Hawaii DLNR investigating ‘cruel’ cat killings at Keehi harbor
DOBOR Administrator Meghan Statts called the killings “cruel and inhumane behavior.” 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.
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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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Monk seal on Maui taken to hospital for emergency care
In late September, volunteers noticed monk seal RS52, a year-old male born on Lanai, was losing significant weight. Read more
Hawaii awarded $59M for hydrogen station
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded the state of Hawaii $59.2 million for the deployment of zero-emission equipment and other climate adaptation projects at its ports. Read more
Hawaii campaign aims to prevent aquarium dumping in ocean
The weeklong “Don’t Let It Loose” campaign aims to prevent aquarium owners from releasing these invasive species into the ocean, as well as the importation and possession of illegal marine aquarium species. Read more
Drones assist scientists’ discovery of new plant on Kauai cliffs
Scientists from the National Tropical Botanical Garden have discovered a new, native plant related to the carnation growing on the cliffs of Kauai. Read more
Unionized workers at Maui Memorial, clinics plan 3-day strike
Hundreds of unionized health care workers, including most of the essential staff at Maui Memorial Medical Center, will hold a three-day strike starting 7 a.m. Nov. 4 in protest of unfair labor practices. Read more
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Unionized Maui Memorial health care workers to hold 3-day strike
The union representing them — United Nurses and Health Care Employees of Hawaii — announced today that the strike will begin at 7 a.m. on Nov. 4 and end at 7 a.m. on Nov. 7. Read more
Hawaii reports 13th travel-related case of dengue this year
Of the 13 travel-related dengue cases reported this year, nine have been on Oahu, three on Maui and one on Kauai. Read more
Oahu Vision Zero plan outlines most dangerous corridors, intersections
Oahu’s streets are among some of the deadliest in the nation for pedestrians, who account for more than a third of all people killed in crashes, with kupuna being the most vulnerable. Read more
Hank’s Haute Dogs closes after 17 years
After 17 years in business, Henry “Hank” Adaniya, owner of Hank’s Haute Dogs, is retiring and closing up his gourmet hot dog shop at SALT at Kakaako. Read more
Kupuna lead way in meth deaths in Hawaii
A study by researchers at the University of Hawaii at Manoa revealed meth poisoning to be the leading cause of fatal overdoses among middle-age and older adults in the state. Read more
Invasive beetles prompt interim rule over palm tree movement
The Hawaii Department of Agriculture said its advisory committee on plants and animals on Friday recommended the extension of the interim rule — a newly expanded one established last October — for another year. Read more
Deadly year for Hawaii pedestrians as the number of fatalities has gone up
Despite a “Pedestrian Safety Month” campaign in August, in which free reflective bands and safety lights were given out to the community, the number of pedestrians struck in Hawaii roadways continued to increase. Read more
Hawaii health officials report 2 more mpox cases
Health officials said the JYNNEOS vaccine will be offered at this year’s Honolulu Pride Festival scheduled on Oct. 19 at the Waikiki Shell. Read more
DLNR reports nene killed in early hit-and-run at Hilo park
Nene, or Branta sandvicensis, are federally listed as threatened, and considered endangered in the state. Read more
EPA fines company for unregistered disinfectants sold at Daiso
The settlement was made with Maui Varieties Ltd., which does business as HouseMart, and is the exclusive operator of Daiso retail stores in Hawaii. Read more
Demolition of Uncle Billy’s Hilo Bay Hotel underway
State officials today said the demolition of Uncle Billy’s Hilo Bay Hotel on Banyan Drive is underway, marking the end of an era. Read more
Queen’s acquires Kahi Mohala behavioral health hospital
The Queen’s Health Systems today announced its acquisition of Kahi Mohala, a behavioral health hospital in Ewa Beach, from California-based Sutter Health Pacific. Read more
UH Cancer Center celebrates federal designation renewal
The University of Hawaii Cancer Center is celebrating a milestone today: the renewal of its full, five-year designation from the National Cancer Institute. Read more
Maui Memorial health care workers poised for potential strike
The contract for about 1,000 registered nurses, pharmacists, imaging techs and others represented by United Nurses and Health Care Employees of Hawaii, or UNHCEH, expired Monday. Read more
Kapi‘olani nurses set to return to work Sunday morning
A whopping majority, 98%, of nurses represented by the Hawaii Nurses’ Association voted in favor of ratifying the new, three-year contract by the 6 p.m. deadline on Wednesday. Read more
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