Aloha Stadium’s ‘Volcano’ sculpture has stood for 40 years. Now, it must move.
When Hawaiʻi artist Satoru Abe created “Volcano” in 1981, he built it as though it would have a permanent home. The 20-foot copper and bronze sculpture has been the gateway to Aloha Stadium for more than 40 years, sitting in front of the box office. Abe built the sculpture in 38 pieces and transported it to the stadium from his Mākaha home. Its base was then filled with about nine feet of concrete.
State, city prep for storm expected to bring heavy rain
Hawaiʻi officials are preparing for a major storm expected to bring up to eight inches of rain and potential flooding to Oʻahu and Maui starting Tuesday night.
Lawsuit argues Houston-area land transfer violates state constitution
The suit contends the transfer to AIDEA violates seven sections of the state constitution.
Alaska man charged after allegedly breaking into Nikolai home with an ax
An Alaska man is facing multiple charges after troopers say he used an ax to break into a home in Nikolai and was shot by someone inside. Alaska State Troopers say 49-year-old Joshua D. Nikolai Sr. was outside a residence on October 2, threatening people while holding an ax. Investigators...
Hundreds seek help at 2026 Anchorage Homeless Connect
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - In 2025, a thousand people experiencing homelessness showed up for the annual Homeless Connect event at the Egan Center. According to Jessica Parks with the Anchorage Coalition to End Homelessness, which hosts the event, they had only prepared for 500 people and quickly ran out of supplies.
Western Alaska typhoon survivors still await return home more than a year later
More than a year after Typhoon Halong devastated western Alaska, many survivors are still waiting to return home as recovery efforts continue. State Emergency Management leaders say some residents of Kipnuk could return home by Thanksgiving, but significant work remains across the storm-damaged communities. Many homes still need major repairs...
Governor Kotek declares state of emergency for Bend-La Pine School District
BEND, Ore. — Governor Tina Kotek has declared a state of emergency in the Bend-La Pine School District and High Desert Education Service District. The announcement was made at a press conference held by the governor where she was joined by state agency directors and Bend-area lawmakers. Kotek says...
Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies arrest Michigan woman twice for DUII in eight hours
BEND, Ore. -- Deschutes County sheriff's deputies said Monday that a deputy arrested a Michigan woman for DUII twice in just eight hours over the weekend, meaning she will stay in court pending arraignment. At 6:20 p.m. on Saturday, a saw a minivan driven by 34-year-old Danielle Cox of Michigan...
Families sue Longview paper mill, alleging company ignored warning signs tank could fail
Two families are suing after a chemical tank rupture at a Longview paper mill killed 11 workers and injured at least eight others in May. The families of Dillon Miller and Clinton “CJ” Doran, two men who died due to the tank failure, alleged Nippon Dynawave Packaging ignored repeated warnings that the tank could fail, according to The Oregonian.
Grant County Man Buys Stolen Truck on Facebook–Whoops!
Several Other Stolen Vehicles Found as Part of Investigation
