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Revitalization plan in works for milk production on Kauai

Revitalization plan in works for milk production on Kauai

One of the biggest local growers of fruits and vegetables, Aloun Farms, is seeking legislative backing to establish a dairy farm on Kauai described as a project to “revitalize” Hawaii’s dairy industry.

By Andrew Gomes
• Last updated 12:23 a.m.

New canoe honors legacy of Mo‘olele, burned in the 2023 Maui wildfires

Last updated 12:23 a.m.

Japanese students hope to rebuild Hawaii’s visitor industry

Last updated 12:23 a.m.

Longtime sportswriter Cindy Luis was a trailblazer in so many ways

Last updated 12:26 a.m.

Hawaii pitchers combine on 4-hitter in win over UCSB

Last updated 12:22 a.m.

Breaking News

Big Island manhunt ends; suspect dead

Last updated 10:35 p.m.
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U.S. death toll from extreme weather rises to 36

Last updated 4:21 p.m.

Catamaran removed from Honolua Bay after two-month grounding

Last updated 4:50 p.m.

U.S. starts to build submarine presence on strategic Australian coast

Last updated 12:13 p.m.

Hawaii pitchers combine on 4-hitter to beat No. 15 UC Santa Barbara 1-0

Last updated 4:25 p.m.

Hawaii draws UNLV in first round of WBIT

Last updated 3:34 p.m.
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In Buenos Aires, thousands of faithful pray for Pope Francis

Last updated 12:18 p.m.

Motorcyclist, 24, injured in collision with parked car

Last updated 11:30 a.m.
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Big Island manhunt ends; suspect dead

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Cindy Luis, retired Star-Advertiser writer and trailblazer for women’s sports, dies at 70

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Hawaii draws UNLV in first round of WBIT

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Motorcyclist, 24, injured in collision with parked car

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Hawaii pitchers combine on 4-hitter to beat No. 15 UC Santa Barbara 1-0

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Maui Wildfires

New canoe honors legacy of Mo‘olele, burned in the 2023 Maui wildfires

New canoe honors legacy of Mo‘olele, burned in the 2023 Maui wildfires

Today

First payment of $1.5 million is disbursed from $175 million One ‘Ohana Fund

First payment of $1.5 million is disbursed from $175 million One ‘Ohana Fund

March 15, 2025

Wildfire mitigation: Bringing out the sheep, goats to keep vegetation in check

Wildfire mitigation: Bringing out the sheep, goats to keep vegetation in check

March 10, 2025

Hawaiian Electric commits $260K to local nonprofit combating wildfires

Hawaiian Electric commits $260K to local nonprofit combating wildfires

March 3, 2025

Politics

State House lawmakers defer hate crime bill

State House lawmakers defer hate crime bill

Today

Revitalization plan in works for milk production on Kauai

Revitalization plan in works for milk production on Kauai

Today

Hawaii lawmakers advance bill to legalize sports betting

Hawaii lawmakers advance bill to legalize sports betting

March 16, 2025

Trump invokes wartime powers to target Venezuelan gang members

Trump invokes wartime powers to target Venezuelan gang members

March 15, 2025

Hawaii News

Japanese students hope to rebuild Hawaii’s visitor industry

Japanese students hope to rebuild Hawaii’s visitor industry

Updated 12:23 a.m.

State House lawmakers defer hate crime bill

Updated 12:23 a.m.

Hawaiian Electric sells Big Island power plant

Updated 12:22 a.m.

Hawaii jobless rate holds at 3% for seventh straight month

Updated 12:23 a.m.

Revitalization plan in works for milk production on Kauai

Updated 12:23 a.m.

Sports

Longtime sportswriter Cindy Luis was a trailblazer in so many ways

Longtime sportswriter Cindy Luis was a trailblazer in so many ways

Updated 12:26 a.m.

Jerry Campany: Few writers could string 2 sentences together like my work mom

Updated 12:27 a.m.

Hawaii pitchers combine on 4-hitter in win over UCSB

Updated 12:22 a.m.

Hawaii to face UNLV in Thursday’s WBIT

Updated 12:22 a.m.

No. 3 Hawaii has no answers in loss to No. 5 USC

March 16, 2025

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Kokua Line

Kokua Line: Will Social Security have phone service?

Kokua Line: Why is it so hard to cull feral chickens?

Kokua Line: Must ride-share drivers pay general excise tax?

Kokua Line: Which Hawaii residents risk losing tax refund?

Kokua Line: Is hardship grounds for flood map appeal?

Puzzles and Games

Crossword

Eugene Scheffer Crossword

A daily puzzle known for its clever wordplay and balanced difficulty, for both novice and experienced solvers.

Crossword

Guesstionary

Decode the word in 6 daily tries. Green for right letters in place, yellow for right letters in wrong place, and gray for outliers.

Crossword

Classic Sudoku

Solve the 9x9 grid, fill in numbers 1 to 9 without repeats in rows, columns, or 3x3 subgrids.

Puzzles

Comics

Political Cartoons

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Editorial

Editorial: Tap new city fund for cesspool help

Editorial: Tap new city fund for cesspool help

Today

Column: Higher cigarette tax equals healthier Hawaii

Column: Higher cigarette tax equals healthier Hawaii

Today

Letter: Bring in the sheep: UH has wild grass problem

Letter: Bring in the sheep: UH has wild grass problem

Today

Letter: Proposed gun law could protect next isle tragedy

Letter: Proposed gun law could protect next isle tragedy

Today

Photo Galleries

Hawaii baseball beats UC Santa Barbara

Hawaii baseball beats UC Santa Barbara

March 16, 2025

Weekend storms kill dozens of people across six states

Weekend storms kill dozens of people across six states

March 16, 2025

U.S. deports alleged Venezuelan gang members to El Salvador

U.S. deports alleged Venezuelan gang members to El Salvador

March 16, 2025

USC men’s volleyball defeats Hawaii

USC men’s volleyball defeats Hawaii

March 15, 2025

Entertainment

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs pleads not guilty to new indictment

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs pleads not guilty to new indictment

March 14, 2025

Review: Facebook insider’s exposé alleges bad behavior at top

March 13, 2025

Gene Hackman, wife died of natural causes a week apart, autopsies show

March 7, 2025

‘Hamilton’ cancels run at Kennedy Center after Trump takeover

March 7, 2025

‘Anora’ dominates with five awards, including best picture

March 2, 2025

Featured Columns

Jerry Campany: Few writers could string 2 sentences together like my work mom

Jerry Campany: Few writers could string 2 sentences together like my work mom

Updated 12:27 a.m.

Kokua Line: Will Social Security have phone service?

March 16, 2025

David Shapiro: A Copper State parable for Hawaii pols’ gold lust

March 16, 2025

Dave Reardon: Layoff might have cost Rainbow Wahine some momentum

March 16, 2025

On Politics: Agree to agree that fed chaos will hurt isle economy

March 16, 2025

Crave

A treat for the senses

A treat for the senses

March 12, 2025

A simple, flavor-packed salmon

March 12, 2025

Gimme kimchi

March 12, 2025

Spotlight on Japanese seafood

March 12, 2025

A quick, aromatic fried rice comfort dish

March 12, 2025

You drive me loco moco

March 12, 2025

Hawaii Prep World

Well Dunn: Kamehameha’s Player of the Year did it all for the Warriors

Well Dunn: Kamehameha’s Player of the Year did it all for the Warriors

March 16, 2025

Clutch hitting, steady pitching lift No. 4 Punahou past No. 2 Maryknoll

Clutch hitting, steady pitching lift No. 4 Punahou past No. 2 Maryknoll

March 16, 2025

Kamehameha’s Dunn claims Gatorade Hawaii hoops honor

Kamehameha’s Dunn claims Gatorade Hawaii hoops honor

March 15, 2025

Two-hit pitching helps No. 7 Kailua silence No. 6 Kaiser

Two-hit pitching helps No. 7 Kailua silence No. 6 Kaiser

March 13, 2025

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NEIGHBOR ISLANDS

New canoe honors legacy of Mo‘olele, burned in the 2023 Maui wildfires

New canoe honors legacy of Mo‘olele, burned in the 2023 Maui wildfires

Big Island manhunt ends; suspect dead

Big Island manhunt ends; suspect dead

Visitor, 43, dies while snorkeling on Kauai’s north shore

Visitor, 43, dies while snorkeling on Kauai’s north shore

First payment of $1.5 million is disbursed from $175 million One ‘Ohana Fund

First payment of $1.5 million is disbursed from $175 million One ‘Ohana Fund

Archives

Feb. 27, 2010: Huge quake in Chile puts Hawaii on high alert for tsunami

Crime in Hawaii

Big Island manhunt ends; suspect dead

Big Island manhunt ends; suspect dead

Updated 10:35 p.m.

Arrests made in robbery and assault of teen at Pearlridge Center

March 15, 2025

2 Mexican nationals indicted in Hawaii for illegal reentry

March 15, 2025

Traffic

Motorcyclist, 24, injured in collision with parked car

Motorcyclist, 24, injured in collision with parked car

Updated 11:30 a.m.

Man, 86, critically injured in H-1 crash near Vineyard off-ramp

March 14, 2025

Kalanianaole Highway near Makapuu Lookout reopens after crash

March 14, 2025

Health

White House withdraws vaccine critic Weldon for CDC director

White House withdraws vaccine critic Weldon for CDC director

March 13, 2025

Hawaii extends bird transport pause to June over avian flu

March 12, 2025

Tuberculosis cases rise as U.S. aid freeze halts treatment

March 12, 2025

Obituaries

Longtime sportswriter Cindy Luis was a trailblazer in so many ways

Longtime sportswriter Cindy Luis was a trailblazer in so many ways

Updated 12:26 a.m.

‘Voice’ of Hawaii football, basketball Bobby Curran dies at 69

March 10, 2025

Actor Gene Hackman and wife found dead alongside dog at home

Feb. 26, 2025

National news

U.S. starts to build submarine presence on strategic Australian coast

U.S. starts to build submarine presence on strategic Australian coast

Updated 12:13 p.m.

U.S. death toll from extreme weather rises to 36

Updated 4:21 p.m.

Trump invokes wartime powers to target Venezuelan gang members

March 15, 2025

World news

In Buenos Aires, thousands of faithful pray for Pope Francis

In Buenos Aires, thousands of faithful pray for Pope Francis

Updated 12:18 p.m.

Alleged Venezuelan gang members deported by U.S. arrive in El Salvador

Updated 3:02 p.m.

Lithuania backs plan to double E.U. military aid for Ukraine

Updated 11:45 a.m.

Business

Hawaiian Electric sells Big Island power plant

Hawaiian Electric sells Big Island power plant

Updated 12:22 a.m.

Japanese students hope to rebuild Hawaii’s visitor industry

Updated 12:23 a.m.

Online tool is available to calculate income tax cut benefits

Updated 12:23 a.m.

Focus on Japan

Japan airport entertains travelers with karaoke booth

Japan airport entertains travelers with karaoke booth

March 13, 2025

Visitors flock to dog snow sculpture festival in Japan

March 13, 2025

Over 120 teams throw down in epic snowball tournament

March 6, 2025

Travel

Tuscany with a side of magic: savoring Bolivia’s wine country

Tuscany with a side of magic: savoring Bolivia’s wine country

March 16, 2025

Signs of Hawaiian Life – March 16, 2025

March 16, 2025

Las Vegas Advisor: Movies studios unite for Hollywood 2.0

March 16, 2025

Recipes

A treat for the senses

A treat for the senses

March 12, 2025

What’s in a name?

March 12, 2025

Savory sensation

March 5, 2025

Weather

Fierce storms kill at Least 21 as tornadoes batter the South and Midwest

Fierce storms kill at Least 21 as tornadoes batter the South and Midwest

March 15, 2025

Wind advisory begins Tuesday morning on Maui, Hawaii island

March 10, 2025

High surf advisory for most north, west shores begins at noon

March 3, 2025