News in Hilo
Giants QB Jaxson Dart (knee) could miss rest of 2026 season
New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart faces the possibility of season-ending knee surgery as a result of a hit in Monday’s loss to the Los Angeles Rams, according to multiple reports.
Local sports briefs: Vulcans sweep Sea Lions; Keller named conference defender of the week
The following is a list of local sports briefs.
‘I need to get that gold’: KSH alum Elaban earns second international bronze in kickboxing
After winning bronze at the Muay Thai World Championships over the summer in Bangkok, Kamehameha-Hawaii alum Uriyah Elaban recently competed in his second international tournament of 2026 — but this time, in a different martial art.
Na Wahine O Ke Kai canceled due to weather risks
The Oahu Hawaiian Canoe Racing Association made the difficult decision to cancel the 2026 Na Wahine O Ke Kai, scheduled for Sunday, September 27, due to the potential wind, ocean and community impacts associated with the developing tropical weather system approaching Hawaii.
Hearing set for man accused of killing Army combat vet in Puna
Video obtained by police from a murder suspect’s cellphone shows interaction between the alleged shooter and the victim, according to court documents filed by police.
Recovery continues in Na‘alehu after Lala battered Ka‘u
NA‘ALEHU — The signs of recovery are beginning to emerge in this small community.
Trump supports diesel export ban as fuel prices hit records
UNITED NATIONS — President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he backed a ban on diesel exports, as Republican candidates in some of the tightest election races in November called for the measure as a way to curb record fuel prices.
DoorDash agrees to $131.5 million settlement for shortchanging workers
NEW YORK — DoorDash has agreed to pay $131.5 million in a settlement with New York City that allows closer monitoring of its payment methods after it underpaid or failed to pay 264,000 delivery workers.
Hurricane’s explosive growth off Mexico was ‘truly remarkable,’ forecasters say
A tropical system that barely existed a day ago has quickly intensified off the coast of Mexico, and officials are warning that the storm could bring dangerous conditions to the region this week.
Trump’s White House media ban faces long odds in court, legal experts say
NEW YORK — President Donald Trump’s move to ban several news outlets from the White House over his dislike of their coverage likely runs afoul of US legal prohibitions against viewpoint discrimination by the government, four legal experts told Reuters.
Three out of four Americans say AI firms not doing enough to prevent disaster, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
WASHINGTON — Three-quarters of Americans, some 73%, worry that AI companies haven’t gone far enough to prevent AI from causing serious harm to society, as concerns grow about where the technology may lead, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll.
Republican senator calls for probe of Trump family business dealings
WASHINGTON — A Republican US senator on Tuesday called for an investigation into whether President Donald Trump’s family is profiting from his time in office, saying any perception that family members are exploiting their position undermines trust in the government.