Hawaii residents getting COVID vaccines are now the minority
The days when people lined up for the COVID-19 vaccine are now a distant memory. Read more
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‘The Eddie’ surf competition stokes North Shore’s economy
The North Shore economy is projected to ride high during its winter wave season, which kicked off Sunday with the 2024 Eddie Aikau Invitational Big Wave Contest at Waimea — a massive event that Honolulu police estimated drew about 50,000 attendees. Read more
Vital Statistics: Dec. 13-19, 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
Hilo’s tsunami museum closes due to financial woes; staff laid off
A notice taped to the museum door says the museum is temporarily closed “due to funding challenges” and includes a QR code that visitors can scan to donate funds. Read more
Affordable rental units open in Kapolei
Parkway Village at Kapolei, a major affordable rental housing initiative under the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program, celebrated its grand opening Tuesday, marking a significant milestone in addressing Oahu’s housing crisis. Read more
Windward side’s first off-leash dog park opens
Dogs on the Windward side of Oahu now have an off-leash park of their own. Read more
Hawaii County Council urges changes to midwives law
Some midwives have been trying to get the licensure requirements repealed, with many concerned the law regulates traditional Native Hawaiian practices out of existence. Read more
State’s jobless rate holds for sixth straight month
Hawaii’s unemployment rate hasn’t budged in half a year. Read more
Landon McNamara crowned winner of ‘The Eddie’ surf contest
Today marked the 11th time the contest has been held since the Eddie began in 1984 due to its condition requirement of 40-foot wave faces at its venue, Waimea Bay Beach Park. Read more
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David Shapiro: Even promiscuous faith can help center the soul
So many religions are founded on some version of the Golden Rule: Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. Read more
Hawaii Ethics Commission plans penalty system akin to traffic fines
The commission ensures compliance with state ethics and lobbying laws. Read more
Iam Tongi’s holiday list includes family, fireworks and shows
Tongi will be on stage Dec. 31 closing his Blue Note engagement with a New Year’s Eve countdown show. Read more
Kokua Line: Why is rebuilding Kalapawai Roundabout so slow?
Why is it taking so long to rebuild the Kalapawai Roundabout? Read more
Analysis: Trump’s spy pick Gabbard faces tricky climb for Senate backing
Many of Trump’s allies have pointed to Gabbard as a pick who will bring what they see as much-needed reform to the role of intelligence director. Read more
Good Neighbor Fund: Tori Richard employees embrace holiday spirit
About 150 employees participate in the program, personally purchasing gifts from wish lists provided by Helping Hands Hawai‘i. Read more
EPA says military violated Red Hill consent decree, issues fine
The EPA said it was “disappointed” by the Navy’s decision not to participate in the meeting and had assessed a $5,000 fine for not attending. Read more
Hawaii to start a series of income tax cuts in 2025
Residents across the state will see less being withheld from their paychecks beginning in January. Read more
City reports criteria for Honolulu Ocean Safety commissioners
Ocean Safety employs 294 lifeguards and eight rescue ski teams, who staff 43 lifeguard towers around the island. Read more
‘The Eddie’ to draw thousands, plus traffic
City officials said Sunday is not the day for people uninterested in “The Eddie” to drive to the North Shore. Read more
Hawai‘i Tourism Authority seeks 2-year deal with NFL’s Rams
Funding is expected to come from HTA’s budget for sports and signature events, for which $7.3 million was allocated for fiscal year 2025 and $9.9 million for fiscal year 2026. Read more
Latest renderings of new Aloha Stadium envision entertainment wonderland
The old stadium won’t be torn down until a contract is finalized between the state and the developer, which is expected in the summer. Read more
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