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Mexico looks for missing people and rushes to help after torrential rains killed at least 47

Hawaii World LEN @hawaiiworldlen.bsky.social · 14h

The death toll from Mexico’s torrential rains rose to 47 on Sunday as the fallout mounted from flooding and landslides in different states around the country, as the authorities were rushing to help affected residents, look for missing people and try to clean several areas.

The death toll from Mexico’s torrential rains has increased to 47, as the fallout mounted from widespread flooding and landslides across the country.

Suzie Smith remembered by friends, colleagues following deadly Sacramento helicopter crash

Hawaii World LEN @hawaiiworldlen.bsky.social · 22h

Suzie Smith, a devoted medical professional, is being remembered for her unwavering dedication and compassion following her death in a helicopter crash on Highway 50.

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More than half of students at the University of Hawaiʻi face at least one form of severe food insecurity, with many skipping meals because they cannot afford food, according to a new assessment of basic needs in the statewide system’s 10 campuses.

4 out of 10 UH students went without food due to...

Half Of UH Students Struggle To Get Food

For students at the University of Hawaiʻi, skipping a meal or going hungry isn't uncommon, according to new data.

Publisher flooded with orders after relatively unknown Hungarian author wins Nobel Prize for literature

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When the Swedish Academy announced the winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature on Thursday night, the name László Krasznahorkai — a towering figure in Hungarian letters but relatively unknown in Korea — sent local bookstores scrambling.

When the Nobel Prize in Literature was announced on Thursday night, bookstores here scrambled for Korean-language copies of László Krasznahorkai's works. However, one Korean publisher, Alma Books, has...

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Protesters rallying against the Trump administration in Portland put the city’s quirky and irreverent reputation on display Sunday by pedaling through the streets wearing absolutely nothing — or close to it — in an “emergency” edition of the annual World Naked Bike Ride.

Naked bike riders demonstrate against federal troops in 'quintessentially Portland' protest

Protesters are pedaling through Portland's streets wearing nothing or close to it to rally against the Trump administration.

Lee Cataluna: Ed Case Continues To Play His Own Game

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The Hawaiʻi congressman has drawn a couple of high-profile challengers in the 2026 election. But they seem to be running against Trump, not Case.

The Hawaiʻi congressman has drawn a couple of high-profile challengers in the 2026 election. But they seem to be running against Trump, not Case.

‘A lot to learn’ Filipino art and culture exhibit opens at East-West Center

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"Kulturang Makulay: Colorful Cultures of the Philippines” opens Oct. 12 through Mar. 15 with free gallery admission. It is in conjunction with the 50th anniversary of the UH Manoa Center for Philippine Studies.

The opening reception on Sunday begins at 1 p.m. It includes a guided tour with exhibit

A new Filipino art and culture exhibit opens at the East-West Center on Oct. 12 until Mar. 15. It includes Filipino fashion designer Iris Viacrusis's Habi at Baro Collection, a custom designed gown, p...

Diane Keaton, Oscar-winning star of ‘Annie Hall’ and ‘The Godfather,’ dies at 79

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Diane Keaton, the Oscar-winning star of “Annie Hall,” “The Godfather” films and “Father of the Bride,” whose quirky, vibrant manner and depth made her one of the most singular actors of a generation, has died. She was 79.

Diane Keaton, the Oscar-winning star known for films like “Annie Hall” and “The Godfather,” has died at 79, a family member told The Associated Press.

Added miles to Skyline rail could be game changer for commuters

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The 2nd segment of Skyline will open a week from Thursday with officials promising more convenience and efficiency for commuters across Oahu.

For the first time, long-distance commuters traveling by rail may finally get to work and home faster than they can in their cars, according to officials.

For the first time, long-distance commuters traveling by rail may finally get to work and home faster than they can in their cars, according to city officials.

A long-lost ancient Roman artifact reappears in a New Orleans backyard

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A New Orleans family cleaning up their overgrown backyard made an extremely unusual find: Under the weeds was a mysterious marble tablet with Latin characters that included the phrase “spirits of the dead.”

“The fact that it was in Latin that really just gave us pause, right?” said Daniella Santoro

A family cleaning their backyard in New Orleans discovered an unusual marble tablet with some characters in Latin.

Renewables Overtake Coal as World's Biggest Source of Electricity

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Renewable energy sources like solar and wind produced more electricity during the first half of the year than any other energy resource, including coal.

To bullet another massive accomplishment in the clean energy transition, of the cumulative demand for new power worldwide, renewables met 100% ...

Renewable energy sources like solar and wind produced more electricity during the first half of the year than any other energy resource, including coal. To bullet another massive accomplishment in the...

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"It was so intricate, because this butterfly could fall apart if I pressed too hard,” Bendicksen told CBS News. “We used contact cement, we had corn starch, a little piece of wire that we could hold the butterfly down with.”

The one easy part was that butterfly’s have no nerve endings in their ...

Emergency Butterfly Wing Transplant Is a Success Watched by Millions on Social Media

The one easy part was that butterfly's have no nerve endings in their upper wings. There are no blood vessels either.

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DTRIC announces intent to withdraw from Hawai‘i insurance market | Big Island Now

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It will now transition to a run-off insurance carrier, meaning the firm no longer will issue new or renew existing policies.

DTRIC will, however, continue to administer all active policies for its thousands of car, home and renters insurance customers throughout the state, manage claims and meet...

The car, home and renters insurance firm, while no longer issuing new or renewal policies, will, however, continue to administer all active policies for its thousands of customers throughout the state...

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‘The heartbreaking point’: Pet shelter urges adoptions as it prepares to euthanize dogs

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The Maui Humane Society announced on social media Friday that approximately 20 dogs may be euthanized by the end of the month if they are not adopted.

“Our shelter population has exceeded what is safe and sustainable,” said the post. “When we exceed that threshold, animals suffer.

The shelter said that it can no longer safely house the number of animals in its care.

Live updates: Mass firings of federal workers begin as Trump pressures Democrats to end shutdown

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The White House budget office said Friday that mass firings of federal workers have started in an attempt to exert more pressure on Democratic lawmakers as the government shutdown continues.

In a court filing, the Office of Management and Budget said well over 4,000 federal employees would be fired

President Donald Trump's White House budget office said Friday that mass firings of federal workers have started in an attempt to pressure Democrats to end the government shutdown.

Jane Fonda Helps Revive Committee For The First Amendment

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Jane Fonda is joining forces with more than 500 celebrities and Hollywood heavyweights to defend free speech.

The membership roll already includes scores of famous actors like Jamie Lee Curtis, Viola Davis, Whoopi Goldberg, Pedro Pascal, Natalie Portman and Michael Keaton. Successful directors ...

The actress and other stars are rebooting a group that emerged when the anti-communist panic came for Hollywood.

Alicia’s Market serves up comfort-food favorites in Kalihi

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Alicia’s Market has been run by the Kam family along Mokauea Street for nearly 80 years.

Alicia’s Market has been run by the Kam family along Mokauea Street for nearly 80 years.

City says improper propane tank disposal sparked waste facility fire

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Do not throw propane tanks in the trash.

That’s the message from the City and County of Honolulu following an explosive fire at its H-POWER facility in Kapolei.

The Department of Environmental Services (ENV) confirmed the fire that sparked Wednesday, leaving piles of charred debris and equipment,

The tank allegedly exploded after making its way into a massive shredder inside the waste processing facility of the plant.

A second powerful earthquake strikes off southern Philippines after first one kills at least 6

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Two powerful offshore earthquakes struck the same region in the southern Philippines hours apart on Friday with the first 7.4 magnitude temblor killing at least six people, setting off landslides and prompting evacuations of coastal areas nearby because of a brief tsunami scare.

Philippine seismologists say that a new offshore earthquake with a preliminary 6.9 magnitude hit the same southern region struck earlier by an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.4.

Bystanders lift helicopter to save trapped crew in Sacramento crash

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A medical helicopter crashed onto a Sacramento freeway, prompting approximately 15 to 20 bystanders to lift the aircraft off trapped crew members in a dramatic rescue effort. Kenneth De Crescenzo and his wife Terry were among the Good Samaritans who responded immediately after witnessing the crash.

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The Honolulu Skyline rail system is set to extend its reach, offering a new stretch of stops from Aloha Stadium to the airport and Middle Street. The four new stops, including those at the airport and Middle Street, will officially open Thursday, October 16.

Honolulu’s Skyline rail adds 4 more stops in Segment 2

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What I heard, standing in the kitchen on Chao’s opening day in July: “Modern Vietnamese.” “Traditional homestyle.” This is going to be interesting, I thought. If you’re wondering, as I did, how these seemingly competing themes could live on the same menu, it turns out Chao does it very well.

Chao Brings Modern Vietnamese Shine to an Unlikely Stretch of Nu‘uanu

Think buttery pasta, grilled octopus and roasted bone marrow with Vietnamese touches—and chicken pho for the soul.

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The 45th annual Hawai‘i International Film Festival returns to Consolidated Theatres Kāhala Oct. 16–26, then moves to the West Side and Neighbor Islands Oct. 28–Nov. 16. This year’s theme is “convergence,” which celebrates how film can bring together a diversity of people, thought and culture.

What to Watch at This Year’s Hawai‘i International Film Festival

The 45th annual Hawai‘i International Film Festival (HIFF) runs Oct. 16–26 in Honolulu with a new format.

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1 In 4 Hawai‘i Students Are Chronically Absent From School

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At 7:45 am on a recent Friday, Fern Elementary’s cafeteria exploded with shouts and cheers as school counselor Talon Henderson called students to the front of the room. The students, selected at random, received small prizes as rewards for showing up to school on time — a small but important reason

Five years after the pandemic upended attendance, many schools are still struggling to get kids to show up regularly.