1 dead in Big Island semi-truck crash

• By Star-Advertiser staff
• June 2, 2020

One person died today in a crash with a semi-truck on Daniel K. Inouye Highway in Hilo, Hawaii island police said. Read more

Hawaii bar owners await Gov. David Ige’s plan for reopening

• By Rob Shikina
• June 1, 2020

Several bar owners are expected to rally today in front of the Honolulu Liquor Commission to protest the lack of information coming from state leaders about when bars can reopen despite liquor license renewals coming due at the end of this month. Read more

Hawaii visitor arrivals continue upward trend

• By Rob Shikina
• May 31, 2020

The number of visitors flying to Hawaii rose for the fourth day in a row Saturday. Read more

Man released early due to COVID-19 arrested again in Kapolei

• By Star-Advertiser Staff
• May 31, 2020

A 24-year-old man who was released from state custody early to reduce the spread of the coronavirus was arrested in Kapolei while driving a stolen motorcycle, police said. Read more

Hawaii beach parties draw response from police and state

• By Rob Shikina
• May 31, 2020

Community leaders and members gathered Saturday at Haleiwa Beach Park to send a message to those who participated in large illegal beach parties on Oahu’s North Shore over Memorial Day weekend: You have been warned. Read more

Hawaii faithful return to in-church services

• By Rob Shikina
• May 25, 2020

Shawna Kim arrived Sunday at Hawaii Central Presbyterian Church in the back of Manoa Valley, a few minutes ahead of her first in-person church service since services were canceled two months ago by the state lockdown to stop the new coronavirus. Read more

6 cited for coronavirus violations in raid at suspected brothel near Waikiki

• By Rob Shikina
• May 24, 2020

Six people were cited during a raid at a massage parlor suspected of operating as a brothel, the Honolulu Prosecutor’s Office said today. Read more

Hawaii visitor arrivals reach new high since coronavirus quarantine

• By Rob Shikina
• May 24, 2020

On Saturday, 384 visitors arrived in Hawaii, surpassing the previous peak of 363 visitors who arrived Thursday. Read more

Maui man, 37, hospitalized after moped strikes wild pig

• By Star-Advertiser Staff
• May 24, 2020

The man failed to see the pig on the road, police said. Read more

Former Vice President Joe Biden tops Bernie Sanders among Democrats in the Hawaii primary

• By Rob Shikina
• May 24, 2020

Biden received 63.2% of the ranked-choice votes, or 21,214 votes, while Sen. Bernie Sanders received 36.8%, or 12,337 ranked-choice votes. Read more

Hawaii grads celebrate milestone as coronavirus cases stay low

• By Rob Shikina and Allison Schaefers ,
• May 24, 2020

Several of the roughly 140 Kaimuki graduates said they appreciated the event, and the circumstances surrounding the coronavirus didn’t dampen their enthusiasm. Read more

Honolulu Zoo welcomes 2 endangered giraffes

• By Star-Advertiser staff
• May 23, 2020

Two reticulated giraffes have safely moved in to their new homes at the Honolulu Zoo, the zoo announced today. Read more

Joe Biden wins Hawaii Democratic presidential primary with 63% of ranked-choice votes

• By Rob Shikina
• May 23, 2020

Former Vice President Joe Biden has won the Democratic presidential primary in Hawaii, surpassing the second place candidate by more than 25 percentage points, the Democratic Party of Hawaii announced today. Read more

Police launch search for abuse suspect in Kaneohe

• By Star-Advertiser staff
• May 21, 2020

Honolulu police are searching for a suspect in Hawaiian Memorial Park Cemetery. Read more

Former Honolulu City Council member Marilyn Bornhorst dies at age 93

• By Rob Shikina
• May 20, 2020

Marilyn Bornhorst, a forward-thinking former Honolulu City Council woman who helped preserve open views along the Ka Iwi coastline, promoted the idea for what today is Kakaako’s largest public green space and helped community organizations navigate the political landscape, has died. She was 93. Read more

California man arrested after sharing Hawaii quarantine order violations on social media

• By Star-Advertiser Staff
• May 17, 2020

Abdulla Aliyev was arrested after deputy sheriffs caught up with him on Saturday at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport one hour before his scheduled flight to Los Angeles. Read more

Hawaii Kai crash critically injures Waimanalo man, 30

• By Star-Advertiser Staff
• May 17, 2020

Two people were hospitalized Saturday after a pickup truck slammed into an oncoming vehicle on Kalanianaole Highway near Outback Steakhouse. Read more

Hawaii beaches reopen to immense joy from weeks-long isolated residents

• By Rob Shikina and Allison Schaefers ,
• May 17, 2020

Beaches across Oahu sprang to life Saturday after two months of closure in an effort to contain the coronavirus. Many residents jumped at the chance to socialize. Read more

Man chomps on family member’s finger in Kapolei assault, police say

• By Star-Advertiser staff
• May 16, 2020

A 41-year-old man was arrested in Kapolei after he bit off the tip of a family member’s finger, police said. Read more

Colorado woman, 23, violating quarantine order arrested after social media post goes viral, Maui police say

• By Star-Advertiser staff
• May 16, 2020

A 23-year-old Colorado woman who Maui police said was ignoring the 14-day mandatory quarantine for arriving travelers was arrested early this morning in Kula. Read more

Missing Salt Lake woman, 73, found safe in Kahala Mall area

• By Star-Advertiser staff
• May 12, 2020

Honolulu police had asked for the public’s help in locating the woman who has dementia. Read more