Archive for 2021

Beloved actress Betty White dies at age 99

Man, 22, seriously injured by aerial firework in Ewa Beach

South Los Angeles County beaches close after untreated sewage spill of 6 to 7 million gallons

State senate to hold hearing on University of Hawaii football program

Stocks end 2021 on a weak note, still notch big yearly gain

Wave of canceled flights from omicron closes out 2021

Over 65 shots fired on busy Philadelphia street, wounding at least 6 people

Hawaiian Airlines cancels 27 more flights due to coronavirus-related staffing shortages

Actors, comedians and president react to Betty White’s death

Hawaii Health Department adds concert at Molokai restaurant to COVID-19 cluster list

VIDEO: Dr. Tim Brown joins the Honolulu Star-Advertiser’s ‘Spotlight Hawaii’

Hall of Famer Sam Jones, winner of 10 NBA titles, dies at 88

Hawaii reports 5 new coronavirus-related deaths, 3,290 additional infections

Friendly family man’s 50-year secret: He was fugitive, too

Hawaii tallies 92 traffic-related fatalities as year winds down

Afghanistan’s former president says he had no choice but to flee Kabul as Taliban approached

Kamehameha Highway speed limit to be lowered at two intersections

‘Spider-Man’ surpasses $1B globally in 2nd weekend

Florida man with drugs around penis denies they were his

More than 20k firecracker permits sold on Oahu this year

Derek Chauvin pleads guilty to federal charges in George Floyd’s death

Honolulu Board of Water Supply, Emergency Medical Services report cyberattacks on employee data

Hawaii health officials say Navy’s Red Hill shaft contained diesel fuel 350 times above safe levels

Michael Nesmith, the Monkee for all seasons, dies at 78

Fishing council votes to replace seabird mitigation strategy for Hawaii deep-set longline fishery

Hawaii health officials find 2 more omicron infections; investigate 8 additional possible cases

Hawaii health officials testing 3 more specimens for possible omicron variant

Hawaii’s congressional delegation asks Navy to respond to fuel odors in water system; Navy hosting town halls tonight

Man charged in rape on Philadelphia train held for trial

Legendary surfer Reno Abellira out of coma, recovering from severe injuries

1970s surfing champion Reno Abellira on life support after attack, friends say

New York state Assembly finds ‘overwhelming evidence’ Andrew Cuomo engaged in sexual harassment

Hawaii health officials adopt federal guidance, expanding booster shot eligibility to all adults

Biden signs infrastructure bill into law

Philippine presidential candidate Ferdinand Marcos Jr. says Duterte’s daughter will be his running mate

Police say Isabella Kalua was killed a month before adoptive parents reported her missing

Honolulu Mayor Blangiardi hosts city blessing following completion of repairs at Koko Crater Stairs

VIDEO: Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi announces loosened COVID-19 restrictions for indoor and outdoor events

Alabama swamped, 4 killed in floods

Instagram and teens: How to keep your kids safe

Housing market so hot, burned house in Massachusetts going for almost $400K

Researchers predict downward trend for Hawaii COVID-19 cases

Boston’s famous Skinny House sells for a nice fat price

Feds probe New York Tesla crash that killed man changing flat tire

Taliban block Kabul airport to most as foreign airlifts wane

U.S. proceeding with Kabul pullout despite deadly ISIS attacks

Diner leaves $10,000 tip for workers at Florida restaurant

Lifeguards rescue visitor near Diamond Head lighthouse

Fast-moving Hawaii Marines coordinate strikes on target ship off Kauai

Hawaii island officials consider closing beaches, canceling Ironman as COVID-19 numbers ‘skyrocket’

Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff to travel to Hawaii

Hawaii Pacific Health offers COVID-19 vaccines, booster shots this week

University of Hawaii offering free vaccinations for students, employees at 3 campuses

Honolulu firefighters rescue hikers atop Diamond Head, Moanalua Ridge in separate incidents

Not guilty verdict for Hawaiian elders protesting construction of Thirty Meter Telescope atop Mauna Kea

Facebook shuts out New York University academics’ research on political ads

Dating changed during the coronavirus pandemic and apps are following suit

Hawaii unemployment issues to be addressed in-person starting Sept. 7

Japan, U.S., South Korea reaffirm cooperation on North Korea

Hawaii teenager recycles to help students reach college

Over 60 dead, dozens missing as severe floods strike Europe

Patio furniture shortage tells U.S. economic tale

VIDEO: Lt. Gov. Josh Green joins the Honolulu Star-Advertiser’s Spotlight Hawaii

Officials to demolish rest of collapsed Miami building as storm looms

Kim Jong Un berates North Korean officials for ‘crucial’ coronavirus lapse

Honolulu firefighters airlift California visitor, 34, from Manoa Falls Trail

Former Minneapolis officer Derek Chauvin sentenced to 22.5 years for George Floyd’s death

Anonymous customer leaves restaurant a tip for $16K

VIDEO: Kauai Mayor Derek Kawakami joins the Honolulu Star-Advertiser’s Spotlight Hawaii

Asian Americans on the LPGA Tour lift silence on racism and sexism

COVID-19 cancels Hawaii State Farm Fair again in 2021

Minnesota 3rd-degree murder law at issue in ex-cop’s appeal

Alabama visitor, 68, found unresponsive in Big Island waters

Wedding boom is on in the U.S. as vendors scramble to keep up

Yankees pitcher Cole says spin rate drop due to mechanics, not MLB crackdown

VIDEO: Gov. David Ige to ease travel restrictions June 15; lift COVID-19 public health rules if Hawaii reaches 70% vaccination goal

Earthquake at deep-sea Loihi volcano shakes Big Island

Woman donates kidney to hubby’s ex-wife days after wedding

2 dead, more than 20 injured in Florida banquet hall shooting

Vice President Harris announces U.S. business investments in Central America

Hawaii unemployment assistance call center closed until Monday for pest control treatment

Hawaii sees 73 total coronavirus cases as state health officials begin including probable infections to counts

VIDEO: Maui Mayor Michael Victorino joins the Honolulu Star-Advertiser’s Spotlight Hawaii

VIDEO: Former UH Warrior and CFL great Chad Owens hosts Star-Advertiser sports show ‘The CO2 RUN DWN’

Gov. David Ige OKs commemorative license plates for the Polynesian Voyaging Society

Flock of giant California condors trashes woman’s home

Ex-49ers player Jarryd Hayne to spend nearly 4 years in jail

Facebook board upholds Trump ban, just not an indefinite one

First Hawaiian’s earnings soar 48% as loan deferrals improve

Widow of man shot dead by Honolulu police in Nuuanu files lawsuit

Senate OKs bill to fight hate crimes against Asian Americans

Honolulu police release body camera footage of fatal shooting in Nuuanu

Expert says Derek Chauvin was justified in pinning down George Floyd

Walgreens offering COVID-19 vaccines at select Oahu pharmacies

High court nixes Alex Jones’ appeal in Newtown shooting case

Maui Mayor Michael Victorino proposes vaccination passport, additional coronavirus testing on arrival

Leeward Community College clinic to offer coronavirus vaccines to essential business workers

Deadline to use Hawaii restaurant holiday cards is looming

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signs GOP election bill amid outcry

Health department cancels notice for high bacteria levels at Manners Beach in Waianae

AstraZeneca vaccine safe, will add clot warning, European Union agency says

Hawaii health officials say vaccine prevented serious illness for at least 3 people who contracted coronavirus

Kauai Mayor Kawakami is prioritizing restoring access to island’s north shore

VIDEO: Kauai Mayor Derek Kawakami, wedding industry executives join the Honolulu Star-Advertiser’s Spotlight Hawaii

Flash flood warnings cover Kauai Maui, Molokai; entire state under flash flood watch

Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi allows bars to reopen, lifts attendance limit for funerals

Miami janitor quietly feeds thousands out of love

Health Department says highly transmissible COVID-19 variant present in Hawaii

Search continues for 2 missing hikers in East Maui

Moderna announces new version of vaccine in hopes of combating variants

Moet Hennessy buys 50% stake in Jay-Z’s Champagne brand

Biden rolling out plan for $4 billion global coronavirus vaccine effort

University of Hawaii to restore executive salaries due to furloughs delay

Hard-hit restaurants feed COVID doctors, nurses to survive

Pittsburgh building at least 141 years old to be demolished after fire

TheBus updates policy; masks with valves, bandanas not allowed starting Monday

Britain’s health chief says new study vindicates delaying 2nd coronavirus vaccine dose

Roger Morton named city Transportation Services director; Jon Nouchi returns as deputy

Movie shoot brings nightly highway closures to Hawaii Kai starting Thursday

VIDEO: Gov. David Ige joins the Honolulu Star-Advertiser’s Spotlight Hawaii

Former Hawaii resident Tae Keller wins John Newbery Medal for children’s literature

Biden administration fires heads of 3 federally funded international broadcasters

Donald Trump returns to a business empire ravaged by a pandemic

Dog spends days outside Turkish hospital waiting for owner

Russian authorities detain poisoned Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny after he returns to Moscow

Trump business backlash part of ‘cancel culture,’ son says

As pandemic worsens, most U.S. states resist restrictions

Top White House officials weigh exits after Trump incites mayhem

After excusing violence, Trump acknowledges Biden transition

Kim Jong Un opens North Korean congress by admitting policy failures

5 new Honolulu Council members take office; Tommy Waters elected chairman

‘Invaluable’ Native Hawaiian database turns 10

Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi asks residents to use good judgment amid COVID surge

Seniors face stereotypes, prejudice or discrimination because of their age when seeking medical help

Waikiki hotels packed with displaced military families see short-term gains

Extravaganza of quilts was on their bucket list

Cyberattacks hit at least 3 Hawaii government systems in past week

Facts of the Matter: Atmospheric rivers form with a boost from the vast Pacific Ocean

Oahu grand jury indicts adoptive parents in Isabella Kalua murder case

Survey finds support for Oahu hotel tax, help for rail

Honolulu Club to be transformed into Hawaiian youth support center

Construction set to relocate Honolulu Police Department’s central receiving desk

Hawaii doctors urging pregnant women to get vaccinated against COVID-19 due to high risks

Views clash over Oahu’s impending shift from coal to clean energy

Transgender security guard in Hawaii sues state, Department of Public Safety and sheriff’s deputies on claims of sexual harassment

New COVID cases in Hawaii fall to nearly 3-month low

Hawaii Air National Guard pilot flew C-17 into Kabul as part of historic evacuation

Armed gang of traffickers allegedly peddled drugs laced with fentanyl in Hawaii

Kokua Line: Do I have to pay the past 2 years to register a car I haven’t been driving?

Older patients could be denied treatment under Hawaii’s ‘crisis standards of care’ plan if COVID-19 cases continue to surge

Vaccine-or-test COVID-19 mandates in Hawaii spur protest rally

Honolulu still deciding how to spend $386 million in federal funds

Former Honolulu managing director Roy Amemiya says he had nothing to do with Louis Kealoha’s $250,000 settlement

Kokua Line: How can I get cheaper internet service?

Public Safety reports more cases of COVID-19

Whistleblower sues state after being fired by Hawaii Health Department

Hokule‘a, Hikianalia to depart on on second training voyage to Papahanaumokuakea

Sea Life Park releases 2 young honu, Hawaiian green sea turtles

New $160 million Hawaii State Hospital facility set to accept patients in August

Visitor critically hurt in moped crash

Plan to relocate kiwikiu to mainland draws criticism from Hawaii biologist

City to again start accepting applications for rental and utility relief

City Council considers measure that would create a progressive residential property tax

Hawaii lawmakers drop state audit as part of Office of Hawaiian Affairs bill

Kokua Line: IRS will automatically recalculate returns for speedy filers who paid taxes on jobless aid

Visitor industry on the lookout for sex trafficking, gambling in Waikiki

Crime rates in Waikiki have plummeted and police and visitor industry leaders want to keep it that way

Kokua Line: Limited walk-in service at 2 satellite city halls is not for state ID or driver’s license renewal

Proposal for condo towers in Kakaako Makai dies

Tens of thousands of Hawaii residents live in areas vulnerable to dam failure

David Shapiro: State legislator Sharon Har takes intoxication with power to new level

New coronavirus cases include cluster at Maui Correctional Center

Hawaii’s acting state epidemiologist calls for reopening public schools

Kokua Line: Retirees who need to replace Social Security forms can call if they lack internet access; in-person appointments for ‘dire’ problems only

Hawaii first to get new warships that can pull up onto beaches

On the Move: Thomas Donovan; Marcia Saquing

Kokua Line: Hawaii DOT explains how to register a car with an expired safety check

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Ferd Lewis: This Ferd bids aloha after career of 50 years

Ferd Lewis: Past athletes help public schools have a season

Ferd Lewis: Transfer portal can become UH’s friend

Ferd Lewis: Tua Tagovailoa comes away winner after frenzy of trades

Ferd Lewis: Michelle Wie West returning to LPGA, with child in tow

Ferd Lewis: Quarterback Marcus Mariota couldn’t pass up chance to stay a Raider

Ferd Lewis: Football lacks what madness of March offers

Ferd Lewis: University of Hawaii seeks more say in managing new stadium

Ferd Lewis: 2017 study on UH lower campus shows insight

Ferd Lewis: Rainbows need to be better than mediocre in a mediocre conference

Ferd Lewis: Hawaii Pacific University women unconcerned about latest seeding snub

Ferd Lewis: It’s lucrative time to be a franchise quarterback

Ferd Lewis: Time for University of Hawaii to end its mediocrity in the Big West Conference

Ferd Lewis: Former MLB shortstop, Kalani star Lenn Sakata returns to managing after 6-year ‘retirement’

Ferd Lewis: University of Hawaii medical staff MVPs in keeping virus cases low

Ferd Lewis: University of Hawaii football hoping for improved scheduling

Ferd Lewis: Hilo hoops has become team worth working for

Ferd Lewis: Former Hawaii volleyball coach Dave Shoji laments lost season for Rainbow Wahine

Ferd Lewis: University of Hawaii rewarded for diving in with 2-for-1 coaching deal

Ferd Lewis: Marcus Mariota gives back anywhere he plays

Ferd Lewis: Upcoming docuseries chronicles big wave surfing champion Billy Kemper’s comeback from a harrowing injury

Ferd Lewis: New Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Kolten Wong bids a heartfelt aloha to St. Louis

Ferd Lewis: There is no way around UH’s travel subsidies

Ferd Lewis: Central Florida quarterback Dillon Gabriel causes a commotion on social media

Ferd Lewis: State Comptroller Curt Otaguro again in the Aloha Stadium spotlight

Ferd Lewis: Gov. David Ige’s comments on maintaining the aging Aloha Stadium cloud the outlook for a new facility in Halawa

Ferd Lewis: Hawaii Pacific’s Reid Takatsuka shakes off incredible achievement

Ferd Lewis: Chris Kirk overcomes demons to place second and retain his PGA card

Ferd Lewis: Kevin Na put his birdie run on full display to shoot a 61 at the Sony Open

Ferd Lewis: Father, with his son on his bag, proving to be in Cink at Sony Open

Ferd Lewis: When it comes to helping pizza chain, Peter Malnati usually delivers

Ferd Lewis: University of Hawaii’s newest plan not a good look for program

Ferd Lewis: John Howard Greer turned a wheelchair into a vehicle into tennis

Ferd Lewis: Big West continues to gamble on men’s hoops

Ferd Lewis: Miami Dolphins’ fall shouldn’t land on Tua Tagovailoa’s shoulders

Sweet mashed potatoes make a great side

Pumpkin from A-Z

You’re ‘natto’-lone

In beer we trust

Rosé all the way

An outdoor summer seafood feast

The Weekly Eater: Lead with the Lao menu when exploring at Olay’s

The Weekly Eater: At Tlaxcalli, you’re expected to keep an open mind about the meaning of Mexican food

The Weekly Eater: Brunch at Easy ‘Que caters to carnivores

The Weekly Eater: Oahu restaurant owners regroup

The Weekly Eater: Soba and more at Shingen in Old Stadium Square

The Weekly Eater: Kaimuki’s 12th Ave Grill weathers turmoil with double dining approach

The Weekly Eater: Yung Yee Kee offers clean, fresh flavors in elevated surroundings

The Weekly Eater: Flying solo at Onoya

The Weekly Eater: Cafe Laufer owner Cyrus Goo resurfaces at Dada Salon

The Weekly Eater: New pizzerias elevate art of the pie on Oahu

The Weekly Eater: Yoshoku reflects merger of Western tradition with Japanese taste

The Weekly Eater: Han No Daidokoro offers refined yakiniku experience

The Weekly Eater: Like it hot? SXY Szechuan is your spot

The Weekly Eater: Tanaka Ramen ideal for rainy days

The Weekly Eater: New chef team revives Hau Tree

The Weekly Eater: Oahu skewer houses deliver enjoyable mix of sticks

Winter of the yurt for restaurants

The Weekly Eater: Sakura Terrace has crafted an intriguing rebirth

The Weekly Eater: Hawaii restaurants rose above 2020’s challenges

Island Mele: New releases from Greg Sardinha, Kulaiwi, Storm

Ho‘aikane comes full circle on new release; Molokai-based duo High Watah releases new single

Isle musicians Kanekoa, Uncle Tadashi & Da Boyz and Chardonnay share unique styles with new singles

Kalani Pe‘a’s new album delivers depth, style

Review: Kala‘e Camarillo’s new single celebrates a mother’s love

From instrumental tracks to modern Hawaiian songs, Hawaii musicians turn out new tunes

Hawaii theater groups adapt as they continue to face COVID-19 restrictions

Reviews: Filipino, Hawaiian cultures merge on ‘Kawili’ album; Storm does metal rock remake of Cher’s ‘Dark Lady’

Reviews: Albums from Ka‘imi Hanano‘eau and Lance Takamiya explore Hawaiian music, slack key guitar tunes

Reviews: From metal to a moving tribute, local musicians The Midnight Skulls, Paul Dunlap Jr. and Sean Na‘auao release new material

Reviews: New releases from The Late Ones, Men in Grey Suits, Kimo Kahoano and Kamuela ­Kahoano

Reviews: Stuart Hollinger returns with rock, Big Island duo Lavender brings fresh sound

Letters: We need mask mandate to fight COVID-19 now; Inspect vehicles to stop excessive noise; City has no answers on Ala Moana dogs

Laura E. Thielen: The director of Partners in Care on Oahu leads efforts to help the homeless get off the streets and into affordable homes

Letters: COVID cases are few, restrictions unnecessary; Officer set example of how to respond; Don’t let U.S. become another Venezuela

Column: UI still broken as workers look for jobs

Off the News: Improving air flow for fall classes

Column: Let’s transform Hawaii’s schools, post-COVID

Letters: Hawaii Labor Department must reopen for in-person assistance; Much thanks for help after Haleiwa flooding; Absolute incompetence with rail beyond belief

Editorial: Restore funds for most vulnerable

Letters: Do what is necessary to save Love’s Bakery; OHA shouldn’t build high-rise on property; Film crews should respect neighborhoods

Column: Lessons for teens, all of us as COVID changes education

A former child actor’s museum in Los Angeles showcases Hollywood’s villians, aliens and monsters

Getting into the driver’s seat — and out of the comfort zone — on the popular Greek isle of Mykonos