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Politics

Taiwan’s leader, in U.S., stresses security for her island

Taiwan’s leader, in U.S., stresses security for her island

Biden meets NFL player Damar Hamlin, praises his resilience

Biden meets NFL player Damar Hamlin, praises his resilience

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Donald Trump indicted; 1st ex-president charged with crime

Donald Trump indicted; 1st ex-president charged with crime

Biden calls to revive bank regulations that Trump weakened

Biden calls to revive bank regulations that Trump weakened

Red Hill Water Crisis

Service members sue over toxic Red Hill water

Service members sue over toxic Red Hill water

Military members file claims for fuel in Red Hill water

Military members file claims for fuel in Red Hill water

Red Hill families exposed to anti-icing agent in 2021 fuel spill

Red Hill families exposed to anti-icing agent in 2021 fuel spill

Navy works to repair wastewater plant amid more issues

Navy works to repair wastewater plant amid more issues

Russia Attacks Ukraine

Boston auction of signed Zelenskyy painting to help Ukraine

Boston auction of signed Zelenskyy painting to help Ukraine

Russia arrests Wall Street Journal reporter on spying charge

Russia arrests Wall Street Journal reporter on spying charge

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Ukraine by rail: Inside Zelenskyy’s efforts to buoy a nation

Ukraine by rail: Inside Zelenskyy’s efforts to buoy a nation

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy says any Russian victory could be perilous

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy says any Russian victory could be perilous

Photo Galleries

Video

Train hauling ethanol and corn syrup derails in Minnesota

Train hauling ethanol and corn syrup derails in Minnesota

Visitors hike Diamond Head as state lawmakers consider ‘visitor impact fee’

Visitors hike Diamond Head as state lawmakers consider ‘visitor impact fee’

No. 3 ‘Iolani shows some pop in hammering No. 6 Punahou

No. 3 ‘Iolani shows some pop in hammering No. 6 Punahou

Vietnam veterans honored in Waikiki for National Vietnam War Veterans Day

Vietnam veterans honored in Waikiki for National Vietnam War Veterans Day

What do you think about the amount of commercial activity at Oahu beach parks?

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Hawaii News

$43.6M makeover to start at Blaisdell

$43.6M makeover to start at Blaisdell

By Ian Bauer ibauer@staradvertiser.com
Today
Updated 10:58 p.m.

Green’s Cabinet nominees face tough slog in Hawaii Senate

Updated 9:39 a.m.

Past Hawaii governors also hit nomination roadblocks

Updated 9:43 a.m.

First phase of Haleakala remediation done, Air Force says

Updated 11:02 p.m.

Kokua Line: Can we get a red-light traffic camera?

Updated 9:36 a.m.

Sports

UH baseball displaying an army of arms lately

UH baseball displaying an army of arms lately

By Stephen Tsai stsai@staradvertiser.com
Today
Updated 12:26 a.m.

No. 3 ‘Iolani shows some pop in hammering No. 6 Punahou

Updated 11:18 p.m.

Celia Downs: ‘Madness’ is fitting as teams gear up for Final Fours

Updated 11:20 p.m.

BeachBows’ win streak snapped at 18

Updated 12:20 a.m.

Kurahashi-Choy Foo’s journey to D-I ball went from Hawaii to Kansas to Texas

Editorial

Editorial: Public parks need commercial curbs

Editorial: Public parks need commercial curbs

Column: City takes step forward in sea-level rise adaptation

Column: City takes step forward in sea-level rise adaptation

Off the news: Doing the time for union-theft crime

Off the news: Doing the time for union-theft crime

Off the news: Floating-lantern event returns to beach

Off the news: Floating-lantern event returns to beach

Hawaii Prep World

No. 3 ‘Iolani shows some pop in hammering No. 6 Punahou

No. 3 ‘Iolani shows some pop in hammering No. 6 Punahou

Small-ball execution helps Mid-Pacific edge past Punahou

Small-ball execution helps Mid-Pacific edge past Punahou

Punahou rallies past Hawaii Baptist in volleyball

Punahou rallies past Hawaii Baptist in volleyball

Kalani senior golfer Kara Kaneshiro is a power generator

Kalani senior golfer Kara Kaneshiro is a power generator

Entertainment

Boston auction of signed Zelenskyy painting to help Ukraine

Boston auction of signed Zelenskyy painting to help Ukraine

By Associated Press
Today
Updated 11:56 a.m.

Gwyneth Paltrow not at fault for Utah ski collision, jury decides

Updated 1:15 p.m.

Graphic novelist from Hawaii first to win Whiting Award

Updated 2:51 p.m.

Special prosecutors appointed in Alec Baldwin manslaughter case

Gwyneth Paltrow’s defense leans on experts in ski trial

Updated 2:31 p.m.

Crave

Say Cheese!

Say Cheese!

By Kelli Shiroma Braiotta
March 28, 2023

This hearty stew is filled with potatoes

A bright, earthy lentil soup

A meaty option in Kaimuki

This moist salmon meal features a broiler

COVID-19 Resources

Kokua Line: Is IRS cracking down on pandemic fraud?

Kokua Line: Is IRS cracking down on pandemic fraud?

Should you get another COVID booster shot?

600 small businesses apply for city’s pandemic recovery grants

Hawaii gets $14.2M grant for public health response

COVID-19 pill Paxlovid moves closer to full FDA approval

Letters to the Editor

Letter: Republicans investigate, and visit Jan. 6 rioters

Letter: Republicans investigate, and visit Jan. 6 rioters

Letter: Gun violence won’t be eliminated in U.S.

Letter: Columns, editorial show government excesses

Letter: City officials need to tackle problems, not pay

Letter: Legislature wants Green to submit to its will

Education

College ends partnership with school over the David issue

College ends partnership with school over the David issue

U.S. Mint releases Edith Kanaka‘ole quarter into circulation

U.S. Mint releases Edith Kanaka‘ole quarter into circulation

UH names permanent head of nursing school

UH names permanent head of nursing school

Concert to support Hawaii teachers

Concert to support Hawaii teachers

FEATURES

Column: To keep your intake at safe levels, eat all foods in moderation

Column: To keep your intake at safe levels, eat all foods in moderation

By Alan Titchenal and Joannie Dobbs
March 27, 2023

Henk Rogers tangles with Soviet bureaucrats, double-dealers in ‘Tetris’

‘Doogie Kamealoha, M.D.,’ the (teenage) doctor, is (back) in

Comic-con culture returns to Kauai

K-Drama: Ji-na consults with attorney on ‘Blessing of the Sea’

COVID-19 OUTBREAK

Hawaii reports 1,263 new COVID-19 cases, 4 more deaths

Hawaii reports 1,263 new COVID-19 cases, 4 more deaths

By Nina Wu nwu@staradvertiser.com
March 29, 2023
Updated 6:21 a.m.

Latest census data for Hawaii reflects COVID-19 exodus

Updated 9:51 a.m.

Kokua Line: Is IRS cracking down on pandemic fraud?

VIDEO: Tim Brown, East-West Center infectious disease expert, joins ‘Spotlight Hawaii’

Updated 2:18 p.m.

Preventing COVID deaths: ‘How we feel about each other matters’

America in Turmoil

New FBI docs: Las Vegas mass shooter was angry at casinos

New FBI docs: Las Vegas mass shooter was angry at casinos

911 calls reveal terror at Nashville school during attack

911 calls reveal terror at Nashville school during attack

7 California officers charged in death of man in custody

7 California officers charged in death of man in custody

Head of Nashville school in shooting would ‘run to’ danger

Head of Nashville school in shooting would ‘run to’ danger

Business

Average long-term mortgage rate at lowest level in six weeks

Average long-term mortgage rate at lowest level in six weeks

By Associated Press
Today
Updated 1:51 p.m.

Used car prices are surging. Here’s why you should buy now

Updated 12:55 p.m.

Average Wall Street bonuses dipped 26% to $176,700 last year

Updated 11:15 a.m.

Biden calls to revive bank regulations that Trump weakened

Updated 8:30 a.m.

$43.6M makeover to start at Blaisdell

Updated 10:58 p.m.

Obituaries

Nicholas Lloyd Webber, son of famed composer, dies at 43

Nicholas Lloyd Webber, son of famed composer, dies at 43

By Associated Press
March 25, 2023

Gordon E. Moore, Intel co-creator and silicon chip soothsayer, dies at 94

Darcelle, world’s oldest working drag queen, dies at 92

Willis Reed, leader on Knicks’ 2 title teams, dies at 80

Gloria Dea, 1st magician on Las Vegas Strip, dies at age 100

National news

52 years after capture, orca Lolita may return to Pacific

52 years after capture, orca Lolita may return to Pacific

By Freida Frisaro and Gene Johnson / Associated Press
Today
Updated 1:18 p.m.

Joint Base Andrews on lockdown after armed person reported

Updated 12:22 p.m.

Donald Trump indicted; 1st ex-president charged with crime

Updated 12:43 p.m.

New FBI docs: Las Vegas mass shooter was angry at casinos

Updated 11:41 a.m.

Gun injuries in U.S. surged during pandemic, CDC study shows

Updated 11:08 a.m.

World news

Taiwan’s leader, in U.S., stresses security for her island

Taiwan’s leader, in U.S., stresses security for her island

By Ellen Knickmeyer, Michael Weissenstein and Lisa Mascaro / Associated Press
Today
Updated 12:48 p.m.

Russia to keep missile test notices under Cold War-era deal

Updated 12:07 p.m.

Arrest orders issued for 6 in Mexican detention center fire

Updated 12:25 p.m.

Pope showing ‘marked improvement,’ could leave hospital soon

Updated 9:35 a.m.

Russia arrests Wall Street Journal reporter on spying charge

Updated 11:14 a.m.

Live Well

Americans born before 1980 are at greater risk for shingles

Americans born before 1980 are at greater risk for shingles

Appeal Medicare surcharge for life-changing reasons

Keep an aging body fit

Getting paid to give care to an older family member

Prescription opioids linked to cognitive decline in elderly, study finds

Focus on Japan

Okinawa’s bashofu textile endures into modern era

Okinawa’s bashofu textile endures into modern era

Updated 12:05 a.m.

AI technology can indicate freshness of frozen tuna

Updated 12:05 a.m.

New esports school gets dropouts back in class

Hopefuls compete for best bald head

Tokyo odds-on favorite to see earliest cherry blossoms

Travel

George Town is a Malaysian jewel box packed with color and spice

George Town is a Malaysian jewel box packed with color and spice

Signs of Hawaiian Life – March 26, 2023

Las Vegas Advisor: Caesars Palace rotunda demolished in Las Vegas

Las Vegas Advisor: Prime strip property sells for $125M in Las Vegas

Signs of Hawaiian Life – March 19, 2023

Recipes

A fun flax snack

A fun flax snack

Doughy delights

A leafy greens side

Oodles of noodles

An easy no-bake treat

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Special Sections

Dining Out

Hawaii Renovation

Young At Heart

2023 Hawai‘i Hotel & Restaurant Show Guidebook

STORIES WITH VIDEO

Video

Donald Trump indicted; 1st ex-president charged with crime

Donald Trump indicted; 1st ex-president charged with crime

Ukraine by rail: Inside Zelenskyy’s efforts to buoy a nation

VIDEO: Chad Owens hosts ‘CO2 RUN DWN’ sports show

Gwyneth Paltrow’s defense leans on experts in ski trial

First lady, Sheryl Crow attend Nashville shooting vigil

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