New Mexico rallies from 10 down to beat Hawai‘i, 21-10
New Mexico scored 21 unanswered second-half points to beat Hawai‘i 21-10 and improve to 5-1 overall and 2-0 in Mountain West play.
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Hawaiʻi asks residents to reduce lights during seabird fallout season
DLNR urges residents to dim unnecessary outdoor lights and report injured seabirds through Dec. 15.
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Hawaiʻi court hears election commission’s staff-support dispute
Two commission members asked the Hawaiʻi Supreme Court to compel staff support for a meeting. The court recessed without ruling after October 16 arguments.
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Two Hawaii committees report $286,760 in election spending
Seven electioneering-communication statements report a combined $286,760.40 in expenditures ahead of Hawaii’s November 3 general election.
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Woman, 84, dies after car falls from Honolulu parking garage
An 84-year-old woman died after her car fell from a fifth-floor parking structure in downtown Honolulu, police said.
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Papahānaumokuākea cleanup reports 47,000-pound final haul
The project reported that its third and final 2026 mission removed 47,000 pounds of debris and crews freed five entangled green sea turtles.
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Hawaiʻi audit questions review of more than $13.7M in payments
A state audit found Hawaiʻi did not adequately determine whether more than $13.7 million in sampled Kauhale Initiative payments were allowable. Gov. Josh Green’s office disputes parts of the findings.
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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.
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USPS Lists Possible Mail Delays in Several Regions
USPS lists possible mail and package delays in Hawaii, the Southwest, Southern California and the Mid-South. Here is how to check local service and tracking.
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Twenty States Sue Over Trump Rules Narrowing Species Protections
Twenty states and D.C. sued over Endangered Species Act changes affecting habitat harm, threatened-species protections and critical-habitat decisions.
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NOAA says the Lower 48 just had its hottest summer on record
NOAA says the Lower 48 had its hottest summer on record as drought expanded and wildfire potential stayed elevated across several regions.
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DOJ files four final lawsuits over undocumented-student tuition
The Justice Department sued Hawaii, D.C., Arkansas and Utah over tuition and aid policies. The complaints do not immediately change eligibility.
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FCC activates disaster communications rules for Hawaii storm areas
The FCC activated disaster-response requirements as Hurricane Lowell’s impacts continue on Kauai and Oahu, where providers reported five cell-site outages.
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Tropical Storm Lowell Turns West as Hawaii Forecast Remains Uncertain
Lowell is forecast to strengthen while moving west, but Hawaii has no coastal watches or warnings and forecasters say the longer-range track remains uncertain.
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Hawaii secures $18.5 million in FEMA support for five grid-resilience projects
Federal FEMA support will help fund five planned grid-resilience projects on Maui, Hawaiʻi Island and Oʻahu, including critical customer hubs and grid-control upgrades scheduled for completion from 2027 through 2029.
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Tropical Storm Lala threatens Hawaii Island with hurricane-force winds and flooding
Tropical Storm Lala was forecast to strengthen before approaching Hawaii Island on Saturday, bringing risks of hurricane-force winds, heavy rain, flooding, mudslides and dangerous surf.
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Hurricane warning remains for Hawaiʻi Island as Tropical Storm Lala approaches
A hurricane warning remains in effect for Hawaiʻi Island from Friday evening through early Sunday, with the greatest threats varying by area: damaging winds, major flooding rain, storm surge and dangerous surf.
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Honolulu Police Plan August Launch of Citywide Drone Program
Honolulu Police Chief David Lazar says HPD plans to begin using drones across the city in August 2026 to help catch, investigate and respond to crime.
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Honolulu Voter Centers Open Until 7 p.m. for Hawaii Primary
Honolulu voters can use two full-time service centers, register the same day and submit ballots as Hawaii’s primary election takes place Saturday.
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Kailua Hawaiian homelands housing project taken off the table
A proposed Hawaiian homelands housing project at Kalaheo Hillside in Kailua is no longer under consideration, the Honolulu City Council said.
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Hawaii primary set for Aug. 8 with statewide races and Senate vacancy contest
Hawaii’s Office of Elections has formally proclaimed the Aug. 8, 2026, mail primary, including statewide offices, legislative races, Office of Hawaiian Affairs seats and a vacancy contest in Senate District 19.
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Maui Relief Program shifts eligibility to households with minor children Aug. 1
The Hawaii Department of Human Services says Maui Relief Program support will focus on eligible households with children under 18 beginning Aug. 1, affecting residents across Maui County, including Kaunakakai and Molokai.