Pacific Air Forces commander urges veterans to assist community
Dignitaries and community members gathered Monday at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific at Punchbowl to commemorate Veterans Day. Read more
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Alameda names managing director, deputy managing director
Hawaii island Mayor-elect Kimo Alameda has selected Bill Brilhante as managing director and Merrick Nishimoto as deputy managing director. Read more
Kokua Line: Will monthly or annual HOLO cost rise for adults?
Question: The city said its proposed transit fare hike doesn’t include any increases for HOLO card riders in the adult category, but it also said the monthly pass rate for adults would go up. My adult monthly pass is a HOLO card! Would it go up or not? I only ride TheBus. Read more
Plaque near McKinley statue addresses misrepresentation
The Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs unveiled a new plaque Monday at the President William McKinley High School campus. Read more
Women take charge at the Outrigger
Kiana Beimes feels like she fulfilled her destiny when she was named general manager of the newly renovated Outrigger Waikiki Paradise Hotel, which pays homage to the legacy of the late Princess Ka‘iulani, the heiress to the throne of the kingdom of Hawaii. Read more
Council weighs in on city’s proposed sewer fee hike
A city-initiated measure calling for a more than 124% increase to sewer fees for Oahu’s average single-family residential customer over a 10-year period was recently top of mind for the Honolulu City Council. Read more
Honolulu City Council bill would exempt veterans from vehicle fees
A bill to exempt annual motor vehicle registration fees for U.S. military veterans who are 65 years and older and reside within the City and County of Honolulu has been introduced. Read more
3 killed in 2 separate weekend crashes on Hawaii island
The first crash, a two-vehicle wreck, killed a man and a woman early Saturday morning near the 24-mile marker of Highway 11 in Volcano. Read more
Chamber of Commerce Hawaii releases 2030 Blueprint to boost economic competitiveness
The chamber’s plan contains 17 initiatives to strengthen Hawaii’s business community. Read more
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Public input sought on proposed Honolulu transit fare changes
The Honolulu Rate Commission said it will accept public testimony on proposed transit fare changes affecting Skyline, TheBus and TheHandi-Van at its Tuesday meeting. Read more
Hawaii activist is banned from South Korea
A prominent Hawaii activist apparently has been banned from South Korea and is now seeking answers. Read more
Driver in Kona fatal crash addresses victim’s family in court
Trevor Shoemaker-Hassey told Judge Kimberly Tsuchiya he acknowledges he’s “caused irrevocable damage, and I take full accountability for that.” Read more
Scammers spoofing Hilo Courthouse phone numbers
Anyone who believes that they are in danger or are threatened by a scammer should call 911. Read more
Hawaii County Council bill aims to increase number of affordable rentals
The 2024 affordable rental housing rates for most of the county ranged from $1,202 for a studio apartment to $3,061 for a six-bedroom home. Read more
Proposed affordable housing development would create 258 Hilo units
The monthly rent rates would range from $582 to $1,164 for a studio apartment and from $864 to $1,728 for a three-bedroom unit. Read more
Hawaii County Council’s vacation rentals bill shelved
The bill has been under discussion for the better part of a year and has been amended four times. Read more
Vital Statistics: Nov. 1-7, 2024
Each week, the Honolulu Star-Advertiser publishes Oahu statistics for marriage licenses and birth certificates filed with the state Department of Health‘s Vital Statistics System. Read more
Kokua Line: How much will Ala Wai bridge cost?
Question: Regarding the proposed Ala Wai bridge, how much is that going to cost? Also, will you print where and when the public meetings are? Read more
Kalani Pe‘a earns 4th Grammy nom
Three-time Grammy Award winner Kalani Pe‘a will represent Hawaii for the fourth time when the winners of the 67th annual Grammy Awards are announced in February. Read more
Honolulu City Council recommends seizure of dilapidated Queen Theater
The Queen Theater, once an iconic landmark in Kaimuki, is a place that many call a jewel waiting to be buffed back into brightness. Read more
Kailua man, 54, in federal custody on ghost gun charge
A 54-year-old career criminal arrested in January for breaking into the Oahu Country Club is in federal custody after he was charged with a firearm offense following a traffic collision. Read more
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