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Fronting the Halekulani Hotel in Waikiki, a narrow concrete boardwalk stretches across what was once a sandy shoreline at Kawehewehe — one of four ancient Hawaiian healing sites in the area. Read more
Recent high-profile cases of child torture and neglect that led to the deaths of two children on Oahu have sharpened the focus for police officers and prosecuting attorneys pushing Hawaii lawmakers to pass a bill that would codify torture and outline punishment. Read more
The Waikiki Beach Special Improvement District Association is collaborating with local government agencies and stakeholders to develop an interim beach restoration and mitigation plan for the state to save Waikiki’s beaches. Read more
Thunderstorm Artis took another step toward the title of “American Idol” on Sunday when he was named one of this season’s Top 20 contestants during a special three-hour Easter Sunday edition of “American Idol.” Read more
Families of victims like Andrew Nakoa Jr. — who died of a stab wound 21 years ago blocks from his home — now will be able to get a copy of the closing report from Hawaii law enforcement under a new law designed to answer lingering questions that haunt them. Read more
Each week, the Honolulu Star-Advertiser publishes Oahu statistics for marriage licenses and birth certificates filed with the state Department of Health. Read more
In Honolulu, the average price for regular unleaded gas as of Thursday was $4.43, which was 1 cent less than the previous week and 22 cents lower than a year ago. Read more
Hawaii U.S. Rep. Ed Case has put a target on his back among some fellow Democrats for his moderate course in this most immoderate political time. Read more
The Army has released its finalized environmental impact statement on the prospect of retaining 22,750 acres of state-owned land at the Pohakuloa Training Area on Hawaii island after its lease expires in August 2029. Read more
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State lawmakers are considering diverting a state fund used almost exclusively to develop low-income rental housing to build apartments for residents with higher incomes — topping out well above what most people earn. Read more
Question: I called Social Security and was on hold for a long time and finally hung up without speaking to anyone, but then about a week later I got an email about my benefit statement. Read more
The Merrie Monarch Festival stage at the Edith Kanaka‘ole Multi-Purpose Stadium in Hilo is set, ready for dancers to put forth their best performances in the prestigious hula competition. Read more
While the Women’s Community Correctional Center and minimum-security Waiawa Correctional Facility have hosted Keiki Days, this was the first at Halawa Correctional Facility, a medium-security prison. Read more
Moderate tradewinds are forecast to return today and through the weekend with lingering showers throughout the state. Read more
The average number of visitors to Pololu was 597 a day in 2023, with a maximum daily count of 1,482. Read more
David Freedman, a resident on the southern boundary of the county golf course, said he was surprised by how quickly construction started after a Feb. 23 walk-through of the neighborhood by Mayor Kimo Alameda. Read more
The Queen’s Medical Center announced Friday it received a $7.5 million gift to support the expansion of its emergency department in Honolulu. Read more
According to the House Bill 698, 70% of violent criminals began by abusing animals, and animal cruelty often co- occurs with other serious offenses, including domestic violence and child abuse. Read more
Eric Kingma, executive director of the Hawaii Longline Association, told the Honolulu Star-Advertiser on Friday, “You can have both ocean protection as well as allowing sustainable fisheries to occur. They can be compatible.” Read more
The Ernie Pyle Legacy Foundation put on the ceremony, which marked the 80th anniversary of his death during the Battle of Okinawa. Read more
President Donald Trump issued an executive order Thursday overturning an Obama-era ban on commercial fishing in the nearly 500,000- square-mile Pacific Islands Heritage Marine National Monument, fulfilling a years-long goal of fishing advocates from Hawaii and American Samoa in an Oval Office ceremony. Read more
