The USDA confirms federal food assistance benefits will not go out to millions of needy families on November 1, as the government shutdown rolls on. The Maui community is mourning the loss of one of its own after the sudden passing of council member Tasha Kama. And for the 11th straight day, the teamsters walk the picket line outside of Kapiolani Medical Center.

<p>The USDA confirms federal food assistance benefits will not go out to millions of needy families on November 1, as the government shutdown rolls on. The Maui community is mourning the loss of one of its own after the sudden passing of council member Tasha Kama. And for the 11th straight day, the teamsters walk the picket line outside of Kapiolani Medical Center.</p>

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<p>The podcast home of Hawaii's source for breaking news. Hawaii News Now is the state's leader for breaking news, weather alerts, traffic updates and sports headlines, plus the latest headlines on the issues that impact you and your families the most &mdash; including the global coronavirus pandemic.</p>

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