Honolulu approves conceptual plan for 1588 Ala Moana project
The City Council approved the project’s conceptual plan, with conditions for affordable rentals and street improvements. Separate permits are still required before construction.
Local Headlines
-
-
Carrie Cox’s Henderson trial set for February 2027
A judge moved Councilwoman Carrie Cox’s trial start from October 19, 2026, to February 8, 2027. The new setting is after Henderson’s November election.
-
North Las Vegas advances two hospital groups to finalist stage
Two hospital groups will prepare proposals for a potential 135-acre campus. The city expects to select one within 90 days of its Oct. 5 announcement.
-
Valencia County early voting adds three sites Oct. 17
Early voting is scheduled at the Los Lunas county offices through Oct. 16, then at four locations through Oct. 31.
-
Isaias reached 80 mph as warnings stood in Oct. 8 update
A 4:23 a.m. update listed hurricane warnings for Escambia Coastal and Escambia Inland, with a storm-surge warning for the coastal zone.
-
Ballard proposes 20-year review of alleged Lincoln tax charges
State Sen. Beau Ballard says he is developing a 2027 bill to review alleged Lincoln sales-tax charges on deliveries to residents in the city’s extraterritorial jurisdiction.
-
Lexington names co-chairs for license-plate reader review
Mayor Linda Gorton named Allison Connelly and Timothy Johnson to lead a planned review of Lexington’s automated license-plate reader program.
-
Lebanon sets Oct. 9 portal launch and Oct. 22 process start
Lebanon plans to open its development application portal Oct. 9 and begin a revised review process Oct. 22, ahead of a state law taking effect in 2027.
-
MyEPWater app offers account access, with tracking limits by meter
El Paso Water’s free app supports account and payment tasks, but detailed water-use tracking and leak alerts require an advanced meter.
-
Albuquerque vote shifts coalitions’ automatic city roles
The 5-4 vote changes which neighborhood groups automatically receive development notices and appeal roles. Coalitions may still appeal if they establish legal standing.
-
Akron City Series moves nine football games to Saturday mornings
The reported revision shifts Weeks 8–10 games to 10 a.m. Saturdays, but the district’s linked PDF still shows the earlier schedule.
-
Arcadia couple plead not guilty; bail set at $20 million each
Guojun Xuan and Silvia Zhang face felony charges over alleged abuse of children at their Arcadia home. A judge set bail below prosecutors’ request.
-
Arizona put all 21 IFC chapters under activity suspension
A University of Arizona interim order barred activities beyond business meetings while the school investigated misconduct reports involving nearly half its Interfraternity Council chapters.
-
Arrie Mae Roberts identified after fatal Columbus pedestrian crash
Reports identified 76-year-old Arrie Mae Roberts as the pedestrian killed near Veterans Parkway and 18th Street on Oct. 4.
-
Police identify Faith Smith in Amarillo homicide investigation
Amarillo police identified Faith Smith, 31, after her body was found behind a garage on Orange Street.
-
Grand Prairie names three finalists for fire chief
Residents can meet the three finalists for Grand Prairie fire chief at a public event scheduled for tonight.
-
Second pedestrian dies after Vancouver crosswalk crash
Police reported on Oct. 7 that the 43-year-old man had died from his injuries after the Oct. 5 crash at NE Andresen Road and NE Van Mall Drive. A 34-year-old woman died at the scene.
-
Mobile council holds first evening meeting under annual approach
The Mobile City Council met at 6 p.m. Oct. 6, later than its usual Tuesday 10:30 a.m. meeting time.
-
Irmo’s National Night Out brings residents and police together
Irmo’s free National Night Out took place at Moore Park on Oct. 6, with food, music and games.
-
Woman dies, Aiken County deputy recovering after Scotch Lane shooting
Amanda Buckner, 38, died after a shooting on Scotch Lane on Oct. 5. SLED is investigating at the Aiken County Sheriff’s Office’s request.
-
New Carlisle Elementary resumes classes after roof fire
Grades 2–4 returned to the school’s north section Sept. 28, while fifth graders attended Medway Elementary and traveled there by bus.
-
Timberline postpones homecoming events; Oct. 10 dance stays scheduled
Timberline postponed its homecoming events for the week except the Oct. 10 dance as Boise police investigated reported online threats involving a student.