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Politics

Harris peeks at peppers on farm with climate change in mind

Harris peeks at peppers on farm with climate change in mind

Indicted and running for office? It didn’t begin with Trump.

Indicted and running for office? It didn’t begin with Trump.

Ex-state official joins Honolulu housing, homeless office

Ex-state official joins Honolulu housing, homeless office

President Lassner fighting for $24M for University of Hawaii budget

President Lassner fighting for $24M for University of Hawaii budget

Red Hill Water Crisis

Service members file legal claims over toxic Red Hill water

Service members file legal claims over toxic 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

Column: Accelerate change on World Water Day

Column: Accelerate change on World Water Day

Russia Attacks Ukraine

Russia clashes with U.S. over tactical nukes for Belarus

Russia clashes with U.S. over tactical nukes for Belarus

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

Video

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

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

Photo Galleries

Hawaii this week — in 15 pictures

Hawaii this week — in 15 pictures

Open government laws aim to restore public trust

Open government laws aim to restore public trust

‘Iolani sweeps Punahou in ILH boys volleyball

‘Iolani sweeps Punahou in ILH boys volleyball

Pearl Ridge Elementary students unveil community mural

Pearl Ridge Elementary students unveil community mural

What do you think of the $43.6 million makeover for the Neal S. Blaisdell Center?

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Hawaii News

Open government laws aim to restore public trust

Open government laws aim to restore public trust

By Tori DeJournett tdejournett@staradvertiser.com
Today
Updated 12:40 a.m.

Former Gov. Neil Abercrombie among finalists for UH regents

Updated 12:40 a.m.

Honolulu mayor signs concealed-weapons bill

Updated 12:41 a.m.

Parks department seeks input on volunteer work

Updated 12:41 a.m.

Ex-state official joins Honolulu housing, homeless office

Updated 12:41 a.m.

Sports

Coach Wade’s choice pays off in Hawaii’s sweep of UCSB

Coach Wade’s choice pays off in Hawaii’s sweep of UCSB

By Star-Advertiser staff
Today
Updated 12:40 a.m.

Hawaii baseball loses close 1 on road at Fullerton

Updated 12:40 a.m.

‘Iolani topples Punahou in ILH boys volleyball

Updated 12:40 a.m.

Hawaii water polo dominates to give Cole 200th win

Updated 12:39 a.m.

Despite success against UCSB, Hawaii is taking nothing for granted

Editorial

Editorial: Safety on airport runways

Editorial: Safety on airport runways

Editorial: Schools after pandemic

Editorial: Schools after pandemic

Letter: Pay raises would be costly to public

Letter: Pay raises would be costly to public

Column: Hui Kama‘ilio

Column: Hui Kama‘ilio

Hawaii Prep World

‘Iolani topples Punahou in ILH boys volleyball

‘Iolani topples Punahou in ILH boys volleyball

Punahou edges Saint Louis in drama-filled game with multiple ejections

Punahou edges Saint Louis in drama-filled game with multiple ejections

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

Entertainment

Boston auction of signed Zelenskyy painting to help Ukraine

Boston auction of signed Zelenskyy painting to help Ukraine

By Associated Press
March 30, 2023

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

Graphic novelist from Hawaii first to win Whiting Award

Special prosecutors appointed in Alec Baldwin manslaughter case

Gwyneth Paltrow’s defense leans on experts in ski trial

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

Latest Columns

Column: Hui Kama‘ilio

Column: Hui Kama‘ilio

By Na Kanikapila Chong, Kalä Diaz, Kawohikükahi Adversalo, a me Makamae Edayan

Rearview Mirror: Bed races, National Dollar Stores pique interest

Rearview Mirror

Rearview Mirror: Bed races, National Dollar Stores pique interest

By Bob Sigall, Special to the Star-Advertiser

Kokua Line: What’s the service fee to renew car registration?

Kokua Line: What’s the service fee to renew car registration?

By Christine Donnelly cdonnelly@staradvertiser.com

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

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

By Celia Downs

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: Learning what government is doing

Letter: Learning what government is doing

Letter: Pay raises would be costly to public

Letter: Ban semiautomatic weapons

Letter: Stop destruction of ohia trees on Hawaii island

Letter: What groups should receive reparations?

Education

President Lassner fighting for $24M for University of Hawaii budget

President Lassner fighting for $24M for University of Hawaii budget

Former Gov. Neil Abercrombie among finalists for UH regents

Former Gov. Neil Abercrombie among finalists for UH regents

University of Hawaii Board of Regents candidates announced

University of Hawaii Board of Regents candidates announced

College ends partnership with school over the David issue

College ends partnership with school over the David issue

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

Social Security, Medicare still face long-term shortfalls

Social Security, Medicare still face long-term shortfalls

By Alan Rappeport and Margot Sanger-Katz / New York Times
March 31, 2023
Updated 12:59 p.m.

Latest census data for Hawaii reflective of pandemic exodus

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

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

Kokua Line: Is IRS cracking down on pandemic fraud?

America in Turmoil

Mourners gather for 1st Nashville school shooting funeral

Mourners gather for 1st Nashville school shooting funeral

Funerals set for 5 of Nashville school shooting’s 6 victims

Funerals set for 5 of Nashville school shooting’s 6 victims

Video

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

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

FBI documents give new view into Las Vegas shooter’s mindset

FBI documents give new view into Las Vegas shooter’s mindset

Business

Video

Lanterns and crescents: more retailers court Ramadan buyers

Lanterns and crescents: more retailers court Ramadan buyers

By Mariam Fam and Anne D’Innocenzio / Associated Press
Today
Updated 8:34 a.m.

Court: 2018 Musk tweet unlawfully threatened UAW efforts

Updated 1:25 p.m.

Stocks rally to cap a winning month, quarter for Wall Street

Updated 12:15 p.m.

Dominion defamation case against Fox News will go to trial

Updated 12:26 p.m.

Medicare, Social Security could fall short over next decade

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

Probe of deadly Black Hawk crash begins as Army IDs victims

Probe of deadly Black Hawk crash begins as Army IDs victims

By Dylan Lovan / Associated Press
Today
Updated 8:32 a.m.

Alaska Native Scouts feted 67 years after rescuing Navy crew

Updated 8:23 a.m.

Doomsday plot? After 3 years, slain kids’ mom to stand trial

Updated 8:35 a.m.

At least 18 dead after tornadoes rake U.S. Midwest, South

Updated 8:52 a.m.

EPA approves California rules phasing out diesel trucks

Updated 12:05 a.m.

World news

Video

Pope Francis leaves hospital; ‘Still alive,’ he quips

Pope Francis leaves hospital; ‘Still alive,’ he quips

By Frances D’Emilio / Associated Press
Today
Updated 8:52 a.m.

Israeli police fatally shoot man at Jerusalem’s holiest site

Updated 8:44 a.m.

Ukraine asks court to put Orthodox leader under house arrest

Updated 8:41 a.m.

Taliban close women-run Afghan station for playing music

Updated 8:39 a.m.

U.N. body mulls deep sea mining amid demand for minerals

Updated 12:05 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

Prescription opioids linked to cognitive decline in elderly, study finds

‘Village’ keeps seniors engaged

Focus on Japan

Okinawa’s bashofu textile endures into modern era

Okinawa’s bashofu textile endures into modern era

AI technology can indicate freshness of frozen tuna

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

Featured Video

Special Sections

Dining Out

Hawaii Renovation

Young At Heart

2023 Hawai‘i Hotel & Restaurant Show Guidebook

STORIES WITH VIDEO

Video

Pope Francis leaves hospital; ‘Still alive,’ he quips

Pope Francis leaves hospital; ‘Still alive,’ he quips

Doomsday plot? After 3 years, slain kids’ mom to stand trial

Lanterns and crescents: more retailers court Ramadan buyers

Romania: Andrew Tate’s detention replaced with house arrest

Transgender Day of Visibility rallies held amid backlash

Archives

April 9, 1983: Royal Gardens subdivision evacuated as Kilauea lava flow advances

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