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Piles of historic Honolulu sidewalk and curb stones irk commission

Piles of historic Honolulu sidewalk and curb stones irk commission

The City and County of Honolulu isn’t being a good steward of historic stone sidewalks and street curbs, according to a commission established in 2023 to protect and preserve historic resources on Oahu.

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Oahu’s next landfill site is slated to be named in November, city says

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Kokua Line: How does Hawaii rank on Halloween DUIs?

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Hawaii awarded $59M for hydrogen station

Last updated 11:42 p.m.
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Honolulu updates its nondiscrimination law

Last updated 11:46 p.m.

Top News

With Tua Tagovailoa back, Dolphins look to begin push at Bills

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Police urge safety on Halloween; setting up DUI checkpoints

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AWS workers ‘appalled’ by CEO’s return-to-office comments

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Trump says he’ll protect women, ‘like it or not’

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Judge declines to block Elon Musk $1 million voter giveaway

Last updated 7:02 a.m.
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Haka is in our DNA, says All Blacks coach

Last updated 8:50 a.m.

Harris campaign rejects Trump claims of election fraud

Last updated 11:40 a.m.

Dodgers erase 5-run deficit, stun Yankees to win World Series

Last updated 6:31 p.m.
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Dodgers erase 5-run deficit, stun Yankees to win World Series

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30-year mortgage rate surges to highest mark since July

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Police seek IDs of suspects who allegedly robbed student in Kalihi

Maui Wildfires

Fatal Lahaina fire was not a crime, state AG says

Fatal Lahaina fire was not a crime, state AG says

Today

Maui Strong Fund awards $13M to nonprofits for fire survivors

Maui Strong Fund awards $13M to nonprofits for fire survivors

Oct. 30, 2024

Maui unemployment modest a year after disaster

Maui unemployment modest a year after disaster

Oct. 27, 2024

Evacuation notice lifted for residents on Piihana Road in Wailuku

Evacuation notice lifted for residents on Piihana Road in Wailuku

Oct. 24, 2024

ELECTION 2024

Harris says Trump will cut health programs if reelected

Harris says Trump will cut health programs if reelected

Today

Harris campaign rejects Trump claims of election fraud

Harris campaign rejects Trump claims of election fraud

Today

Trump says he’ll protect women, ‘like it or not’

Trump says he’ll protect women, ‘like it or not’

Today

Judge declines to block Elon Musk $1 million voter giveaway

Judge declines to block Elon Musk $1 million voter giveaway

Today

War in the Middle East

At least 30 Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes, hospital hit

At least 30 Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes, hospital hit

Today

Israel strikes Iran military targets amid fears of a wider war

Israel strikes Iran military targets amid fears of a wider war

Oct. 25, 2024

Israel confirms death of heir apparent to slain Hezbollah leader

Israel confirms death of heir apparent to slain Hezbollah leader

Oct. 22, 2024

Blinken to make another push for Middle East ceasefires

Blinken to make another push for Middle East ceasefires

Oct. 21, 2024

Hawaii News

Pickleball part of the Hawaii’s long-game sports tourism strategy

Pickleball part of the Hawaii’s long-game sports tourism strategy

Updated 11:28 p.m.

Hawaii awarded $59M for hydrogen station

Updated 11:42 p.m.

Honolulu updates its nondiscrimination law

Updated 11:46 p.m.

Kokua Line: How does Hawaii rank on Halloween DUIs?

Updated 10:25 a.m.

Piles of historic Honolulu sidewalk and curb stones irk commission

Updated 11:41 p.m.

Sports

New travel plans taking flight for road Warriors

New travel plans taking flight for road Warriors

Updated 12:14 a.m.

Mililani buoyed by transfer from Bishop Gorman

Updated 12:18 a.m.

UH basketball teams to hold clinic, exhibitions at Lahainaluna

Updated 12:05 a.m.

UH men’s golf team shares lead at Kapolei

Updated 12:05 a.m.

Obuhanych leads Pearl City girls to title; Kauai wins its first boys crown

Oct. 30, 2024

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Solve the 9x9 grid, fill in numbers 1 to 9 without repeats in rows, columns, or 3x3 subgrids.

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Editorial

Editorial: Do more to protect isles’ pedestrians

Editorial: Do more to protect isles’ pedestrians

Today

Off the news: Hawaii County to rebuild famed Hilo bridge

Off the news: Hawaii County to rebuild famed Hilo bridge

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Letter: Trump’s Arlington stunt morally reprehensible

Letter: Trump’s Arlington stunt morally reprehensible

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Column: Journalists in position to alleviate pedestrian death crisis

Column: Journalists in position to alleviate pedestrian death crisis

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Photo Galleries

Hawaiʻi Afterschool Alliance joins nationwide 25th annual event

Hawaiʻi Afterschool Alliance joins nationwide 25th annual event

Oct. 30, 2024

Employers seek job candidates at Hawaii Career Expo

Employers seek job candidates at Hawaii Career Expo

Oct. 30, 2024

Harris campaigns in Harrisburg and Madison

Harris campaigns in Harrisburg and Madison

Oct. 30, 2024

Trump holds a rally in Green Bay

Trump holds a rally in Green Bay

Oct. 30, 2024

Politics

Oahu’s next landfill site is slated to be named in November, city says

Oahu’s next landfill site is slated to be named in November, city says

Today

City panel mulls future of historic Ordy Pond

City panel mulls future of historic Ordy Pond

Oct. 30, 2024

Honolulu mayor blows up fireworks measure

Honolulu mayor blows up fireworks measure

Oct. 29, 2024

Honolulu’s e-bike working group updates Council

Honolulu’s e-bike working group updates Council

Oct. 28, 2024

Young at Heart

Hawaii music teacher reflects on lengthy career and legacy

Hawaii music teacher reflects on lengthy career and legacy

Oct. 2, 2024

After years on Broadway, Loretta Ables Sayre is glad to be based in Hawaii

Oct. 2, 2024

At 101, spunky Sarah Mitchell recalls lifetime of hard work and success

Oct. 2, 2024

For Walter Kawaa, singing offers both joy and solace

Oct. 2, 2024

Stay on top of screening to maintain colon health

Oct. 2, 2024

Featured Columns

Kokua Line: How does Hawaii rank on Halloween DUIs?

Kokua Line: How does Hawaii rank on Halloween DUIs?

Updated 10:25 a.m.

Kokua Line: Where can I recycle TVs and other e-waste?

Oct. 30, 2024

Dave Reardon: First-place UH soccer fortunate coach didn’t hang ‘em up

Oct. 30, 2024

Kokua Line: How did debris clog Ala Wai Canal?

Oct. 29, 2024

Stephen Tsai: Staying put in college might be way to go

Oct. 29, 2024

Crave

No Tricks, All Treats

No Tricks, All Treats

Oct. 25, 2024

A Tasty, Smoky, Spicy Vegan-Friendly Hash

Oct. 24, 2024

Add Coconut to this Classic

Oct. 24, 2024

Mozzarella Stars in this Easy Skillet Dish

Oct. 24, 2024

A Must-Try Mochi

Oct. 24, 2024

A Savory Combo

Oct. 24, 2024

Hawaii Prep World

Mililani buoyed by transfer from Bishop Gorman

Mililani buoyed by transfer from Bishop Gorman

Today

Obuhanych leads Pearl City girls to title; Kauai wins its first boys crown

Obuhanych leads Pearl City girls to title; Kauai wins its first boys crown

Oct. 30, 2024

Moanalua’s dynamic hitting duo take different routes to success

Moanalua’s dynamic hitting duo take different routes to success

Oct. 29, 2024

Football Top 10: Campbell No. 1, opens OIA playoffs vs. No. 5 Kapolei

Football Top 10: Campbell No. 1, opens OIA playoffs vs. No. 5 Kapolei

Oct. 29, 2024

Red Hill Water Crisis

Navy says EPA report that found low-level contamination proves water is ‘safe’

Navy says EPA report that found low-level contamination proves water is ‘safe’

Oct. 17, 2024

BWS’ $1.2B Red Hill claim still under review

BWS’ $1.2B Red Hill claim still under review

Sept. 13, 2024

Editorial: Navy must conduct weekly water tests

Editorial: Navy must conduct weekly water tests

Sept. 6, 2024

Council OKs resolution for more water testing

Council OKs resolution for more water testing

Sept. 5, 2024

Archives

Nov. 2018: Hawaii's Bruno Mars returns home for 3 concerts at Aloha Stadium

Crime in Hawaii

Fatal Lahaina fire was not a crime, state AG says

Fatal Lahaina fire was not a crime, state AG says

Updated 12:14 a.m.

Police seek IDs of suspects who allegedly robbed student in Kalihi

Updated 12:31 p.m.

In-person voters complain daily about mail-in ballots

Oct. 30, 2024

Russia Attacks Ukraine

North Korea, Russia send shockwaves with Ukraine war moves

North Korea, Russia send shockwaves with Ukraine war moves

Oct. 29, 2024

S. Korean delegation to brief NATO on N. Korean troops in Russia

Oct. 27, 2024

Ukraine intelligence: North Korean units already in Kursk

Oct. 24, 2024

America in Turmoil

Amid cheers for Ohtani, Manzanar’s field honors Japanese Americans

Amid cheers for Ohtani, Manzanar’s field honors Japanese Americans

Oct. 30, 2024

Judge refuses to step down from Trump assassination attempt case

Oct. 29, 2024

Musk discusses potential assassination risks for Harris, himself

Oct. 29, 2024

Business

U.S. economy strong as jobless claims stay low, spending rises

U.S. economy strong as jobless claims stay low, spending rises

Updated 9:32 a.m.

Report: X ineffective against surge in election misinformation

Updated 11:25 a.m.

AWS workers ‘appalled’ by CEO’s return-to-office comments

Updated 6:05 a.m.

Obituaries

Phil Lesh, bassist who anchored the Grateful Dead, dies at 84

Phil Lesh, bassist who anchored the Grateful Dead, dies at 84

Oct. 25, 2024

Artist, filmmaker Martin Charlot left his mark

Oct. 24, 2024

HPR executive Michael Titterton expanded reach, listener support

Oct. 20, 2024

National news

U.S. Army ramps up training as focus shifts to China threat

U.S. Army ramps up training as focus shifts to China threat

Oct. 30, 2024

Judge refuses to step down from Trump assassination attempt case

Oct. 29, 2024

Judge declines to recuse from case of suspected Trump gunman

Oct. 29, 2024

World news

At least 30 Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes, hospital hit

At least 30 Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes, hospital hit

Updated 8:06 a.m.

Eight bodies found as Spanish flood toll rises to 155

Updated 7:49 a.m.

Philippine police to investigate Duterte’s ‘death squad’ claims

Updated 5 a.m.

Traffic

Police urge safety on Halloween; setting up DUI checkpoints

Police urge safety on Halloween; setting up DUI checkpoints

Updated 12:28 p.m.

Woman, 76, dies after Waipahu hit-and-run collision

Oct. 29, 2024

Hawaii County to study alternate route to and from Puna

Oct. 29, 2024

Focus on Japan

Discrimination haunts atomic bomb survivors

Discrimination haunts atomic bomb survivors

Updated 12:05 a.m.

High rice prices strain budgets

Oct. 24, 2024

Life-size robotic dinosaurs populate Fukui train station

Oct. 24, 2024

Travel

6 vacations to help you live longer and healthier

6 vacations to help you live longer and healthier

Oct. 27, 2024

Signs of Hawaiian Life – Oct. 27, 2024

Oct. 27, 2024

Las Vegas Advisor: Delano rebranding turns it into a W Hotel

Oct. 27, 2024

Recipes

A Tasty Tofu Side

A Tasty Tofu Side

Oct. 24, 2024

Getting to the root of things

Oct. 15, 2024

An ‘Eve’-ning to remember

Oct. 15, 2024

Live Well

Medicare’s annual open enrollment is on

Medicare’s annual open enrollment is on

Oct. 29, 2024

Get educated for Medicare open enrollment

Oct. 22, 2024

After your death, who takes care of the dog?

Oct. 15, 2024