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Deportation, detention of German teens visiting Hawaii raises concern

Deportation, detention of German teens visiting Hawaii raises concern

The stories from international visitors refused entry are sparking concerns about what travelers can expect at U.S. border crossings, which could further weaken international visitor demand.

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Consumers in Hawaii prepare for tariffs’ impact

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Hawaii’s ‘bone collector’ caterpillar wears body parts of dead prey

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Warriors earn ‘predictable’ No. 2 seed in NCAA Tournament

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Honolulu Coast Guard crew nabs 20K pounds of cocaine in Pacific

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$1.51M bail set for Pahoa woman in fatal domestic dispute

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Flood advisories canceled but rainy weather may stick around

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Dillon Gabriel trails Shedeur Sanders in odds to become Browns quarterback

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Hit-and-run on Kaimuki Avenue leaves bicyclist in serious condition

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Thunderstorm Artis makes the Top 10 on ‘American Idol’

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Mauna Loa products recalled due to undeclared almonds, cashews

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Coast Guard searches for missing kayaker off Hawaii island

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Filipino ‘caring culture’ hit hard by deadly Canada truck-ramming

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Maui Wildfires

Maui County completes debris removal on Front Street

Maui County completes debris removal on Front Street

April 26, 2025

Bill sets aside $807.5 million for Maui wildfire claims

Bill sets aside $807.5 million for Maui wildfire claims

April 24, 2025

Maui housing conversion endeavor stalls

Maui housing conversion endeavor stalls

April 11, 2025

Report: Maui short-term rental ban would bring big economic shocks

Report: Maui short-term rental ban would bring big economic shocks

April 1, 2025

Politics

2 U.S. citizens, age 4 and 7, deported with their mother

2 U.S. citizens, age 4 and 7, deported with their mother

Today

Greenland, Denmark affirm alliance amid Trump’s interest in U.S. control

Greenland, Denmark affirm alliance amid Trump’s interest in U.S. control

April 27, 2025

State bill would change oversight of Hawai’i Tourism Authority

State bill would change oversight of Hawai’i Tourism Authority

April 27, 2025

Hawaii lawmakers to vote on over 200 bills this week

Hawaii lawmakers to vote on over 200 bills this week

April 27, 2025

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Consumers in Hawaii prepare for tariffs’ impact

Consumers in Hawaii prepare for tariffs’ impact

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Hawaii is ranked low for emergency readiness

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Pahoa man allegedly holds ex-girlfriend hostage for 10 days

Updated 11:57 p.m.

Honolulu Coast Guard crew nabs 20K pounds of cocaine in Pacific

Updated 11:50 p.m.

Deportation, detention of German teens visiting Hawaii raises concern

Updated 8:43 a.m.

Sports

Warriors earn ‘predictable’ No. 2 seed in NCAA Tournament

Warriors earn ‘predictable’ No. 2 seed in NCAA Tournament

Updated 12:10 a.m.

’Bows baseball race past Roadrunners for 11-4 victory

Updated 12:02 a.m.

Dave Reardon: In-person Warriors volleyball match experience needed for analyst

Updated 12:01 a.m.

Wahine water polo team heading to NCAA tourney

Updated 11:55 a.m.

6 added to Hawaii Sports Officials Hall of Fame

Updated 12:04 a.m.

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Kokua Line: Who can fix timing of Pali Highway traffic lights?

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Letter: No ifs, ands or buts — get measles vaccine now

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Editorial: New fishery order opens can of worms

Editorial: New fishery order opens can of worms

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Off the news: City tells residents ‘speak’ for pet parks

Off the news: City tells residents ‘speak’ for pet parks

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Off the news: EPA funding freeze halts Waianae project

Off the news: EPA funding freeze halts Waianae project

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Mass held at St. Peter’s Basilica to mourn Pope Francis

Mass held at St. Peter’s Basilica to mourn Pope Francis

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Trump hosts Philadelphia Eagles at the White House

Trump hosts Philadelphia Eagles at the White House

Today

At least 11 killed after car plows through Filipino festival in Vancouver

At least 11 killed after car plows through Filipino festival in Vancouver

April 27, 2025

Hula ‘auana closes out the 2025 Merrie Monarch Festival

Hula ‘auana closes out the 2025 Merrie Monarch Festival

April 27, 2025

Entertainment

Thunderstorm Artis makes the Top 10 on ‘American Idol’

Thunderstorm Artis makes the Top 10 on ‘American Idol’

Updated 4:55 p.m.

Thunderstorm makes Top 12 on ‘Idol’

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Hawaii’s Thunderstorm Artis competes to advance on ‘American Idol’

April 27, 2025

Kauai nurse Jaedyn Janae Puahaulani Pavao wins Miss Aloha Hula

April 25, 2025

Shannon Sharpe accused of rape, takes leave from ESPN

April 24, 2025

Featured Columns

Dave Reardon: In-person Warriors volleyball match experience needed for analyst

Dave Reardon: In-person Warriors volleyball match experience needed for analyst

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On Politics: Online betting, legalized gambling aren’t sure bets

April 27, 2025

David Shapiro: Mistakes in DEI policies aren’t fixed with prejudice

April 27, 2025

Kokua Line: Who can fix timing of Pali Highway traffic lights?

April 27, 2025

Column: Papā mai ke kukui ‘ālohilohi, pau mai ka ‘ike

April 26, 2025

Crave

Albariño and Aloha

Albariño and Aloha

April 23, 2025

‘It really is just that simple’ quesadillas

April 23, 2025

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April 23, 2025

Hassle-Free Baking

April 23, 2025

Weeknight pasta for the family

April 23, 2025

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April 23, 2025

Hawaii Prep World

House, Senate push surfing closer to becoming high school sport

House, Senate push surfing closer to becoming high school sport

April 27, 2025

Mililani returns to top of OIA baseball

Mililani returns to top of OIA baseball

April 27, 2025

Farrington follows Hayase-Fong to OIA Division II championship

Farrington follows Hayase-Fong to OIA Division II championship

April 27, 2025

No. 4 Maryknoll edges No. 10 Kamehameha to claim state softball berth

No. 4 Maryknoll edges No. 10 Kamehameha to claim state softball berth

April 27, 2025

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$1.51M bail set for Pahoa woman in fatal domestic dispute

$1.51M bail set for Pahoa woman in fatal domestic dispute

HFD put out 20-acre brushfire in Fern Acres on Sunday

HFD put out 20-acre brushfire in Fern Acres on Sunday

Coast Guard searches for missing kayaker off Hawaii island

Coast Guard searches for missing kayaker off Hawaii island

Pahoa man allegedly holds ex-girlfriend hostage for 10 days

Pahoa man allegedly holds ex-girlfriend hostage for 10 days

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April 1936: Pan Am's Clipper arrives in Honolulu after inaugural Trans-Pacific flight from San Francisco

Crime in Hawaii

$1.51M bail set for Pahoa woman in fatal domestic dispute

$1.51M bail set for Pahoa woman in fatal domestic dispute

Updated 5:13 p.m.

Hit-and-run on Kaimuki Avenue leaves bicyclist in serious condition

Updated 8:27 a.m.

Honolulu Coast Guard crew nabs 20K pounds of cocaine in Pacific

Updated 11:50 p.m.

Traffic

Pedestrian critically hurt after being hit by vehicle on Sand Island

Pedestrian critically hurt after being hit by vehicle on Sand Island

Updated 7:47 p.m.

Government gridlock on evacuation plan frustrates Leeward residents

April 27, 2025

Kokua Line: Who can fix timing of Pali Highway traffic lights?

April 27, 2025

Health

U.S. at tipping point for return of endemic measles

U.S. at tipping point for return of endemic measles

April 24, 2025

State youth mental health services could be updated amid funding cuts

April 24, 2025

False measles vaccine claims confuse many, KFF poll finds

April 23, 2025

Obituaries

West Hawaii mourns community volunteer killed in bicycle crash

West Hawaii mourns community volunteer killed in bicycle crash

April 25, 2025

Vatican says Pope Francis died after stroke, cardiac arrest

April 20, 2025

Wink Martindale, popular TV game show host, dies at age 91

April 17, 2025

National news

2 U.S. citizens, age 4 and 7, deported with their mother

2 U.S. citizens, age 4 and 7, deported with their mother

Updated 6 a.m.

Suspect arrested in theft of Kristi Noem’s purse

April 27, 2025

U.S. plans Alaska LNG summit, will urge Japan, South Korea to support project

April 26, 2025

World news

Filipino ‘caring culture’ hit hard by deadly Canada truck-ramming

Filipino ‘caring culture’ hit hard by deadly Canada truck-ramming

Updated 12:24 p.m.

Huge power outage paralyzes parts of Spain and Portugal

Updated 6:43 a.m.

North Korea confirms troop deployment to Russia

Updated 6:15 a.m.

Business

New York mulls shutting Tesla dealerships over Musk ties

New York mulls shutting Tesla dealerships over Musk ties

Updated 11:25 a.m.

Some Amazon sellers pull out of Prime Day over Trump tariffs

Updated 8:57 a.m.

Risk of global economic recession surges on U.S. tariff shockwaves

Updated 2:19 p.m.

Focus on Japan

Cherry blossom season is abloom

Cherry blossom season is abloom

April 24, 2025

Limits on ATM withdrawals aimed at combating elder fraud

April 24, 2025

Day of the dinosaurs

April 17, 2025

Travel

World’s most anticipated museum is finally open in Egypt

World’s most anticipated museum is finally open in Egypt

April 27, 2025

Signs of Hawaiian Life – April 27, 2025

April 27, 2025

Las Vegas Advisor: Hard Rock opening pushed to late 2027

April 27, 2025

Recipes

Celebration of filipino food culture

Celebration of filipino food culture

April 16, 2025

Quick, Easy Cauliflower Prep

April 16, 2025

A Comforting Stew

April 9, 2025

Weather

Flood advisories canceled but rainy weather may stick around

Flood advisories canceled but rainy weather may stick around

Updated 8:01 p.m.

NWS: Flood watch for Kauai County begins today

April 21, 2025

Stormy weather douses Hawaiian islands

April 19, 2025