Archive for 2023

Several children hurt in fireworks-related incidents on Oahu

Israeli strikes in central Gaza kill at least 35

No tsunami threat to Hawaii after large quakes strike off Japan

‘Wonka’ ends the year No. 1 at the box office

4 killed, 2 hurt in Michigan home explosion heard for miles

Oregon newspaper lays off staff after embezzlement discovery

Russia launches fresh drone strikes on Ukraine

Sydney and Auckland are first major cities to ring in 2024

Honolulu firefighters put out large rubbish fire in Aiea

Xi: China will ‘surely be reunified’ with Taiwan

U.S. Navy helicopters fire at Yemen’s Houthi rebels in Red Sea

3 detained in connection with a Cologne Cathedral attack threat

Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II to step down from throne

Honolulu firefighters extinguish car, building fire in Ewa Beach

Suspect, 24, arrested for attempted murder of police officer

Trump ballot fights put pressure on Supreme Court to act soon

JN.1 accounts for nearly half of U.S. COVID cases

Japanese American New Year’s food traditions transcend time

Man, 46, stabbed in Lanakila District Park; suspect arrested

Biden denounces Trump as ‘doubling down’ on support for insurrection

Hamas leader visits Cairo for Gaza cease-fire talks

What we know so far about the volcanic eruption in Iceland

North Korea and Russia clash with U.S., allies over missile launch

Colorado Supreme Court bans Trump from state’s ballot under insurrection clause

Israeli airstrikes kill dozens across central, southern Gaza

California OKs rules to turn wastewater into drinking water

Volcano erupts in southwestern Iceland and spews magma

Orange cat stars in 1st video sent by laser from deep space

Groups sue over new Texas law that lets police arrest migrants

Blue Origin launches rocket in first flight since crash

Sandra Day O’Connor memorialized by President Joe Biden as a ‘pioneer’

Parenting advice YouTube mom pleads guilty in abuse case

Late Sandra Day O’Connor honored as trailblazer

Face masks are largely absent these days in the U.S.

Shohei Ohtani’s Dodgers contract could mostly avoid California taxes

Rudy Giuliani hit with $148M verdict for defaming 2 Georgia election workers

Declared missing as a child, British teen pops up in France

Israeli military mistakenly kills 3 Israeli hostages

Prince Harry hails court victory as ‘great day for truth’

Dive teams right coral damaged by plane in Kaneohe Bay

Shohei Ohtani is introduced in Los Angeles Dodgers uniform

Amazon, Target and more to stop selling water beads

COVID-19 aid thieves bought cars, a private island and more

U.S. child vaccination exemptions hit record; Hawaii sees biggest jump

Honolulu Hale lights to honor victims of attack on Israel

Reporter wins support after Nebraska governor dismissed her story because she’s Chinese

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ‘superspreader’ of vaccine misinformation

Federal shutdown averted as Biden signs funding bill before midnight

Higher gas prices lift Fed’s preferred inflation gauge

Cracks in Western wall of support for Ukraine emerge

Hawaii State Art Museum renames itself Capitol Modern

Hawaii judge could become only Native Hawaiian woman on federal bench

Election workers getting death threats, warnings, feds say

China won’t require COVID-19 tests for incoming travelers

VIDEO: FEMA administrator gives update on Maui

Alaska authorities assess damage after glacial dam outburst

State looking for work furlough inmate who failed to return

5 in serious, but stable condition after early-morning crash

VIDEO: Honolulu transportation official Roger Morton joins ‘Spotlight Hawaii’

VIDEO: Chief state economist Eugene Tian joins ‘Spotlight Hawaii’

VIDEO: Waikiki Improvement Association president joins ‘Spotlight Hawaii’

Biden names CIA Director William Burns to his Cabinet

VIDEO: Diana Birkett Rakow of Alaska Airlines joins ‘Spotlight Hawaii’

VIDEO: Honolulu City Council Chairperson Tommy Waters joins ‘Spotlight Hawaii’

Mystery object washes ashore in western Australia

Pod of 55 stranded pilot whales dies on a Scotland beach

VIDEO: Gov. Josh Green joins ‘Spotlight Hawaii’

VIDEO: Darrah Kauhane-Floerke and James Koshiba join ‘Spotlight Hawaii’

Reward for leads on monk seal death increased to $8,800

Meteorologists say Earth sizzled to global heat record in June

VIDEO: Former Mayor Kirk Caldwell joins ‘Spotlight Hawaii’

UH’s Gustin says he’ll sign after being drafted by Padres

Chinese embrace summer holiday flying for first time in years

VIDEO: Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi joins ‘Spotlight Hawaii’

VIDEO: New UH Athletic Director Craig Angelos joins ‘Spotlight Hawaii’

VIDEO: Infectious disease expert Tim Brown joins ‘Spotlight Hawaii’

VIDEO: Economist Paul Brewbaker joins ‘Spotlight Hawaii’

Wall Street closes slightly higher, Tesla jumps

VIDEO: State DOT Director Ed Sniffen joins ‘Spotlight Hawaii’

VIDEO: Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke joins ‘Spotlight Hawaii’

Ryan Seacrest to host ‘Wheel of Fortune’ after Pat Sajak retires

VIDEO: Navy Vice Adm. John Wade joins ‘Spotlight Hawaii’

VIDEO: DBEDT Director James Tokioka joins ‘Spotlight Hawaii’

Missiles strike bridge on key Russian supply route near Crimea

VIDEO: Honolulu Prosecutor Steve Alm joins ‘Spotlight Hawaii’

Warren Buffett’s firm ups stakes in Japanese trading houses

VIDEO: HomeAid Hawaii Executive Director Kimo Carvalho joins ‘Spotlight Hawaii’

VIDEO: Gov. Josh Green joins ‘Spotlight Hawaii’

VIDEO: Representatives from environmental groups join ‘Spotlight Hawaii’

‘Cheers’ bar sells for $675,000 at Dallas auction

Jokic gets triple-double, Nuggets roll past Heat in Game 1

Woman extricated after her car lands onto roof of home

COVID is coming back in China; lockdowns are not

How COVID, eco-thinking made cycling better in cities worldwide

Japan’s economy rebounds on healthy consumption as COVID restrictions ease, tourists arrive

Retail sales up 0.4% in April, buoyed by solid job market

DeSantis in Iowa warns of GOP ‘culture of losing’ as weather sidelines Trump’s event in the state

South Korea to lift quarantine mandate for COVID-19 and end testing recommendation for travelers

U.S. to limit asylum at Mexico border as COVID-19 restrictions end

COVID-19 vaccine maker Novavax to chop workforce, expenses

WHO downgrades COVID pandemic, says it’s no longer emergency

Mexico develops own COVID-19 vaccine, 2 years late

All 10 red-light cameras on Oahu have been activated

Chinese man who reported COVID to be released after 3 years

Mexico’s president admits he briefly fainted due to COVID-19

Dramatic photos show how storms filled California reservoirs

Max Homa is golf’s social media star-turned-Masters contender

Grand jury indicts 3 men in Kalihi attack

Hoskins’ knee torn; Wainwright, Iglesias out as MLB openers near

North Korea tests submarine-launched missile, Seoul confirms

Brittney Griner’s return to WNBA tips off ESPN coverage

Court says ex-HPD Chief Kealoha not entitled to city-funded attorney

Biden to nominate Julie Su as next U.S. labor secretary

Kari Lake loses appeal in Arizona governor race challenge

Sunak marks 100 days as U.K. prime minister as problems mount

Taiwan’s Tsai welcomes retired U.S. admiral for China talks

Pope consoles Congolese victims: ‘Your pain is my pain’

Japan’s Honda outlines hydrogen power plans to go green

With Philippine pact, U.S. steps up efforts to counter China

1,700 Oahu parking meters now accepting payment via phone app

$2.85M settlement with city reached in Puana lawsuit

10 states mull cross-border rules to tackle teacher shortage

Pat Riley says Kareem never had potential, ‘only greatness’

Signing day ends recruiting sagas for QB Rashada, CB McClain

Griner return to WNBA, free agency could spark charter flight change

U.S. opens embassy in Solomon Islands to counter China

King Charles III won’t appear on new Australian bank notes

North Korea warns of ‘toughest reaction’ to allies’ drills

Hundreds gather for Cardinal George Pell’s Sydney funeral

Russia said eyeing eastern Ukraine push; Kyiv targets graft

Nebraska man who shot inside Target got rifle 4 days earlier

Teen gets 10 years for house fire that killed 5 from Senegal

First sweeping federal gun crime report in 20 years released

Hunter Biden seeks federal probe of Trump allies over laptop

VIDEO: Chad Owens hosts ‘CO2 RUN DWN’ sports show

Here’s what the Fed interest rate hike means for you

Police: Oregon kidnap suspect killed 2 men before cornered

‘Dances With Wolves’ actor to be charged with sex assault

300% more eggs seized from Americans at U.S.-Mexico border

Charges pending against alleged parking lot attacker

Alec Baldwin scheduled for court on charges in set death

U.S. winter storm causes 3rd day of dangerous, icy conditions

20 attorneys general warn Walgreens, CVS over abortion pills

Man, 63, stabs another man over parking on Maui, police say

Impassioned calls for police reform at Tyre Nichols’ funeral

Trump starts 3rd White House bid lagging in campaign cash

Hawaii COVID-19 positivity rate at 4.7%; 11 more deaths recorded

VIDEO: Honolulu Prosecutor Steve Alm joins ‘Spotlight Hawaii’

Anti-Asian hate ‘runs the gamut,’ racist Yelp reviews show

Fed lifts rate by quarter-point and signals more hikes ahead

WSL Championship Tour kicks off today at Pipeline

FedEx, Rivian, DraftKings join U.S. companies cutting jobs

Apple and Google app stores get thumbs down from White House

U.S. probes complaints of parts flying off of Ford Explorers

‘Dr. Phil’ talk show to end daytime TV run after 21 years

700 gallons of diesel fuel spilled at facility atop Haleakala

Tom Brady retires at 45, insisting this time it’s ‘for good’

FBI searches Biden’s vacation home; no classified documents

Radioactive capsule that fell off truck found in Australia

South Korean court says stolen statue must return to Japan

Agent insists Alex Murdaugh suggested he killed his son

Thailand holds suspect in $100 million deli case

Ron Menor, longtime Hawaii politician, dies at 67

U.S. Postal Service touts performance during 2022 election

Kai Kahele to return to full-time job at Hawaiian Airlines

The best of both worlds

Mauna Kea is sacred to spiritual practitioners and treasured by astronomers

Drug trafficker is found guilty of conspiracy, meth possession

Observatory telescope removed from Mauna Kea

Man, 23, stabbed during house party in Haleiwa

Regenerative tourism seen as key to future of Hawaii’s visitor economy

Hawaiian Electric tallies early disaster costs from Maui wildfires

Another memorial planned for lives lost in Lahaina fire

Board hears arguments over TMT permit

Lahaina fire creates unknowns for Maui whale season

Hawaii to receive $23.5M for Kawaihae Harbor

Kokua Line: How do I report ants at Magic Island?

All but 1 of 98 known Lahaina fire victims have been identified

After Lahaina fire, seniors behind in receiving tech updates, study finds

Deadline today to apply for Red Cross financial aid

Heavy traffic expected as University of Hawaii students return

Cruise ship passenger falls overboard

Board hearing over TMT construction is postponed

Japanese orphans receive warm welcome

Another Thirty Meter Telescope dispute gets a hearing

State finds new operator for low-income complex

Vital Statistics: May 26-June 1, 2023

Facts of the Matter: Understanding role of zero makes modern world possible

Big Island police release IDs of 2 pedestrians killed

Information sought on missing Big Island woman

Facts of the Matter: Geckos’ sticky feet are due to atomic-level phenomenon

Oahu, Maui and Kauai crack top 10 in 2023 national beach rankings

Navy pledges $6M to update Kalaeloa electrical grid

Hawaiian Air a major player in state economy, report shows

Alleged scam bilks Honolulu investors of $300K

Honolulu Habitat for Humanity prepares to close ReStore

Views clash in Legislature over housing on Kakaako peninsula

Man involved in Waikiki 3-car collision dies

Avalon Group buys Davies Pacific Center

Hawaiian Home Lands spending questions turn racial

Extra vigilance urged around mother humpback whales and calves

Column: Hawaii’s economic prospects likely will be mixed this year

Navy awards contract for Red Hill alternatives

AHL lands contract for American Samoa hospital

Waianae man faces gun and drug charges after standoff

Inouye Elementary assistant principal wins $25K Milken award

Hawaiian Airlines loses $50.2 million in quarter

Aloha Stadium fans invited to final public event

Kokua Line: Are libraries tested for meth contamination?

Maui bike tours face new limits starting today

On the Move: Kellye Greco and Marie McCreary

David Shapiro: Our lawmakers look for respect in all the wrong places

Meetings to focus on health of Gulf War veterans

Hawaii’s high court rejects Maui election challenge

TMT environmental review delayed by voluminous comments

Scoreboard – Dec. 31, 2023

Maui wildfires’ impact widespread in Hawaii sports

Hawaii’s comeback falls short in loss to Fullerton

Rainbow Wahine bench provides spark in win over Fullerton

Mililani contains Campbell’s Hornage in OIA West battle

Rainbow Wahine fall to No. 2 UCLA

Rainbows, McClanahan look to go back to back in Diamond Head Classic

Kahuku edges Mililani for third straight state title with a return for the ages

Hawaii in a giving mood in loss to San Diego State

Jeremiah White remains loyal to Kaimuki and receives scholarship offers

UH draftee Gustin plans to sign with Padres

Dave Reardon: Hawaii’s AD hiring process raises many questions

Hawaii tennis player Andre Ilagan qualifies for NCAA Championships

Saint Louis reigns supreme in Division II volleyball

Hawaii softball team seniors say goodbye

Moanalua’s Isabelle Asuncion on track at girls state wrestling

‘Iolani earns its fourth straight state championship in girls basketball

Tori Maeda will give softball try after hoops season is over

Scoreboard – Feb. 1, 2023

Television and radio – Feb. 1, 2023

HPU basketball swept by Fresno Pacific

Dave Reardon: Leahey’s influence went beyond sports field

Hawaii Grown Notebook: Basketball, swimming, volleyball

Wahine lose Lefotu, David for the season

Ganot, Rainbows still in search of 40 good minutes

New Year, New Eats

Hole in one

Par-tea time

Rich with flavor

Raising the bar: my unsung hero

On a roll

Merry and bright

Satisfying that cornbread craving

All aboard

North Shore eats

‘Hole’ in one

Stopping by bars on a balmy evening

Look on the Sunny side of life

A savory dish for pumpkin season

Ultimate comfort food

The restaurant of mistaken orders

Big island bites

A golden, custardy cake

Kahu for maui

A grape-filled galette

Tropical depression

Light summer soba

A hidden gem that won’t disappoint

Return of a bountiful buffet

Mochi madness

Seasonal flavors of Japan

An exciting addition to the dining scene

All places to satisfy all your senses

Seafood extravaganza

Top-notch tapas

An old favorite still hits the spot

Hopeless ‘ramen-’tic

Oodles of (soba) noodles

Finding a fusion of flavors

Take a ‘bite’ of this

This chinatown café carries classics

A Hong Kong-style feast

A meaty option in Kaimuki

This new hot pot spot has beefy bowls

Making the most of mollusks

Honolulu’s newest hot spot

This ‘feast’ won’t break the bank

A new option for korean barbecue

A korean favorite returns

The skies will be alive on New Year’s Eve

Miss Hawaii USA 2020 Samantha Neyland Trumbo to star in BET Christmas rom-com

Column: Nonalcoholic beverages can be a holiday treat

Hawaiian Music Hall of Fame to honor 2023 class

‘American Idol’ winner Iam Tongi to release Christmas tunes

Gentle Beast takes pride in spreading joy with its floral arrangements

The magic of movies still matters

K-Drama: Jung Mong-ju discovers Jung Do-jun’s cave on ‘Root of the Throne’

‘Christmas Talk Story’ returns to Honolulu Theatre for Youth stage

Janet Jackson to play Blaisdell in March

Aiea backyard’s rainwater collection oasis provides inspiration for home gardeners

K-Drama: HIFF lineup includes KBFD documentary

K-Drama: Deep feelings are confessed on ‘Root’

Column: Food allergies impact how a person navigates eating, food-related traditions

K-Drama: Bang-won arrested on ‘Root’

Hawaii woman, 81, eradicates invasive plants in native forests

Hawaii man, 99, golfs 4 times a week with his friends

Retired professor, 94, sponsors scholarships for future teachers

Psychiatrist, 96, assists patients in finding peace and comfort

Restaurant-based programs feed seniors’ social lives

Avid Honolulu gardener Jeff Pang extols a plant-based diet

Photographer publishes collection of iconic skateboarding images

Column: Don’t forget to feed your brain

Hairy moles may provide an antidote for baldness

K-Drama: New plaque honors those who fought for liberty

K-Drama: Boon-yi is mistaken for a spy on ‘Root of the Throne’

K-Drama: Baek Yoon found murdered on ‘Root of the Throne’

Column: Pregnant vegan women should check their B12 levels

K-Drama: Bang-won plans to study Confucius on ‘Root of the Throne’

K-Drama: ‘Root of the Throne’ follows young king in Joseon dynasty

K-Drama: Hong-joo is kidnapped on ‘While You Were Sleeping’

‘American Idol’ to hold Zoom auditions for Hawaii residents

K-Drama: Hong-joo gets new assignment on ‘While You Were Sleeping’

Column: Climate change can have a big impact on global food safety

K-Drama: Jae-chan faces tough decision on ‘While You Were Sleeping’

K-Drama: Jae-chan hunts for clues on ‘While You Were Sleeping’

K-Drama: Woo-tak’s dream seeps into reality on ‘While You Were Sleeping’

K-Drama: Hong-joo defies fate on ‘Sleeping’

K-Drama: South Korean law revamps way to count age

Column: Precautions before using organic herbal supplements

Hydroponics made simple with ‘Kratky method’

Column: Dietary supplements can help provide you needed nutrition

Column: Balance, variety and moderation are vital for health

Column: A diet from a variety of food groups is a key to good nutrition

Column: Dry eyes can have a big impact on life; here’s how to keep the condition at bay

Honolulu Rose Society offers classes for budding gardeners

Waianae’s Ilima Shim to appear on fourth season of ‘Tough As Nails’

5 Questions: Elizabeth Pickett, of Hawaii wildfire group

Michael S. Angelo: Promoting clean energy that’s safe, reliable — and affordable to ratepayers

Column: He mau mele keiki

Sandra Fujiyama: An innovative project at UH combines student housing with training center

Off The News: TMT’s work permit under scrutiny

Dee Jay Mailer: CEO wants to expand Bishop Museum’s reach and influence

Yuuko Arikawa-Cross: Director helps preschool keiki get a head start on education

J. Roger Morton: The executive prepares to add rail to the city’s mass transit network

Letter: Christine Ahn gets well-deserved honor

Letter: UH athletic director should know Hawaii

Column: It’s time for OHA to change its messaging about Kakaako Makai

Letter: National debt grows at unsustainable rate

Letter: Increase penalties for red-light runners

Naoto T. Ueno: New director wants to help empower Hawaii’s patients

Letter: Despite ammo plea, firearms cache unsettles

Letter: In debt-ceiling fight, GOP eyes spending cuts

Letter: Carbon cashback would end up taxing poor more

Letter: Carbon cashback is needed policy for state

Letter: Youths brave, right to fight for climate future

Off the news: Aquarium-fish ban lifted, for now

Off the news: $73M can go long way for students

Editorial: To catch a wave on isles’ surf brand

Column: State must lead, guide housing market

Letter: TMT could make great scientific discoveries

Letter: Parents responsible for kids’ moral upbringing

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