Hawaii island mayoral candidates tackle many issues at forum
The event, hosted by the Big Island Press Club at the Hilo Yacht Club, saw Mayor Mitch Roth and challenger Kimo Alameda respond to an array of questions. Read more
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Tongsun Park, lobbyist scarred by Koreagate scandal, dies at 89
His death was reported by Yonhap News, South Korea’s major news service, which said he had been admitted to a hospital about a week earlier with an unspecified chronic illness. Read more
Biden designates UAE as a 2nd major defense partner
The U.S. designation — India is the only other country to have been designated as such — allows for close military cooperation through joint training, exercises and other collaborative efforts. Read more
U.S. House Republicans unveil 3-month stopgap bill to avert shutdown
Johnson laid out the plan in a letter to colleagues released just eight days before the government’s current $1.2 trillion in discretionary funding runs out on Sept. 30. The chamber will aim to vote on the measure on Wednesday, according to a source with knowledge of the plan. Read more
David Lassner advises next UH president to work on building relationships
For the past decade, Lassner has led a 10-campus system that touches Hawaii and its residents in ways unlike any other state department or agency. Read more
Next UH president to face ‘autonomy’ with strings attached
David Lassner said tensions with three state senators go back to his predecessor, M.R.C. Greenwood, and the so-called Wonder Blunder. Read more
HART forecasts nearly 27% budget increase
The Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation must submit its annual operating and capital budgets to the city administration for fiscal year 2026 by Dec. 1. Read more
Hawaii County Council compiles wish list of state legislative priorities
Included in the list are 10 broad concepts for bills the Council is urging the Legislature to pursue, and seven more concrete draft proposals targeting additional county issues. Read more
Biden readies $375 million arms aid package for Ukraine
The latest package comes at a crucial time in the war, as Russia pummels Ukraine’s energy grid ahead of the critical winter months. Read more
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City details ‘restricted’ properties for Oahu’s next landfill
In a now-required quarterly update on its ongoing search to locate its next municipal solid-waste landfill by year’s end, the city Department of Environmental Services offered a list of potential future dump sites. Read more
Rep. Alcos fails to disclose over $3 million in liens in reelection bid
Republican state Rep. David Alcos III — who is running for reelection Nov. 5 for his House District 41 seat — has been fined $12,500 by the state Ethics Commission for an unprecedented volume of campaign financial disclosure violations, including failing to report more than $3 million in liens against him by the IRS and state Tax Department. Read more
House Republicans fail to pass key bill as shutdown nears
Despite the urging of Trump, the Republican candidate in the Nov. 5 presidential election, House Republicans were unable to muster enough votes to pass the package and send it on the Democratic-controlled Senate. Read more
City nixes federal lands for next site to replace Waimanalo landfill
The Honolulu Planning Commission is expected today to receive the city’s latest update regarding its ongoing search to find an alternate site for Oahu’s next municipal landfill before the end of this year. Read more
In Egypt, Blinken to discuss bilateral ties, Gaza ceasefire
The top U.S. diplomat’s visit comes as the region remains on high alert due to risk of Gaza war expanding, particularly after militant group Hezbollah promised to retaliate against Israel, accusing it of detonating pagers across Lebanon on Tuesday. Read more
Senate IVF bill blocked by GOP despite Trump backing
The bill failed 51-44, falling short of the required 60-vote threshold after most Republicans voted against it for the second time. Democrats control the chamber by a slim 51-49 margin. Read more
City, state unveil medical respite to provide care for the homeless
In a joint effort to deal with homelessness on Oahu, Mayor Rick Blangiardi and Gov. Josh Green on Monday formally unveiled the Aala Respite at the edge of downtown Honolulu. Read more
Trump sticks to schedule after apparent assassination attempt
The Republican presidential candidate kept a relatively low profile on Monday as more details emerged about the apparent assassination attempt. Trump met with the U.S. Secret Service acting head at his Palm Beach, Fla., home, gave a media interview and referred to the incident once on Truth Social. Read more
New state House member Iwamoto ready to serve
Kim Coco Iwamoto, 56, who will represent House District 25 beginning the next legislative session, pledged to be a strong advocate for marginalized voices and to provide the necessary resources her neighbors seek. Read more
Trump’s golfing has been security challenge for Secret Service
Although members of Trump’s protective detail are always close at hand, the agency’s approach to guarding the former president on his courses has been inconsistent, even during appearances at semipublic events such as invitational golf tournaments. Read more
Trump shaken but upbeat after Secret Service stops gunman
Former President Donald Trump was said to be shocked at what the FBI described as the second attempt on his life in two months, but he was already cracking jokes about it Sunday afternoon in phone calls with advisers and allies. Read more
E-bike manufacturer gauges Oahu’s proposed rules
More regulation on the use of electric bicycles on Oahu’s public roadways, sidewalks and open spaces is now being gauged by those in the e-bike industry. Read more
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