Boy, 3, dies from injuries in New Year’s blast
A 3-year-old boy is the fourth and youngest person to die from injuries sustained in the catastrophic explosion of a large cache of aerial fireworks at an Aliamanu New Year’s Eve party. Read more
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Free mediation offered with lifting of eviction moratorium
As Maui’s eviction moratorium is set to expire Feb. 4, Gov. Josh Green in a news release highlighted a new law designed to help tenants and landlords resolve disputes through mediation before resorting to court action. Read more
Kokua Line: Are flowering mango trees normal?
Question: Why are there so many mango trees with lots of flowers now? It seems very early in the year. Is this normal? Read more
Maui Health and union agree to new 4-year contract
The union representing health care workers, including nurses at Maui Memorial Medical Center, has ratified a new, four-year contract with Maui Health. Read more
Skyline to shut down for next 2 weekends
The Honolulu Department of Transportation Services announced Monday that Skyline passenger service on two segments of its planned three- segment rail line will shut down for two consecutive weekends. Read more
Oahu housing market notches price gains in 2024, but not complete rebound
Oahu’s housing market came close to achieving a total rebound in 2024 following price and sale volume declines in 2023. Read more
On the Move: Jan. 7, 2025
America Institute of Architects, Honolulu Chapter has announced its board of directors executive committee for 2025: Read more
President Biden honors members of the Hui Panala‘au
President Joe Biden has posthumously honored the service and sacrifice of the members of Hui Panala‘au, a group of men who courageously volunteered to live on uninhabited Pacific equatorial islands so they could become U.S. territories. Read more
Honolulu Council considers city’s planned sewer fee hikes
To make any change to the EPA’s consent decree — meant to prevent untreated sewage from entering Oahu’s marine and shoreline environments — would be difficult, city officials say. Read more
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Red Hill Registry available for initial sign-up
The University of Hawaii has opened pre-enrollment for the Red Hill Registry, a community-driven initiative designed to assist people affected by the jet fuel-contaminated drinking water from the Navy waterline on Oahu. Read more
Hawaii lost women community leaders, entertainers who made big impact
From a revered community matriarch to a war heroine, a popular entertainer, a kumu hula and leaders in media, arts and film, Hawaii lost many prominent women in 2024. Read more
Wilcox nurses on Kauai issue 3-day strike notice
The Hawaii Nurses’ Association has notified Wilcox Medical Center on Kauai that the 159 registered nurses represented by the union will begin a three-day limited-duration strike. Read more
Maui youth mental health gets $1M donation
Sentry Insurance announced Tuesday a $1 million donation to Maui United Way, furthering its commitment to supporting youth mental health services in the wake of the devastating Aug. 8, 2023, Maui wildfires. Read more
Olson Trust donates $200,000 to Pacific Tsunami Museum
The Olson Trust carries out the vision of its founder, the late Hilo businessman and philanthropist Ed Olson. Read more
Vital Statistics: Dec. 27 – Jan. 2, 2025
Each week, the Honolulu Star-Advertiser publishes Oahu statistics for marriage licenses and birth certificates filed with the state Department of Health’s Vital Statistics System. Read more
Pressure put on Hawaii lawmakers to stamp out illegal fireworks
Trying to combat illegal fireworks has been an annual tradition for Hawaii lawmakers in recent years as household use of contraband pyrotechnics causes pervasive harm. Read more
Volcanic Ash: Schatz gains rising voice as Dems face Trump II
When Brian Schatz joined the U.S. Senate in 2012, he was the youngest of Turks at 40 and determined to build a long and influential career like his legendary predecessor, Daniel Inouye. Read more
HTA seeking to shore up tourism with new round of emergency funds
The Hawaii Tourism Authority has declared another tourism emergency, and for only the second time since its creation in 1998 is seeking approval to use its $5 million Tourism Emergency Special Fund to shore up the industry, which is still in recovery mode. Read more
Police investigate doctor’s role in woman’s death
Honolulu police searched the home of a 73-year-old psychiatrist Friday for evidence he may have illegally assisted in the death of an 88-year-old woman in October at her home in the Punahou area. Read more
DOE report reveals opinions on new Lahaina campus
The state Department of Education on Friday released a summary report on community sentiment regarding plans to rebuild King Kamehameha III Elementary School, which was damaged beyond repair in the Aug. 8, 2023, Lahaina wildfire. Read more
Kokua Line: Is Hawaii health survey legitimate?
Question: Is the state doing a health survey? I don’t usually answer calls from noncontacts but I made a mistake and picked up and it was something about health and I hung up thinking it was a scam. They called again but I didn’t answer. Can you check if this is legit? Read more
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