Recall issued for Diamond Shruumz products
The state Health Department is alerting Hawaii residents of a recall for Diamond Shruumz brand products sold online or at local smoke and vape shops due to reported illnesses. 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.
Latest Stories by Nina Wu
DLNR puts hotels, vendors on notice over Waikiki beach use
The DLNR said continued violations will result in enforcement actions, including but not limited to the imposition of fines, revocation of commercial use permits and the inability to obtain future commercial use permits. Read more
Hawaii summer traffic fatalities surpassed last year’s
The “100 deadly days of summer” is underway, with the number of traffic deaths on Hawaii roadways having now surpassed those from the same time last year. Read more
Rocky’s monk seal pup, ‘Ili‘ili, settling into new beach home
The male pup, named ‘Ili‘ili, meaning small, smooth stones, was Rocky’s 15th. Read more
Another travel-related dengue case reported on Oahu
DOH said the affected person traveled to a region where dengue is known to be spread, but did not disclose where. Read more
State Circuit Court rules in favor of Native Hawaiian midwives
A state Circuit Court has ruled in favor of plaintiffs challenging a Hawaii law that prevented traditional midwives from assisting in pregnancies and births without state-issued licenses. Read more
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New HPU program will train physician assistants
Hawaii Pacific University is now accepting applications for its Master of Medical Science-Physician Assistant Program, the first of its kind in the state. Read more
Mahatma Gandhi sculpture restored in Waikiki
City officials today announced that the Mahatma Gandhi statue, which toppled off its base last August, has been fully restored, and is back at its spot at the corner of Kalakaua and Kapahulu avenues in Waikiki. Read more
Motorcyclist is Maui County’s 10th traffic fatality this year
Police said at about 12:40 p.m., the 68-year-old man was riding a 2012 Harley-Davidson Switchback northwest on Pulehu Road when he attempted to overtake a vehicle despite a double-solid, yellow line. Read more
Oahu’s Aloun Farms to acquire Kauai Shrimp in Kekaha
The two companies announced the acquisition today, which is expected to close on Oct. 1, pending approval of Kauai Shrimp’s lessors. Read more
COVID activity in Hawaii has peaked, but is still at high levels
The level of COVID-19 circulating in Hawaii appears to have peaked, based on the latest metrics released by the state Department of Health today, but are still at high levels. Read more
EPA completes drinking water, wastewater mission in Lahaina
The EPA said it worked alongside other agencies to help restore drinking water and wastewater services to the community impacted by wildfires in Lahaina. Read more
State works to keep H5N1 bird flu out of Hawaii
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
Marconi Point condo owner donates North Shore property, avoids fines for alleged habitat destruction
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
Queen’s names Jason Chang as its new CEO and president
Chang replaces Jill Hoggard Green, who had held the positions since 2019. Read more
State selects REACH for Maui County’s aeromedical transport services
The nearly $10 million contract begins Jan. 1, 2025 and lasts through Dec. 31, 2028. Read more
Kapiolani, Queen’s nurses picket over staff-patient ratios
Hundreds of unionized nurses Tuesday morning held signs in front of three hospitals across Oahu, eliciting honks from passing cars, as they called for safer staffing levels. Read more
DLNR searching for boat after anchor damaged corals at Kewalo
Biologists determined the damage was recent due to the fresh, white coloration of the coral skeleton exposed from impact. Read more
First Hawaiian donates closed Lanai branch building to Maui County
Maui County said it plans to work with Lanai residents to determine the best use of the prime location. Read more
2 more travel-related dengue cases reported on Maui, Kauai
DOH said the two newest cases involved individuals who traveled to a region where dengue is known to be spread but did not specify where, and that teams were deployed for inspection and mosquito control in affected areas. Read more
Kauai’s akikiki forest birds considered ‘functionally extinct’
Lisa “Kali” Crampton, a conservation biologist, feels a mix of sadness and hope when it comes to the impending loss of the akikiki, or Kauai creeper, from the isle’s forests. Read more
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