselves granted clemency by Trump for attacking the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, posted a copy of the pardon proclamation on social media. Read more
Infant formula recalled amid botulism investigation
Since August, at least 13 infants in 10 states who had been given the formula have had botulism type A infections, according to the FDA. Read more
Japan rebukes Chinese diplomat as Taiwan furor escalates
Beijing defended the “personal post” made by the envoy in an escalating war of words with Japan’s new hardline leader that threatens to strain relations between the historic rivals after a period of relative calm. Read more
Aussie gains, yen weakens as end to U.S. shutdown looks possible
The Aussie dollar was up 0.55% on the dollar at $0.6532 and up more than 1% on the yen. Read more
Firefighters extinguish Wahiawa restaurant fire, no injuries reported
A fire broke out this afternoon at the L & L Drive Inn on South Kamehameha Highway, prompting a swift response from the Honolulu Fire Department. Read more
Rainbow Wahine beats Cal State Bakersfield at Stan Sheriff Center
Hawaii middle blockers Bri Gunderson and Miliana Sylvester had a match-high 12 kills each and the Rainbow Wahine won for the fourth time in five matches. Read more
U.S. Senate advances bill to end federal shutdown
If the Senate eventually passes the amended bill, the package still must be approved by the House of Representatives and sent to President Donald Trump for his signature, a process that could take several days. Read more
Stock market hits speed bump but investors stay on bullish path
“It’s a speed bump. It’s not a wall that you’re going to ram the car into and have a bit more damage than anyone is planning for,” said Raheel Siddiqui, senior investment strategist at Neuberger Berman Global Equity Research Department. Read more
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