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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!-->…

For 133 years, HONOLULU magazine has kept its readers and advertisers at the forefront of fashion, insight and fun. Started as Pacific paradise Commissioned by King Kalākaua in 1888, we are the oldest continuously published…

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…

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The town of Captain Cook on the island of Hawaii got its name when the Captain Cook Sugar Company opened a post office there in the early 1900s.But some consider it an honor for a controversial figure who doesn't…

Whether out of necessity due to staff shortages, out of respect for social distancing, or perhaps just to save money, one of the most important amenities that separates a hotel from your home - daily housekeeping - is disappearing. The days…

Mar 16, 2022 7:16 am HST * Updated March 16, 9:06 am Maui's Lei from Aloha for World Peace has partnered with Nalu's South Shore Grill, ekolu kitchen 1279 and local Maui musicians to raise funds for organizations and…

NEWS FROM PAST PAGES 50 years ago – March 24, 1972 Calvin Lee takes over the helm of the St. Louis Football Post Reverend William A. O'Connell, Principal of St. Louis High School, announced today the appointment of Calvin Lee as head…

Hakalau, March 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hakalau, Hawaii - Exclusive Hawaii Rehab, a Hakalau, HI based company, offers Hawaiian luxury rehab services that are considered the ultimate in high-end rehab treatment. Her holistic,…

On March 26th, in less than two weeks, the state mask requirement for indoor use will be lifted. Gov. David Ige recently received national coverage as the last governor in the United States to drop indoor mask requirements - a rule…

The American Institute of Architects announced three winners of its 2022 Collaborative Achievement Award, honoring the AIA New York Unified Task Force City and State, the…

As the only state that produces coffee, including the legendary Kona variety, Hawaii growers and agriculture officials were alarmed when coffee leaf rust began to spread rapidly across the islands. The devastating plant fungus,…

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Olena Chopa (from left) is shown with Igor Chopa, Kathleen MacDonald, Barclay MacDonald, Vladlena Bugay, Sergiy Bugay and Milana Bugay. The families went to Hana on March 1st. The MacDonalds, who hosted Vladlena Bugay as a Ukrainian…

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Diagram Source: Hawaiʻi State Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism Maui County's unemployment rate was 5% in January 2022, up from 5.3% last month and 10.7% a year ago, according to non-seasonally adjusted data…

Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star Advertiser. Have fun with this free story! The Honolulu Board of Water Supply on Thursday asked all Oahu water users to voluntarily reduce usage by 10% -- a result of the…

Honolulu (KHON2) – Waimalu Plaza brings the delights to Hawaiians with an array of dining options. Waimalu Plaza offers a mix of familiar and friendly shops with…

Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star Advertiser. Have fun with this free story! It only measures about 7 x 4 inches - or 6 x 5 inches for a more rugged N95 model - but it's made a huge difference in our fight…

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March 9, 2022 6:51 am HST Mahi Pono is planting 300 native trees for Statewide Tree Planting Day in partnership with ReTree Hawai'i. PC: File courtesy of Mahi Pono The Hawaii Department of Agriculture has released an update…

HONOLULU (KHON2) -- Honolulu Police Department confirm they are investigating a murder at a home on Lelekepue Place in Hawaii's Loa Ridge. Police were dispatched to the home around 10:30 a.m. Monday on a missing-persons report.…

Cal heads to the Rainbow Wahine Classic to build on his win on Sunday after a three-game losing streak. Will Cal's bats stay cold or will fans see a volcanic eruption from the Honolulu offensive? The Bears' next games begin Wednesday at…

WASHINGTON -- The Department of Defense will permanently close the Navy's giant fuel storage facility on Oahu that leaked oil into Pearl Harbor's tap water and remove all fuel, the Pentagon said Monday. Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said…

Hawaiian Airlines is offering Bay Area travelers more convenient ways to visit Hawaii this summer by offering non-stop in-between service Oakland (OAK) and Kona (KOA) on the island of Hawai'i, and a second daily flight in between san…

As Paris Fashion Week continues, one of France's hottest designers heads to the Pacific to launch his latest collection. On March 9th, Simon Porte Jacquemus will present his spring 2022 collection, Le Splash, in Oahu in the early…

On February 28, two environmentally significant events occurred, both of which were of great importance to all residents of Hawaii. The first was a calculated warning from Berlin: the release of the International Panel on Climate…

We are nearing the start of the spring travel season as the weather north of the equator is getting warmer. In addition, many positive national and international travel developments make packing and boarding a plane easier. Here's some of…

When Hawaii established the first state long-term care ombudsman program in 1979, residents of nursing homes, nursing homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities gained an independent advocate to ensure their quality of…

Lanai's first affordable housing project in decades comes from an unlikely source: billionaire Larry Ellison, who owns 98% of the Hawaiian island. The first houses are expected to be completed this year. However, some residents have raised…

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HONOLULU (KHON2) – Planning a trip to Hawaii and want to see where tourists are spending their money best? According to the Hawaii Tourism Authorityflew more than two million tourists to Maui in 2021 spending billions upon…

Michael DeCoito scored for Hilo High on Thursday when Aiea wasn't paying attention, but his free kick wasn't the only surprise at the HHSAA Division I boys' soccer tournament. The field at Oahu's Waipio Peninsula Soccer Complex was turned…

HONOLULU (KHON2) – Hinamatsuri, better known as Girl's Day or Doll Festival, is a public holiday in Japan celebrated annually on March 3rd. It is also observed in Hawaii. To celebrate the day, locals often buy a sweet, soft,…

Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star Advertiser. Have fun with this free story! Former Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell this week announced his candidacy for governor with a series of advertisements in daily…

March 2, 2022 10:38 am HST * Updated March 2, 10:39 am The Maui County Small Business Grant Program is currently open to all small businesses in Maui County. In early January, the county of Maui announced the support…

Hawaiian Electric is looking for solid renewable energy proposals on Oahu Draft call for proposals outlines community service requirements Release date: 3/2/2022…

HONOLULU (KHON2) -- President Biden delivered his first State of the Union address on Tuesday, March 1, 2022. He spoke about the crisis in Ukraine, inflation, the ongoing pandemic and more. The Hawaii congressional delegation…

HONOLULU (KHON2) -- United States Space Force Master Sergeant Angelina "Elle" Melendez, from Mililani and owner of Elle Rosegold Photography, a Bishop Street studio, has a smile behind her camera as she captures the true essence of…

Starting Tuesday, many candidates seeking political office in Hawaii can begin graduating nomination documents so long as the races are not affected by an ongoing legal challenge across legislative and congressional districts.…

"A gentleman is a man who can play the bagpipes but doesn't."- Dan NeilOur "classroom" of famous former classmates is growing.Judy Schoonover, of Grovetown adds two from their youth in Quincy, Illinois. one is Bob Havenfirst chair…

Kyiv, Ukraine >> President Vladimir Putin dramatically escalated east-west tensions by putting Russia's nuclear forces on high alert on Sunday, while Ukraine's embattled leader agreed to talks with Moscow as Putin's troops and tanks…

Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star Advertiser. Have fun with this free story! The Honolulu Intertribal Powwow, We Are Samoa Festival and Kona Coffee Cultural Festival are some of the ethnic and cultural…

Hilo Today: Mostly sunny. Scattered showers in the morning, scattered showers in the afternoon. Altitudes around 82 near shore to 65 to 70 at 4000 feet. East winds to 15 mph, increasing to 10-15 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 30…

As part of Carnival Cruise Line's year-long celebration of its 50th birthday, the Carnival Miracle arrived in Honolulu, Hawaii on Friday, marking the first port of call on the line's first Sailabration cruise. To mark the occasion,…

Feb 25, 2022 10:49 am HST AAA Hawai'i reported that the average price of regular gasoline on Kahului has risen to $4.67 per gallon. Photo credit: AAA Hawaii In Kahului, the average price for a gallon of unleaded gasoline is…

Sugar Cove Beach is pictured earlier this month. A beach restoration effort spanning nearly three decades has brought in 15,000 to 20,000 tons of sand to rebuild the beach. Photo courtesy of DLNRA privately funded beach reclamation effort…

COBB COUNTY, Ga. — Behind every high school marching band are proud parents.“We have some of the greatest kids in the county. I joked one day that I'm a roadie for the best band in the world because my kid is in it," said parent Jamil…

KIEV, Ukraine >> Russia launched a wide-ranging attack on Ukraine on Thursday, hitting towns and bases with airstrikes or shelling while civilians crowded into trains and cars to flee. Ukraine's government said Russian tanks and…

Whether you dabble in horoscopes from time to time or base all your life decisions on the sun, moon and sunrise, there is something to be said for turning to the stars for an unforgettable zodiac travel experience. And while astrological…

HONOLULU (KHON2) - Volcanic Voices is an artist collective focused on creating an inclusive space for the people of Oahu to fully express themselves. Zarqui Omar, also known as Z From Baltimore, founded this collective two years…

Protesters demanding the permanent closure of the Navy's Red Hill fuel depot hold placards in front of the Hawaii State Capitol in Honolulu, February 11, 2022. (Wyatt…

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Jonathanfilskov Photography/Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- As the COVID-19 pandemic swept the globe, more than 5.8 million people have died from the disease worldwide, including over 935,000 Americans, according to real-time data…

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Community leaders are backing a proposal that would bar chronic criminals who break the law in Waikiki from returning to the tourism district.If the bill passes, the same rules would apply to other business and…

HONOLULU (KHON2) -- In a normal year, runners would gear up for the annual President's Day tradition of running 8.15 miles from Aloha Tower to Aloha Stadium, but this year's Great Aloha Run has gone virtual again. The race started…

Tom Holland may be without his Spider-Man suit in Uncharted, but his latest action-adventure is still doing well at the North American box office. The video game adaptation, starring Holland and Mark Wahlberg, is on track to gross $51…

HONOLULU (KHON2) -- In the early hours of the morning, there are just a handful of beachgoers strolling the sand on Oahu's North Shore. Some are unaware that the swell is building and the tide is rising as they bring their kids…

NEW YORK -- Major League Baseball has canceled the first week of spring training games through March 4 in its first public acknowledgment of the disruption caused by the…

Kayaking and hiking the Wailua River, one of Kauai's most popular adventures, is now available only on weekdays. With Sundays already restricted, the state took away Saturdays for commercial tours in November.Kauai's only…

HONOLULU (KHON2) – The price of paradise is rising statewide. Help is available in every county, but affordable options remain a problem. Download the free KHON2 app iOS or Android to stay informed of the latest news "I'm…

Now that the Omicron-Covid flavor is waning, consumers are going out and spending, as evidenced by the 3.8% rise in retail sales reported for January this week.And travel is one area that's seeing big gains. "People really want to make sure!-->…