Before Trump’s announcement on Friday, Zacharia was considered as having a one percent chance of being selected for this role.

Details: https://www.khon2.com/news/national/kalshi-investigating-suspicious-bets-tied-to-white-house-press-secretary-pick-report/ 

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At least one person in Florida was killed by Hurricane Isaias’ landfall in the Panhandle Friday night.

Details: https://www.khon2.com/news/national/florida-woman-killed-by-falling-tree-during-hurricane-isaias-landfall/ 

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An 84-year-old woman died Friday afternoon after the vehicle she was driving plunged from the fifth floor of a downtown Honolulu parking structure.

The latest: https://www.khon2.com/traffic/fatal-accident-honolulu-parking-structure/ 

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Several vaccine options are available, including the new mRNA influenza vaccine, approved by the Food and Drug Administration in August 2026.

Full list: https://www.khon2.com/news/national/flu-season-is-near-heres-a-guide-to-available-vaccines/ 

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The Hawaii State Department of Health has been encouraging residents to follow the 2026/2027 respiratory virus vaccine guidance from the West Coast Health Alliance.

Read more: https://www.khon2.com/local-news/hawaii-flu-activity-rises/ 

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Tests were observed by election officials and official observers, who serve as "the eyes and ears" of the public.

Read more: https://www.khon2.com/hawaii-elections-2026/hawaii-election-accuracy-tests/ 

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A missing swimmer's body was pulled from the waters off Makaha early Saturday morning.

Full story: https://www.khon2.com/local-news/makaha-beach-swimmer-found/ 

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The City of Erie also confirmed Saturday morning that nine people lost their lives in what they’re describing as a tragedy.

The latest: https://www.khon2.com/news/national/9-people-dead-in-erie-pennsylvania-mass-shooting/ 

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The show will be live until 3 p.m. and will feature orchid displays, information tables and more!

Details: https://www.khon2.com/living-808/honolulu-orchid-society-show/ 

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The Molokai Hoe is TOMORROW! More than 100 crews will take off from Molokai and race to Oahu starting at 7:30 a.m.

Watch full coverage with KHON2! Previous stories: https://www.khon2.com/molokai-hoe/ 

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#MolokaiHoe | More than 100 crews will take on the infamous Kaiwi Channel and paddle 40 miles from Molokai to Oahu.

Meet the crews: https://www.khon2.com/molokai-hoe/2026-molokai-hoe-paddlers-canoes-list/ 

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Two men who made history for the club 26 years ago, at the 49th Molokaʻi Hoe, died this year.

Full story: https://www.khon2.com/molokai-hoe/paddling-icons-honored-legacy/ 

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Do you know a remarkable woman in Hawaii? Tell us about her!

Nominate here: https://www.khon2.com/community/contests/remarkable-women-2027/ 

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All Atlantic hurricane season there has been “this battle between shear and just the overall conducive conditions."

Read more: https://www.khon2.com/news/national/el-ninos-storm-killer-winds-and-climates-warming-waters-in-fight-over-future-of-hurricane-isaias/ 

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Regardless of whether you have a three-day weekend ahead of you or not, there is one task you can skip on Monday.

Read more: https://www.khon2.com/news/national/theres-no-mail-on-monday-as-usps-observes-federal-holiday/ 

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Officials said the individual was exposed to the virus while traveling somewhere where dengue is common.

Details: https://www.khon2.com/local-news/oahu-eighth-dengue-case-reported/ 

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HMSA is offering similar options next year, but subscribers should expect a change in either pricing or service.

Watch the full interview: https://www.khon2.com/local-news/hawaii-seniors-face-hmsa-cuts/ 

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Bring the family down to Sea Life Park on October 11th for “Keiki Sunday Moʻolelo in the Park: Myths and Legends of Hawaiʻi.”

Details: https://www.khon2.com/wake-up-2day/sea-life-park-keiki-sunday/ 

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Zacharia would fill a role vacated by Trump ally Karoline Leavitt, who left the administration earlier this year.

Latest: https://www.khon2.com/news/national/katie-zacharia-offered-white-house-press-secretary-post/ 

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Less than 48 hours until the 2026 Molokai Hoe World Championships! How will you be watching?

Feature stories: https://www.khon2.com/molokai-hoe/ 

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