Latest vote tally flips outcome of West Oahu House seat
It was the only race that changed based on the final ballots, according to state Elections Chief Scott Nago. Read more
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Biden urges Americans to ‘bring down the temperature’
Biden said Tuesday’s election had proven the integrity of the U.S. electoral system and said he would preside over an orderly transfer of power — an implicit rebuke of Trump, who sought to overturn his 2020 defeat to Biden and raised baseless claims of fraud this year as well. Read more
Biden rushing assistance to Ukraine; aid uncertain under Trump
Trump has been critical of Biden’s assistance for Ukraine, fueling concern about the future of support for President Volodomyr Zelenskiy’s government under a Republican-controlled White House, Senate and possibly the House of Representatives. Read more
Harris delivers concession speech
The convincing victory by Trump, the first former president in more than 120 years to win a second term after an election defeat, will transform Washington. Read more
Trump White House win brings criminal cases to a standstill
The first former U.S. president to face criminal charges, Trump for much of this year faced four simultaneous prosecutions, over allegations ranging from his attempt to cover up a hush money payment to porn star Stormy Daniels during his 2016 campaign to his attempts to overturn his 2020 election defeat. Read more
Donald Trump returns to power, ushering in new era of uncertainty
Trump’s victory caps the astonishing political comeback of a man who was charged with plotting to overturn the last election but who tapped into frustrations and fears about the economy and illegal immigration to defeat Vice President Kamala Harris. Read more
Republicans win control of U.S. Senate, make gains in House
Republicans won control of the U.S. Senate with victories in West Virginia and Ohio on Tuesday, ensuring that Donald Trump’s party will control at least one chamber of Congress next year. Read more
Honolulu Council to review sewer fee hike measure
A city-initiated measure that calls for a more than 124% increase to sewer fees for Honolulu’s average single-family residential customer over a 10-year period comes under City Council review this week. Read more
NYT/Siena poll: Harris and Trump in tight race in swing states
The opinion poll showed Vice President Harris with marginal leads in Nevada, North Carolina and Wisconsin and former President Trump just ahead in Arizona. Read more
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Harris talks to Black church in Michigan, Trump in Pennsylvania
“Here’s all you need to know: Kamala broke it and we’re going to fix it,” said Trump, his voice raspy. In a speech where he repeatedly criticized the U.S. election process, he added, “It’s a damn shame and I’m the only one who talks about it because everyone is damn afraid to talk about it.” Read more
Oahu’s next landfill site is slated to be named in November, city says
The site for Oahu’s next municipal solid waste landfill will be announced in November, city officials say. Read more
City panel mulls future of historic Ordy Pond
An ancient sinkhole that might hold archaeological evidence to Hawaii’s earliest Polynesian past is a topic of concern for the city-run Oahu Historic Preservation Commission. Read more
Honolulu mayor blows up fireworks measure
The Honolulu City Council’s approval of a fireworks measure earlier this month officially exploded last week. Read more
Honolulu’s e-bike working group updates Council
Following reports of the dangerous and unlawful operation of electric bicycles across Oahu, the City and County of Honolulu formed a working group to study how best to regulate the controversial machines and their often underage riders. Read more
Hanabusa reelected as HART board chair
After months of delay, the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation’s board of directors finally held its leadership election Friday. Read more
Honolulu Council discusses new agricultural task force
Many from Oahu’s farming and ranching communities support a Honolulu City Council plan to potentially restore the city’s now-defunct Agricultural Development Task Force. Read more
Tulsi Gabbard says she’s joining GOP at campaign stop with Trump
As Gabbard made her way to the podium and the crowd cheered, Trump embraced her and said, “Boy, are you popular!” Read more
Court orders Giuliani to surrender assets to Georgia workers
Giuliani was ordered to put control of the Manhattan apartment, cash accounts, sports memorabilia, high-end watches and other items into a receivership controlled by Freeman and Moss within seven days, according to an order from U.S. District Judge Lewis Liman. Read more
City Council urges state action on rising Hawaii property insurance costs
A Honolulu City Council resolution wants state lawmakers to address what it deems are “drastic” increases in property insurance premiums paid by homeowners across Oahu, particularly for those who own condominiums. Read more
Harris, Trump pick up the pace two weeks to Election Day
While Harris was suggesting Trump was unfit for office, the former president was questioning the Biden administration’s competence. Read more
Man accused of threatening Pennsylvania party employee over poll watchers
John Courtney Pollard, 62, of Philadelphia, is accused of sending threatening messages to the unidentified party employee, including vowing to “SKIN YOU ALIVE,” according to an indictment filed by federal prosecutors in the Western District of Pennsylvania. Read more
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