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Aloha Tower Celebrates Centennial with Community Events and Observation Deck Reopening

Aloha Tower Celebrates Centennial with Community Events and Observation Deck Reopening

Hawaii's iconic Aloha Tower is celebrating its centennial with a series of community events titled 'Anchored in Aloha' on October 15-16, 2026. The festivities will commence on Thursday, October 15, with a blessing and the reopening of the newly renovated 10th-floor observation deck, which has been closed since the COVID pandemic. This deck offers panoramic views of Honolulu Harbor and downtown Honolulu, along with an exhibit detailing the tower's history and the harbor's activities. On Friday, October 16, a pāʻina will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., featuring live entertainment, local food trucks, and an aerial drone light show over Honolulu Harbor. The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) is inviting the community to participate in these free events, marking a century since the tower's opening on September 11, 1926.
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The Closest Federal Election Held in Hawaii

The Closest Federal Election Held in Hawaii

Exploring the closest federal election in Hawaii's history, a unique and chaotic 1986 special election for Congress with a razor-thin margin.
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How James Cash Penney Built a Retail Chain From a Wyoming Store

How James Cash Penney Built a Retail Chain From a Wyoming Store

JCPenney, legally known as Penney OpCo LLC, has a rich history spanning over a century, beginning in 1902 with its founder, James Cash Penney. What...
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Jason Momoa's Mother, Coni Lemke, a Photographer, Shaped His Upbringing

Jason Momoa's Mother, Coni Lemke, a Photographer, Shaped His Upbringing

Jason Momoa's Mother, Coni Lemke, a Photographer, Shaped His Upbringing
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Hawaii Journalist and Filmmaker Chris Conybeare, Champion of Press Freedoms, Dies at 82

Hawaii Journalist and Filmmaker Chris Conybeare, Champion of Press Freedoms, Dies at 82

Chris Conybeare, a prominent Hawaii-based journalist, documentary filmmaker, attorney, and advocate for press freedom, passed away on September 20 in Honolulu at the age of 82. Born in Lancaster, Pa., Conybeare was a graduate of Miami University and Case Western Reserve University School of Law. He dedicated his career to exploring Hawaii's labor and cultural history through documentaries, including 'Canefield Songs: Holehole Bushi' and 'Ah Quon McElrath: The Struggle Never Ends!' Conybeare was also deeply involved in public television and was a staunch defender of the First Amendment and independent news media. He served as president of Media Council Hawai'i and represented the U.S. as a delegate to the World Association of Press Councils, advocating for journalists facing repression globally. In September, he and Kathryn Braun established the Braun and Conybeare Emergency Fund for Public Health Undergraduates at the University of Hawaii.
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Rams vs Bills: How to watch on TV, stream, or listen on radio

Rams vs Bills: How to watch on TV, stream, or listen on radio

Can home cookin’ help get the Rams over .500?
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No Johnny Rotten, no Sex Pistols? Why the band couldn't care less

No Johnny Rotten, no Sex Pistols? Why the band couldn't care less

The Sex Pistols are touring with Frank Carter in for Johnny Rotten. But guitarist Steve Jones won't say there's "no future" for a possible reunion.
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Kīlauea Volcano Eruption Update: Increased Activity at Halemaʻumaʻu Crater

Kīlauea Volcano Eruption Update: Increased Activity at Halemaʻumaʻu Crater

The United States Geological Survey (USGS) has reported increased volcanic activity at Kīlauea's Halemaʻumaʻu Crater in Hawaiʻi. Overnight on October 11, 2026, the north vent began erupting continuously, producing a small, tube-fed pahoehoe lava flow that advanced a few hundred meters. This activity follows episodic eruptions that have occurred since December 2024. The summit remains highly pressurized, with 26 shallow earthquakes recorded in the past 24 hours. Sulfur dioxide emissions are currently between 1,000 and 5,000 tonnes per day, contributing to vog (volcanic air pollution) in downwind areas. The USGS has maintained the volcano alert level at WATCH and the aviation color code at ORANGE, indicating ongoing hazards and the potential for rapid changes in activity.
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Big 12 football receiving leaders after Week 6

Big 12 football receiving leaders after Week 6

Here is a look at the top receivers in the Big 12 after Week 6 with Joseph Williams still in the conversation as the top receiver in conference.
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American Taylor Knibb wins women's Ironman World Championship

American Taylor Knibb wins women's Ironman World Championship

By Field Level Media Oct 11 (Field Level Media) - Despite the event being held frequently on American soil, no American had won the women's Ironman World Championship since 2022.
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Representative Suzanne Bonamici Introduces Companion Legislation for Arts Education for All Act in U.S. House

Representative Suzanne Bonamici Introduces Companion Legislation for Arts Education for All Act in U.S. House

U.S. Representative Suzanne Bonamici of Oregon has introduced companion legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives for the Arts Education for All Act. This bill aims to support and expand access to arts education and programming for young learners across the nation. The legislation was initially introduced in the Senate by U.S. Senators Mazie Hirono of Hawai’i and Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico. The Arts Education for All Act is endorsed by 132 national, state, and local organizations and individuals, including prominent groups such as Americans for the Arts, American Art Therapy Association, Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning, Grantmakers in the Arts, and the National Association for Music Education. The bill seeks to increase states' ability to implement arts programming for various age groups, from early learners and K-12 students to youth and adults involved in the justice system. It also aims to strengthen research into arts education to better inform educators and policymakers on how the arts...
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Warriors sign Brandin Podziemski to 5-year, $110 million extension

Warriors sign Brandin Podziemski to 5-year, $110 million extension

A good deal for both sides.