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New Hawaiian Airlines CEO details ‘Day 1’ of now-merged company

New Hawaiian Airlines CEO details ‘Day 1’ of now-merged company

Peter Ingram stepped down as Hawaiian Airlines president and CEO today and Joe Sprague, formerly Alaska Airlines’ current regional president of Hawaii/Pacific, now takes over as Hawaiian’s CEO.

By Allison Schaefers
• Last updated 6:54 a.m.
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University of Hawaii at Manoa sets freshmen enrollment record

Last updated 7:11 a.m.
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Man found guilty in 2019 shooting of HPD officer

Last updated 11:01 p.m.
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City nixes federal lands for next site to replace Waimanalo landfill

Last updated 12:05 a.m.
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Tables turn in Vegas as Wahine lose in five sets to UNLV

Last updated Midnight
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Top News

Fed cuts rates by half a percentage point

Last updated 10:32 a.m.
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Kilauea erupts at Napau Crater with lava fountains as high as 30 feet

Last updated 4:45 p.m.

Federal partnership to address Hawaii domestic abusers with guns

Last updated 3:05 p.m.

30-year mortgage rate falls to two-year low

Last updated 12:54 p.m.

House Republicans fail to pass key bill as shutdown nears

Last updated 2 p.m.
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Sean Combs’ new home: A troubled Brooklyn jail

Last updated 12:02 p.m.
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Man, 77, pulled from Ala Moana beach in critical condition

Last updated 10:15 a.m.

Chinese carrier enters Japan’s waters for first time

Last updated 6:10 a.m.
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New Hawaiian Airlines CEO details ‘Day 1’ of now-merged company

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University of Hawaii at Manoa sets freshmen enrollment record

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3 women seriously injured in bus-car collision in Honolulu

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Fed cuts rates by half a percentage point

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30-year mortgage rate falls to two-year low

Maui Wildfires

Editorial: Heed Lahaina fire report guidance

Editorial: Heed Lahaina fire report guidance

Today

Fire intensifies Lahaina community’s push for bypass extension

Fire intensifies Lahaina community’s push for bypass extension

Sept. 15, 2024

Second phase of Lahaina fire findings released

Second phase of Lahaina fire findings released

Sept. 14, 2024

Hawaii Attorney General releases second phase of Maui fire probe

Hawaii Attorney General releases second phase of Maui fire probe

Sept. 13, 2024

ELECTION 2024

Workers at Musk’s Tesla, SpaceX, X donate to Harris as he backs Trump

Workers at Musk’s Tesla, SpaceX, X donate to Harris as he backs Trump

Today

Teamsters make ‘no endorsement’ in presidential race

Teamsters make ‘no endorsement’ in presidential race

Today

Vance remarks on Harris are dangerous, White House says

Vance remarks on Harris are dangerous, White House says

Sept. 17, 2024

Suspect in assassination attempt was seen as liability to Ukraine, ex-soldier says

Suspect in assassination attempt was seen as liability to Ukraine, ex-soldier says

Sept. 17, 2024

War in the Middle East

Hezbollah hand-held radios detonate across Lebanon

Hezbollah hand-held radios detonate across Lebanon

Today

In Egypt, Blinken to discuss bilateral ties, Gaza ceasefire

In Egypt, Blinken to discuss bilateral ties, Gaza ceasefire

Sept. 17, 2024

Pager explosions in Lebanon kill 8, injure over 2,700

Pager explosions in Lebanon kill 8, injure over 2,700

Sept. 17, 2024

Russia sharing nuclear secrets with Iran worries U.S., U.K.

Russia sharing nuclear secrets with Iran worries U.S., U.K.

Sept. 14, 2024

Hawaii News

University of Hawaii at Manoa sets freshmen enrollment record

University of Hawaii at Manoa sets freshmen enrollment record

Updated 7:11 a.m.

Alaska-Hawaiian airline merger cleared for takeoff

Updated 11:56 p.m.

Man found guilty in 2019 shooting of HPD officer

Updated 11:01 p.m.

Locked-out nurses take safe-staffing concerns to Capitol

Updated 1:56 p.m.

City nixes federal lands for next site to replace Waimanalo landfill

Updated 12:05 a.m.

Sports

Warriors need collective effort to improve run game

Warriors need collective effort to improve run game

Updated 11:30 p.m.

Tables turn in Vegas as Wahine lose in five sets to UNLV

Updated Midnight

Dave Reardon: Hawaii concussion official hoping helmet caps will help

Updated 11:28 p.m.

No. 1 ‘Iolani up to challenge in dispatching No. 2 Kamehameha

Updated 11:35 p.m.

Air Force could bolt MWC to join Army, Navy in AAC

Updated 12:05 a.m.

Star News Live

Kokua Line

Kokua Line: Will Hawaii OK digital license for Android phones?

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Kokua Line: What are the upcoming ballot questions?

Kokua Line: When will new teachers be paid in full?

Kokua Line: What are the rules for voters in care homes?

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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Editorial

Letter: Nurses have patients in mind with strike effort

Letter: Nurses have patients in mind with strike effort

Today

Off the news: Aala Respite has 30 beds, 30 kauhale units

Off the news: Aala Respite has 30 beds, 30 kauhale units

Today

Editorial: Heed Lahaina fire report guidance

Editorial: Heed Lahaina fire report guidance

Today

Off the news: Mural painting festival returns to Hawaii

Off the news: Mural painting festival returns to Hawaii

Today

Photo Galleries

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs denied bail at hearing in New York federal court

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs denied bail at hearing in New York federal court

Today

Full moon seen across the world

Full moon seen across the world

Today

UH Manoa sees its highest enrollment in 12 years

UH Manoa sees its highest enrollment in 12 years

Sept. 17, 2024

Hundreds of nurses gather at Hawaii State Capitol as tension escalates

Hundreds of nurses gather at Hawaii State Capitol as tension escalates

Sept. 17, 2024

Politics

House Republicans fail to pass key bill as shutdown nears

House Republicans fail to pass key bill as shutdown nears

Today

City nixes federal lands for next site to replace Waimanalo landfill

City nixes federal lands for next site to replace Waimanalo landfill

Today

In Egypt, Blinken to discuss bilateral ties, Gaza ceasefire

In Egypt, Blinken to discuss bilateral ties, Gaza ceasefire

Sept. 17, 2024

Senate IVF bill blocked by GOP despite Trump backing

Senate IVF bill blocked by GOP despite Trump backing

Sept. 17, 2024

Entertainment

Sean Combs’ new home: A troubled Brooklyn jail

Sean Combs’ new home: A troubled Brooklyn jail

Updated 12:02 p.m.

Sean Combs denied bail on sex trafficking, racketeering charges

Sept. 16, 2024

‘Shogun’ wins best drama, ‘Hacks’ surprises in comedy at Emmys

Sept. 16, 2024

Trump attacks Taylor Swift on social media after her Harris endorsement

Sept. 16, 2024

All Nations Powwow returns to Big Island for 10th year

Sept. 16, 2024

Featured Columns

Kokua Line: Will Hawaii OK digital license for Android phones?

Kokua Line: Will Hawaii OK digital license for Android phones?

Updated 11:27 p.m.

Tech View: Symmetrical internet can boost productivity

Updated 12:05 a.m.

Dave Reardon: Hawaii concussion official hoping helmet caps will help

Updated 11:28 p.m.

Kokua Line: Can I keep unemployement benefits if I leave Hawaii?

Sept. 17, 2024

Stephen Tsai: Time for Hawaii to re-negotiate terms with the MWC

Sept. 17, 2024

Crave

Turkish Delights

Turkish Delights

Updated 5:06 p.m.

Dip, dip hooray!

Updated 5:02 p.m.

Roasted chicken boasts medley of flavors

Updated 5 p.m.

A well-seasoned supplement

Updated 4:56 p.m.

This dessert savors the flavors of summer

Updated 4:52 p.m.

Beans bolster this salad

Updated 3:57 p.m.

Hawaii Prep World

No. 1 ‘Iolani up to challenge in dispatching No. 2 Kamehameha

No. 1 ‘Iolani up to challenge in dispatching No. 2 Kamehameha

Today

QB Tuifua is Damien’s big man with big dreams

QB Tuifua is Damien’s big man with big dreams

Sept. 17, 2024

Prep volleyball top 10: ‘Iolani ranked No. 1 for first time since 2022

Prep volleyball top 10: ‘Iolani ranked No. 1 for first time since 2022

Sept. 17, 2024

Prep football top 10: Campbell overtakes Kahuku for No. 1

Prep football top 10: Campbell overtakes Kahuku for No. 1

Sept. 17, 2024

Red Hill Water Crisis

BWS’ $1.2B Red Hill claim still under review

BWS’ $1.2B Red Hill claim still under review

Sept. 13, 2024

Editorial: Navy must conduct weekly water tests

Editorial: Navy must conduct weekly water tests

Sept. 6, 2024

Council OKs resolution for more water testing

Council OKs resolution for more water testing

Sept. 5, 2024

Council calls for more Red Hill water testing

Council calls for more Red Hill water testing

Sept. 4, 2024

Archives

Sept. 29, 2021: Kilauea resumes eruption at Halemaumau Crater

Crime in Hawaii

Federal partnership to address Hawaii domestic abusers with guns

Federal partnership to address Hawaii domestic abusers with guns

Updated 3:05 p.m.

Man found guilty in 2019 shooting of HPD officer

Updated 11:01 p.m.

Man, 58, gets 15 years in federal prison for drug, gun crimes

Updated 6:46 p.m.

Russia Attacks Ukraine

Blinken briefed on Ukraine’s plan to push Russia to end war

Blinken briefed on Ukraine’s plan to push Russia to end war

Sept. 17, 2024

NATO official: Ukraine has military reason for striking deeper into Russia

Sept. 14, 2024

Meeting with Biden, British leader hints at Ukraine weapon decision soon

Sept. 13, 2024

America in Turmoil

Vance remarks on Harris are dangerous, White House says

Vance remarks on Harris are dangerous, White House says

Sept. 17, 2024

Suspect in assassination attempt was seen as liability to Ukraine, ex-soldier says

Sept. 17, 2024

Suspect in Trump assassination attempt charged with gun crimes

Sept. 16, 2024

Business

30-year mortgage rate falls to two-year low

30-year mortgage rate falls to two-year low

Updated 12:54 p.m.

U.S. borrowers get quick relief as Fed cuts rates

Updated 12:26 p.m.

Workers at Musk’s Tesla, SpaceX, X donate to Harris as he backs Trump

Updated 11:01 a.m.

Obituaries

Peru’s Fujimori, divisive head of political dynasty, dies at 86

Peru’s Fujimori, divisive head of political dynasty, dies at 86

Sept. 12, 2024

Georgette Deemer, tireless film industry promoter, dies at age 71

Sept. 12, 2024

James Earl Jones, voice of Darth Vader, dies at 93

Sept. 9, 2024

National news

U.S. passport renewals available online starting on Wednesday

U.S. passport renewals available online starting on Wednesday

Updated 5:23 p.m.

Harris blames Trump, abortion ban for Georgia woman’s death

Sept. 17, 2024

Trump, using harsh language, urges Democrats to tone down theirs

Sept. 17, 2024

World news

Hezbollah hand-held radios detonate across Lebanon

Hezbollah hand-held radios detonate across Lebanon

Updated 6:50 a.m.

Chinese carrier enters Japan’s waters for first time

Updated 6:10 a.m.

Blinken briefed on Ukraine’s plan to push Russia to end war

Sept. 17, 2024

Traffic

Moped rider, 55, hospitalized after he is hit by SUV in Moiliili

Moped rider, 55, hospitalized after he is hit by SUV in Moiliili

Sept. 17, 2024

Man, 25, hospitalized after fall from e-scooter on Old Pali Road

Sept. 16, 2024

Man, 88, dies after being struck by car while crossing Maili road

Sept. 14, 2024

Focus on Japan

Record number of career civil servants have quit

Record number of career civil servants have quit

Sept. 12, 2024

Japan bets on heat-resistant rice

Sept. 12, 2024

Cherished toys travel through Tokyo

Sept. 5, 2024

Travel

In Colombia, you can watch whales, and serenade them, too

In Colombia, you can watch whales, and serenade them, too

Sept. 15, 2024

Wisconsin has lots of compelling history to share

Sept. 15, 2024

Las Vegas Advisor: Monday football parties have all but vanished

Sept. 15, 2024

Recipes

Dip, dip hooray!

Dip, dip hooray!

Updated 5:02 p.m.

Fall in love with this pasta

Sept. 9, 2024

The perfection paradox

Sept. 9, 2024

Live Well

In ‘Matlock,’ Kathy Bates takes one last case

In ‘Matlock,’ Kathy Bates takes one last case

Sept. 17, 2024

How to exercise during menopause

Sept. 10, 2024

Shanghai’s seniors pursue ‘twilight love’

Sept. 3, 2024