Will Jazz Finally Take a Step Forward This Season? ‘It Can’t Be Worse,’ Says NBA Scout A preview of Utah’s 2026–27 season, through the lens of an anonymous NBA scout. Sports Illustrated · Sep 24
With US measles deaths on the rise, local officials are stepping in where RFK Jr won’t As the country’s top public health official spends his time in office undermining science, doctors and advocates mount an urgent campaign for childhood vaccines The Guardian - US · Sep 17
Hurricane Lowell Leaves One Dead and Kauai in the Dark: What to Know About Hawaii's Recovery Hurricane Lowell killed one man on Oahu and knocked out power to over 36,000 Kauai homes. See the full damage report and recovery timeline. Latin Times · Sep 9
Hurricane Lowell leaves at least one dead, knocks out power in Kauai County At least one person died on Oahu after Hurricane Lowell swept past Hawaii, while wind gusts above 80mph knocked out power to around 90% of homes and businesses in Kauai County as the state began cleaning up Tuesday, according to PowerOutage.com. The Times of India · Sep 9
Hurricane Lowell Path and Updates: Hawaii Braces for 60 Centimetres of Rain and Severe Mudslides Hurricane Lowell is causing severe weather in Hawaii, prompting closures of schools and offices. The storm brings heavy rain, damaging winds, and hazardous surf, with warnings for Kauaʻi and Oʻahu. International Business Times UK · Sep 8
Hurricane Lowell: Hawaii braces for heavy rain as schools set to close The closures take effect across Oahu and Kauai County The Independent UK · Sep 8
A pediatrician is running for Senate. Can doctors change the political debate over health and science? After Lindsey Graham’s death, Democrat Annie Andrews finds herself in a closely watched race as she seeks to flip his Republican seat The Guardian - US · Aug 31
Jonathan Kuminga Agrees To Two-Year $13M Deal With Minnesota Timberwolves Bypassing Lucrative Lakers Offer Jonathan Kuminga rejected a richer three-year Lakers offer to sign a two-year, $12.4 million prove-it deal with the Minnesota Timberwolves, keeping control of his next contract. International Business Times UK · Aug 27
Tropical Storm Lala in Hawaii: Roads collapse, 100 homes swept away, no power, mobile service; 1 dead Hawaii officials linked one death on Monday to Tropical Storm Lala after a woman reported missing from Naalehu on the Big Island was found dead. Authorities did not immediately release further information about her or how she died. The Times of India · Aug 18
Tropical storm Lala wreaks ‘devastation’ to some areas of Hawaii’s Big Island Storm that brought heavy rains and winds left one person dead and more than 100,000 without power and damaged at least 100 homes and bridges The Guardian - US · Aug 17
Tropical Storm Lala moves away from Hawaii, leaves trail of damage and lakhs without power As Tropical Storm Lala departed from Hawaii, it left a trail of destruction in its wake. Over one hundred homes were either damaged or completely destroyed by the relentless winds and heavy rains. In addition, approximately one hundred eighty-four thousand residents found themselves without power across the islands. Rescue operations… The Times of India · Aug 17
Hurricane Lala leaves one dead as ‘enormous storm’ brings powerful winds and heavy flooding to Hawaii Tropical storm warnings remain in effect for the islands of Maui, Molokai, Lanai, Kahoolawe, Oahu, Kauai and Niihau as the storm moves west The Independent UK · Aug 16
Hawaii braces for direct hit from Tropical Storm Lala Storm expected to strengthen to hurricane as state of emergency declared amid danger of ‘life-threatening’ floods The Guardian - US · Aug 14
Large pension funds oppose SEC climate rule rescission In this week’s edition of Economy and Society: Ballotpedia · Aug 5
Ballotpedia · Jul 20 Hawaii enacts seven election bills in 2026 session, including prohibition on corporate political activity The Hawaii Legislature adjourned its 2026 regular session on May 8 after passing seven election-related bills and one resolution. Governor Josh Green (D) signed all seven bills between April and July.
International Business Times UK · Jun 25 LaMelo Ball Traded to Minnesota in Seismic NBA Deal Just Days After Brutal Julius Randle Cap Dump The Minnesota Timberwolves have traded for LaMelo Ball, giving up significant assets to pair him with Anthony Edwards, marking a bold new direction for the team.
The Independent UK · Jun 25 Minnesota Timberwolves and Charlotte Hornets agree huge LaMelo Ball trade deal IN FULL
The Independent UK · Jun 25 LaMelo Ball traded to Minnesota Timberwolves in blockbuster NBA draft deal LaMelo Ball is joining the Minnesota Timberwolves from the Charlotte Hornets
The Independent UK · Jun 12 Massachusetts family lose $12,000 on Vrbo vacation home after ‘state of emergency’ declared in Hawaii Steve Cavagnaro, from the Boston area, had planned the vacation with his family in early March
The Independent UK · May 29 Sudden Slashes To Solar Incentives Make It Harder To Go Green Larry Veray's plan to bring solar energy to his townhome complex without extra cost to residents fell apart when Hawaii lawmakers decided to cap the state’s solar energy tax credit program at $40 million
The Independent UK · Apr 29 ‘Vendetta’: Hawaii Governor Blasts Auditor Report On Key Homeless Program Gov_ Josh Green has criticized Hawaiʻi State Auditor Les Kondo's preliminary report on his tiny homes project, accusing him of a "personal vendetta."
The Independent UK · Apr 21 Auditor Issues Urgent Warning About Key Hawaiʻi Homeless Program An audit of the Hawaii’s tiny home initiative for the homeless has found significant deficiencies needing immediate attention
The Independent UK · Apr 20 Former Hawaii Gov. George Ariyoshi, the 1st US governor of Asian American descent, dies at 100 Former Hawaii Gov. George R
The Independent UK · Mar 25 How to help those impacted by the Hawaii floods Hawaii communities are digging out from the state’s worst flooding in more than 20 years, and aid groups are rushing to support them by raising money statewide
The Guardian - US · Mar 24 Red volcanic mud coats homes after Hawaii’s worst floods in 20 years Oahu residents face gruelling cleanup as floods damage hundreds of homes and losses are expected to top $1bn