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Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star Advertiser. Have fun with this free story! The state Department of Health on Friday issued a COVID-19 cluster special report on recent outbreaks linked to school events --…

HONOLULU (KHON2) - More than 3,500 rock, sand and coral packages are returned to Hawaii's national parks annually. Whether tourists accidentally carry a rock or snatch one on purpose, taking natural objects off the island is…

Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star Advertiser. Have fun with this free story! The University of Hawaii on Thursday flew the white flag for defying a law that seeks to unseat it from its role as manager of…

Thursday, May 5, 2022 Via press release Hawaii Craftsmen press release Hawaii Craftsmen is pleased to announce that the 2022 exhibit will be traveling from Oahu to Maui. The exhibit begins on Oahu in mid-October at the Downtown Art…

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BEIJING >> Beijing on Wednesday closed around 10% of the stations in its massive subway system as an additional measure against the spread of the coronavirus. The subway authority only announced in a short message that the measure to…

Liz Petterson has been appointed Deputy Executive Director of the Pacific Whale Foundation. Photo Courtesy: PWF The non-profit Pacific Whale Foundation for the protection of the oceans has appointed Liz Petterson, a former board…

White rice, topped with a hamburger patty, sunny eggs, and smothered in brown gravy — and you have the loco moco. It's a humble dish that's about as iconic as it comes in Hawaii. From corner shops to local chain restaurants, you'll always…

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Maui County top scholar Zahra K. Bhattacharya. PC: courtesy of HTLA Seven Maui County public school students were among the 42 individuals selected for the Citizen-Scholar Awards. More than $60,000 in scholarships were distributed…

HONOLULU (KHON2) -- Whether homeless people hail from Hawaii or have moved here without a home, the help they can receive is undergoing significant change. What works? Always Investigating followed the crisis on the streets. A…

Kensington Tours has launched customized, privately guided itineraries on four of Hawaii's islands. The new itineraries focus on cultural tours, historic site visits, and active adventures led by local guides to provide guests with a deeper…

NEW DELHI >> An unusually early, record-breaking heatwave in India has reduced wheat yields and raised questions about how the country will balance its domestic needs with ambitions to boost exports and offset deficits stemming from…

Breadcrumb Trail Links Travel "The great thing is that because they choose to help, they are automatically the better tourists." Volunteers head to Maui's Olowalu Valley for a morning of environmental work.…

Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star Advertiser. Have fun with this free story! Keanu Kawaa was up for the challenge. Becoming the volleyball champion at Moanalua meant the 6-foot-4 senior, who had 22 kills,…

The potential for innovation to blossom, like a sprout in a garden pot, is limited by the size of its borders. In 2050, students will learn under the infinite sky. With more outdoor education centers in each school complex than quiet…

Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star Advertiser. Have fun with this free story! House Bill 1980 HD2 SD2, a bill making its way through the state legislature with broad support from both patients and…

April 26, 2022 at 9:50 am HST Maui High Junior Cailyn Omuro will be presenting her artwork on April 30 from 11:00 am to 1:30 pm at the Four Seasons Resort Maui in Wailea. Photo Courtesy: Four Seasons High school juniors…

Hawaii. "/> Assault amphibious vehicles head toward shore July 14, 2016 at Marine Corps Base Hawaii. (Aaron Patterson/US…

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) -- All nonstop Alaska Airlines flights between Anchorage's Ted Stevens International Airport and Honolulu's Daniel K. Inouye International Airport were canceled from June through November, an Alaska Airlines…

Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star Advertiser. Have fun with this free story! Hawaii Pacific peppered the field with hits, amassing 30 total hits in a double-header softball sweep over city rivals Chaminade…

HONOLULU - Yancy Medeiros' Bellator debut was a success - and it couldn't have happened in a place and venue more meaningful to him. In front of his home island crowd, Medeiros (16-8 MMA, 1-0 BMMA) defeated Emmanuel Sanchez (20-8 MMA, 12-7…

File photo of Central Maui. PC: Wendy Osher The 2022 State of the Air report, published by the American Lung Association, finds that urban Honolulu ranks among the best in the United States for some of the most damaging and pervasive…

WAILUKU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Maui County Council is exploring ways to tackle overtourism in response to last year's boom in visitors.Council members say they want to regulate the industry better this year so it doesn't happen again."Residents…

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The staff at Ewa Makai Middle School aims to create a campus where everyone can put their differences aside and be friends.This can be particularly difficult for students with special needs.But a little work can…

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DETROIT >> A federal judge in California has denied a motion by shareholders in a lawsuit to force Elon Musk to stop speaking about his 2018 tweets saying he had the funding to make Tesla a private company. U.S. District Judge Edward…

Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star Advertiser. Have fun with this free story! The State Senate budget proposal to give the University of Hawaii a $275 million increase in funding comes with strings…

What's missing from the map below? Tip: It's the island of Molokai. The map image is made up of portions of an old Hawaiian postcard that has been deconstructed and reconstructed to emphasize my point. When people hear that I'm…

Fantastic Beasts star Ezra Miller has been arrested on suspicion of assault in Hawaii just weeks after Big Island police arrested the actor on charges of disorderly conduct and assault.The 29-year-old star, who is also known for playing…

SAN FRANCISCO >> Netflix suffered its first loss of subscribers in more than a decade, causing its shares to plummet 25% in extended trading amid fears the pioneering streaming service may already be past its prime. According to the…

Why is Maui County required to build sewage infrastructure in Maalaea? The short answer is the county created this problem and the county needs to fix it. A little history helps in understanding. In the 1970s, Maui Mayor Elmer…

With Ashley Williams ("How I Met Your Mother", "Sister Swap: A Hometown Holiday"), Ryan Paevey ("General Hospital", "Christmas in the Plaza") and Mary Margaret Humes ("Dawson's Creek," "A Valentine's Match") has begun production on Two…

Kyiv, Ukraine >> Russian troops on Sunday vandalized a huge steel mill that housed the last nest of resistance in Mariupol, a southern Ukrainian city that has suffered for six weeks under siege and whose capture would aid Moscow's…

Kahului Airport arrivals recently exit baggage claim. PC: Kehaulani Cerizo Maui District Airports Manager Marvin Moniz. PC: Kehaulani Cerizo The chief of Maui District Airports said Kahului Airport processing times and traveler…

The Hawaii Food and Wine Festival helps guests learn about the oceans, land and sustainability Ocean View from Kuoloa Ranch — Photo courtesy of Marla Ciimini Pulling weeds in the hot sun has never been a favorite pastime, but that's…

A palatial private home that previously doubled as an art museum has hit the market in Oahu, Hawaii for $13.98…

As Covid-19 cases rise again, a new strain of the highly contagious Omicron variant has been discovered on Oahu, the Hawaii Department of Health announced Thursday. The subvariant known as XE accounts for about 1% of the…

Travel will increase 16 percent year-over-year, with nearly 75 percent of Americans planning to travel domestically for their summer vacation. The travel insurance and assistance…

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HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) -- Charlene Kwan likes watercress, but with prices as they are, that's about to change."It's grown locally, it wasn't flown in, it might suffocate here, I can't believe I paid $3.99 last year and now it's $7.99,"…

PGA TOURRBC HERITAGELocation: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.Course: Harbourtown GL. Mileage: 7,121. Score: 71.Prize money: $8 million. Winner's Share: $1,440,000.TV: Thursday-Friday, 3pm-6pm (Golf Channel); Saturday-Sunday, 1pm-3pm…

Norwegian Cruise Liner's ship Pride of America returns to Maui. It is scheduled to leave the port of Kahului today. PC: Kehaulani Cerizo After more than two years, Norwegian Cruise Liner's Pride of America - the only US-flagged ship…

Tourists from all over the world flock to the beautiful islands of Hawaii to get away from the work of life. But for the LPGA Tour's best and brightest, they return to the office here for the first of three weeks, beginning on the…

Over a thousand people filled Pacific University Stoller Center in Forest Grove Saturday night to see the 61st Luʻau and Hoʻike Celebration of the Na Haumana O Hawaii Students of Hawaii Club.This year's theme was 'Na Mele Hoʻoheno o Ke…

Kyiv, Ukraine >> Russia is targeting all of Europe with its invasion of Ukraine, and stopping Moscow's aggression is vital to the security of all democracies, said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as Russian forces prepare to…

Keegan Gantala of Kamehameha Schools Maui clears 12 feet, 9 inches to win the boys' pole vault at Friday's MIL Meeting No. 4 at the Yamamoto Track & Field Facility. The Maui News / MATTHEW THAYER Photos WAILUKU — As the Maui…

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) -- A post-pandemic business boom has Hawaiian companies desperate for workers -- so much so that they're getting creative about who to target.Tina Yamaki, president of Retail Merchants of Hawaii, says companies have…

Dena Roady, area vice president - Hyatt Hotels Hawaii and general manager of Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort (right), and Shane Kahalehau (left), program director at KPOA Radio, will lead the 2022 Maui County Charity Walk The Maui Hotel…

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HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - In the past few days, gas prices have hit new record highs here in Hawaii. But the cost of oil has impacted other areas, including your electric bill.Last month, Hawaiian Electric predicted that bills could rise…

Hawaii tourism tent. PC: Maui Now file photo Pending a resident backlash against excessive tourism when the industry recovers, the state legislature today introduced a bill that would set aside money for tourism management research…

After 20 years, the views from the Kona Coast remain spectacular. It was the interior of the house that needed a refresh. That was the confession an elegant couple, well-travelled art collectors, shared with interior designer Michael…

The city is ready to pay the legal costs of two Honolulu police officers who were sued in connection with the fatal shooting of Lindani Myeni nearly a year ago. On Wednesday, the Honolulu Police Commission unanimously approved a…

The largest gathering since the pandemic will feature more than 200 events across the country, involving 10,000 volunteers Volunteer Week Hawaii is our whole kuleana (responsibility).…

Noa Botanicals logo Cookies logo Bill Jarvis, CEO, Noa Botanicals Cookies debut in Hawaii with "Cookies Corners" at all three Noa locations on Oahu…

HONOLULU (KHON2) -- Despite the country opening up in the wake of the pandemic, many people are still choosing to work from home. Reasons were less time away from home, less traffic, or just getting more work done. wallethuba…

Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star Advertiser. Have fun with this free story! The musical chairs never end. This time it's Saint Louis that has climbed back up to #1 in the Star Advertiser Baseball Top 10.…

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Did you know that all mopeds must be registered and pass an annual safety inspection? The City and County of Honolulu provides notice of these important inspections by helping drivers prepare in advance.…

NOTE: This is not a scientific survey, the results reflect the opinions of the survey participants only. On Thursday, March 17, Maui Now published a poll asking readers to share their opinions and attitudes about current issues…

Johnny Lum Ho, Kumu Hula of Hilos Halau O Ka Ua Kani Lehua, died today, one of his students, a respected Kumu Hula confirmed. He was 81. "Thank God I'm here in Hilo to see my kumu today and sing to him one last time," Napua Greig, Kumu…

By Aaron Sewake, the Honolulu Civil BeatApril 3, 2022 The US Department of Defense has just announced that it will be closing the fuel storage facility at Red Hill. Now the tedious inspection of the pipelines, the emptying of the tanks and…

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) -- Another complaint has surfaced against an Oahu moving company accused of dumping belongings in storage facilities instead of shipping them to the mainland.Yolanda Cardiff actually flew back into the state this…

Apr 2, 2022 5:23 am HST Hāna gas 3.19.22. PC: Michele Notestone Gas prices in Hawaii started rising rapidly last week, setting even more daily records in recent days, according to AAA Hawaiʻi Weekend Gas Watch. The…

HONOLULU (KHON2) -- Travel to Hawaii is expected to get busier in the coming months after the state dropped its indoor mask mandate and the Safe Travels Hawaii program for domestic transpacific travelers. Visitors should keep in…

With just under four months to go before the 2022 primary, an investigation into the integrity of the 2020 voter rolls and related matters has been completed. The Hawaii State Electoral Commission voted twice to deny requests for…

Salter Brothers, Accor deal: In one of the largest hotel management portfolio deals in Australia in over a decade, Salter Brothers has signed a management agreement under which its hotel portfolio, which was part…

After years of waiting, the Davie Community Foundation and its supporters are "going" to Hawaii. Hawaii in Davie County, that is. The foundation planned to host its signature event with a Hawaiian theme in June 2020,…

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HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Two men posing as police officers are wanted Monday in connection with a home invasion in Kapahulu. It happened around noon on Olokele Avenue near Date Street. Sources say when a 58-year-old man answered the…

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) -- Working from home, distance learning and a surge in social media offered more targets for cybercriminals in Hawaii and nationwide, according to the FBI."There was just a lot more opportunity for criminals to…

Rep. Ed Case with HPD officers at a homelessness event. Millions of dollars in funding and additional studies to improve Hawaii's education, health and social security programs are included in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of…

Focused planning is at the heart of EA Buck Financial Services' goal of helping clients grow and keep the money they've worked their whole lives to earn. To ensure clients enjoy a solid financial future, the financial professionals will…

Below is a list of the best and leading veterinarians in Honolulu. To help you find the best veterinarians near you in Honolulu, we've compiled our own list based on this scorecard. Honolulu's Best Vets: The top rated veterinarians in…

Mar 26, 2022 5:52pm HST * Updated March 27, 00:05 PC: Great Whale Count (file) / Pacific Whale Foundation During the third coordinated census this year between the Pacific Whale Foundation on Maui and the Hawaiian Islands…

March 26, 2022Updated: March 26, 2022 8:45 am Hawaii Volcanoes National Park shows the hardened lava lake below. Hikers can take the 3.3-mile loop trail across the crater!-->…

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File screenshot of Mayor Michael Victorino hosting an online meeting. Maui Mayor Michael Victorino presented his proposed $1.045 billion budget to Maui County Council on Thursday. This represents an increase of $206.1 million over…

Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star Advertiser. Have fun with this free story! Oahu's population decreased by 12,337 residents from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2021, according to data from the US Census Bureau…

Musician Carlos Santana has sold a vacation home on the Hawaiian island of Kauai for $11.9 million after moving to a larger property nearby a few months ago. The famed guitarist, who lives primarily in…

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March 23, 2022 at 10:35 am HST * Updated March 23, 10:36 am UH Digital Readiness. File Photo Courtesy University of Hawaii. The University of Hawaiʻi's 10-campus system is indefinitely suspending UH's mandatory COVID-19…

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) – Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson is facing questions from both Democrats and Republicans about her record, qualifications and philosophy that will bring her to the US Supreme Court.Nearly 9 hours after Jackson's marathon…

Steven Spielberg's West Side Story is nominated for seven Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Director and Supporting Actress for Ariana DeBose. But the star of the film musical will not be among the participants in the ceremony on…

More than 1,000 misdemeanor and minor misdemeanor cases were dismissed on Oahu, and dozens more were either dismissed or appealed on neighboring islands because of procedural issues with how prosecutors initiated those cases. House…

NIAGARA FALLS, NY (WKBW) -- As gas prices slowly begin to fall, families are expected to start grappling with summer vacation plans.According to AAA, flights, tours, rental cars and hotels for March, April and May are up more than 200%…

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) -- Hundreds made their way to Waikiki Beach to honor the late University of Hawaii soccer legend Colt Brennan with a celebration of life hosted by the Brennan Ohana.The size of the crowd shows the true reach Colt…

LVIV, Ukraine >> Ukrainian authorities said on Sunday that the Russian military bombed an art school housing around 400 people in the embattled port city of Mariupol, where Ukraine's president said a relentless Russian siege loomed…

Mar 19, 2022 12:51pm HST * Updated March 19, 12:53 p.m About 250 people came to celebrate the 254th birthday of Queen Kaʻahumanu and the 50th anniversary of the Queen Ka'ahumanu Center with live entertainment by Paula Fuga.…

Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star Advertiser. Have fun with this free story! Every significant project that Oahu residents hope for requires plans and permits, so the shortcomings of the office tasked with…