Big City Diner closing Kaimuki location after 26 years
Owner Lane Muraoka said he made the difficult decision to close the restaurant due to the high cost of doing business and the challenges of hiring staff for the Waialae Avenue eatery. 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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COVID is on the rise in Hawaii; possible summer wave ahead
An uptick in COVID-19 cases has begun, indicating the possibility of an upcoming wave this summer in Hawaii. Read more
DLNR says it found no evidence cruise ship violated state rule
DLNR had on May 7 said it was investigating whether a large, cruise ship had anchored too closely to the coast in response to social media posts and concerns from community members. Read more
Hawaii sees rise in COVID-19 positivity amid variant spread
State COVID hospitalizations have also been on the rise, with 55 patients reported May 22, up from 27 two weeks ago. Read more
Blessing held for ER at Queen’s Medical Center-Wahiawa
The emergency department at Queen’s Medical Center-Wahiawa is expected to open at 8 a.m. Wednesday, officials said. Queen’s acquisition of Wahiawa General Hospital was finalized in early April. Read more
Growing popularity of e-bikes in Hawaii prompts safety concerns
Accidents involving e-bikes are on the rise, according to the Honolulu Emergency Services Department. Read more
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Dog attack suspected in Hawaiian monk seal pup death
Volunteers first spotted the mom-and-pup pair on Thursday. Read more
Kauai shelter dogs jet to new families courtesy of sponsorship
Earlier this month, KHS was offering free off-island adoptions for those who submitted an application. Read more
Wastewater discharge off Sand Island prompts warning signs
City officials confirmed that a sample taken Tuesday from the plant exceeded the level allowed under the state’s National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit. Read more
Hawaiian Electric blames overgrown albizias for Hawaii Kai outages
Hawaiian Electric says overgrown albizia trees led to the recent power outages in East Honolulu, and that it is developing plans to clear the area. Read more
Schatz, Tokuda seek higher Medicare reimbursements for Hawaii physicians
U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz, alongside Hawaii’s congressional delegation, plans today to introduce new legislation seeking higher Medicare reimbursements for the state’s health care providers. Read more
Agriculture department surveys Waimanalo nursery for fire ants
The Hawaii Department of Agriculture says it is working with Pua Lani Landscape Design in Waimanalo to survey and treat little fire ants. Read more
Forest Service grants $5.6M to Hawaii for wildfire preparations
The U.S. Forest Service is awarding more than $5.6 million in grants to Hawaii for wildfire preparation and prevention. Read more
EPA awards Maui United Way $500K for cleanup efforts
The EPA selected Maui United Way as the recipient of the Brownfields community-wide grant, which is to be used to benefit communities in Lahaina, Kahului, and Wailuku. Read more
Charter school students name Kaiwi’s monk seal pup Pa‘aki
Officials had referred to the pup as PO5, the fifth pup born on Oahu. Read more
Invasive coconut rhinoceros beetle taking a toll on Oahu palm trees
The palms along much of Oahu’s North Shore are losing their fronds and dying, a harbinger of the fate of others on the rest of the island. Read more
Public warned to stay out of Kailua Bay waters
Signs have been posted, warning the public to stay out of waters around the outfall at Kailua Bay, which is located about a mile from shore at a depth of 105 feet. Read more
University of Hawaii selects new dean for medical school
The UH Board of Regents on Thursday approved his nomination after a comprehensive nationwide search. Read more
Benefactor Marc Benioff lauds Straub expansion as ‘new beginning’
Benioff and wife Lynne have lived on Hawaii island for many years with their family. Read more
Health department warns of bacteria exceedance at Kailua Bay
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency uses levels of enterococci as indicators of fecal material in water and therefore, the possible presence of disease-causing bacteria, viruses, and protozoa. Read more
Measures to fine illegal hikers for rescue fail
State lawmakers’ legislative attempts to seek reimbursement from hikers who are rescued after trespassing onto closed trails were stalled once again this year. Read more
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