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The real test of the 2026 midterms comes after the vote
Less than three months before Americans vote in the 2026 midterms, a federal judge on August 11 blocked the U.S. Postal Service from implementing part of President Donald Trump’s executive order tightening mail-in voting rules.
Raise taxes on billionaires federally, not state by state
Ifavor higher taxes on the ultra-wealthy. But I worry that California’s proposed tax on billionaires will inflict lasting damage on the economy and undermine the state’s status as a global home for innovation.
State’s unemployment ranks grow as more people join labor force
More people in Hawaii are joining the labor force looking for work.
Networks suspend pool coverage of Trump after White House bans CNN
The major television networks Monday suspended their pooled coverage of President Donald Trump, breaking a practice that dates back decades, after Trump refused to allow CNN to serve as a pool representative.
Tropical disturbance expected to bring heavy rain, potential flooding later in week
In what’s become an almost weekly occurrence, Big Islanders are once again being advised to batten down the hatches, as a tropical rainstorm is forecast to bring heavy rain and perhaps thundershowers with potential flooding.
Seven nabbed in Big Island warrant sweep
The Hawaii Police Department, with county, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, conducted an islandwide warrant sweep Sept. 14-18, resulting in the arrest of seven individuals wanted on outstanding arrest warrants.
Japan, suffering Xi’s ire, hopes Trump can help temper China
For almost a year, China has orchestrated a bruising campaign against Japan in retaliation for a comment by its prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, in defense of Taiwan.
Dream defeat Liberty to inch closer to home-court advantage
(FLM) — Jordin Canada scored 19 points, dished a game-high nine assists, grabbed a game-high three steals and committed just one turnover as the visiting Atlanta Dream defeated the New York Liberty 95-84 on Monday night.
Drew Gilbert knocks in 3 runs in Giants’ triumph over Twins
(FLM) — Drew Gilbert homered and drove in a career-high-tying three runs, Blade Tidwell teamed with four relievers on a four-hitter and the San Francisco Giants opened a season-ending homestand with a 5-2 interleague victory over the Minnesota Twins on Monday night.
Trump and Mamdani show their unlikely rapport, this time in New York
NEW YORK — President Donald Trump and Mayor Zohran Mamdani met behind closed doors Monday at the mayor’s residence in New York City. And as with their two previous meetings at the White House, the discussions seemed to have been warm, respectful and perhaps even productive.
Mental health among teenagers is improving, CDC finds
After hitting its lowest levels in a decade in 2021, teenage mental health is showing significant improvements, according to new data released Monday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Seven easy ways to add protein to any salad
If you want to take your salad into hearty, complete-meal territory, toss in some protein. I know, I know. The pushing of protein has gotten a little out of hand these days. We may not need it in our popcorn, water or candy, but it is one of the three crucial nutrients, along…