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Ono Hawaiian BBQ plans first Tucson opening
Business
— Oct 6, 2026
Ono Hawaiian BBQ is expanding with new locations in Tucson and McKinney, serving its Hawaiian-style plate lunches with meat, rice and sides. The Tucson opening featured a luau and raffle, while McKinney is the chain’s second Texas restaurant and part of a planned expansion across the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
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Hurricane Nolo Threatens Hawaii With Flooding
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— Sep 22, 2026
Hawaii faces a continuing threat from tropical systems, with a potential new cyclone developing from the remnants of 15-E that could be named Nolo and bring significant rainfall, flooding, and wind across the islands; officials warn residents to stay vigilant as forecasts remain uncertain. Utilities and emergency agencies are mobilizing: Hawaiian Electric monitors the storm and readies restoration crews, while the National Guard supports flood-response efforts and ongoing recovery from prior storms as authorities prepare for possible impacts midweek.
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Hawaii Schools Near Pre-Pandemic Scores; Math, Attendance Improve
Health
— 5d
Hawaiʻi public schools continued their post-pandemic recovery in 2025-26, with math proficiency rising for a fourth straight year to 42.5% and regular attendance reaching 76.8%; language arts proficiency edged down to 53.2%. Scores are nearing pre-pandemic levels, but state officials say faster progress is needed to meet the board’s 2029 academic targets.
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University of Hawaii launches application for 10 campuses
Tech
— Oct 5, 2026
The University of Hawaiʻi launched ApplyHawaiʻi, a single undergraduate application for students applying to any of its 10 campuses for fall 2027. The system replaces as many as four separate application pathways for freshmen, transfer and returning students, while graduate and Mānoa Outreach College applications remain separate.
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Top Trump Dinner Bidders Stash Cash On Exchanges That Shut Out Americans
Dylan Kresak · 3 min · 2h
Hōlei Sea Arch Collapses into Pacific at Hawaii Volcanoes Park
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— Oct 1, 2026
Hōlei Sea Arch, a roughly 90-foot landmark at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park that formed about 550 years ago, has collapsed into the Pacific; officials say it was standing Sept. 23 and gone days later, though the exact timing is unknown. The arch’s collapse followed years of earthquake damage, cracking and powerful surf, and park officials are warning visitors to stay away from unstable coastal cliffs.
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AP Top 25 College Football Teams
Ranking
College football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.
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Hawaii Faces Arizona State After Four Losses
Sports
— 6d
Hawaii visits Arizona State amid questions about whether the Sun Devils can rebound from a 55-19 loss to Baylor and contain Hawaii’s passing attack. Hawaii is also trying to fix slow starts, penalties and an underperforming run game as both teams look to address early-season struggles.
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Officials test voting equipment across states
Politics
— 5d
Election officials in Colorado, Hawaii and Florida are testing voting equipment ahead of the 2026 general election to verify accurate vote counting and build public confidence. Colorado is also training nonpartisan poll watchers to identify and report voting barriers, while officials in Hawaii and Lee County invite observers to monitor testing.
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Hawaii Volleyball Sweeps San Jose State Again
Sports
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Hawaii’s women’s volleyball team swept San Jose State twice over the weekend, extending its run of consecutive sweeps and remaining unbeaten atop the Mountain West at 6-0 despite playing without injured hitter Tali Hakas. Cha’lei Reid led the Rainbow Wahine in kills in both matches, and the team next travels to face Wyoming.
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Dengue Cases Reported in Taxila, Hawaii
Health
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Taxila recorded five confirmed dengue cases with 97 breeding hotspots still unsprayed; Hawaii reported its eighth 2026 travel-related case on Oahu.
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You are not your thoughts—presence ends psychological suffering
Tolle argues that identifying with compulsive thought and living in psychological time is the root of suffering, and that present-moment awareness is available to anyone right now.
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Quit-Tobacco Programs Expand Support Across Regions
Health
— Oct 5, 2026
Michigan and Hawaiʻi health officials have launched state-specific QuitLogix mobile apps to make free tobacco-cessation support more accessible. The apps offer tools such as progress reminders and digital coaching, while Hawaiʻi’s Quitline also provides nicotine-replacement products and support for quitting smoking, vaping, and other tobacco use.
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OHA Names Three CEO Finalists
Business
— Oct 5, 2026
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs has named Todd Apo, Kaulana Park and interim CEO Summer Sylva as finalists to lead the organization, citing their experience in public service, Native Hawaiian affairs, land management and nonprofit leadership. The finalists will meet with community members before trustees are expected to select a CEO around Oct. 22; the search comes amid a lawsuit by ousted CEO Stacy Ferreira alleging she was improperly removed.
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Flowers Foods Recalls Hawaiian Bread in Five States
Health
— Oct 6, 2026
Nature's Own Hawaiian Bread recalled over undeclared milk in five states; best-by dates run through October 18, 2026. Discard or return for refund.
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Thitikul, Lumbo Lead Golf in Hawaii, Iloilo
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— Oct 1, 2026
Jeeno Thitikul shot a 5-under 67 to take a three-shot lead into the final round of the Lotte Championship in Hawaii. At the ICTSI Iloilo Golf Challenge, Jeffren Lumbo surged into a three-shot lead with an 8-under 62, leaving Jhonnel Ababa and Francis Morilla tied in pursuit.
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US Holiday Travel Faces Rising Cost Pressures
Travel
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Rising airfares and other travel costs are pushing Americans to reconsider Thanksgiving and Christmas trips: fewer say they plan to travel, and some are weighing cheaper options or cutting trips short. Hawaii is already seeing holiday hotel bookings about 15% behind last year, while airfare increases are making some travelers rethink flights or who can join family vacations.
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Political Debanking Ran Rampant At America’s Biggest Banks, Federal Probe Alleges
Jack McGeever · 5 min · 4h
Women’s College Teams Prepare for Weekend Matches
Sports
— 3d
Hawaiʻi women’s volleyball carries a six-match winning streak into its series at Wyoming, while Bowling Green prepares to host its final cross-country race before the MAC championship. In soccer, Utah Tech sought a rebound at Idaho State, Texas A&M–Victoria improved to 4-0-1 in conference play with a 3-1 win, and Idaho extended its unbeaten run to five matches with a scoreless draw against Northern Colorado.
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New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep Dish
Yourlist
— VS Battle
The foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.
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Food festivals celebrate diverse cuisines across cities
Lifestyle
— 4d
Food festivals are bringing communities together around cultural traditions, from Bakersfield’s long-running Greek celebration and Cherry Hill’s Greek Agora to Melbourne’s returning international dumpling festival. Palm Desert’s Yum Food Fest also went ahead despite stormy weather, with food, live music and a Hawaiian luau.
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Hawaii Proposes New Election Tie-Breaker Rules
Politics
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Election debates and contests are highlighting the growing role of independent voters and alternatives to party-based primaries. In Louisville, two Democrats are competing in a nonpartisan council election, while a Massachusetts ballot question would replace party primaries with an all-party primary.
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Communities Plan Free Flu Shot Clinics Across Virginia, New York
Health
— 5d
Hospitals, public-health officials and pharmacies are offering drive-through or walk-in flu-shot clinics in Virginia, New York, Illinois and Hawaii, with some events providing free vaccines and requiring no appointment. Eligibility and requirements vary: clinics include adult-only and age-3-and-up options, and some ask participants to bring insurance information or identification.
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Preseason Polls Rank Teams Across Four Basketball Conferences
Sports
— Oct 7, 2026
Robert Morris was picked second behind Wright State in the Horizon League men’s preseason poll, while Hawaii was projected sixth in its first Mountain West season, behind top pick New Mexico. In women’s basketball, defending tournament champion Southern was favored to win the SWAC.
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Top Trump Dinner Bidders Stash Cash On Exchanges That Shut Out Americans
The race for seats at the president's next meme coin dinner seems to be drawing a largely foreign crowd.
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Officer Fatally Shoots Theft Suspect in Ocean View
World
— 6d
A Hawaii police officer fatally shot a theft suspect in Ocean View after police say the man threw rocks at an officer in dense brush. The officer was injured and later released from the hospital; the department has opened a critical incident review.
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Study Puts American Dream Cost Above $5.3 Million
Business
— Oct 7, 2026
Investopedia estimates the lifetime cost of the American Dream at about $5.3 million, up 4.1% in a year and rising faster than wages; housing, cars and retirement make up most of the expense. A typical college-educated worker’s projected earnings and Social Security benefits still fall about $1.2 million short, while the income needed to afford this lifestyle is especially high in Hawaii, California and Massachusetts.
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Hawaii, Massachusetts Voters Weigh Housing Measures
Politics
— Oct 7, 2026
Massachusetts voters will decide whether to cap minimum lot sizes at 5,000 square feet on residential land with public water and sewer, a change supporters say could enable more affordable starter homes and ease the state’s housing shortage. The measure also tests whether voter-led zoning reform can build support for expanding housing supply, though its impact remains uncertain.
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Four killed in wrong-way I-40 crash
Auto
— Oct 5, 2026
Four people, including three Hawaii residents, were killed when a westbound commercial truck crossed the median on Interstate 40 near Gallup, New Mexico, and collided with a passenger car and another truck. Authorities said the wrong-way truck’s driver was responsible; the other truck’s driver was hospitalized and expected to survive.
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55 Myanmar Schools Reopen; US Campuses Plan Returns
Weather
— Oct 4, 2026
Schools in Hawaii, New Jersey, Iowa and Myanmar are reopening after storm flooding or water-related damage; in Myanmar, 55 of 56 flood-affected schools have resumed classes. At Ardmore High School, repairs to classrooms damaged by a leak are nearly complete, with students expected to return after fall break.
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Over 20 State Treasurers Warn Agencies Against Using ESG For Deciding Credit Ratings
Jack McGeever · 4 min · 4h
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