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Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star Advertiser. Have fun with this free story! Methamphetamine remains the deadliest drug on Oahu, bucking a national trend of rising deaths linked to fentanyl, a powerful…

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The Maui News The public is encouraged to turn in their unused or expired medication for safe, anonymous disposal during the National Take-Back Initiative program. The…

(Kihei, HI) – Hop Cargo Fresh Hop IPA is now available at Maui Brewing Company's Kihei restaurant. Crafted in an epic collaboration with Bale Breaker Brewing Company, Yakima Chief Hops and Alaska Air, this freshly hopped beer offers the…

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) -- Light winds and mostly dry weather will continue Tuesday, with afternoon sea breezes bringing some clouds and some showers to inland and uphill areas. A cold front is expected to move across the western islands…

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) -- Hawaii's modern laws are quite progressive in protecting LGTBQ rights.But there was a dark period in the islands' history when this wasn't always the case. This chapter was known as the Glades era, when drag…

This sailing includes all your drinks, meals, entertainment and transport on a luxury vessel. Best of all, you never have to take a flight as the cruise sails you there and back. Vancouverites looking to visit the Hawaiian Islands…

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The military has marching orders to erect a barbed wire fence about 3 miles long, 7 feet high around the Marine Corps Training Area Bellows in Waimanalo.Federal regulations require an "anti-terrorist" fence around…

Perillo Tours celebrates New Year's Eve in Hawaii with the launch of two new itineraries in the state of Aloha. Company President and third-generation owner Steve Perillo will host a private dinner for guests booking either itinerary,…

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) -- A recent spate of serious vandalism at city parks has some parkgoers becoming more concerned about their safety.Last week, vandals destroyed toilets in Pokai Bay Beach Park's bathroom. This caused a serious…

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Three Keiki plaintiffs from Maui and Oahu will discuss a climate lawsuit they and 11 others across the state filed against the state Department of Transportation earlier…

The Queen's Health System is hosting another community flu and COVID vaccination event this Sunday in Honolulu. From 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Queen's is offering the Vaccine Drive-Thru at The Queen's Medical…

It has been more than three months since the city unveiled its latest plan to save the railroad, and it has yet to be approved by the Federal Transit Administration. That has Colleen Hanabusa, executive director of the Honolulu…

Residents are celebrating the end of a three-year struggle to protect Waimanalo Bay Beach Park's Sherwood Forest from development.Mayor Rick Blangiardi's administration confirmed Wednesday that it has put on hold its plans to build a sports…

With its beautiful sandy beaches, crystal clear blue waters and exciting nightlife, Honolulu truly is paradise. Located on the island of Oahu, travelers looking to experience the city's tropical vacation may need to shell out as the…

A total of 86 grants, each worth up to $500, were distributed to public school teachers in Maui, Oahu and Hawaii to help purchase much-needed educational supplies and…

HONOLULU -- The U.S. military said Wednesday it now expects to clean up fuel from a leaking fuel tank farm in Hawaii in July 2024, five months earlier than originally planned.Critics have slammed the US Department of Defense's initial…

Shooters take aim during the kneeling portion of the Maui Interscholastic League air rifle meet Saturday at Baldwin High School Range. The photo by Maui News/DAKOTA GROSSMANWAILUKU -- Alia-Marie Hufana wore her green knit lucky hat tied…

The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach has announced the appointment of Huy Vo as Director of Marketing Communications. In this position, he will lead all global strategic marketing communications efforts in advertising, digital…

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Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa is the Walt Disney Company's only Hawaiian property. Located in Ko'Olina, Oahu, the resort offers a wide variety of relaxing activities for all ages, including a stunning private beach. Photo credit:…

Ellen Leilani Caitano, 75, of Hawi, died August 20 in Waimea. She was born in Kohala and was a legal secretary. Private Services. Online condolences: ballardfamilymortuaries.com. Survived by Brother Kenneth Caitano of Honolulu;…

Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star Advertiser. Have fun with this free story! Qquestion: Regarding the Oahu property tax break for low-income residents (808ne.ws/818kline), does SSI count as income?…

Dolphins' Tua Tagovailoa handles the ball in the first half of a pre-season game against the Raiders on Saturday. AP photosMIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Tua Tagovailoa was on the field four hours before the game against the Raiders and visualized…

Faustino Labutong Tabios of Lahaina passed away on August 6, 2022 in Hale Makua, Kahului. He is survived by his daughter Erlinda Tabios Delos Santos (Elpidio,…

There's so much to love about Oahu's North Shore – its sublime 17-mile stretch of shoreline stretching between Ka'ena Point (to the west) and Kahuku Point (to the east), and the gigantic waves that make it an ideal place Place make place…

A larger inventory of homes for sale is usually good news for buyers, but other data suggests they shouldn't break out the champagne. In July 2022, there were more homes for sale on O'ahu than a year earlier. However,…

No'u Revilla, a UH Manoa professor and a native of Maui, has published her first volume of poetry, Ask the Brindled. BRYAN KAMAOLI KUWADA PhotoMaui poet No'u Revilla has published her first book, "Ask the Bridles" a sacred tribute to…

Kip Miyakana (from left), Kauai Island Branch Manager, John Silverstein, Oahu Island Branch Manager, Howard Ridge Reeves, Maui Island Branch Manager and Lenny Terlep Jr.,…

The iconic Oahu property has sold for $20,700,000 HONOLULU, HI – CBRE's Golf & Resort Group announced the recent sale of the Makaha Valley Golf Resort & Residences in the Oahu community of Waianae. CBRE has been retained by the…

Paradise is palm trees and paddle boarding, sunsets and white sand. But for locals in Hawaii, life is hard. The housing shortage has made Hawaii the most expensive state in the United States. almost double the national average. A 2020 to…

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - New data from the state Department of Transportation shows a significant increase in traffic deaths on neighboring islands from January to July compared to 2021. So far, the state has reported 70 traffic-related…

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) -- While there has been a shift in the state to voting by mail and dropping off ballots, voter service centers remain available for those who prefer an in-person experience.Voter service centers on the islands…

Quick links Brief information about seasons and weather in Hawaii Summer - October to April Hawaii is a place that offers an exciting adventure every time you visit. With so many lush forests, towering mountains, beautiful…

HONOLULU -- A US defense contractor and his wife, who for decades lived under the identities of two dead Texas children, have been charged with identity theft and conspiracy against the government, according to federal court filings…

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"Here, try this." I had just started dating this guy when he handed me a plate of fried fish chunks, salted and crispy, that he had cooked himself. I'm not a big fish eater but felt compelled to give it a try. I mean, the guy…

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) -- A little less than a month before the August primary, the city stopped mailing ballots Thursday to 478,000 registered voters on Oahu. It's quiet at the city's ballot processing facility right now.But in a week or…

People walk in front of the high surf near Kapahulu Groin (Waikiki Wall) in Waikiki, Hawaii on Sunday. Craig T. Kojima Honolulu Star Advertiser photo via APHONOLULU — Towering waves on Hawaii's south coast smashed into homes and…

Rochelle "Shelly" Leinaala Antonio, 53, of Hilo, formerly of Kapaau, died at home on June 7. Born in Kapaau, she was a rental car returns agent for Budget Rent A Car and a member of the Hawi Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Visit 9-9:45 am…

HONOLULU (KHON2) - Mongooses are widespread on Oahu, Hawaii, Maui and Molokai and have been living on the island for more than 100 years. Corresponding Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources Small Indian mongooses…

A few days ago, I was returning home from another brutally long day at work to find an extremely enthusiastic person waving a sign on the street in Pearl City. Curious as to which of Hawaii's incredible decisions in the primary…

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's last trip to Hawaii in 2016, to mark the 75th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, was an important and unprecedented visit that underscored the strength of the…

In Hawaii, our policymakers seem to be constantly struggling to understand the difference between rights and privilege. The Bill of Rights in our US Constitution, as well as the similarly worded Bill of Rights in our Constitution,…

Before you travel, spend time exploring Hawaii—and not just the best beaches. Learn about Hawaiian culture, history and values.…

Editor's note: For the August 13 Hawaii primary, Civil Beat asked candidates to answer a few questions about where they stand on various issues and what their priorities would be if elected. The following came from Maui County…

For immediate release:June 27, 2022 Contact:Megan Wiltsie 202-483-7382 Honolulu – PETA is go to the mat for the homeless animals flooding Hawaii's animal shelters by placing an irresistible message - "Your yoga partner is waiting at an…

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Federal wildlife agencies have confirmed that a dead monk seal found in Mokuleia on Oahu's north shore was known to many on the islands as "Benny." The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced Wednesday that the dead seal…

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Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star Advertiser. Have fun with this free story! Public funding of political campaigns in Hawaii has become an issue again this year when US Rep. Kai Kahele announced he is now…

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Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star Advertiser. Have fun with this free story! When it comes to money and the Honolulu Rail, we've heard it all. We heard former mayors Mufi Hannemann and Peter Carlisle…

Maui Jim and Hui Nalu exit the port of Kahului during the Hawaiian Sailing Canoe Association season-opening race on Friday. The Kahului to Kaanapali race and Sunday's Kaanapali to Waimanalo race were both won by Olukai. The next races are…

HONOLULU (KHON2) -- A former Honolulu police officer has been charged with child trafficking and sexual exploitation. The alleged crimes took place while the suspect was still on duty. Download the free KHON2 app iOS or…

June 1st - Question: Did they drop the red light cameras? I haven't heard from it in months.Answer: No, technical studies to determine where to place cameras to record vehicles passing red lights are behind schedule, but the pilot project…

A third of single-family homes in Hawaii are now powered by rooftop solar panels, and the shift to alternative energy is successfully lowering utility…

China is aggressively trying to expand influence among Pacific Island States (PIC) like Kiribati by negotiating security deals under its pact with the Solomon Islands. However, less than 2000 miles from Kiribati is the US state of…

Photo courtesy of Hallmarq Dogs and cats in the state of Aloha now have increased access to advanced care thanks to a newly installed MRI at a 24-hour emergency and specialty hospital on Oahu. The Veterinary Emergency and…

Editor's note: This article is published in collaboration with The 74th, a national nonprofit educational news site. It is one in a series of articles produced under the auspices of the Aspen Institute Weave: The Social Fabric…

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Globally recognized aromatherapy and essential oil company doTERRA celebrated the grand opening of its new Oahu facility on Saturday.The 7,500-square-foot building in Waipahu allows doTERRA to bring operations…

Acclaimed local artist John Cruz will share a glimpse of his iconic debut album with the hour-long TV special “John Cruz – 'Acoustic Soul' 25th Anniversary Special” on Friday at 8pm on K5. It includes Cruz performing select songs, an…

Hilo Today: Mostly cloudy. Chance of showers in the morning, then possible showers in the afternoon. Altitudes around 82 near shore to 65 to 70 at 4000 feet. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent. This evening: Mostly…

HONOLULU (KHON2) -- A man who had a medical emergency in a pool thanked the people who saved his life on Sunday, May 15. Norm Skorge did laps at The Oahu Club pool in Hawaii Kai with his wife Joy on Jan. 11. He said he didn't…

Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star Advertiser. Have fun with this free story! Newly analyzed monitoring well data released by the state Department of Health on Friday shows that the level of petroleum…

May 11, 2022 at 11:00 am HST * Updated May 11, 11:01 am Patrick Twohy was hired to manage the four new branches of the Hawaii State Federal Credit Union in the Safeway stores on Maui and O'ahu. Photo Courtesy: Hawaii State…

Honolulu (KHON2) -- The 31st annual Honolulu Aids Walk is back to encourage Hawaiians to come together to raise money for people living with HIV and HIV prevention at Kapiolani Park on June 25. “Even…

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 --…

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…

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…

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,…

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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…

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…

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…

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…

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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…

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) - 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…

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) — 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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…