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Hawaii has 3 new coronavirus-related deaths, 163 additional infections
Hawaii Department of Health officials today reported three new coronavirus-related deaths and 163 new confirmed and probable infections across the state, bringing the state's total since the pandemic started to 888 deaths and 83,351 cases.…
Attend in-person events in 2021
HONOLULU (KHON2) - Lots of scary events were canceled in 2020, but there are plenty of opportunities to find tricks and treats in 2021.
Personal Halloween events return to the islands - Kapolei Commons is hosting a free pumpkin…
New exhibit at Honolulu Museum of Art highlights urgent problems in Hawaii
HONOLULU (KHON2) - In September a new exhibition at Honolulu Art Museum (HoMA) opened with the title 'Hawaii Now artist, 'and it's an exhibit that explores some of the most pressing issues of the time and place in Hawaii.
KHON2…
As Bitcoin goes mainstream, Wall Street wants to make money
NEW YORK >> Do you love cryptocurrencies or hate the very idea of ââthem, they are becoming more mainstream every day.
Cryptocurrencies have soared that their total value has reached nearly $ 2.5…
Danny De Gracia: Hawaii’s broken political system is the real emergency
With potential local candidates emerging for the upcoming 2022 election cycle, most political watchers right now are focused on the personality dynamics and intrigue of ambition surrounding those who may or may not run for office.…
The 2 Grand Slams of the Red Sox lead to the victory of ALCS against Astros
HOUSTON >> JD Martinez and Rafael Devers helped the Red Sox have a great old time in Houston.
Boston became the first team to hit two Grand Slams in a post-season game, with Martinez and Devers meeting in the first two innings of a…
Developer wants to bring fourth hotel to the Honolulu suburb
HONOLULU (AP) - A developer plans to move a fourth hotel to the Honolulu suburb of Kapolei as local residents and business travelers demand lower-cost hotel rooms outside of resort areas.A Utah-based partnership is seeking city approval to…
Pilot in fatal crash in California was repeatedly warned to climb
The air traffic controller repeated the warnings to the pilot more than half a dozen times. Stop drifting, stay on course and make a terrifying, urgent plea: "Low altitude alarm, get on immediately, board the plane."
Instead, the…
Lobsters are more expensive due to high demand and the slower season
PORTLAND, MAINE >> Prices for Maine's most popular export are currently much higher than usual due to high demand and the possibility that those who catch lobsters have a slower season.
Maine lobsters usually get cheaper over the…
Honolulu’s new homeless crisis outreach response and engagement program is expected to begin…
The city's long-awaited Crisis Outreach Response and Engagement program, which uses a separate team of first responders to handle non-violent calls for the homeless, is expected to begin in the next two weeks.
The program has evolved over…
Rail finance, real estate tax increase weighted by Honolulu City Council in new tax law
HONOLULU (KHON2) - A bill for taxing visitors to Oahu leads the Honolulu City Council. The 3% tax will help fill the county funds after the state lost about $ 45 million.
For years the Transient Accommodation Tax (TAT) was…
Hawaii sees 7 new coronavirus-related deaths, 168 additional infections
Hawaii Department of Health officials today reported seven new coronavirus-related deaths and 168 new confirmed and probable infections across the state, bringing the state's total since the pandemic started to 818 deaths and 80,582 cases.…
Vaccines are there. The school is open. Some parents are still tormenting themselves
PHOENIX >> All five daughters of Amber Cessac between the ages of 4 and 10 tested positive for COVID-19 for eight days during the school year.
Having them all sick at the same time and worrying about long-term effects as other…
Milestone for Bubba Wallace with his 1st NASCAR victory
TALLADEGA, Ala. >> Bubba Wallace was only the second black driver to win the NASCAR Cup series at the highest level when the rain stopped today's playoff race on the Talladega Superspeedway.
Wallace had crashed five laps before the…
Lava from Kilauea volcano remains
Lava continues to erupt from multiple vents along the floor and west wall of Halemaumau Crater on the summit of Kilauea Volcano in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reported at 10:59 a.m. today that Kilauea's…
Vital statistics: September 24th to September 30th, 2021
Each week, the Honolulu Star Advertiser publishes Oahu statistics for marriage licenses and birth certificates, which are submitted to the State Department of Health's Vital Statistics System.
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NWSL Commissioner Lisa Baird resigns amid scandal
National Women's Soccer League commissioner Lisa Baird resigned after around 19 months in office on allegations of sexual harassment and misconduct by a former coach.
Baird's resignation was announced by the league late Friday, the day…
Alaska Air calls for COVID-19 vaccine for employees
SEATTLE >> Alaska Air Group has told its 22,000 employees that they need to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
There are a few exceptions to the policy, which has changed since last month, the Seattle Times reported.
In an email sent…
October 2021: Table of Contents
To get to this avocado soup, you need to find the secret izakaya that is hidden in a Waikīkī hotel. Photo: Olivier Koning
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How to become a better local
Most of us don't make rookie mistakes.…
Hawaii has 12 new coronavirus-related deaths, 332 additional infections
Hawaii Department of Health officials today reported 12 new coronavirus-related deaths and 332 new confirmed and probable infections nationwide, bringing the state's total to 782 deaths and 79,206 cases since the pandemic began.
There were…
Chinese people switch to flashlights and generators during power outages
SHENYANG, China >> People in northeast China had breakfast under the light of smartphones and shopkeepers turned on generators while much of the country forced power outages on Wednesday to meet official conservation goals and…
Lee Cataluna: Is It Contagious to Act Insane? Bad behavior increases
September 29, 2021 Another contagion currently infecting the country is the scourge of bad behavior, from yelling at restaurant staff and librarians to violence on airplanes. Here, too, remote Hawaii was not spared.While we focus on…
COVID-19 delta variant proves fatal in Hawaii
At the beginning of summer, Hawaii appeared to be well on its way to a full recovery after more than a year of COVID-19-related restrictions and economic pain. More than 50% of Hawaiian residents were fully vaccinated by early June, and…
COVID-related attacks are causing the hospital to issue panic buttons
Nurses and hundreds of other workers will soon be wearing panic buttons at a Missouri hospital where attacks on workers have tripled following the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cox Medical Center Branson uses grant funds to button the…
Ransomware attack hits Honolulu payroll company
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Approximately 4,500 customers of a payroll company in Honolulu were potentially affected by a ransomware attack that revealed…
Honolulu forms committee to select a new landfill site
A newly formed citizens' committee tasked with selecting the location for Oahu's next landfill will meet on October 4 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., the Honolulu Department of the Environment said Monday.
The Landfill Advisory…
Sprawling single story Honolulu villa brings the outdoors inside
LIST OF THE DAY Location: Honolulu, Hawaii price: $ 12.9 million Showcasing the indoor and outdoor Hawaiian lifestyle at its best, this six bedroom home features a pool, guest house, open floor plan, extensive outdoor kitchen, and!--
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Climate change is a big problem for farmers in Hawaii
September 26, 2021 Michelle Galimba has always been aware of the danger of forest fires to her cattle. Galimba is a second generation rancher in Hawaii who learned long ago that a cigarette, lightning strike, or spontaneous campfire can…
University of Hawaii fans are still barred from attending sporting events
Following discussions between state and city officials on Friday and this morning, fans are still banned from attending University of Hawaii sporting events over coronavirus concerns.
"Unfortunately, the answer is still no," Honolulu Mayor…
Ironman World Championship leaves Hawaii for the first time
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Woman in pedestrian accident with city bus in Liliha. critically injured
UPDATE, 2 p.m.
A 61-year-old woman was hit by a city bus in Liliha this morning.
The collision occurred shortly before 6 a.m. at the intersection of Liliha and Bates Streets
Honolulu police said a bus operated…
Legendary Hawaiian entertainer Al Harrington has died at the age of 85
Al Harrington - Waikiki showroom headliner, television actor, teacher and businessman - died Tuesday afternoon after suffering a stroke last week, his family confirmed. He was 85.
Born Tausau Ta'a in American Samoa, Harrington was raised…
Honolulu Police Suspend Search for Missing 6-Year-Old Girl | News, sports, jobs
HONOLULU (AP) - Honolulu police on Monday stopped their search for a 6-year-old Hawaiian girl who has been missing for more than a week.
The investigation into Isabella Kalua's…
Researchers predict a downward trend in Hawaii COVID-19 cases
A forecast for Honolulu's peak daily coronavirus cases has been revised down based on the latest data and a combination of other factors, including new restrictions and fewer travelers.
The new model, released on Sunday by the Hawaii…
7 Honolulu people injured by falling banyan tree branch | News, sports, jobs
HONOLULU (AP) - At least seven people were injured in the collapse of a large tree branch in the Honolulu neighborhood of Waikiki on Saturday, Hawaii News Now reported.
A large…
‘The Crown’, ‘Ted Lasso’, ‘Queen’s Gambit’ Top Emmy Awards
LOS ANGELES >> Netflix's "The Crown" and "The Queen's Gambit" have teamed up with Apple TV + s "Ted Lasso" to win top series awards at tonight's Emmy Awards, a premiere for streaming services, who cemented their rise to prominence in…
Children and COVID-19: data paint a distorted picture
With COVID-19 cases increasing sharply in the islands in recent months, the incidence of serious illnesses in children, among other things, has been one of the most closely monitored metrics used to assess whether schools should remain…
7 people in Honolulu injured by the falling branch of a huge tree
HONOLULU (AP) - At least seven people were injured in the collapse of a large tree branch in the Waikiki neighborhood of Honolulu on Saturday, Hawaii News Now reported. A large branch of a banyan tree fell around 12:15 p.m. in the Hilton!-->…
Find mooncakes for the Fall Moon Festival at these Honolulu stores
This story was originally published in September 2019. It was updated for this year's Moon Festival on September 21, 2021.
Get Strawberry Mochi Moon Cake from Sing Cheong Yuan. Photo: Jason Chin
ÃOn the fifteenth day…
The Texas abortion law is not only oppressive, it is hypocritical
16.09.2021 "My body, my choice" is a phrase embodied by the movement that has spearheaded my political career and empowers me to make safe and informed decisions about my body and my life. I am a woman with a mission to ensure that a…
Honolulu wants famous stairs on Oahu. remove permanently
One of the most famous landmarks on Oahu is about to be removed for good.
The famous haiku staircase, known by many as the Stairway to Heaven, has been targeted by Honolulu City Council for removal. A resolution passed last week calls on…
$ 3.6 million in aid to the Hawaiian fishing industry
Skilled Hawaiian seafood fishers and processors and traders who have lost business due to the COVID-19 pandemic can now apply for a portion of the state's $ 3.6 million in federal CARES funding.
Commercial fishing in Hawaii, like most of…
Eric Stinton: Of course, sports students should have to be vaccinated
August 9, 2021 Last week, the Ministry of Education announced it would postpone the start of fall sports and vaccinate all student athletes, sports staff and volunteers. The announcement came when students began full face-to-face learning…
Honolulu’s free COVID-19 tests for residents of Oahu at the airport have been extended for an…
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Petition against delays in public school sports in Hawaii pending
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The Oahu Interscholastic Public School Association's postponement of fall sports on Wednesday due to the spike in COVID-19 cases…
Hawaii delegate demonstrates climate leadership on the hill
Climate protection advocates have a lot to celebrate with the news that US MP Kai Kahele co-funded HR 2307 - the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act. His sponsorship will help pave the way for US carbon pricing legislation…
Hawaii’s unemployment rate is 7.7% compared to 5.9% nationwide – Honolulu, Hawaii…
Honolulu (KHON2) - Hawaii's unemployment rate was 7.7% in June, up from 8% last month. In June, 596,500 Hawaiians were employed and 49,750 were unemployed across the state. At the national level, seasonally adjusted unemployment rates…
Kaimuki Public Library closed after positive COVID-19 case
Kaimuki Public Library is closed today after a staff member tested positive for COVID-19.
According to a press release from the Hawaii State Public Library System, the library is undergoing a thorough…
Over 60 dead, dozens missing, when severe floods hit Europe
BERLIN >> More than 60 people died and dozens went missing when heavy floods in Germany and Belgium turned streams and roads into torrential torrents that carried cars away and caused houses to collapse.
Among those killed were…
Facebook urges FTC chief to be dismissed in antitrust ruling – Honolulu, Hawaii
Washington >> Facebook wants the new chairman of the Federal Trade Commission to get away from the decision on the continuation of the government's antitrust proceedings against the giants of social networks, bypassing the…
PODCAST: Hawaii’s Complicated Relationship with European Honeybees
"Bees have become a way of connecting with our community and living the lifestyle we want: raising our children with us on the farm and really doing something that is fulfilling work," she said. Kim is rescuing wild swarms and managing…
US is considering speeding visas for Afghan women after military exit
Honolulu, Hawaii 2021-07-11 06:47:39 - Washington DC: The Biden administration is considering giving vulnerable Afghans, including politicians, journalists and activists who may be targeted by the Taliban, a quick route to a US visa.…
Candidate from the Police Commission for Community Issues
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Mayor Rick Blangiardi's third candidate for the Honolulu Police Commission, Ann Botticelli, is likely to wonder about her lack…
Chad Blair: When it comes to veto overrides, Ige is no lingle
The governor, a Democrat, was not particularly popular in his own party. He often clashed over politics and legislation with his Democrats, who controlled Hawaiian lawmakers.
The tense relationship came to a head when…
For Rent: Much more office space in Honolulu
The growth in office space available for rent on Oahu in the first half of this year was almost the same as last year, a new study found. About 127,000 square feet, or the approximate equivalent of a nearly 13-story building, were added…
NASA sends Hawaiian squid into space | Colorado Springs News – Honolulu, Hawaii –…
Dozens of Baby Squids Hawaii It was launched into space this month. NASA sent 128 Hawaiian Bobtails to the International Space Station on June 3 as part of the SpaceX replenishment mission. Scientists have studied how they interact…
California firefighters tackle large wildfires in intense heat – Honolulu, Hawaii
Redding, CA >> Hundreds of firefighters worked in the heat today to tackle three major forest fires in the forests far north of Northern California. There, flames destroyed some houses and evacuated some communities. Mount…
GOP hugs Trump during his visit to Texas, Border Wall – Honolulu, Hawaii
Farr, Texas >> Republican lawmakers visit Texas after former President Donald Trump visited the southern border today and defeated the Biden administration over immigration policies as border crossings rose for decades. I did.…
A loved Love’s Bakery treat is BACK! – Honolulu, Hawaii news, sports & weather
NewsA local favorite is coming back to Hawai'i's grocery store shelves--the beloved powdered white donut from Love's Bakery. On an Instagram post Monday morning, Loves Bakery shared the BIG news. Fans expressed their love for the sweet,…
Halepuna Waikiki by Halekulani to open July 1 – Honolulu, Hawaii news, sports & weather
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Surfboard swap at Solar Shack in Kailua – Honolulu, Hawaii
Honolulu, Hawaii 2021-06-26 21:01:45 - Honolulu (KHON2) - Kailuas Solar Shack hosted a third surfboard swap on Saturday June 26th and was invited to swap, shop, sell, share, or view surfboards and souvenirs. At the Surfboard Swap on…
Honolulu police officers charged with fatal shooting appear on trial
One Honolulu police officer charged with murder and two police officers charged with attempted murder in connection with the fatal shooting of a 16-year-old boy on Jan.
Police officer Geoffrey HL Thom, 42, was charged with second degree…
HPD publishes weekly list of warrants outstanding – Honolulu, Hawaii
As of Friday, June 18, 2021, the following people were wanted by the Hawaii Police Department on an unpaid warrant. Jonna L. Keanu, 48, HiroAlexander K. Ko, 59, volcanoRixon Keji Baroque, 29, Pepe EkeoLilia Keju, 47, HonokaaRaleigh L.…
Liliha Bakery expanding on Oahu – Honolulu, Hawaii news, sports & weather
"Going through the pandemic it was extraordinarily hard, everyone knows that, and we relied on the community to bring us together so we could make it through. With that being said, other local businesses were unable to make it through,"…
How to regain your game after COVID isolation
Alice Herb, 88, an intrepid New Yorker, is used to walking miles around Manhattan. But after that year of being incarcerated to avoid COVID-19, she has noticed a huge difference in how she feels.
"Physically, I'm out of shape," she…
Man sentenced to 30 years in prison for killing 3 and injuring 4 in a DUI crash in Honolulu
A Honolulu judge sentenced a man to 30 years in prison for manslaughter and assault after his fast-moving pickup truck killed three people and injured four others.According to police, Alins…
Officials say the Pride parade’s fatal crash appears unintentional
FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida >> At the start of a Pride parade in South Florida, a member of a male choir group accidentally rammed other choir members, killing one member of the group and seriously injuring another, the group's…
HFD transports hikers from the Diamond Head Crater Trail, Maunawili Falls Trail
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As the wars end, Congress visits the powers of the President – Honolulu, Hawaii
Washington >> The House of Representatives decided today to revoke the authorization to invade Iraq in 2002. This is the first step in a generation to contain the president's military power. The bipartisan action reflects Capitol…
Honolulu City Council member calls for more local produce at farmers’ markets
HONOLULU (KHON2) - A Honolulu City Council member wants to ensure more local products are sold at the People's Open Market.
On Thursday the 17th
The City's Parks and Recreation Director will testify at the City…
3 Honolulu police officers charged with killing 16-year-old boy
One police officer was charged with murder and two police officers were charged with attempted murder in connection with the fatal shooting of a 16-year-old boy, Honolulu prosecutors said Tuesday.
The indictment comes after a…