Off the news: Today is holiday mailing deadline

• Dec. 19, 2024

Hard to believe but next Wednesday is Christmas, as well as the start of Hanukkah — already. Read more

Off the news: Maui lands on landfill for Lahaina debris

• Dec. 18, 2024

Off the news: Ban on pakuikui fishing remains, for now

• Dec. 18, 2024

Off the news: About time on Kailua roundabout progress

• Dec. 17, 2024
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More than two years after city Department of Transportation Services and Department of Facilities Maintenance crews broke ground on upgrades to the Kalapawai roundabout in Kailua, the project has completed Phase 5 and is now moving into Phase 6. Read more

Off the news: UH initiative forwards cancer treatment

• Dec. 17, 2024

Hawaii’s distance from cutting-edge cancer treatment and clinical trials means many patients, already enduring a difficult diagnosis, must seek treatment away from family in the islands. Read more

Off the news: Promises of a future for at-risk families

• Dec. 16, 2024

Families in need of emergency shelter and support have a dedicated facility to turn to in Moiliili: the Ohana Navigation Center, unveiled by the nonprofit Family Promise of Hawaii on Thursday. Read more

Off the news: Possible new life for old Queen Theater

• Dec. 16, 2024
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After decades of waiting, and promises, for the dilapidated Queen Theater in Kaimuki to get refurbished, time has run out for its property owner. Read more

Off the news: Council defers vote on empty homes tax

• Dec. 13, 2024
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Bill 46, which would create a new “residential E” tax category for residential properties left empty more than six months a year, is on ice for now. Read more

Off the news: Seeking more info on Hannah Kobayashi

• Dec. 13, 2024
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After more than a month of pleading for the public’s help to find her, the family of Hannah Kobayashi, 30, confirmed Wednesday that the missing Maui woman has been located and is safe. Read more

Off the news: Corporations sued over ‘addictive’ foods

• Dec. 12, 2024
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Some of the world’s biggest food conglomerates are being sued for allegedly designing “ultra-processed” foods, such as sugary soft drinks and packaged snacks, to be addictive to children. It’s a charge that overlaps with criticisms of the U.S. food chain raised by Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., recently tapped to serve as head of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Read more

Off the news: Red flag warning is serious business

• Dec. 12, 2024
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Take very seriously today’s “red flag” weather warning for the leeward areas of all Hawaiian isles, posted till at least 6 p.m. tonight. Read more

Off the news: Blangiardi doubts plastic bottle ban bill

• Dec. 11, 2024
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Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s administration has thrown cold water on a bill to ban single-use plastic bottles at city facilities starting Dec. 31, 2026, then a year later at city-connected concessions, events or programs. Read more

Off the news: Gas prices fall across U.S., not in Hawaii

• Dec. 11, 2024
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Mainland gasoline prices are falling below $3 per gallon for the first time in more than three years — lucky them. Hawaii’s unique situation, however, brings us the highest average price per gallon in the nation — topping $4.48 on Monday. Read more

Off the news: Avian flu a threat to at-risk bird species

• Dec. 10, 2024

Another reason to worry about the spread of H5N1, a “highly pathogenic avian influenza” that was first detected on Oahu last month, is H5N1’s threat to Hawaii’s endemic birds, particularly water birds, with already dwindling populations. Read more

Off the news: CEO shooting suspect has ties to Hawaii

• Dec. 10, 2024
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There’s a lot of interest in “person of interest” Luigi Mangione, the one-time Honolulu resident arrested Monday in connection with the New York City killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. A Monday search for his Facebook profile was flagged as “popular now” on the social media platform, although it no longer turns up the profile itself. Read more

Off the news: Better watch out: Fashion Santa in town

• Dec. 9, 2024

Mark your calendar and check it twice: “Fashion Santa,” aka internationally known model Paul Mason, is coming to Ala Moana Center. The visit by Mason, who cuts a dashing figure in a tailored red suit, comes as a “hunky” Kris Kringle in Target ads has sparked talks of a “Hot Santa” trend. Read more

Off the news: Guard against more avian flu cases here

• Dec. 9, 2024

Sadly, it was confirmed last week that another backyard flock of ducks had tested positive for avian flu and was euthanized — this time in the Pearl Harbor area. Read more

Off the news: Marathon a boon for hotels, bane for locals

• Dec. 6, 2024
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It’s an early Christmas for Oahu hotels as thousands of running enthusiasts stream into the islands, ready to carb load and take on the 2024 Honolulu Marathon. Read more