The 2025 National Defense Authorization Act, passed by the U.S. Senate on Wednesday, includes many provisions that directly impact Hawaii — including more than $2 billion in construction projects — and many others that benefit the Pacific region, military service members stationed in Hawaii, and Department of Defense projects Hawaii has a stake in. What…
The U.S. Senate unanimously passed a bill that authorizes a study on whether Lahaina is a suitable candidate for designation as a national heritage area. What You Need To Know The Lahaina National Heritage Study Act now heads to President Joe Biden’s desk to be signed into law The legislation directs the National Park Service to…
Good evening, St. Louis. We’re wrapping up the day for you with the most important stories you need to know and your weather outlook. Introducing Spectrum News+Watch the latest news and more local stories from across the country. Today’s Big Stories 1. Road to Olympic skating medals coming through St. Louis in 2026 The final U.S….
Editor’s note: This story contains discussion of suicide. If you or someone you know needs help, the national suicide and crisis lifeline in the U.S. is available by calling or texting 988. There is also an online chat at 988lifeline.org. The sister of Hannah Kobayashi, a 30-year-old from Maui whose family said she was found…
On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, again called on fellow lawmakers to approve Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery funding to ensure survivors of the Maui wildfires and other national disasters have the means to fully recover. What You Need To Know U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz’s remarks came as Congress is scheduled to go on…
ORLANDO, Fla. — Wednesday, President-elect Donald Trump announced he wanted Central Florida personal injury attorney Dan Newlin to be his administration’s ambassador to Colombia. Trump made the announcement along with other nominations on Truth Social. In the post, Trump says that “Newlin stands as a powerful advocate for U.S. interests, and a Champion for strengthening ties, and…
AUSTIN, Texas — Republicans will hold a 220-215 majority over Democrats in the U.S. House. However, that majority is even slimmer as President-elect Donald Trump continues to nominate House members to Cabinet positions. Despite the slim majority, Republicans will have full control of Congress and the White House beginning in 2025. The GOP will face challenges…