Health officials confirm Hawaii’s 7th dengue case this year
The latest case comes just about a week after the fifth and sixth cases of dengue were reported on Oahu. Read more
Nina Wu
Nina Wu is a staff reporter at the Honolulu Star-Advertiser, covering sustainability issues, alternative energy and weather. She was previously arts page editor, a features reporter and business reporter, covering real estate and retail developments.
Originally from the San Francisco Bay Area, she holds Master's degrees from UC Berkeley School of Journalism and The Fletcher School. She studied English and French literature as an undergraduate student and attended public schools K-12.
Her interests include running, yoga and dogs.
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Hawaii County, state, treating palms for coconut rhino beetles in Kona
Officials ask residents to be vigilant when purchasing mulch, compost and soil products, and to inspect bags for evidence of entry holes. Read more
Appeals court upholds approval of Maui mosquito project
An appeals court has upheld a decision made by the Environmental Court, paving the way for a mosquito population control project on Maui to move forward. Read more
Wilcox Medical Center nurses vote to ratify new contract
The Hawaii Nurses’ Association, which represents about 160 registered nurses at Wilcox, said 97% voted to ratify the new contract. Read more
Oahu child with measles recovers; 92 people identified for possible exposure
Hawaii Department of Health officials offer advice and information regarding the highly contagious disease. Read more
Waimea Bay restrooms close for major renovations
City officials said the $687,732 renovation project, which includes complete reconstruction of the comfort station’s roof and bathroom repairs, will require the closure of the entire facility for at least five months. Read more
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Oahu’s traffic fatalities nearly tripled in deadly start to 2025
Kailon Tyndzik, 30, of Kauai, was a well-loved surfer with an adventurous spirit, always willing to lend a helping hand, according to friends and family. Read more
Hawaii sees another dengue case, bringing total to 6 this year
The latest case comes just one day after the fifth case of dengue was reported on Oahu. Read more
Maui police identify Kahului man, 43, killed in highway crash
The victim, who was driving a 1988 Toyota pickup truck, failed to observe the stopped Ford. He attempted to stop, but was unable to and collided with the Ford’s rear. Read more
Hawaii reports a 5th case of travel-related dengue this year
Teams were deployed to conduct inspections and implement mosquito control measures in the affected area on Oahu, which DOH did not disclose. Read more
‘Episode 17’ of Kilauea Volcano’s ongoing eruption has ended
The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory said this latest episode lasted 35.5 hours, and resulted in fountains of 50 to 200 feet from the south vent. Some minor activity at the north vent, meanwhile, stopped at about 11:15 a.m. Tuesday, and the north vent pond collapsed some time Tuesday night. Read more
Vaccines urged as Hawaii confirms measles case in child under 5
The inevitable has happened, with Hawaii’s first confirmed case of travel-related measles in the state this year as the number in the U.S. surges beyond 600. Read more
Hawaii confirms travel-related measles case in child under 5
State health officials said the child is recovering at home on Oahu, and a household member with similar symptoms is being evaluated for a possible measles infection. Read more
5th graders name Hawaiian monk seal pup born on North Shore
The pup is the descendant of a famous Hawaiian monk seal, Rocky, who gave birth to his mother Kaimana, at Kaimana Beach in Waikiki in June 2017. Read more
Anti-Musk movement reaches Hawaii with Waikiki Tesla protests
Tesla is among the most popular EVs in Hawaii, but the brand has become a lightning rod of controversy here and abroad due to its association with Elon Musk, the company’s CEO. Read more
Health Department urges vaccines as measles cases increase in U.S.
The Hawaii Department of Health says is it taking proactive measures to prevent an outbreak of measles in the state, as cases continue to spread across the U.S. mainland and globally. Read more
DLNR: Keep distance from monk seals during peak pupping season
Although monk seals give birth year-round, March through August is considered peak pupping season, according to the Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources. Read more
Kilauea eruption’s 16th episode ended shortly after noon today
HVO said “episode 16” ended at 12:03 p.m. today, when high fountaining at the south vent stopped. Read more
Egg prices in Honolulu continue to rise, state report says
Honolulu egg prices continued to rise in March, according to the latest market analysis report from the Hawaii Department of Agriculture. Read more
PFAS detected in water system serving Oahu’s west side
The PFAS was confirmed in multiple samples collected from the facility on Nov. 20 and Feb. 14. Read more
Firefighters have high levels of PFAS in aftermath of Maui fires
Maui firefighters who responded to the August 2023 Maui wildfires had the highest levels of “forever chemicals” known as PFAS in their bloodstream when compared with other first responders a month later. Read more
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