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Hurricane Lowell nears Hawaii. Latest forecast, storm impacts

Hurricane Lowell nears Hawaii. Latest forecast, storm impacts

Hurricane Lowell is forecast to pass west of Hawaii, bringing heavy rain, dangerous surf, flooding risks and possible tropical storm conditions.
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One NY destination ranks among the world’s happiest vacation spots. See where

One NY destination ranks among the world’s happiest vacation spots. See where

This NY destination ranked No. 6 worldwide and No. 2 among U.S. destinations in a new ranking based on more than 1 million traveler reviews.
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Hawaii residents told to expect tropical storm conditions as Hurricane Lowell passes to the west

Hawaii residents told to expect tropical storm conditions as Hurricane Lowell passes to the west

Officials in Hawaii are urging residents to prepare for heavy rains and flooding as Hurricane Lowell, a major Category 3 storm, prompted forecasters to issue a tropical storm warning for two islands
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New York Gallery Sues Alaska Airlines and Subsidiary Hawaiian Airlines Over $500,000 Artwork Damage

New York Gallery Sues Alaska Airlines and Subsidiary Hawaiian Airlines Over $500,000 Artwork Damage

New York Gallery Sues Alaska Airlines and Subsidiary Hawaiian Airlines Over $500,000 Artwork Damage
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Montana Man Pleads Not Guilty to Threatening Hawaii Governor and Family

Montana Man Pleads Not Guilty to Threatening Hawaii Governor and Family

Eric Lee Boltz, a 51-year-old man from Montana, entered a plea of not guilty in Honolulu federal court on Friday to charges of cyberstalking and four counts of transmitting threats in interstate commerce. Boltz is accused of sending antisemitic death threats to Hawaii Governor Josh Green and his family. Court records indicate that Boltz allegedly left nine voicemails with the governor’s office in December, containing curses and threats to kill Governor Green and harm his family members. During the arraignment, a judge granted the government's request to detain Boltz without bail, and he remains in the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service. Jury selection and the trial are tentatively scheduled to begin on November 3, with a trial conference set for October 22.
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Hawaii Supreme Court Mandates Special Election for House District 43 Following Disputed Tie-Breaking Method

Hawaii Supreme Court Mandates Special Election for House District 43 Following Disputed Tie-Breaking Method

The Hawaii Supreme Court has ordered a special election for the state House District 43 seat, representing Kapolei and Makakilo. This decision comes after the Republican primary on August 8 resulted in a tie between incumbent Kanani Souza and Sheila Medeiros, with each candidate receiving 842 votes. The state Office of Elections attempted to resolve the tie on August 15 by drawing a name from two plastic capsules placed in a lau hala basket. Medeiros's name was selected. However, Souza filed a complaint, arguing that the draw was neither random nor legal, specifically claiming that an official did not properly mix or shuffle the capsules before the selection. The Supreme Court's 28-page decision on Friday sided with Souza, ruling that the method used did not adequately serve the voters. Additionally, the court noted that two ballots cast from outside the district further complicated the outcome, making it impossible to definitively confirm a true tie. The special election will be open to all voters in the ...
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Americans hit with record-high Labor Day Weekend gasoline prices

Americans hit with record-high Labor Day Weekend gasoline prices

By Nicole Jao, Liz Hampton and Georgina McCartney NEW YORK, Sept 5 (Reuters) - With the war in the Middle East still raising energy costs, Americans face record-high gasoline prices for Labor Day weekend, just as political campaigns kick off for midterm Congressional elections. 
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Maui-Born Director Destin Daniel Cretton Launches Hisako Film Lab for Local Youth

Maui-Born Director Destin Daniel Cretton Launches Hisako Film Lab for Local Youth

Maui-Born Director Destin Daniel Cretton Launches Hisako Film Lab for Local Youth
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NYC Votes Executive Director Paul Ryan Discusses Campaign Spending and Public Financing with Errol Louis

NYC Votes Executive Director Paul Ryan Discusses Campaign Spending and Public Financing with Errol Louis

Paul Ryan, the Executive Director of NYC Votes, recently appeared on 'Inside City Hall' with Errol Louis to discuss the Campaign Finance Board's (CFB) latest Post-Election Report (PER) and the impact of New York City's public financing program during the 2025 election cycle. The PER highlights significant participation from small-dollar donors, with over 240,000 New Yorkers contributing to participating campaigns. Ryan emphasized how the city's matching funds program empowers everyday New Yorkers by amplifying their contributions to candidates. The discussion also covered the record $83 million in independent expenditures during the 2025 election cycle. Despite this substantial outside spending, 84% of these independent expenditures made on behalf of candidates supported those who ultimately lost their races, suggesting that spending alone does not dictate election outcomes. Ryan also outlined the CFB's initiatives to engage New Yorkers interested in running for office ahead of the 2029 election cycle, inc...
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Mayor Bissen Urges USPS to Maintain Home Mail Delivery and Reconsider Lahaina Post Office Closure Post-Wildfire

Mayor Bissen Urges USPS to Maintain Home Mail Delivery and Reconsider Lahaina Post Office Closure Post-Wildfire

Mayor Richard Bissen of Maui is advocating for the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to preserve direct home mail delivery for Lahaina residents who are rebuilding after the 2023 Maui wildfires. He emphasizes that returning families should not lose essential services due to rebuilding efforts. The Mayor's primary concern is that residents might be required to use centralized or cluster mailboxes instead of receiving direct delivery, a service they had prior to the fires. He argues that Lahaina is an established community, and its reconstruction should not be treated as new development that would necessitate changes to mail delivery infrastructure. Additionally, Mayor Bissen has expressed opposition to the proposed permanent closure of the Lahaina Downtown Post Office, located at 132 Papalaua Street, which the USPS intends to close due to irreparable damage from the August 2023 wildfire. U.S. Representative Jill N. Tokuda (HI-02) and Maui County Council Member Tamara Paltin have also voiced their opposition to thi...
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Hawaii Warriors Weekly Countdown: UNLV

Hawaii Warriors Weekly Countdown: UNLV

Get up to speed on tomorrow’s Hawaii-UNLV clash on The CW
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Hurricane Lowell Approaches Hawaii, Potential Impact on Kauai

Hurricane Lowell Approaches Hawaii, Potential Impact on Kauai

Hurricane Lowell, currently a Category 3 storm with sustained winds of 125 mph (201 km/h), is located approximately 555 miles (893 km) south-southwest of Honolulu as of September 4, 2026, 7:31 a.m. ET. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) forecasts the storm to move northwest and north over the weekend, potentially passing near or just west of the Hawaiian Islands, particularly Kauai, late on September 7 into early September 8. Lowell was previously a Category 5 hurricane with winds of 160 mph (257 km/h) on September 2 but has since weakened. Swells generated by the hurricane are expected to create life-threatening surf and rip currents across the Hawaiian Islands in the coming days.