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Former corrections officer sentenced in child porn case
Mililani resident Kenneth Kazuichi Arasato Jr., 63, a former corrections officer, pleaded guilty on Aug. 28 to a two-count indictment charging him with possession of child pornography. Read more
Maunalani nursing center to construct new elevator
Plans are to build a new elevator from the first-floor parking lot of Hawaii’s oldest skilled nursing center, thus making a second ADA-compliant entrance. Read more
Bicyclist, 68, critical, after being struck by car in McCully
At about 11:45 a.m. today, police said a 36-year-old motorist heading westbound on Kapiolani struck the bicyclist who traveled into his path from the sidewalk area. Read more
UH center Johnson named All-Big West first team
Hawaii center Isaac “Big Fish” Johnson, whose out-sized personality matched his wide-ranging skills, today was named to the All-Big West first team for basketball. Read more
Hawaii’s Bailey Flavell named Big West Freshman of the Year
No Hawaii players were named to the seven member all-conference first team. Flavell and senior forwards Imani Perez and Saniyah Neverson were selected to the All-Big West second team. Read more
As many as 150 U.S. troops wounded so far in Iran war, sources say
The casualty figure has not been previously reported. Prior to Reuters’ publication of the figure, the Pentagon had only disclosed eight U.S. personnel seriously injured. Read more
Wall Street closes mixed on ramped-up Middle East tensions
The Dow joined the S&P 500 in negative territory, while the Nasdaq eked out a nominal gain as President Donald Trump reacted to reports that Iran was deploying mines in the crucial Strait of Hormuz. Read more
Kilauea latest eruption ends; Hawaiian Air cancels Hilo flights
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park closed its summit area today and urged visitors to shelter indoors as Kilauea’s eruption sent ash and tephra falling across nearby communities. Read more
Oil prices tumble by 15% after Trump’s Middle East prediction
Brent futures fell $14.23, or 14.5%, to $84.73 a barrel at 2:01 p.m. EDT (8:01 a.m. Hawaii time). U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude fell $14.46, or 15.5%, to $80.31. Read more
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Commanders agree to deal to bring back Marcus Mariota, source says
Mariota, the 2014 Heisman Trophy winner and the second selection in the 2015 draft, spent the past two seasons as a backup to Jayden Daniels, playing in 14 games in that span. Read more
City announces closures as Hawaii braces for powerful storm
Kauai, Niihau and Oahu under a flood watch with Maui County and Hawaii island to follow. Read more
U.S., Israel launch heaviest strikes on Iran as markets bet war will end soon
Raising the stakes for the global economy, Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said they would block oil shipments from the Gulf unless U.S. and Israeli attacks cease. Read more
Supreme Court to hear Guam hazardous waste explosions case
Tarague Beach serves as a nesting habitat for the endangered turtles and sits above an aquifer that provides more than 80% of the island’s population with drinking water. Read more
White House fires NTSB board member after misconduct allegations
White House spokesman Kush Desai said Inman was lawfully removed from the NTSB “after receiving highly concerning reports of inappropriate alcohol use on the job, harassment of staff, misuse of government resources, and failure to attend at least half of NTSB meetings.” Read more
Hawaii identifies a 3rd case of dengue on Oahu
The latest case comes two weeks after this year’s second case, bringing the total to three so far in 2026 – with two on Oahu and one on Maui. Read more
Man sent to hospital after head-on collision in Kalaeloa
A man in his 40s is in serious condition after a head-on collision in Kalaeloa shortly after noon today. Read more
Firefighters extinguish two-alarm blaze at Kailua home
The fire appeared to partially collapse a roof at the home, and nearby homes were required to evacuate. Read more
Airline stocks tumble, airfares surge as Iran war pushes oil above $100
“Absent near-term relief, airlines around the world could be forced to ground thousands of aircraft while some of the industry’s financially weakest carriers could halt operations,” Deutsche analysts said in a note to clients. Read more
Oil prices jump 7% on Iran war, settle at highest since 2022
Prices jumped over 20% in early trade and then retreated from session highs as the U.S. and other G7 countries considered tapping strategic petroleum reserves to limit inflation pressures from energy price increases. Read more
Woman allegedly shoots at Rihanna’s mansion near Beverly Hills
No injuries were reported and a woman about the age of 30 was taken into custody, Sgt. Jonathan De Vera of the Los Angeles Police Department said. Read more
Blaze extinguished at home for 2nd time in Aina Haina
The 911 call to the Honolulu Fire Department came in at about 6:30 a.m. for a fire near Lawelawe Street and Hind Iuka Drive in Aina Haina. Read more
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