Ann Arbor brunch staple Afternoon Delight closes after nearly 50 years
Afternoon Delight, a brunch restaurant located in downtown Ann Arbor, closed its doors Oct. 31 after nearly 50 years of operation, following owner Joanne Williams’ retirement announcement. Founded by Tom Hackett in 1978, Afternoon Delight brought all-day breakfast specials and various lunch items like sandwiches, salads and quiches. Williams...
The Pacific Wave Behind Southern California’s Coastal Shifts
Southern California’s coastline recently experienced notable flooding across Los Angeles and Orange counties, a development scientists have now linked to a specific ocean phenomenon. A Kelvin wave, powered by the current El Niño pattern, traveled thousands of miles across the Pacific and contributed to elevated sea levels that affected local beaches and communities. This connection,
2 Oʻahu traffic fatalities pronounced on Halloween, investigations ongoing: HPD
On Oct. 31, two people were pronounced dead from Oʻahu traffic incidents.
Water main break closes town-bound lanes on North School Street in Kalihi
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A water main break in Kalihi has prompted lane closures and traffic delays along North School Street. The Honolulu Board of Water Supply said crews are continuing repairs to a broken 16-inch water main between Leilani Street and Kalihi Street on Sunday. All town-bound lanes are closed,...
Wendy’s Hawaiʻi creates loco moco with local input, adds to menu
A fast-food chain with locations on Oʻahu and Maui will soon be serving up a familiar comfort food -- the loco moco.
Evacuation at Blaisdell Hall shopping event after apparent chemical incident
HONOLULU (Island News) – Attendees at a local shopping experience at the Blaisdell Exhibition Hall on Sunday were suddenly evacuated after an incident left multiple people coughing. First responders arrived at the Hawaii Holiday Craft and Gift Fair at approximately 3:27 p.m. for an apparent chemical incident. Officials were...
Alaska Weather Alert: Warmer November Expected as Winter Sets In
Fairbanks averages fall toward 9 below zero by month's end despite expectations for a warmer November.
Two people arrested after breaking into abandoned West Olympia mansion on Halloween
Thurston County deputies arrested two suspects for residential burglary at an abandoned West Olympia home.
Drop Box Use Surging Across Washington, 70 Percent Of Ballots Submitted That Way So...
The clock is ticking on mail-in ballots in Washington. Older voters are turning them in at high rates, but younger voters are dragging their feet so far this election cycle.
Washington’s beloved Lights of Christmas celebrates 30 years with a new walking experience for...
A beloved Pacific Northwest holiday tradition is celebrating a major milestone in 2026. Lights of Christmas, located about an hour north of Seattle in Stanwood, is marking its 30th anniversary—and this year, visitors will have a whole new way to experience the magic. The holiday event is debuting a new walk-through format filled with festive activities, seasonal treats, and family-friendly entertainment.
