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Man, 19, suffers gunshot wound to leg in Waianae

By Star-Advertiser staff
Dec. 7, 2024
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Honolulu police released no information on the shooting. Read more

Motorcyclist, 46, hurt in speed hump crash in Waianae

By Star-Advertiser staff
Dec. 7, 2024
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The 46-year-old motorcyclist was traveling west on Farrington Highway when he lost control on a city speed hump and was thrown onto the roadway. Read more

Hawaii Beat: Chaminade women’s volleyball

By Star-Advertiser staff
Dec. 7, 2024

Letizia Cammillucci led the Silverswords (28-5) with a match-high 16 kills and made only two errors for a .368 hitting percentage. She added 21 digs and three block assists. Read more

Health Department approves Oahu’s 10th medical cannabis dispensary

By Star-Advertiser staff
Dec. 6, 2024
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Health officials cleared TGC Retro Market 1 for business after a final on-site inspection. Sales at Cure Oahu at 70 Kihapai St. in Kailua began on Thursday. Read more

High surf advisory in place for Niihau, Kauai, Oahu

By Star-Advertiser staff
Dec. 6, 2024

Forecasters warn of strong currents, which will make swimming dangerous. Read more

Man in his 40s suffers cardiac arrest hiking Koko Crater trail

By Star-Advertiser staff
Dec. 5, 2024
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Paramedics treated the hiker and took him to a hospital in critical condition. Read more

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Large quake off coast shakes Northern California; no tsunami generated

By Abhirup Roy, Andrew Hay / Reuters
Dec. 5, 2024
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The National Tsunami Center canceled a tsunami warning for areas close to the quake’s epicenter. Read more

Firefighters extinguished blaze at Kalihi auto repair shop

By Star-Advertiser staff
Dec. 4, 2024
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An investigation into the fire’s cause and origin, with estimated damage, is pending. Read more

Corrections

By Star-Advertiser staff
Dec. 4, 2024

The Honolulu Star-Advertiser strives to make its news report fair and accurate. If you have a question or comment about news coverage, call Marsha McFadden, managing editor/news, at 808-529-4759 or email city editors at cityeditors@staradvertiser.com. Read more

Honolulu lifeguards rescue 2 kayakers behind ‘Flat Island’

By Star-Advertiser staff
Dec. 3, 2024
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Lifeguards rescued both visitors via jet ski and brought them to shore safely. Read more

Small earthquake off East Oahu felt throughout the island

By Star-Advertiser staff
Dec. 3, 2024
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The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said the small quake was not a tsunami threat to Hawaii. Read more

Oahu restaurant owner must pay workers $158K for wage violations

By Star-Advertiser staff
Dec. 3, 2024
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The amount includes unpaid tips plus damages for the 14, and unpaid overtime for one employee at two restaurants — one in Kahala and one in Chinatown. Read more

Rising surf along most north, west shores prompts advisory

By Star-Advertiser staff
Dec. 3, 2024
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The National Weather Service says a new northwest swell is expected to build this afternoon and peak tonight, prompting the advisory from noon today to 6 a.m. Wednesday. Read more

Man, 19, critical after 2-truck collision in North Kona

By Star-Advertiser staff
Dec. 2, 2024

Police responded to the crash at about 1 p.m. Sunday near Kiholo Bay. Read more

Pedestrian, 60s, dies after car strike on Vineyard

By Star-Advertiser staff
Dec. 2, 2024
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The collision occurred at about 2:25 p.m. when a 37-year-old motorist traveling north on the Pali Highway hit the woman, who was crossing in a marked crosswalk against a “Do Not Walk” signal, Honolulu police said. Read more