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The celebration of life for Ocean Safety lifeguard and professional surfer Tamayo Perry on Sunday drew more laughter than tears as friends and family paid tribute to a man who bubbled over with happiness from all the earthly goals that he had achieved and his certainty that he had a future in heaven. Read more
As the number of dairy cows infected with H5N1 bird flu continues to grow and spread to multiple states in the U.S., Hawaii is hoping to keep the virus away. Read more
There’s nothing like the comfort of your own bed, whether it’s at the end of a long day or even coming home from a fancy vacation. Read more
A Maunakea telescope that is used to identify asteroids and comets that might pose a threat to Earth likely will continue operating through the end of 2033. Read more
A new law would extend the time period to initiate civil actions for childhood sexual abuse committed on or after July 1, recognizing the cognitive and emotional barriers that often delay disclosure. Read more
Because there will be no living candidate on the ballot for the House District 1 seat for either the primary election on Aug. 10 or the general election on Nov. 5, it will be up to Gov. Josh Green to appoint Nakashima’s successor. Read more
The Maui Fire Department said the fire perimeter held in place through the overnight operations period after being aided by cooler temperatures. Read more
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
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The nightclub business isn’t easy. Jack Law has steered Hula’s Bar & Lei Stand through many challenges for 50 years. Read more
The Waikiki Community Center is planning for the first major redevelopment of its site, which could include senior affordable housing to support its goal of providing holistic services. Read more
Question: I got an email supposedly from the Social Security Administration saying “soon you will no longer be able to sign in to your online Social Security account using your Social Security username and password.” Read more
Small-scale wind turbines that don’t resemble the rotating fans seen on typical wind farms could start popping up around the state under an ambitious plan by a startup company. Read more
Gov. Josh Green faces only bad options in making an interim appointment to fill a vacant West Oahu state Senate seat, and his plan to wait until after the Aug. 10 primary election is a fair solution — even if it bends the law. Read more
On Sept. 5, 1969, at the age of 27, Kauhaihao was fatally injured during a reconnaissance-in-force operation in Tay Ninh Province, Vietnam. Read more
The body of one person who had been aboard the four-seater Robinson R44 helicopter owned by Aloha Helicopter Tours LLC was found by Kauai Ocean Safety lifeguards. Read more
HART’s board voted June 28 to provisionally grant Kahikina a new multiyear contract, with a minimum of three years, subject to terms and conditions to be negotiated, including her future salary. Read more
The settlement is with Chinese American TV host Yue-Sai Kan, trustee of Yue-Sai Kan Trust, which owns Unit 1 at Marconi Point Condominiums. Read more
Ninety-eight days after federal prosecutors tried to prove Micheal J. Miske Jr. was a notorious Hawaii crime lord instead of a benevolent businessmen, Miske’s fate now rests with a jury. Read more
During the first six months of this year, TSA officers at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport screened over 5 million departing travelers, a 4.7% increase from the same period in 2023, which had over 4.7 million travelers. Read more
The Chamber of Commerce Hawaii is launching its first business accelerator program, Impact SmallBiz, to help small businesses and early-stage entrepreneurs succeed. Read more
