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Airlines lobby DOT to remove major passenger consumer protections
The Points Guy
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September 4, 2025
Say farewell to your right to a refund, if airlines have it their way. Several U.S. airlines filed a request with the Department of Transportation seeking to cancel major consumer protections enforced by the federal government, an action that...
Hawaii County Surf Forecast for September 02, 2025
Big Island Now - Hawaii
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September 2, 2025
Forecast for Big Island Windward and Southeast Shores Tonight Tuesday Surf Surf PM AM AM PM North Facing 6-8 6-8 6-8 5-7 East Facing 1-3 1-3 1-3 2-4 South Facing 3-5 3-5 3-5 2-4 TONIGHT Weather Partly cloudy until 12 AM, then mostly cloudy....
Sam Houston juggling its schedule in its trek to Hawaii
Honolulu Star-Advertiser - Hawaii
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September 4, 2025
This season, there is no place like home for the Sam Houston State football team. With Elliott T. Bowers Stadium in Huntsville, Texas, undergoing a $60-million renovation, the Bearkats’ “home” games are played 70 miles and bumper-to-bumper traffic...
Guided Tours Resume at Remote Leprosy Settlement of Kalaupapa
KPUA - Hawaii
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September 9, 2025
(AP) – A former leprosy settlement in a remote part of Hawaii will reopen this month for the first time since the pandemic, when it closed to shield the few remaining patients, all of whom are over 80, from exposure to COVID-19, officials said...
Miran may not be at Fed’s rate-setting table next week, lawmakers say
SRN News
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September 9, 2025
Audio By Carbonatix By Bo Erickson and Ann Saphir WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Stephen Miran, President Donald Trump’s chief economic advisor, looks set to clear a key hurdle in the U.S. Senate on Wednesday as Republicans rush through his nomination to...
Miran may not be at Fed's next rate-setting table, lawmakers say
Yahoo Finance
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By Bo Erickson and Ann Saphir WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Stephen Miran, President Donald Trump's chief economic advisor, looks set to clear a key hurdle in the U.S. Senate on Wednesday as Republicans rush through his nomination to be the Federal...
Hawaii-Arizona Recap: Warriors unravel in Tucson
Mountain West Connection - Colorado
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September 1, 2025
A week after picking up a signature win against Stanford, Timmy Chang and his Rainbow Warriors went on the road to face another former Pac-12 school. This time, unfortunately, Hawaii completely unfolded. Conceding five turnovers to the Arizona...
Hawaii labor force is shrinking as population ages, workers leave
Honolulu Star-Advertiser - Hawaii
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September 1, 2025
Hawaii’s labor force continues to shrink on this Labor Day, leading to fears of an even bigger workforce crisis ahead as the population ages, retires and dies and younger employees continue to leave for more affordable states. Efforts continue to...
Despite external chaos, Frieze Seoul soldiers on
The Art Newspaper
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September 8, 2025
Asia’s frenetic art fair schedule kicked off with the fourth edition of Frieze Seoul (3-6 September), again running alongside the Korea International Art Fair (Kiaf), both at the Coex convention centre in Gangnam. “No one was expecting fireworks,”...
One Hawaiian Beach Came Alive During the 2020 Lockdowns
Technology Networks
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Register for free to listen to this article Thank you. Listen to this article using the player above. ✖ Want to listen to this article for FREE? Complete the form below to unlock access to ALL audio articles. Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve, a popular...
Here's why gas prices in Oregon climbed this week
KGW 8 - Oregon
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September 9, 2025
The state's average for regular unleaded gasoline climbed to about $4.14, which is a 16 cent jump from the previous week, according to AAA. PORTLAND, Ore. — Drivers around Oregon may have noticed they're paying more at the pump this week. The...
Purdue Football: Southern Illinois Depth Chart Review – Defense
Hammer & Rails - Indiana
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September 9, 2025
Sep 6, 2025; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Southern Illinois Salukis quarterback DJ Williams (1) is tackled by Purdue Boilermakers defensive end Breeon Ishmail (58) during the second half at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn...
Hawaii island residents, Police Commission discuss search for next chief
The Garden Island - Hawaii
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September 1, 2025
The search for the next Hawaii County police chief and the department’s involvement with federal immigration enforcement were the hot topics at a recent Police Commission meeting at the County Council chambers in Hilo. The search is necessitated...
Hawaii’s Abundant and Ignored Earth
Utne Reader
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To visit Hana, a small, remote town on the island of Maui, most people wake at the crack of dawn, hop in convertible Mustangs, and drive the 45 miles from the regional airport, returning the same day. The highway sinews along the lip of the...
Tropical Storm Kiko Update for Tuesday, September 9
Big Island Video News
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September 9, 2025
(BIVN) – Kiko weakened to a tropical storm overnight. The storm was located 215 miles north-northeast of Hilo on Tuesday morning, moving west-northwest at 14 mph. Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 45 mph. Tropical Storm Kiko will pass...
Hawaii Volcano Circus seeks to expand SPACE campus
Hawaii Tribune Herald
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September 1, 2025
The Windward Planning Commission on Thursday will consider a proposal to expand the Seaview Performing Arts Center for Education in Kalapana Seaview Estates in Puna. The Windward Planning Commission on Thursday will consider a proposal to expand...
SBA Offers Relief to Hawaii Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by Drought
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
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WASHINGTON — The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low interest federal disaster loans to small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Hawaii to offset economic losses caused by drought...
Hawaii college student turns dorm-room dream into swimwear line
Hawaii News Now
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September 1, 2025
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - In two years, local swimwear brand CheekiSwim has won over fans with its unique island designs and it’s launching a new collection. What started as an idea in a dorm room has turned into running all parts of a business...
Hawaii County Weather Forecast for September 01, 2025
Big Island Now - Hawaii
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September 1, 2025
Hilo Tonight: Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows 66 to 72 near the shore to 53 to 61 at 4000 feet. East winds up to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent. Labor Day: Mostly sunny with isolated showers. Highs 79 to 86 near the shore to around...
Major Hurricane Kiko Grows to Cat 4 Status; Heading Towards Hawaii
Weatherboy
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September 3, 2025
The latest satellite view of the Central Pacific shows the state of Hawaii in red on left while Major Hurricane Kiko spins about well east of the Big Island on the right. Image: NOAA Major Hurricane Kiko grew in intensity today, becoming a...