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In the beginning, Genshu Price recycled for his own sake - his father said it would be a great way to save…

Early golfers wore clothes to battle the elements in Scotland, home of golf. To protect themselves from the wind, the men wore shorts that ended below the knee and thick tweed jackets. This has typically been paired…

When the COVID-19 pandemic broke out in 2020, cities that usually hosted thousands of tourists a day got a taste of life without mass tourism - and some of them don't want all of these people back.A gradual reopening after the pandemic…

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…

This is an attempt to outline what I would call a virtual Hawaiian nation. Virtual is defined as almost or almost as described, but not completely. Hawaiian refers to the origins of the native Hawaiians. Nation is defined as a…

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…

HONOLULU (AP) - While state tourism officials are considering a plan to improve tourism on Hawaii's most populous island, Oahu, they are looking to manage too many visitors. It's a problem other islands are grappling with, including…

59.1% of the Hawaiian population is fully vaccinated, one of the highest rates in the United States.Even so, 164 new cases of COVID-19 and 7 new hospital admissions were recorded on Friday. In terms of people who have been vaccinated,…

I just read Tuesday's editorial in the Star Advertiser ("It's Time to Let Go of Haiku Stairs," Our View) and even though it's 3:00 am, I'm so angry that I have to answer now. First of all, it's not a dangerous trail at all! It's…

KAUAI, Hawaii - A TikTok viral video of a tourist disturbing a Hawaiian monk seal renews calls for the state to educate visitors.With the islands seeing an average of more than 30,000 travelers a day, many residents say they are tired of…

Mahalo for helping Honolulu Star Advertiser. Have fun with this free story! The water at 55 of the 218 Hawaiian beaches tested by the state Department of Health in 2020 exceeded the state safety threshold…

Everyone is talking about the visitor industry these days - how it is receding (maybe too much), how we need to manage it even better (beach user fees, anyone?), How it mines the Aina and the wharf (our vital natural resources),…

Hawaii Department of Health officials today reported 124 new confirmed and probable coronavirus infections, bringing the total number of cases in the state since the pandemic started to 39,090. Hawaii recorded three-digit new cases for…

NAPILI (HawaiiNewsNow) - A so-called monster home is causing controversy on Maui.The county planning director says the Napili contractor followed all the rules. However, critics say the rules need to be changed.The two-story building on…

HONOLULU (KHON2) - Most people have watched movies on their computers at home for the past year. How boring is that compared to a movie theater? While the state is normalizing again, moviegoers are coming back to the cinemas.…

New projections released on Thursday suggest that the prison that will replace the Oahu Community Correctional Center will have to accommodate more than twice as many inmates as the original Kalihi prison was designed.…

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…

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Members of the Los Angeles Dodgers Training Academy of Major League Baseball have come to Hawaii to teach the next generation of ball players.Working with Hawaii's Kado Baseball Academy, the Dodgers will host…

(CNN) - Ryan Carlson was in the middle of a backpacking trip to New Zealand when he received the email: North Korea is opening its borders to American tourists.It was September 2005. Carlson, 25, was working in the finance department as…

Law360 (July 14, 2021, 10:51 p.m. EDT) - A coalition of Hawaiian residents, environmental groups, and fishermen sued the Hawaiian government Tuesday, alleging that it approved a revised environmental statement in July that was…

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…

Hawaii Emergency Management Agency building in Leahi (Diamond Head). Courtesy photo. Congressman Ed Case, HI-01 announced the approval of the U.S. House of Representatives Funding Bill for the Department of Homeland Security, one…

Last month, 4ocean, a purpose-driven company with a mission to end the oceans plastic crisis, announced its latest launch: a sterling silver jewelry collection that…

"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…

UPCOUNTRY, MAUI (HawaiiNewsNow) - A water conservation warning is in place for residents of Upcountry Maui.The lakefront coasts around the state are unusually dry. However, according to the US Drought Monitor, Maui County is the…

Hawaii Department of Health officials today reported 63 new confirmed and probable coronavirus infections, bringing the state's total since the pandemic started to 38,544. No new virus-related deaths were reported today, so the…

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.…

A Maui bus drives past a section of South Kihei Road that is only yards from being undermined by invading wave action on Friday afternoon. The spot is near the Kihei Youth Center and Keolahou Congregational Hawaiian Church. Maui…

Mahalo for helping Honolulu Star Advertiser. Have fun with this free story! Honolulu should be a great place to go for a walk. The weather is mild, the roads aren't too steep and it's a great workout.…

DHHL PRESS RELEASE: Ceremony honoring the signing of the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act Posted on July 9, 2021 in News, Newsroom (Kapolei, Oahu) - Dignitaries and leaders of the Homestead Association gathered to commemorate the…

Mahalo for helping Honolulu Star Advertiser. Have fun with this free story! Mayor Rick Blangiardi's third candidate for the Honolulu Police Commission, Ann Botticelli, is likely to wonder about her lack…

Posted: 7/8/2021 / 1:01 PM HST / Updated: 07/08/2021 / 4:15 p.m. HST HONOLULU (KHON2) - The scenic road to Hana, officially known as the Hana Highway,!-->…

Mahalo for helping Honolulu Star Advertiser. Have fun with this free story! Fireworks were banned on Oahu on July 4th, but the ocean put on an even better show when waves with 3-foot faces exploded on the…

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…

Governor David Ige. PC: Governor's Office. (7.6.21) Governor David Ige announced today that he has rejected 26 of the 28 bills on his veto list. The governor today sent a notice of objection to the state legislature of Hawaii…

The Oahu housing market experienced a third straight month of exceptionally strong buyer demand in June, with record average monthly sales for the fifth time this year. The Honolulu Board of Realtors reported today that single-family…

By CALEB JONES, Associated PressHONOLULU (AP) - A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck Hawaii's Big Island.According to the US Geological Survey, the quake struck less than 3 miles off the northwest coast of the Big Island on Monday. The…

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…

HONOLULU (AP) - For nearly a year, Maui residents practically had their tropical oasis to themselves.Then…

Mahalo for helping Honolulu Star Advertiser. Have fun with this free story! The weekend of July 4th began on Saturday with numerous sea and land rescues across Oahu. >> A 57-year-old woman suffered…

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…

Posted: 07/02/2021 / 17:07 HST / Updated: 07/02/2021 / 17:07 HST HONOLULU (KHON2) - A man accused of sexually abusing a 71-year-old woman in!-->…

Maui County Council is currently considering a bill to limit short-term rental housing. While this is a step in the right direction, they should go a step further and consider a…

Question: We have just returned to Hawaii from Florida. The "preliminary clarification" from Hawaiian Airlines at their gate in Orlando was a godsend! An agent checked our vaccination cards, IDs and QR codes, put an orange bracelet on…

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…

Regular gasoline prices rose to $ 4.04 per gallon in Kahului, the highest since the July 4th vacation weekend since 2014. Before July 4ththe On holiday weekend, the average price for regular gasoline in Hawaii soared over $ 4 a…

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - You saw the award-winning performances of Halau Kawaiulaokala's Kane on the world's largest hula stage.But for the very first time, at the coveted Merrie Monarch Festival, you will see a wahine representing the…

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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.…

The call for managed tourism is rising across the state as the Hawaiian visitor industry advances into summer at a pace approaching, or in some cases, exceeding 2019 levels. Hawaii's airports checked around 26,631 visitors on Monday,…

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Kyoko Johnson trains dogs for conservation.Through her non-profit organization Conservation Dogs of Hawaii, she teaches dogs and their handlers to recognize invasive plants, insects and animals."While the dog…

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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,…

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - To combat over-tourism and congestion at airports, Maui Mayor Michael Victorino is calling on airlines to reduce passenger capacity to the island.Last week, Maui County officials said Victorino met with airline…

Of the top Maui attractions, seeing a Haleakalā sunset that is in lelo Hawaiii (Hawaiian) literally means "house of the sun" - should be at the top of your list. From the summit, just over 10,000 feet high, watch the sun…

The Four Seasons Resort Oahu on Ko Olina has a swim-up bar in its adults-only pool called Dr. ... May Tais. Amber love bond The doctor is in! The Four Seasons Resort Oahu on Ko Olina has a swim-up bar…

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June 27, 2021 at 11:56 a.m. HST The Infrastructure and Transportation Committee will meet on Monday at 9 a.m. to give presentations on nature-based wastewater solutions for South Maui and challenges related to traffic…

Honolulu, Hawaii 2021-06-27 12:23:16 - A new COVID-19 case has been identified among prisoners at an Oahu state prison after a prisoner was transferred from the Hawaii Community Correction Center last week. Nine of the HCCC transfers…

Mahalo, who sponsored the Honolulu Star Advertiser. Have fun with this free story! The Ambassador of the Federated States of Micronesia to the United States says recent talks with Honolulu police after the shooting of 16-year-old…

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…

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HONOLULU (KHON2) - Winnie the Pooch is a three month old puppy who loves to lick her new owners Matt and Sarah Baxter. These puppy kisses would not have been possible without the work of the Oahu SPCA. It all started in early…

Honolulu, Hawaii 2021-06-25 21:05:37 - Honolulu (KHON2) - Maui police are looking for Morgan Bocon, 31, after she was reported missing on Thursday June 24th. Bokong was last seen near Munoz Street in Makawao on Thursday, June 17,…

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…

HONOLULU (KHON2) - Hawaii's streets have gotten much busier lately, and some lawmakers are trying to find ways to ease traffic before another wave of visitors arrives at the islands. Residents were able to drive freely when…

Driver license centers in Oahu will extend their hours starting July 1 to meet the growing demand for driver's licenses, study permits, and government IDs. "We hope that the extended weekday and Saturday…

Aulani on Oahu is a resort that is both a luxury Hawaiian vacation and a Disney property - so while you can experience the magic of the islands, you can throw in a heavy dose of Disney magic.It's a place even the most ardent Disney fans…

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.…

HAIKU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Another hotspot for visitors to Maui's North Shore is once again overwhelmed.Twin Falls owners in Haiku are now looking for solutions to cope with the growing crowds.Property owners have recently started limiting…

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Honolulu first responders say they were engaged in an increased number of rescue operations - a worrying trend that is causing a new warning to the public.In the first six months of 2019, the Honolulu Fire…

By Kristen Consillio Click here for updates on this story Hawaii (KITV) - Since 44-year-old Rui Sasaki was diagnosed with breast cancer in late 2019, she has said she has run nearly $ 20,000 in medical bills alone.…

"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,"…

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The state of Hawaii unemployment rate fell to a seasonally adjusted 8.1% in May 2021, which is much lower than the 21.9% in May 2020 (second month of the pandemic shutdown) but higher than the 2.5% map in May 2019 : DLIR Maui…

HONOLULU, HELLO / ACCESSWIRE / June 22, 2021 / Hawaii is known as the Land of Paradise, and despite the many hardships of the COVID-19 pandemic, the islands are thriving, with the natural ecosystem thriving as less tourism and human…

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…

A Russian naval and air exercise off Hawaii, which Moscow said was the largest exercise in the Pacific since the end of the Cold War and which involved surface ships, anti-submarine aircraft and long-range bombers, has ended, but a…

Governor David Ige today announced his intention to veto a measure that would make functional changes to the Hawaii Tourism Authority and abolish the distribution of the temporary lodging tax to the agency and individual counties. House…

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…

On the Hawaiian island of Oahu, a pregnant woman in her third trimester received a troubling phone call from a friend. "She told me that she tested positive for Covid," the woman recalled. "She was sick, she had symptoms." The two…

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - On Father's Day weekend, a local father took a cross country tour to watch his son play on college baseball's biggest stage.Kobe Kato and the Arizona Wildcats are in the middle of their quest for a national…

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…

Mahalo for helping Honolulu Star Advertiser. Have fun with this free story! TheBus will stop selling paper monthly cards today and passengers are instead expected to use the new HOLO card, which will…

Before the COVID-19 pandemic, Diep Vo-Le swam for an hour in Hanauma Bay every day. Now, the 70-year-old Hawaii Kai resident is fortunate enough to set foot on the world-class snorkeling spot at least twice a week. Ever since…

June 19 - The islands of Hawaii are known for their beaches, pineapples and a number of professional…

The underregulated growth of temporary accommodation has led to an excessive surge in tourism, which has a negative impact on the environment, overwhelms the county's…

comedian Frank De Lima released a new jingle for Hawaii's vaccination campaign today. De Lima's "The Vaccination," sung to the tune of "The Loco-Motion," tells everyone about the chance of round trips, a $ 1,000 shopping spree at the…

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Deep in the heart of the Schofield Barrack military base, the Schofield Generating Station produces power for the Hawaiian Electric grid and is ready in the event of a disaster.It is the innermost power plant…

Posted: 06/18/2021 / 12:19 PM HST / Updated: 6/18/2021 / 2:04 p.m. HST HONOLULU, HI - AUGUST 24: A view of Diamond Head of Waikiki as waves crash off!-->…