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From limiting the number of hotels to requiring tourists to make reservations for popular spots like hiking trails and waterfalls, a group of Maui County leaders are tasked with finding new ways to control over-tourism published…

HONOLULU (KHON2) -- Hawaii lawmakers could change the penalty for using your phone while driving. Hawaii currently prohibits any driver from using a mobile device or electronic device unless the sole purpose is to make a 911 call.…

WASHINGTON >> The Biden administration, trying to fill a frustrating gap in COVID-19 testing coverage, announced today that it will be much easier for people on Medicare to get free over-the-counter tests in the coming weeks. The…

Daniel Fellner | Especially for the republicHILO, Hawaii -- As cruises in the Hawaiian Islands are just springing back to life after a two-year pandemic-related hiatus, Tutu Pele has been far from inactive.The legendary Hawaiian goddess…

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) -- In a move that has caused irritation, the Navy filed an appeal in federal court on Wednesday, saying the state's emergency order to drain its Red Hill facility was unlawful.In the court filing, the Navy said the…

See Forbes Travel Guide Five Star Four Seasons Resort Hualalai from above. Gray Malin Fine art photographer Gray Malin's new series takes you on a breathtaking island-hopping tour of three Four Seasons Hawaiian…

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February 1, 2022 at 11:35 am HST Alice Lee. PC: Courtesy. Council Chairwoman Alice L. Lee announced today that Maui County Council's 2022 Legislative Package has introduced eight proposals, including legislation to introduce…

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In the years since Michelle Borth's regular role on Hawaii Five-0 ended, she has appeared in a handful of different films, usually one project per year. Those films include 2016's "Teenage Cocktail" and 2017's "Playing It Straight"…

The University of Hawaii Board of Regents recently approved a master plan for Mauna Kea. According to Greg Chun, executive director of the UH Hilo Center for Mauna Kea Stewardship, the new master plan is separate from the issuance…

HONOLULU (KHON2) -- The 65-year-old cyclist, who died after being hit by a vehicle at the intersection of Nimitz Highway and Puuhale Road on Saturday, Jan. 29, was identified as Bernard!-->…

astronomy a Hawaii supports the employment of 1,313 residents and, according to a university Hawaii Economic Research Institute (UHERO) update released on January 30, 2022. The update revealed that astronomy generated $110 million in…

HONOLULU (KHON2) -- The winter storm means some Hawaii visitors are even more grateful to be in paradise right now. However, residents who currently call the East Coast home are finding ways to cope. Sunny beaches and clear skies…

MOSCOW >> Russia says it will move naval exercises off the coast of Ireland after Dublin raised concerns amid a tense row with the West over expanding the NATO alliance and fears Russia is preparing to invade Ukraine. The February 3-8…

HONOLULU (KHON2) -- A 77-year-old woman is dead after a three-vehicle collision on the Kalanianaole Highway, according to the Honolulu Police Department (HPD). The collision occurred around 6:40 p.m. on Thursday, January 27 near…

Jan 28, 2022 4:32pm HST * Updated January 28, 7:42 am A blessing was held for the new Ocean Legacy. PC: PacWhale Eco-Adventure PacWhale Eco-Adventures welcomed a new custom built ship, the Legacy of the Ocean added to its…

Courtesy: UNLV Athletics LAS VEGAS (UNLVRebels.com) – The UNLV men's and women's swim and dive teams will complete the 2021-22 home roster when they host Hawai'i and Wyoming in their Seniors Meeting from Friday (January 28) through…

Tickets to this heavenly hotspot typically cost between $450 and $500. Dreaming of a tropical getaway that won't break the bank? Air Canada offers an extremely cheap round trip ticket from Vancouver to the state of Aloha for under…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZExixQh7w5o Lanai gas. Video Credit: Aerial Hawaii via Russell deJetley Gas prices on Lānaʻi Island reportedly hit $6.39 on Monday, January 24, 2022 before falling back below the $6 mark in recent…

Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star Advertiser. Have fun with this free story! Our City Council is moving forward with Bill 41, which would adversely affect the property values ​​and rights of all Oahu…

HONOLULU (KHON2) -- Hawaii ranks last in a new study of states whose unemployment rates are recovering. According to WalletHub, they compared 50 states and the District of Columbia using five key metrics to find out which…

Sports fans and Hawaiians in need of affordable housing should be pleased that Senate Bill 2574 allows for ample space for a new stadium on the Aloha Stadium site, as well as room for many affordable homes. SB 2574 reserves 25…

Mike Molina, known for his public school teaching and tenure on Maui County Council, announced Tuesday night that he will be giving up his Makawao-Ha'ikū-Pā'ia seat to run for mayor. The county will hold its bipartisan mayoral…

The Hawaii Department of Health today released updated data received from the Navy showing elevated levels of total petroleum hydrocarbons in both soil vapor and groundwater in the vicinity of the Red Hill Bulk…

Reservoir Dogs actor Michael Madsen's son has been found dead after taking his own life in Hawaii.Hudson Madsen, Quentin Tarantino's 26-year-old godson, died of an "apparently self-inflicted gunshot," according to The Sun."I can confirm…

WASHINGTON >> The District of Columbia and three states are suing Google for allegedly deceiving consumers and violating their privacy by making it nearly impossible for them to opt out of tracking their location. In the lawsuit filed…

While those who completed their original Covid vaccination protocol continue to be defined as "fully vaccinated," CDC Director Rochelle Walensky says the agency will begin to emphasize the need to be "up to date"…

Some images in the following story may be graphic. Please read at your own discretion. HONOLULU, hello. (WDVM) – Two young Japanese Americans will never forget December 7, 1941, when hundreds of Japanese fighter planes flew low…

In my early 40's I was back where I started: living back with my mother at our family home on the Mount Rose Highway near Lake Tahoe. I trawled through the legalities of the dissolution of my seven-year marriage. My ex had gotten the house…

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Suddenly we have a mayoral race. Last Sunday, incumbent Maui County Mayor Michael Victorino announced his bid for re-election. A day later, newly retired 2nd Circuit Chief Justice…

Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi has nominated retired Honolulu Fire Chief Kenneth G. Silva for the Honolulu Police Commission. If approved by City Council, Silva would replace Michael Broderick, head of Broderick Dispute Resolution and a…

The 9-bedroom property at 75-877 Keaolani Drive on the Big Island of Hawaii entered the digital auction ... Block on Friday January 21, 2022. hawaii life The process of selling a property is stressful for…

On the island of Hawaii, some residents drive two hours in the morning from Puna to the Kona coast to work in the hospitality industry. When night falls, most head back the other way. Others sleep in their cars on the west side…

11th Hour Racing awarded $255,000 in environmental grants to the Polynesian Voyaging Society of Hawaii and four other organizations across the country. They are funded by the Schmidt Family Foundation. Polynesian tour company…

The Hawaiian Islands are a dream destination for international travelers looking to re-discover the world and soak up the culture, history and beauty of one of the Pacific Ocean's most unique places. Upon arrival, tourists…

Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star Advertiser. Have fun with this free story! Saint-Louis quarterback AJ Bianco, who signed for Hawaii before opting not to sign during the early signing phase in December,…

GENEVA >> The International Committee of the Red Cross, best known for helping war victims, says hackers have broken into servers hosting its data and gain access to personal, confidential information of more than half a million…

Gov. David Ige said the new rule would not go into effect for at least two weeks.Jan 19, 2022 at 4:05 p.m• 4 minutes readShare on FacebookShare on TwitterEmail this articleHawaii may require visitors to the state to have a COVID-19…

(CNN) — According to Tripadvisor, a 20th-century fishing village that has blossomed into a global hotspot for high-end travel in the 21st century is its top global travel destination for 2022.The travel platform just released their…

Global travel company Big 7 Travel has named the Gathering Isle the third most Instagrammable place on earth, according to its studies. Photo: Getty ImagesFirst things first, no, "Instagramable" isn't a real word. Aside!-->…

Sent: Jan 17, 2022 / 7:53pm HST / Updated: Jan 17, 2022 / 7:53pm HST HONOLULU (KHON2) -- The Queen's Health Systems reported that more than 100 nurses!-->…

WAILUKU, Maui — Young Brothers will resume accepting all of its usual cargo for shipping from Maui to Oahu after a staff shortage triggered by a COVID-19 outbreak disrupted some operations. WAILUKU, Maui —…

PC: Michael Victorino Mayor Michael Victorino announced today that he will be running for re-election this year in a race that will decide Maui's top leadership position. Following the August primary, the county will hold its…

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Each week, the Honolulu Star Advertiser publishes Oahu statistics for marriage certificates and birth certificates filed with the State Department of Health's Vital Statistics System. MARRIAGE Submitted on Oahu, Aug. 7-13 January >>…

Hawaii Department of Health officials today reported six new coronavirus-related deaths and 5,977 new confirmed and probable infections statewide, bringing the state's total since the pandemic began to 1,123 deaths and 166,008 cases. The…

HONOLULU (KHON2) – Hawaii will receive $339 million over five years, including $67.8 million in 2022, from federal funds to repair state bridges in disrepair. "This historic investment will help rebuild bridges across Hawaii and…

HONOLULU (KHON2) – Tomorrow, January 15th, is the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. and to celebrate this pioneering activist, the Honolulu Hawaii NAACP will be hosting a virtual event. King was a Baptist minister and social…

January 14, 2022 at 10:30 am HST The Hawaii Department of Tourism has released a Fall 2021 update of the Maui Nui Destination Management Action Plan showing that 78% of the 18 sub-actions for Phase 1 are in progress, with a…

Columnist Sharon Nesbit overcame her case of COVID breakthrough to fulfill her vow to return to her beloved island paradise. maui Because most people are outside here, you can almost forget that the pandemic is!-->…

HONOLULU (KHON2) -- An Oahu woman said her maternal instincts kicked in when she saw a child in danger. The Honolulu Police Department (HPD) is now asking for the public's help in locating the suspect while honoring the woman for…

Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star Advertiser. Have fun with this free story! Student leaders working to unionize graduate assistants at the University of Hawaii said they plan to appeal the First Circuit…

Hawaii Department of Health officials today reported five new coronavirus-related deaths and 3,512 new confirmed and probable infections statewide, bringing the state's total since the pandemic began to 1,110 deaths and 153,540 cases. Four…

shopJanuary 11, 2022 10:49 p.m3 minutes to readAustralian company Camplify has applied to buy two Tourism Holdings companies. Photo / Included ASX-listed recreational vehicle company Camplify has applied to acquire the New Zealand assets…

HONOLULU - After initial resistance, the U.S. Navy will comply with Hawaii's order to remove fuel from a huge underground storage tank facility near Pearl Harbor that is held responsible for contaminating drinking water, officials said…

Mahalo for helping Honolulu Star Advertisers. Have fun with this free story! In 1995, Art Modell announced that he would be relocating his NFL team to Baltimore from Cleveland, where it was founded 41 years…

HONOLULU (KHON2) - At least one school switched to distance learning for a day amid the rise in COVID cases. Waianae Intermediate Director John Wataoka told parents and students on Sunday not to show up for class on Monday. His…

Four Seasons manages Italian symbol: Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts will take over management of the famous 204-room Danieli in Venice in 2024, operated by Marriott International under the Luxury Collection brand.…

Mahalo for helping Honolulu Star Advertisers. Have fun with this free story! Tight inventory levels in the Oahu housing market eventually resulted in a decline in single-family home sales through late 2021,…

Hawaii is a perfect bucket list item to cross during the pandemic. Whether you are sailing from Los Angeles, San Francisco, or San Diego, there is a way for every cruise enthusiast to explore Hawaii from the US mainland Cruise industry…

Mahalo for helping Honolulu Star Advertisers. Have fun with this free story! Despite a record number of COVID-19 infections in Hawaii last week and a serious warning from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control…

Mahalo for helping Honolulu Star Advertisers. Have fun with this free story! Trials for 25 coveted lifeguard positions drew 80 hopes on Friday as the city's Department of Marine Safety and Lifeguard Services…

The Maui County Council tonight voted to lift Mayor Michael Victorino's veto on one of the most hotly debated moves in recent times: a break in building more visitor units on Maui while studies of over-tourism can be conducted. After a…

Former University of Hawaii football players and others close to the program gave testimony on the progress of the program during a Hawaii State Senate hearing held Friday afternoon under head coach Todd Graham. UH Athletics…

Hospital admissions for U.S. children under 5 with COVID-19 have surged in recent weeks to their highest level since the pandemic began, according to government data released today. The worrying trend among children too young to be…

Our long national nightmare is over, because the days of golfless Sundays are finally in the rearview mirror. The PGA Tour returned from their vacation slumber on a Board of Tourism day in Hawaii, the…

HONOLULU (AP) - Monsanto Company pleaded guilty Thursday to illegally using and storing agricultural chemicals in Hawaii and will pay fines of $ 12 million.Monsanto, now owned by the German pharmaceutical company Bayer, pleaded guilty in…

Hawaii's public schools are now experiencing disruption from increasing teacher absenteeism due to the rise in the COVID-19 omicron variant, interim state school superintendent Keith Hayashi confirmed today. Around 800 teachers across the…

LIHUE >> An influx of out-of-state homebuyers and renters drove house prices up in Kauai in 2021, officials said. "Anecdotally, (they) appear to have increased house prices and rents significantly, exacerbating an already critical…

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JEFF Bezos' global real estate empire rose to $ 600 million after the Amazon founder bought 14 hectares of paradise land in Hawaii. the billionaire, 57, whose net worth is estimated at $ 203 billion, has added a three-building property to…

Hawaii's quarantine guidelines for Safe Travels visitors are changing today to align with the new requirements of the Department of Health. The mandatory quarantine period for US domestic travelers has been reduced from 10 to five days,…

The US is expanding COVID-19 boosters to meet the surge in omicrones, with the Food and Drug Administration allowing additional Pfizer syringes for children 12 and older. Boosters are already recommended for everyone aged 16 and over, and…

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UPDATE: 8 p.m. The National Weather Service has canceled the flood warning for Oahu. However, Oahu and Kauai will remain under flood watch until Sunday morning. Maui's flood warning has also expired. 6 p.m. The National Weather Service…

"The beauty of art may be in the eye of the beholder, but the behavior we assume today is objectively ugly." Hip art lover Christian Rosa is charged with counterfeiting and selling Raymond Pettibon's "Wave" series. According to the US…

Two Maui residents, one from Lahaina and another from Wailuku, died early Saturday morning in unrelated vehicle accidents. A 51-year-old man from Lahaina, riding a 1998 Suzuki Bandit S1200 motorcycle, was thrown out of his vehicle at…

Whites go wild in California ... Six days ago, Sacramento man Tomas Butterfield died a lonely death while surfing a joint called The Pit. a beach break about a mile north of Morro Rock. Nobody saw the attack, nobody heard screams;…

UPDATE: 6:55 pm Oahu's flood warning has been extended to 10.15 a.m. tonight. The National Weather Service reported that Oahu continues to experience flooding from excessive rainfall. Radar tonight showed heavy rain over Oahu. Rain fell at…

From web workers Click here for updates on this story HONOLULU, Hawaii (KITV) - Shark fishing in Hawaii will be banned in Hawaii in 2022. Law 51 (House Bill 533), passed during the last legislature, prohibits anyone…

HONOLULU (KHON2) - A 33-year-old man driving a moped died on Wednesday, December 29, after colliding with a commercial panel van in Wahiawa. The accident occurred around 6:17 p.m. According to the Honolulu Police Department…

Maui tourism is recovering from the pandemic, although it is still lagging behind 2019 numbers as many visitors explore Wailuku's ʻĪao Valley State Park. Photo credit: Cammy Clark While tourism on Maui remains strong in November 2021…

Oahu. She was unharmed, but the boar left bite marks on her surfboard. "/>Ingrid Seiple was attacked by a wild boar on the water off Kaena Point, Oahu. She was unharmed, but the boar left bite marks!-->…

Someone lives big on this little island. An ocean view mansion in Hawaii, complete with a 22-car showroom, temperature-controlled wine cellar, and Hollywood-style movie theater, is on sale for $ 15 million.…

Money is, as they say, the breast milk of politics, but it's remarkable how many - and how often - Hawaiian candidates are sucking in the 2022 election. Josh Green is leading the Democratic herd after running nearly 20 fundraiser…

It's official: Hawaii is now a red state. And when I say "red" I mean that with the worst outbreak of Covid-19 cases since the pandemic began, we are scorching hot. Now I keep getting frantic emails from people telling me it is…

HONOLULU (KHON2) - Legislators require pets to be microchipped nationwide from January 1, 2022. Microchips are about the size of a grain of rice, but they can make a huge difference when it comes to saving the lives of pets by…

GOLDEN, Colorado >> A judge was due today to consider a prosecutor's motion to reduce a truck driver's 110-year sentence for an explosive accident that killed four people in suburban Denver. The conviction of Rogel Aguilera-Mederos,…