Trump expands lead, GOP captures Senate as Harris path narrows

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Republican nominee Donald Trump inched closer to capturing the White House, projected as the winner in two battleground states with his party set to control the Senate and markets swinging in expectation of his possible victory.

Hotel workers, Hilton reach tentative agreement

The 40-day strike by workers at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort appears to be nearing an end after Hilton and UNITE HERE Local 5 announced a tentative agreement on a new contract late Saturday.

Hawaii awarded $59M for hydrogen station

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded the state of Hawaii $59.2 million for the deployment of zero-emission equipment and other climate adaptation projects at its ports.

Navy water system upgrade under intense scrutiny

The Navy is upgrading and renovating its Oahu water system that serves 93,000 island residents, having demolished an old water storage tank with a replacement currently under construction — and with more planned upgrades along the way.

Expect election day lines, delayed results

State and city elections officials expect long lines of people exercising their right to vote in person — and even register to vote — on Election Day, Tuesday, reminiscent of the 2020 presidential race when voting sites across every island county could not close at 7 p.m., delaying results for the public and political candidates.

Honolulu’s e-bike working group updates City Council

Following reports of the dangerous and unlawful operation of electric bicycles across Oahu, the City and County of Honolulu formed a working group to study how best to regulate the controversial machines and their often underage riders.

Roadwork scheduled on Kauai

LIHUE — Three ongoing projects are going to make traveling through certain parts of the island a little more challenging for motorists next week.

HFD unveils new twin-engine copter

Starting in 2025, the Honolulu Fire Department will fly a new twin-engine helicopter to incidents ranging from searches and rescues to fighting wildland fires across not only Oahu, but perhaps to the other islands as well.

State AG: Fatal Lahaina fire was not a crime

No criminal charges will result from the state investigation into the wildfires that leveled Lahaina, killed 102 people and destroyed Maui’s visitor industry, according to state Attorney General Anne E. Lopez.

City panel mulls future of Ordy Pond

An ancient sinkhole that might hold archaeological evidence to Hawaii’s earliest Polynesian past is a topic of concern for the city-run Oahu Historic Preservation Commission.

JONES: Your sugar fix: How sweet it is!

My keiki and I are surrounded by candy chaos, with bags, baskets, and buckets of sweet treats strewn all over the house. I know that sugar isn’t good, but I’m eating it with mixed emotions, joy and happiness. Seriously, is a little dandy candy really that bad? What’s your take on giving in?