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Hawaii PUC probing utility’s role in deadly Lahaina wildfire

Hawaii PUC probing utility’s role in deadly Lahaina wildfire

A cause and origin report from Maui County and the federal government concluded the Lahaina fire started when downed power lines were reenergized in overgrown vegetation that violated the county fire code.

By Peter Boylan
• Last updated 7:53 a.m.
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Public input sought on Hawai‘i Gas rate hike plan

Last updated 5:22 p.m.
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Man convicted in Fujita murders is stabbed to death at Halawa

Last updated 11:28 p.m.
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Kokua Line: Are campaign signs OK on highway?

Last updated 11:33 p.m.
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Kauai County UPW to get COVID hazard pay

Last updated 11:29 p.m.
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Top News

Man, 44, indicted for Manoa murder

Last updated 3:53 p.m.
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2nd visitor swept by high surf on Oahu’s North Shore dies

Last updated 4:23 p.m.

Kiteboarder rescued off Kailua Beach after colliding with island

Last updated 8 p.m.

Woman, 75, identified after Kaiser Moanalua accident

Last updated 1:28 p.m.

UH announces move to full Mountain West membership in 2026

Last updated 12:37 p.m.
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Meteorologists face death threats amid hurricane disinformation

Last updated 6 a.m.
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Man, woman seriously injured in Palolo solo motorcycle crash

Last updated 10:22 a.m.
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North Korea blows up inter-Korean road, rail lines near border

Last updated 8:36 a.m.
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Maui Wildfires

Temporary housing aid for Maui fire survivors is extended for a year

Temporary housing aid for Maui fire survivors is extended for a year

Today

Hawaii PUC probing utility’s role in deadly Lahaina wildfire

Hawaii PUC probing utility’s role in deadly Lahaina wildfire

Today

Editorial: More aid, housing for fire survivors

Editorial: More aid, housing for fire survivors

Oct. 14, 2024

Kamehameha Schools offers land for new Lahaina site

Kamehameha Schools offers land for new Lahaina site

Oct. 10, 2024

ELECTION 2024

Reuters/Ipsos poll: Harris holds steady 45%-42% lead over Trump

Reuters/Ipsos poll: Harris holds steady 45%-42% lead over Trump

Today

Georgia judge: Local officials must certify election results

Georgia judge: Local officials must certify election results

Today

Trump halts rally to listen to music after crowd emergencies

Trump halts rally to listen to music after crowd emergencies

Today

Harris suggests Trump is ‘weak and unstable’ in pointed challenge

Harris suggests Trump is ‘weak and unstable’ in pointed challenge

Oct. 14, 2024

War in the Middle East

U.S. warns Israel: Improve Gaza aid or risk military support

U.S. warns Israel: Improve Gaza aid or risk military support

Today

Israel kills at least 40 in Gaza, tanks deepen raid

Israel kills at least 40 in Gaza, tanks deepen raid

Today

UN: Israeli tanks allegedly burst into peacekeeper base

UN: Israeli tanks allegedly burst into peacekeeper base

Oct. 13, 2024

About 40 people hurt by suspected drone attack in Israel

About 40 people hurt by suspected drone attack in Israel

Oct. 13, 2024

Hawaii News

Man convicted in Fujita murders is stabbed to death at Halawa

Man convicted in Fujita murders is stabbed to death at Halawa

Updated 11:28 p.m.

Public input sought on Hawai‘i Gas rate hike plan

Updated 5:22 p.m.

Hawaii PUC probing utility’s role in deadly Lahaina wildfire

Updated 7:53 a.m.

Kokua Line: Are campaign signs OK on highway?

Updated 11:33 p.m.

Kauai County UPW to get COVID hazard pay

Updated 11:29 p.m.

Sports

With success in football and rodeo, Waialua’s Kaleb Rice is a gridiron cowboy

With success in football and rodeo, Waialua’s Kaleb Rice is a gridiron cowboy

Updated Midnight

St. John Bosco QB transfers to Kahuku, could play this season

Updated 11:45 p.m.

Prep Football Top 10: Campbell gets all but 1 vote for No. 1

Updated 11:40 p.m.

Prep Volleyball Top 10: ‘Iolani unanimous No. 1 for fifth straight week

Updated 12:05 a.m.

Chaminade’s Talpash, UH Hilo’s Hoke win weekly honors

Updated 11:05 p.m.

Star News Live

Kokua Line

Kokua Line: Are campaign signs OK on highway?

Kokua Line: How long will noisy rail work persist in middle of the night?

Kokua Line: Why waive pet adoption fees when ownership is costly?

Kokua Line: Are Medicare workshops in person?

Kokua Line: Are people on SNAP required to work?

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

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

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Editorial

Editorial: Rare clarity won in complex cold case

Editorial: Rare clarity won in complex cold case

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Letter: Turn down the volume at hotel worker strike

Letter: Turn down the volume at hotel worker strike

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Off the news: UH regents to meet presidential finalists

Off the news: UH regents to meet presidential finalists

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Off the news: General election ballots arrive this week

Off the news: General election ballots arrive this week

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Photo Galleries

Kalani High teacher honored as Hawaii State Teacher of the Year

Kalani High teacher honored as Hawaii State Teacher of the Year

Today

Israeli soldier mourned as Israel and Gaza war drags on

Israeli soldier mourned as Israel and Gaza war drags on

Today

2-month-old giant panda cub at a zoo in Berlin

2-month-old giant panda cub at a zoo in Berlin

Today

Trump holds a town hall event in Oaks, Pa.

Trump holds a town hall event in Oaks, Pa.

Oct. 14, 2024

Politics

U.S. warns Israel: Improve Gaza aid or risk military support

U.S. warns Israel: Improve Gaza aid or risk military support

Today

Reuters/Ipsos poll: Harris holds steady 45%-42% lead over Trump

Reuters/Ipsos poll: Harris holds steady 45%-42% lead over Trump

Today

Gov. Green meets with Las Vegas Raiders officials

Gov. Green meets with Las Vegas Raiders officials

Oct. 13, 2024

Hawaii voters to cast ballots for president, many local races

Hawaii voters to cast ballots for president, many local races

Oct. 13, 2024

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

Kokua Line: Are campaign signs OK on highway?

Kokua Line: Are campaign signs OK on highway?

Updated 11:33 p.m.

Jerry Campany: Rooting for the best story is just fine for this worn sports fan

Oct. 14, 2024

Dave Reardon: Hawaii keeps it close for a bit but ends up frustrated once again

Oct. 13, 2024

On Politics: Honolulu’s airport just can’t get off the ground

Oct. 13, 2024

David Shapiro: HPD ire on shooting deal puts Council in dilemma

Oct. 13, 2024

Crave

How do we love pumpkin? Let us count the ways…

How do we love pumpkin? Let us count the ways…

Oct. 9, 2024

‘Egg’-cellent options

Oct. 9, 2024

A vibrant meal

Oct. 9, 2024

Have a ‘slice’ day

Oct. 9, 2024

Wine and dine

Oct. 9, 2024

Stuffed ‘n’ smoky

Oct. 9, 2024

Hawaii Prep World

With success in football and rodeo, Waialua’s Kaleb Rice is a gridiron cowboy

With success in football and rodeo, Waialua’s Kaleb Rice is a gridiron cowboy

Today

Prep Volleyball Top 10: ‘Iolani unanimous No. 1 for fifth straight week

Prep Volleyball Top 10: ‘Iolani unanimous No. 1 for fifth straight week

Today

Prep Football Top 10: Campbell gets all but 1 vote for No. 1

Prep Football Top 10: Campbell gets all but 1 vote for No. 1

Today

St. John Bosco QB transfers to Kahuku, could play this season

St. John Bosco QB transfers to Kahuku, could play this season

Today

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

Man, 44, indicted for Manoa murder

Man, 44, indicted for Manoa murder

Updated 3:53 p.m.

Hawaii PUC probing utility’s role in deadly Lahaina wildfire

Updated 7:53 a.m.

Man convicted in Fujita murders is stabbed to death at Halawa

Updated 11:28 p.m.

Russia Attacks Ukraine

Zelensky: North Koreans fighting with Russians in Ukraine

Zelensky: North Koreans fighting with Russians in Ukraine

Oct. 13, 2024

Ukraine’s ‘Venice’ in Danube faces relentless Russian drone attacks

Oct. 12, 2024

Hacker attack disrupts Russian state media on Putin’s birthday

Oct. 7, 2024

America in Turmoil

Meteorologists face death threats amid hurricane disinformation

Meteorologists face death threats amid hurricane disinformation

Updated 6 a.m.

Republicans condemn hurricane misinformation from their party

Oct. 9, 2024

Ex-Memphis officers guilty of lesser charge in Tyre Nichols death

Oct. 3, 2024

Business

Wilcox Medical Center nurses to picket Wednesday

Wilcox Medical Center nurses to picket Wednesday

Updated 8 p.m.

Hundreds of Boeing workers rally as strike hits second month

Updated 1:55 p.m.

Wall Street indexes end lower as chip, oil stocks drop

Updated 11:06 a.m.

Obituaries

Ethel Kennedy, widow of Robert Kennedy, dies at 96

Ethel Kennedy, widow of Robert Kennedy, dies at 96

Oct. 10, 2024

Multitalented entrepreneur Cione redefined Hawaii entertainment

Oct. 8, 2024

Newly retired Star-Advertiser writer Tim Hurley dies of aggressive cancer

Oct. 3, 2024

National news

Meteorologists face death threats amid hurricane disinformation

Meteorologists face death threats amid hurricane disinformation

Updated 6 a.m.

Man arrested outside California rally a ‘committed Trump supporter’

Oct. 14, 2024

NASA launches mission to explore life potential on Europa

Oct. 14, 2024

World news

U.S. warns Israel: Improve Gaza aid or risk military support

U.S. warns Israel: Improve Gaza aid or risk military support

Updated 12:46 p.m.

North Korea blows up inter-Korean road, rail lines near border

Updated 8:36 a.m.

Israel kills at least 40 in Gaza, tanks deepen raid

Updated 6:05 a.m.

Traffic

Man, woman seriously injured in Palolo solo motorcycle crash

Man, woman seriously injured in Palolo solo motorcycle crash

Updated 10:22 a.m.

Moped rider in serious condition after collision with bus

Oct. 14, 2024

Woman, 75, on mobility scooter critical after Nanakuli hit-and-run

Oct. 12, 2024

Focus on Japan

Tokyo expands complex to counter flooding from climate change

Tokyo expands complex to counter flooding from climate change

Oct. 10, 2024

‘Universal tourism’ ensures all travelers can enjoy Japan

Oct. 3, 2024

Smartphones drawing Japanese away from books

Oct. 3, 2024

Travel

To really see Peru, hop on (and off) the bus

To really see Peru, hop on (and off) the bus

Oct. 13, 2024

Signs of Hawaiian Life – Oct. 13, 2024

Oct. 13, 2024

Las Vegas Advisor: Trop drops, readying for redevelopment

Oct. 13, 2024

Recipes

A vibrant meal

A vibrant meal

Oct. 9, 2024

Stuffed ‘n’ smoky

Oct. 9, 2024

Vote on the rock

Oct. 9, 2024

Live Well

After your death, who takes care of the dog?

After your death, who takes care of the dog?

Updated 12:43 a.m.

She found a home in music, now she’s the king’s composer

Oct. 8, 2024

China’s ‘silver economy’ is thriving

Oct. 1, 2024