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The Hawaii Supreme Court heard arguments on whether to grant habeas corpus proceedings for two elephants at the Honolulu Zoo, and Hawaii’s medical aid-in-dying law saw a record 59 deaths in 2025, a 55% increase from the previous year.

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Hawaiian Electric Industries posted a $35 million third-quarter profit despite hurricane-related expenses and asset write-downs while planning $450 million in grid resilience investments, Kapi‘olani Community College marked its 80th anniversary by planting 80 native trees, and the Honolulu City Council advanced a bill criminalizing unauthorized possession of shopping carts.

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Recent storms damaged HEI finances, but company sustains profit
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Kapi‘olani CC to plant 80 native trees to mark 80th anniversary
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Council advances shopping-cart bill despite homeless concerns
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University of Hawaii mens basketball remained undefeated with a 71-62 win over UT Arlington in the Rainbow Classic, and Kapolei captured its first OIA Open Division football championship with a 29-10 victory over Mililani.

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Rainbow Warriors down UT Arlington to stay undefeated
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Kapolei gets historic first OIA Open football title
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Upcountry Maui residents demand cleanup of hazardous storm debris lingering on roads after Hurricane Lala, Kauais Kokee and Waimea Canyon State Parks reopened after a two-month closure from Hurricane Lowell though some services remain closed, and a man in his seventies was hospitalized in serious condition after a single-vehicle crash on the Moanalua Freeway.

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Months after Hurricane Lala, Maui residents want ‘dangerous’ storm debris removed
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Kokee, Waimea Canyon State Parks reopen after Hurricane Lowell damage
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The University of Hawaii launched a multi-million dollar forest resilience program for the Pacific Islands, Maui County began a large-scale vegetation clearing project to mitigate wildfire risks in West Maui, and traffic resumed on Oahus Moanalua Freeway following a serious multi-vehicle collision.

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$2.8M UH partnership aims to protect forests across Pacific Islands
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Maui County to clear acres of land in West Maui to reduce wildfire risk
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H-201 eastbound lanes near Ala Napunani reopen after mu...

A pedestrian remains in critical condition following a hit-and-run in Halawa, a multi-car collision has caused significant traffic delays on the Moanalua Freeway, and a sixty-nine-year-old woman has died from injuries sustained in a Honolulu Zoo parking lot accident.

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Woman critically injured in Halawa hit-and-run
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H-201 eastbound lanes closed near Ala Napunani after multi-car crash
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69-year-old woman struck in Honolulu Zoo parking lot dies from injuries
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A twenty-two-year-old man remains in critical condition following a single-vehicle crash on the H-2 Freeway, and Nvidia has launched an independent investigation into CEO Jensen Huang following his admission of an extramarital affair amid concerns regarding potential foreign intelligence targeting.

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22-year-old man critically injured after vehicle goes airborne in Waipio crash
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Man, 22, critically injured in H-2 Freeway crash in Waipio
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Nvidia launches investigation into CEO Jensen Huang over foreign intelligence concerns
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A new permanent exhibit honoring Nisei soldiers has opened in Honolulu, House Democrats are preparing for potential investigations into the Trump administration, and Leilani Bond has been crowned Miss Kona Coffee 2027.

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Nisei soldier exhibit honors Japanese American World War II veterans
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Trump, DOJ stand defiant as Democrats ready investigative blitz
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New Miss Kona Coffee 2027 crowned at cultural festival
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A man was hospitalized in serious condition following a single-vehicle crash in Waialua, a woman remains in critical condition after a vehicle-pedestrian collision in Halawa, and the YWCA Oahu Fernhurst program continues to support women transitioning from incarceration and homelessness toward professional independence.

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Man seriously injured after crashing into wall on Farrington Highway, EMS reports
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Woman taken in critical condition after apparent crash in Halawa
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Public interest in the Honouliuli Internment Camp has surged as the National Park Service manages limited access to the historic site, the Honolulu Police Department is intensifying efforts to track gang activity following recent federal indictments, and Hawaii Dental Service has appointed Maria Borje-Bonkowski as its new compliance and privacy officer.

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Honouliuli tour revisits WWII’s dark history
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Tracking gangs: One focus is redirecting troubled youth
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On the Move: Maria Borje-Bonkowski at Hawaii Dental Serv...

Governor Josh Green has nominated Matthew Dvonch as the next attorney general of Hawaii, a new report proposes making state bus transit free to improve equity, and a reconstituted panel is launching a multi-year effort to resolve a long-standing dispute over public land trust revenues owed to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs.

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Green to nominate first deputy AG for top job
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Report calls for statewide fare-free bus system
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Democratic leaders are prioritizing economic relief following their recent election performance, Hawaii recorded voter turnout below fifty percent across all counties, and the local business community is mourning the death of influential advertising executive David Wilson.

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Column: Democrats mustn’t squander chance to better U.S. lives
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Kokua Line: Did any Hawaii county exceed 50% voter turnout?
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Advertising exec David Wilson counseled Hawaii leaders, CEOs
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The University of Hawaii football team defeated UTEP to maintain bowl game eligibility, the women’s volleyball team secured a share of the Mountain West regular season title after sweeping Nevada, and both programs are now preparing for their upcoming home matchups.

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Rainbow Warriors outlast UTEP on the road, 17-14
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‘Bows bring out the brooms in dominant fashion against Nevada
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AccesSurf is celebrating its twentieth anniversary with a fundraising campaign for adaptive ocean programs, community members gathered at Magic Island for the annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s to support research and caregiving, and a sixty-one-year-old man was hospitalized in serious condition following a vehicle collision near Sandy Beach Park.

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AccesSurf celebrates 20 years of making ocean recreation accessible in Hawaii
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Oahu residents walk to raise awareness, funds for Alzheimer’s research
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Community members honored the legacy of former Congresswoman Patricia Saiki, Maui firefighters responded to a brush fire in Kihei, and authorities issued a public advisory to monitor local conditions following the blaze.

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Hawaii leaders honor former Congresswoman Pat Saiki at memorial service
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Remembering pioneer Congresswoman Pat Saiki
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Firefighters respond to brush fire near Liloa Drive in Kihei
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Hawaiian Electric has expanded its wildfire-related power shutoff watch to Leeward Oahu, two individuals were hospitalized following a vehicle crash in Halawa, and local businesses are preparing to offer Veterans Day promotions for military personnel.

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Hawaiian Electric expands power shutoff watch to Leeward Oahu
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Two hospitalized after car goes down embankment, hits building in Halawa
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Specials and deals for servicemembers on Veterans Day
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The University of Hawai’i women’s soccer team prepared for the Mountain West Championship despite a regular-season loss to Wyoming, and Honolulu police arrested a suspect for manslaughter following a fatal robbery at the Pearl Kai Shopping Center.

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UH soccer falls in regular-season finale ahead of Mountain West Semifinals
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Police arrest manslaughter suspect in robbery attack at Pearl Kai Shopping Center
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A federal judge is moving to appoint a special master to investigate potential government misconduct regarding the East Potomac Golf Course renovation, and First Lady Melania Trump is launching a scholarship initiative for foster youth in partnership with Louisiana State University.

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Judge wants ex-U.S. attorney to probe if gov't misled her in Trump golf case
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Melania Trump, LSU to announce scholarship program for students in foster care
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The University of Hawaii Board of Regents is considering amendments to allow the reuse of observatory sites on Maunakea, the U.S. labor market reported stronger-than-expected job growth in September, and Bank of Hawaii promoted Steven Johnson to senior vice president and director of legal services.

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Regents panel supports changes to UH’s Maunakea plan
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Endangered Hawaiian bird uses beak, body to dig out its dinner
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Oahu’s housing market experienced a decline in sales and prices due to high mortgage rates, the U.S. military is integrating artificial intelligence into Pacific operations to improve logistics while addressing security risks, and a feasibility study has identified a potential site for a new healthcare clinic in Volcano.

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High rates put squeeze on Oahu housing market
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U.S. military accelerates AI push across Pacific as China tensions grow
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The University of Hawaii men’s basketball team set a new program record with a 116-44 victory over Bethesda University, head coach Eran Ganot achieved his 200th career win, and Volcano E-cigs announced the closure of all thirteen Hawaii locations by year-end due to upcoming state regulations on disposable vaping products.

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Hawaii sets new record in 116-44 win against Bethesda
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State’s largest vape retailer to close at end of the year, citing new laws
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Honolulu police are managing manual traffic control following a signal outage in Waikiki, Police Chief David Lazar has met most of his initial performance goals while outlining future department initiatives, and a forty-four-year-old man has been arrested for a homicide stemming from an October assault in Waikiki.

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Traffic lights out at Waikiki intersection; drivers urged to use caution
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Lazar reports progress in first months as police chief, outlines next steps
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Two utility poles collapsed in McCully-Mōʻiliʻili causing property damage and power outages, a forty-four-year-old man was arrested for a fatal Waikiki assault, and police are seeking a suspect in a deadly robbery at the Pearl Kai Shopping Center.

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Parked SUV crushed by fallen utility pole, stirring concerns over safety
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Suspect arrested in connection to Waikiki assault turned fatal
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Police seek public’s assistance in identifying suspect in Aiea manslaughter case
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Honolulu police arrested a suspect for the murder of an elderly Waikiki victim, state and federal authorities are investigating potential illegal interactions with an endangered Hawaiian monk seal on Kauai, and House Speaker Nadine Nakamura announced the leadership team for the upcoming Hawaii State Legislature.

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Police arrest Waikiki murder suspect after man dies from assault injuries
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Real or AI? Viral Kauai monk seal photos spark backlash, investigations
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Honolulu Police Chief David Lazar has completed nearly all of his ninety-day transition plan, a Lahaina swim instructor is seeking community funding to repair her wildfire-damaged business, and University of Hawaii soccer player Izzy Ayala is being recognized for her athletic leadership and mental health advocacy.

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Honolulu Police Chief David Lazar meets nearly all benchmarks in 30-60-90 day plan
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Longtime Lahaina swim instructor needs help rebuilding business after fire
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A Kalihi gas station employee was fatally stabbed while on duty, and a woman remains in critical condition following a vehicle collision near the Honolulu Zoo.

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Loved ones remember Celeste Gusman, the gas station worker fatally attacked in Kalihi
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Pedestrian critically injured in Waikiki crash
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Maui Police Chief John Pelletier will seek reinstatement following his suspension amid an ongoing investigation, Honolulu police are searching for a light-colored van involved in a fatal hit-and-run in Waipahu, and the University of Hawai’i women’s basketball team suffered an overtime loss to the University of San Francisco.

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Maui police chief on paid leave plans to ask commission to reinstate him
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Police search for van in fatal Waipahu hit-and-run
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Industry leaders gathered in Waikiki for the FEAST Summit to discuss integrating local agriculture into Hawaiis tourism economy, the University of Hawaii Foundation launched an appeal to replenish a scholarship fund for students with disabilities, and Honolulu officials partnered with local students to plant native trees at Kapolei Regional Park for Arbor Day.

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FEAST Summit explores ways to boost tourism through food, Hawaii’s culinary scene
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UH scholarship helps students with disabilities. Now it needs support
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Hawaiian Electric has issued a public safety power shutoff watch for Maui and Hawaiʻi Island due to wildfire risks, the U.S. Army has initiated the closure of the Makua Military Reservation on Oahu, and Democrats have secured control of both chambers of Congress following midterm election results.

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HECO issues safety power shutoff watch through Sunday
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Army closes Oahu training ranges at Makua Valley; seeks to end leases on the island
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Tropical Storm Pena has formed in the central Pacific posing no threat to Hawaii, Aiea High School students have unveiled a new mural to promote traffic safety, and the U.S. Census Bureau is hiring field representatives on Oahu.

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Tropical Storm Pena forms well southeast of Hawaii, no threat to land
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New ‘Drive with Aloha’ mural unveiled at Aiea High School
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U.S. Census Bureau hiring field representatives on Oahu
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Honolulu residents are observing Veterans Day with public ceremonies and widespread service closures, a thirty-one-year-old man has been charged following a knifepoint carjacking in Waikiki, and the Board of Water Supply has scheduled lane closures on Kamehameha Highway to repair a water main break.

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Special events, closures, offers announced ahead of Veterans Day
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Man faces charges in connection to Waikiki knifepoint carjacking
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Water main break to prompt lane closures in Aiea
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Hawaiʻi Island police are investigating vandalism at Kēōkea Beach Park, Honolulu officials are preparing for a major road rehabilitation project on Kapiolani Boulevard, and the U.S. Army is moving to terminate land leases and close training ranges across Oʻahu and Hawaiʻi Island.

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Police seek public’s assistance in Keokea Beach Park vandalism investigation
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Roadwork to begin on busy stretch of Kapiolani Boulevard
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The FDA is developing new caffeine labeling guidelines for beverages, Honolulu officials are urging residents to stop feeding feral chickens to support pest-control efforts, and congressional Democrats are preparing to navigate potential presidential vetoes on their legislative agenda to lower consumer costs.

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FDA weighs new labeling recommendations for caffeine content in drinks
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Don’t feed the flock: Honolulu seeks help controlling feral chickens
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Can Democrats lower prices with Trump still in office?
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Connecticut Senator Chris Murphy is recovering from a recent stroke, the Navy and NASA have withdrawn a controversial environmental impact statement for their Kauai missile facility, and Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene has urged Democrats to prioritize economic issues over ideological agendas.

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Connecticut Sen. Chris Murphy is discharged from the hospital after a stroke
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Environmental review withdrawn for Kauai leased lands
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Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene reacts to Dem wins during midterms
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An eighteen-year-old bicyclist is in critical condition following a collision with a bus in Kalihi, the Hawaii Department of Health issued a recall for organic toddler bars due to a choking hazard, and a Maui man was convicted on federal drug distribution charges.

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Transit Bus strikes bicyclist in Kalihi, leaving 18-year-old in critical condition
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Toddler snack sold in Hawaii recalled over potentially fatal choking hazard
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Former U.S. Senator Jay Rockefeller has died at age eighty-nine, Pope Leo the Fourteenth has commenced a three-nation tour of Latin America, and U.S. employers added 165,000 jobs in October as the unemployment rate fell to 4.1 percent.

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Jay Rockefeller, former U.S. senator who was part of a dynasty, dies at 89
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Pope Leo embarks on Latin America trip with a first stop in secular Uruguay
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U.S. employers added a surprising 165,000 jobs in October

Artificial intelligence stocks are showing signs of recovery amid broader market volatility, President Trump has engaged in diplomatic discussions with Qatar to address Middle East tensions, and a federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order halting construction on a controversial memorial arch in Washington.

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The worldwide sell-off for AI stocks halts, but other U.S. stocks struggle
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Trump discusses Middle East de-escalation with Qatar’s emir
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Governor Josh Green will not reappoint Attorney General Anne Lopez to a second term, the Honolulu City Council appointed Tyler Dos Santos-Tam as provisional chair, and officials continue to face scrutiny regarding an alleged Sunshine Law violation involving an unauthorized private meeting.

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AG who led corruption probe is not reappointed
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City Council names Dos Santos-Tam as next provisional chair
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Hawaii’s election officials addressed concerns regarding in-person voting access and security, final ballot tallies confirmed the retention of incumbent legislative seats alongside key shifts in party representation, and the ‘akikiki is now officially declared extinct in the wild due to the impact of avian malaria.

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Calls for more in-person voting sites in state persist despite efficient election
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Oahu election results hold firm after 25K more ballots counted
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Scientific experts have debunked the myth regarding the visibility of the Great Wall of China from space, several long-standing Hawaii institutions are celebrating significant centennial and multi-decade anniversaries, and Honolulu residents are navigating new administrative hurdles involving identity verification requirements and local infrastructure closures.

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Facts of the Matter: Familiarity does not constitute the truth
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Rearview Mirror: Schools, varied businesses hit milestones in 2026
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Kokua Line: What about tax forms from TreasuryDirect?
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