Alexandria, Arlington demand customer, clean energy protections in proposed Dominion Energy-NextEra merger
Alexandria and Arlington officials are pressing Dominion Energy and NextEra Energy for more customer protections and clean energy progress if their proposed merger goes through. Officials held a briefing Monday (Oct. 26) to provide an update on the electric companies’ proposed merger. The proposed $66.8 billion merger — through Florida-based...
DHS officer indicted after noise complaint led to DeKalb shooting
A federal agent has been indicted on eight charges, including aggravated assault and terroristic threats, following a July shooting in Decatur. Investigators said Quadrus Wilson identified himself as a police officer and opened fire through a neighbor's door after an argument over noise. A neighbor was hit in the right...
Hawaiʻi Teen Turns Pokémon Card Collection Into a Growing Business
HONOLULU (island News) -- For many teenagers, Pokémon cards are simply something to collect. But for 16-year-old Isaiah Kim, they have become much more than a hobby. He's turning his passion into a growing business while learning valuable lessons about money, investing and entrepreneurship. With guidance from his father,...
Airline industry facing ‘headwinds,’ Hawaiian reaffirms local commitment
Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines showcased their shared future on October 26, highlighting new aircraft interiors, expanded loyalty programs, and plans for a new Hawaiian airport lounge opening in 2026.
City to pay $2.5M over fatal Salt Lake sidewalk fall
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The family of a man who died after tripping on a cracked sidewalk in Salt Lake has settled a lawsuit with the city for $2.5 million. The accident also exposed cracks in the city’s sidewalk maintenance program. Brad Kimura fell before dawn on Oct. 21, 2024,...
Wasilla residents can apply to fill vacant council seat
What you need to know:Wasilla will accept applications Nov. 9-20 to fill the City Council’s vacant Seat F until the October 2027 general election.Applicants must be registered city voters, live within Wasilla city limits and have been residents for at least one year. They may not hold an elected boroughwide or state office. The council will interview applicants and vote on a selection Nov. 30.Short on time but need the local news scoop? Get free weekly news in your inbox for Mat-Su, from Mat-Su.
Nearly $105 million in federal funding awarded to six Alaska port projects
Nearly $105 million in federal funding is headed to 6 Alaska port and maritime projects, supporting upgrades from Anchorage and Whittier to Nome and the Aleutian Islands. Alaska’s congressional delegation announced the U.S. Department of Transportation awards through its Port Infrastructure Development Program. The largest award is more than...
Woman faces charges for stealing and altering $40,000 in mailbox checks
Charges have been forwarded to the prosecutor’s office after a female suspect allegedly stole and altered checks totaling over $40,000 from mailboxes in Kenmore and Bothell, said the Kenmore Police Department.
Los Angeles man sentenced to life in prison for arranging murder of Arizona barber
A Los Angeles man will spend the rest of his life in prison for arranging the murder of an Arizona barber in 2022, prosecutors announced Monday. Robert Celifie was sentenced to natural life after a jury found him guilty in August 2025 of conspiracy, first-degree murder and burglary. The victim, Ilya “Mike the Barber” Shimonov, […]
Tiny Lake Havasu City has become a hotspot for Calif.’s millionaire renters
Millionaire renters are surging across California.
