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Donald Trump elected U.S. president in stunning comeback

Donald Trump elected U.S. president in stunning comeback

Trump, 78, recaptured the White House on Wednesday by securing more than the 270 Electoral College votes needed to win the presidency, Edison Research projected, following a campaign of dark rhetoric that deepened the polarization in the country.

By Reuters
• Last updated 6:33 a.m.
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Hawaii Republicans lose House seat; new faces joining Legislature

Last updated 12:51 p.m.
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Hawaii island voters pick Kimo Alameda for mayor

Last updated 2:51 a.m.

Hawaii’s congressional incumbents cruise to reelection

Last updated 12:22 a.m.
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Oahu voters brave long lines and rain to cast their ballots

Last updated 2:51 a.m.

Top News

Harris delivers concession speech

Last updated 12:16 p.m.

Driver dies, 2 seriously injured in high-speed Kaneohe crash

Last updated 9:20 a.m.
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Woman, 29, medevaced from cruise ship off Oahu

Last updated 12:58 p.m.

Biden rushing assistance to Ukraine; aid uncertain under Trump

Last updated 12:45 p.m.

Trump White House win brings criminal cases to a standstill

Last updated 6 a.m.
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Hispanic, working-class support fuels Trump’s power return

Last updated 11:22 a.m.

Hawaii voters pass state and city ballot initiatives

Last updated 3:04 a.m.
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New Jersey elects Andy Kim, first Korean American senator

Last updated 8:06 a.m.

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Donald Trump elected U.S. president in stunning comeback

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Hawaii Republicans lose House seat; new faces joining Legislature

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Hawaii voters pass state and city ballot initiatives

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Hawaii’s congressional incumbents cruise to reelection

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Hawaii island voters pick Kimo Alameda for mayor

Maui Wildfires

Coast Guard members, civilians honored for Lahaina heroism

Coast Guard members, civilians honored for Lahaina heroism

Nov. 3, 2024

MEMA awards contract for emergency technology

MEMA awards contract for emergency technology

Nov. 2, 2024

Visitor arrivals still recovering from the pandemic, Maui wildfires

Visitor arrivals still recovering from the pandemic, Maui wildfires

Nov. 1, 2024

Fatal Lahaina fire was not a crime, state AG says

Fatal Lahaina fire was not a crime, state AG says

Oct. 31, 2024

ELECTION 2024

Harris delivers concession speech

Harris delivers concession speech

Today

Hispanic, working-class support fuels Trump’s power return

Hispanic, working-class support fuels Trump’s power return

Today

New Jersey elects Andy Kim, first Korean American senator

New Jersey elects Andy Kim, first Korean American senator

Today

Trump White House win brings criminal cases to a standstill

Trump White House win brings criminal cases to a standstill

Today

War in the Middle East

Netanyahu fires defense minister over ‘crisis of trust’

Netanyahu fires defense minister over ‘crisis of trust’

Nov. 5, 2024

Israeli airstrikes kill at least 31 people in Gaza, medics say

Israeli airstrikes kill at least 31 people in Gaza, medics say

Nov. 3, 2024

Amid war and deep hunger, Gaza fisherman struggle to feed families

Amid war and deep hunger, Gaza fisherman struggle to feed families

Nov. 3, 2024

Iran’s leader threatens Israel with ‘crushing response’ to strikes

Iran’s leader threatens Israel with ‘crushing response’ to strikes

Nov. 2, 2024

Hawaii News

Hawaii Republicans lose House seat; new faces joining Legislature

Hawaii Republicans lose House seat; new faces joining Legislature

Updated 12:51 p.m.

Hawaii voters pass state and city ballot initiatives

Updated 3:04 a.m.

Kokua Line: Must sewer system be self-sufficient?

Updated 9:41 a.m.

Hawaii island voters pick Kimo Alameda for mayor

Updated 2:51 a.m.

Tech View: Multigigabit internet can benefit many households

Updated 1:03 p.m.

Sports

Beeman beaming for start of Wahine hoops season

Beeman beaming for start of Wahine hoops season

Updated 12:11 a.m.

Mix-up results in Saint Louis vs. Kamehameha for state berth

Updated 10:53 p.m.

Bigger payout awaits as players tee up for Lotte Championship

Updated 11:13 p.m.

Kaimuki alum Maiava takes over as starting QB for USC

Updated 11:14 p.m.

Offensive linemen paving way for top-tier teams

Updated 11:03 p.m.

Star News Live

Kokua Line

Kokua Line: Must sewer system be self-sufficient?

Kokua Line: Is there grace period for expired license?

Kokua Line: Will Ala Moana Boulevard get more right-turn arrows?

Kokua Line: How will youth climate council be filled?

Kokua Line: How does Hawaii rank on Halloween DUIs?

Puzzles and Games

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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.

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Alaska Airlines

Hawaiian Telcom

Editorial

Editorial: Voters counting on Trump to lift U.S.

Editorial: Voters counting on Trump to lift U.S.

Today

Column: Helping domestic violence survivors heal

Column: Helping domestic violence survivors heal

Today

Off the news: Hilton Hawaiian Village worker strike ends

Off the news: Hilton Hawaiian Village worker strike ends

Today

Letter: Chinatown history being removed stone by stone

Letter: Chinatown history being removed stone by stone

Today

Photo Galleries

Hawaii’s congressional delegation addresses voters

Hawaii’s congressional delegation addresses voters

Nov. 5, 2024

Harris supporters leave Election Night rally

Harris supporters leave Election Night rally

Nov. 5, 2024

Trump supporters cheer at Election Night rally

Trump supporters cheer at Election Night rally

Nov. 5, 2024

Hawaii residents stand in rain, long lines, to cast ballots

Hawaii residents stand in rain, long lines, to cast ballots

Nov. 5, 2024

Politics

Biden rushing assistance to Ukraine; aid uncertain under Trump

Biden rushing assistance to Ukraine; aid uncertain under Trump

Today

Harris delivers concession speech

Harris delivers concession speech

Today

Trump White House win brings criminal cases to a standstill

Trump White House win brings criminal cases to a standstill

Today

Donald Trump returns to power, ushering in new era of uncertainty

Donald Trump returns to power, ushering in new era of uncertainty

Today

Young at Heart

Hawaii music teacher reflects on lengthy career and legacy

Hawaii music teacher reflects on lengthy career and legacy

Oct. 2, 2024

After years on Broadway, Loretta Ables Sayre is glad to be based in Hawaii

Oct. 2, 2024

At 101, spunky Sarah Mitchell recalls lifetime of hard work and success

Oct. 2, 2024

For Walter Kawaa, singing offers both joy and solace

Oct. 2, 2024

Stay on top of screening to maintain colon health

Oct. 2, 2024

Featured Columns

Tech View: Multigigabit internet can benefit many households

Tech View: Multigigabit internet can benefit many households

Updated 1:03 p.m.

Kokua Line: Must sewer system be self-sufficient?

Updated 9:41 a.m.

Kokua Line: Is there grace period for expired license?

Nov. 5, 2024

Sjarif Goldstein: Fans more accepting of athletes speaking on politics

Nov. 4, 2024

On Politics: For Capitol pool, artwork plan might not hold water

Nov. 3, 2024

Crave

The best is yet to ‘crumb’

The best is yet to ‘crumb’

Oct. 30, 2024

Something crispy

Oct. 30, 2024

Riding that ‘sugar high’

Oct. 30, 2024

No ‘egg’-scuses

Oct. 30, 2024

Sweet Start

Oct. 30, 2024

‘Bo’-rn To Be Wild

Oct. 30, 2024

Hawaii Prep World

Mix-up results in Saint Louis vs. Kamehameha for state berth

Mix-up results in Saint Louis vs. Kamehameha for state berth

Today

Silence is golden for Pearl City’s multi-sport champion

Silence is golden for Pearl City’s multi-sport champion

Nov. 5, 2024

Volleyball Top 10: State championship win vaults Kamehameha to No. 1 in final poll

Volleyball Top 10: State championship win vaults Kamehameha to No. 1 in final poll

Nov. 5, 2024

Prep football Top 10: Campbell no longer unanimous No. 1

Prep football Top 10: Campbell no longer unanimous No. 1

Nov. 5, 2024

Red Hill Water Crisis

Navy water system upgrade under intense scrutiny

Navy water system upgrade under intense scrutiny

Nov. 4, 2024

Star-Advertiser editorials on Red Hill crisis bring accolades

Star-Advertiser editorials on Red Hill crisis bring accolades

Nov. 3, 2024

Navy says EPA report that found low-level contamination proves water is ‘safe’

Navy says EPA report that found low-level contamination proves water is ‘safe’

Oct. 17, 2024

BWS’ $1.2B Red Hill claim still under review

BWS’ $1.2B Red Hill claim still under review

Sept. 13, 2024

Archives

Nov. 2018: Hawaii's Bruno Mars returns home for 3 concerts at Aloha Stadium

Crime in Hawaii

Man, 61, arrested for allegedly attacking bus driver in Waikiki

Man, 61, arrested for allegedly attacking bus driver in Waikiki

Nov. 5, 2024

ACLU calls Honolulu police’s arrest of visitor ‘unconstitutional’

Nov. 5, 2024

Man, 39, seriously injured in downtown Honolulu stabbing

Nov. 4, 2024

Russia Attacks Ukraine

Biden rushing assistance to Ukraine; aid uncertain under Trump

Biden rushing assistance to Ukraine; aid uncertain under Trump

Updated 12:45 p.m.

Zelensky congratulates Trump amid Ukraine war uncertainty

Updated 1:55 a.m.

North Korea, Russia send shockwaves with Ukraine war moves

Oct. 29, 2024

America in Turmoil

Donald Trump elected U.S. president in stunning comeback

Donald Trump elected U.S. president in stunning comeback

Updated 6:33 a.m.

Ex-Ohio police officer convicted in murder of unarmed Black man

Nov. 4, 2024

Voting machine firm staff prepare for doxxing, swatting threats

Nov. 1, 2024

Business

Jeff Bezos congratulates Trump on victory

Jeff Bezos congratulates Trump on victory

Updated 9:50 a.m.

Thousands of election gamblers anticipate betting jackpot

Updated 7:29 a.m.

Stocks surge to record highs as Trump returns to presidency

Updated 10:12 a.m.

Obituaries

Music master Quincy Jones dies at 91

Music master Quincy Jones dies at 91

Nov. 4, 2024

Phil Lesh, bassist who anchored the Grateful Dead, dies at 84

Oct. 25, 2024

Artist, filmmaker Martin Charlot left his mark

Oct. 24, 2024

National news

An Idaho health department is barred from offering COVID shots

An Idaho health department is barred from offering COVID shots

Updated 2:33 p.m.

FBI: Multi-state hoax bomb threats tied to Russia hit polling sites

Nov. 5, 2024

Ex-Ohio police officer convicted in murder of unarmed Black man

Nov. 4, 2024

World news

Biden rushing assistance to Ukraine; aid uncertain under Trump

Biden rushing assistance to Ukraine; aid uncertain under Trump

Updated 12:45 p.m.

Zelensky congratulates Trump amid Ukraine war uncertainty

Updated 1:55 a.m.

Netanyahu fires defense minister over ‘crisis of trust’

Nov. 5, 2024

Traffic

Driver dies, 2 seriously injured in high-speed Kaneohe crash

Driver dies, 2 seriously injured in high-speed Kaneohe crash

Updated 9:20 a.m.

Multiple injuries in H-2 freeway collision involving big rig

Nov. 4, 2024

Pedestrian, 77, critical after being struck by car in Kaimuki crosswalk

Nov. 4, 2024

Focus on Japan

Discrimination haunts atomic bomb survivors

Discrimination haunts atomic bomb survivors

Oct. 31, 2024

Life-size robotic dinosaurs populate Fukui train station

Oct. 24, 2024

High rice prices strain budgets

Oct. 24, 2024

Travel

36 hours in Hanoi

36 hours in Hanoi

Nov. 3, 2024

Signs of Hawaiian Life: Nov. 3, 2024

Nov. 3, 2024

Las Vegas Advisor: LINQ Promenade mall sold for $275 million

Nov. 3, 2024

Recipes

Let’s get nutty

Let’s get nutty

Oct. 30, 2024

A Tasty Tofu Side

Oct. 24, 2024

Getting to the root of things

Oct. 15, 2024

Live Well

Kupuna spellers stay s-h-a-r-p

Kupuna spellers stay s-h-a-r-p

Nov. 5, 2024

Medicare’s annual open enrollment is on

Oct. 29, 2024

Get educated for Medicare open enrollment

Oct. 22, 2024