Avian flu outbreak occurs at Wahiawa sanctuary
State officials are urging vigilance after Hawaii’s first detection of H5N1 in a flock of rescued pet geese and ducks in Wahiawa. Read more
Hawaii News
Get informed with Hawaii's top source for news and opinion. Subscribe to the Honolulu Star-Advertiser at this link for access.
Hawaii’s ‘Rosie the Riveter’ dies on Maui at age 98
Lucille “Cille” MacDonald, a Maui resident who was recognized by Congress for her work building ships during World War II and escaped the 2023 Lahaina fire, died Friday just weeks short of what would have been her 99th birthday. Read more
Local artists to highlight Oahu’s culture through public art initiative
Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi and the Wahi Pana project team Monday announced the launch of Wahi Pana: Storied Places, a public art initiative that will showcase the history and culture of Oahu’s landmarks. Read more
Repair work for lava-covered Big Isle highway on schedule
The project aims to clear the highway at the “Four Corners” intersection with Highway 132, where it was inundated with lava during the 2018 Kilauea eruption. Read more
On the Move: Tracie Akai and Kevin Takamori
Atlas Insurance Agency has promoted Tracie Akai to risk control supervisor, client consulting services. Read more
Married couple from Aiea face federal drug charges
A married couple from Aiea with prior convictions faces federal drug charges after an investigation by U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration agents and Honolulu police turned up guns, more than $20,000 in cash and more than 40 pounds of methamphetamine. Read more
$4B settlement of Maui fire claims is tangled up in court
The ashes of last summer’s devastating fire in Lahaina, which killed 102 people and destroyed the town, were still smoldering when talk turned to how fraught the rebuilding process would be. Read more
City hosts workshops over Ala Wai bridge
The Honolulu Department of Transportation Services will host two public workshop meetings this week regarding the planned design and construction of the $63.3 million Ala Wai Pedestrian Bridge. Read more
Benioff donation to help fund new Hawaii island health center
The estimated price tag for the project is $60 million. Read more
Don't miss out on what's happening!
Stay in touch with top news, as it happens, conveniently in your email inbox. It's FREE!
By clicking to sign up, you agree to Star-Advertiser's and Google's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. This form is protected by reCAPTCHA.
Hawaiian Airlines to offer locals-only discounts
Hawaiian Airlines today is introducing a new locals-only program that could reshape the competitive neighbor-island landscape much in the way that Southwest Airlines’ bodacious long-running $39 one-way fares did after the carrier entered Hawaii’s interisland market. Read more
Racing for a cause: Pease brothers inspire many in record-setting race
The brothers are the founders of the Kyle Pease Foundation, a nonprofit organization that aims to assist those with disabilities through sports and beyond. Read more
State gets $10M grant to save West Maui reefs
A nearly $10 million federal grant to the state will restore habitat from “summit-to-sea,” with the goal of saving West Maui reefs. Read more
Students connect to heritage as Filipino studies begin
Filipino history and culture matter. And many Filipino students felt their heritage mattered enough to be taught in school. Read more
On the Move: Holly Kranbuhl and Rachna Mulchandani
Anthology FINN Partners has promoted Holly Kranbuhl to associate vice president of its integrated marketing team from senior account supervisor and hired Rachna Mulchandani as vice president of its research team. Read more
Vital Statistics: Nov. 8-14, 2024
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
Overnight ambassadors help reduce Waikiki homelessness
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Steve Alm said the overnight ambassadors complement Safe & Sound Waikiki, which is patterned after Weed & Seed, a multiagency strategy to prevent violent crime, drug trafficking and drug crimes in neighborhoods. Read more
Hawaii Real Estate Sales: Sept. 2-6, 2024
Volcanic Ash: Declining public libraries erode Hawaii’s civic soul
The affinity I developed for public libraries leaves me pained to see the struggles they now face in Hawaii and around the country. Read more
Honolulu police arrest 24 for street racing so far this year
Honolulu police have arrested 24 people for racing so far this year, along with 145 for reckless driving and 177 for excessive speeding. Read more
Kokua Line: Will recycling event have document shredding?
There is a community recycling event coming up in Kahuku that will accept a variety of items, including two boxes of documents to shred per vehicle. Read more
Feds charge 2 Aiea women with ID theft, fraud of man in his 90s
Hawaii residents over 60 years of age lost nearly $28 million last year to fraud schemes targeting older Americans’ money or cryptocurrency, according to the FBI. Read more
Having trouble finding what you need? Try using our search feature.
Subscriber Favorites
Craig Angelos out as University of Hawaii athletic director
Married couple from Aiea face federal drug charges
Putin issues warning to U.S. with new nuclear doctrine
Analysis: University of Hawaii AD on the way out?
Meadow Gold announces layoffs due to closure of warehouses, distribution
Most Recent Stories
Kamala Harris, husband to vacation on Big Island for a week
Hawaii Health Department alerts residents of recalled carrots
Hawaii police ID possible drowning victim at Kealakekua Bay
Adm. Paparo: Ukraine, Middle East wars ‘eating into’ U.S. air defense stocks
Brown water advisory issued for Kailua Beach on Oahu
