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Protesters were the ones being abusive in Kalaeloa, police official says

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A high-ranking official with the Honolulu Police Department responded to charges of police brutality Friday, saying it was actually the wind farm protesters who became unruly in Kalaeloa.

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Ho‘opili to add housing rentals with wide range of monthly costs

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University of Hawaii football team, Rolovich relying on the odds and his gut

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Leilehua beats Baldwin to advance in D-I state football championships

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St. Mark’s Square reopens after Venice hit by worst flooding in 50 years

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Iowa wind farm sending many giant blades to landfills

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Hawaii men’s basketball vs. Portland State

Hawaii men’s basketball vs. Portland State

Prep football: Leilehua vs. Baldwin

Prep football: Leilehua vs. Baldwin

26 wind-farm protesters arrested in Kalaeloa amid ‘aggressive’ police tactics

26 wind-farm protesters arrested in Kalaeloa amid ‘aggressive’ police tactics

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Italy declares state of emergency for flooded Venice

Italy declares state of emergency for flooded Venice

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2 students killed in Saugus High School shooting

2 students killed in Saugus High School shooting

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University of Hawaii football practice, Nov. 13

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10 newspaper covers from this week in Hawaii’s past

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Public tab rises for Kealoha defense costs

Public tab rises for Kealoha defense costs

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Protesters were the ones being abusive in Kalaeloa, police official says

Updated 10:11 p.m.

Prosecutors review events in Kalihi shooting death of teen

Updated 9:46 p.m.

Hawaii Health Department confirms 2 more cases of vaping-related lung illness

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Straub nurses to picket today over contract issues

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University of Hawaii football team, Rolovich relying on the odds and his gut

University of Hawaii football team, Rolovich relying on the odds and his gut

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Ferd Lewis: University of Hawaii, UNLV have similar quandry at QB position

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UH Game Day: University of Hawaii Rainbow Warriors at UNLV Rebels

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Goals remain the same for recovering UCF star QB McKenzie Milton

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Tua Tagovailoa a ‘game-time decision’ as No. 4 Alabama aims to rebound against Mississippi State

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Editorial: Another school shooting

Editorial: An eye on agribusiness

Editorial: An eye on agribusiness

Editorial: A gas tax alternative

Editorial: A gas tax alternative

Letters: TMT could make great discoveries; Queen Kapiolani Garden needs help; Hawaiian Air should share profits

Letters: TMT could make great discoveries; Queen Kapiolani Garden needs help; Hawaiian Air should share profits

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Janet Jackson celebrates rhythm of life with Hawaii show

Janet Jackson celebrates rhythm of life with Hawaii show

By John Berger jberger@staradvertiser.com
Nov. 14, 2019

Pau Hana Patrol: Kakaako’s Pioneer Saloon serves up tasty dishes

In Manoa Valley Theatre’s ‘Once,’ actors also provide music

Island Mele: Kamaka Kukona goes reggae with ‘Sailing Away From Me’

Hawaii fashion gets a boost at Wearable Art Show

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Barfly: Fete team heads to Waikiki to open new watering holes

Barfly: Fete team heads to Waikiki to open new watering holes

By Jason Genegabus jason@staradvertiser.com
Nov. 13, 2019

Grab & Go: JoJo’s Cafe offers upscale box lunches

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Cravings: Dining for dollars — and the benefit of culinary students

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Ocean Watch: Sea krait is snake that lives on land and in the sea

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Ferd Lewis: University of Hawaii, UNLV have similar quandry at QB position

Ferd Lewis: University of Hawaii, UNLV have similar quandry at QB position

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Rearview Mirror: Herman’s Hermits musician Peter Noone, Elvis Presley and Elton John left marks in the isles

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Rearview Mirror: Herman’s Hermits musician Peter Noone, Elvis Presley and Elton John left marks in the isles

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Kokua Line: State mulls various methods to track mileage for road-usage fee

Kokua Line: State mulls various methods to track mileage for road-usage fee

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Publisher’s Choice: Morton’s the Steakhouse

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Maui bucks a statewide downturn in hotel demand with new developments increasing

Maui bucks a statewide downturn in hotel demand with new developments increasing

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Diamond Head Arts & Crafts Fair

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Zippy’s/HHSAA Cheerleading State Championships

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Donavan Frankenreiter at Surfer, The Bar

‘Soulgasm’ 12th Anniversary at Hawaiian Brian’s

‘Soulgasm’ 12th Anniversary at Hawaiian Brian’s

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‘Pineapples & Pasties’ at The Arts at Secret Zone

Black Flag at The Republik

Black Flag at The Republik

Hawaii Toy and Game Expo 2019 at Blaisdell Center

Hawaii Toy and Game Expo 2019 at Blaisdell Center

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Arbor Day at Foster Botanical Garden

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Trump having tests as part of medical checkup, White House says

Trump having tests as part of medical checkup, White House says

GOP woman, 35, gets outsized role at Trump impeachment hearing

GOP woman, 35, gets outsized role at Trump impeachment hearing

Trump urges Louisianans to flip governor’s office to GOP

Trump urges Louisianans to flip governor’s office to GOP

House impeachment testimony comes from White House budget official

House impeachment testimony comes from White House budget official

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Taylor Swift says AMAs performance in jeopardy over music dispute

Taylor Swift says AMAs performance in jeopardy over music dispute

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Ferrari aims to entice new clients with Roma coupe

Mo’Nique sues Netflix for discrimination in show offer

Review: ‘Ford v Ferrari’ recalls Shelby’s maniacal drive to win Le Mans

Parental Guidance: ‘Playing with Fire’

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Review: ‘Once’ delivers heartfelt musical performances

Review: ‘Once’ delivers heartfelt musical performances

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ExtraFamily: Hawaii Regional Scholastic Art Awards, Family Sunday highlights Makahiki

Parental Guidance: ‘Playing with Fire’

Get a flu shot, doctors say, warning this could be a severe season

Eliminating red meat lowers risk for heart disease, cancer and more

Hawaii Prep World

Defense, special teams spark Leilehua in 34-7 win over Baldwin

Defense, special teams spark Leilehua in 34-7 win over Baldwin

By Paul Honda
Nov. 15, 2019

GAME NIGHT 11/15: Leilehua/Baldwin

Motown Showdown kicks off the 2019-20 wrestling season on Saturday

Kapaa primed and ready for another run at first state championship for Kauai

How Leilehua ended the state title dreams of Baldwin 2007-10

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Hawaii Football Throwbacks: UNLV

Hawaii Football Throwbacks: UNLV

By Brian McInnis
Nov. 16, 2019

Hawaii men’s basketball: No pressure for methodical Rainbow Warriors against Portland State

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Hawaii football: As Rainbow Warriors history shows, a ‘quarterback controversy’ isn’t necessarily a bad thing

Hawaii women’s volleyball: Top 25, BWC results Friday

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Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick’s workout for 25 teams moved at last minute

Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick’s workout for 25 teams moved at last minute

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Goals remain the same for recovering UCF star QB McKenzie Milton

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Tua Tagovailoa a ‘game-time decision’ as No. 4 Alabama aims to rebound against Mississippi State

Updated 11:15 p.m.

Cleveland Browns’ Myles Garrett suspended for rest of season by NFL

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Browns, Steelers brawl at end of Cleveland’s 21-7 win

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Leilehua beats Baldwin to advance in D-I state football championships

Leilehua beats Baldwin to advance in D-I state football championships

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Prep football: Mules, Bears kick off state tourney

Prep football: Division II first round

Kamehameha pitchers headline a group who committed during a signing ceremony in Waikiki

Football star Joshua Tihada has become the Luna of Lahaina

BUSINESS

Ho‘opili to add housing rentals with wide range of monthly costs

Ho‘opili to add housing rentals with wide range of monthly costs

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Straub nurses to picket today over contract issues

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U.S. retail sales rose a modest 0.3% in October

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Public Utilities Commission denies Hawaii Electric Light rate increase request

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Hulu again raising prices for online live-TV service

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‘Unicorn’ puppy doesn’t notice ‘tail’ growth on head

Special South African gin is infused with elephant dung

Russian professor questioned after severed arms found in backpack

Lobsterman rescues deer trapped in water off Maine coast

Mangoes spilled from truck in Maryland make for traffic mess

HEALTH

Column: Medicare can help manage pain with therapy, medication

Column: Medicare can help manage pain with therapy, medication

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Straub nurses to picket today over contract issues

Updated 12:05 a.m.

Hawaii Health Department confirms 2 more cases of vaping-related lung illness

Updated 12:05 a.m.

Will you get dementia? Many might not understand their risk, report finds

Updated 6:01 p.m.

Hawaii Health Department confirms 2 more cases of vaping-related lung illness

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Hawaii’s Backyard: Kula Harvest Festival on Maui offers homegrown fun

Hawaii’s Backyard: Kula Harvest Festival on Maui offers homegrown fun

Wide-eyed in Zambia: Africa’s last great place

Wild time on a Serengeti safari

New Las Vegas mega-club closes abruptly

Why car rental bills are so high: taxes and sneaky fees

Focus on Japan

Extensive menu eyed for Olympic Village

Extensive menu eyed for Olympic Village

Medical interpreter industry challenged by tourism boom

Train cars accommodate strollers, wheelchairs

Ruins in Kyoto could be ancient pagoda

Japan hit with steep decline in visitors from South Korea

Live Well

Walk-in tubs for seniors can help prevent slips, falls

Walk-in tubs for seniors can help prevent slips, falls

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National news

Iowa wind farm sending many giant blades to landfills

Iowa wind farm sending many giant blades to landfills

Updated 11:38 a.m.

Alleged gunman, victim among 6 others charged in shooting at New Jersey high school football game

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California sheriff calls deadly shooting at Airbnb rental a ‘bloodbath’

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Real estate heiress who posted $35M bail acquitted of murder

Motive a mystery in fatal California school shooting

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World news

St. Mark’s Square reopens after Venice hit by worst flooding in 50 years

St. Mark’s Square reopens after Venice hit by worst flooding in 50 years

Updated 6:34 a.m.

Tropical Storm Raymond forms in Pacific off western Mexico

Holed up in university, Hong Kong protesters issue demands

How the U.S. betrayed the Marshall Islands, kindling the next nuclear disaster

Italy declares state of emergency in Venice after high tides

New York Times

List of school shootings in the United States in 2019

List of school shootings in the United States in 2019

Researchers say infants, toddlers eat too much sugar

The new Gannett will be the largest newspaper publisher in the U.S.

Review: Imelda Marcos’ shameless life documented in ‘The Kingmaker’

Trump’s pressure on Ukraine exposed

Obituaries

‘Schindler’s List’ producer Branko Lustig dies at 87

‘Schindler’s List’ producer Branko Lustig dies at 87

Police confirm actor Charles Levin’s body found in Oregon

Packers’ Bratkowski, Bart Starr’s backup, dies at 88

Accomplished runner, journalist remembered for her free spirit

Oldest female marathoner dies at 100

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IMPEACHMENT INQUIRY

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GOP woman, 35, gets outsized role at Trump impeachment hearing

House impeachment testimony comes from White House budget official

Diplomat says he overheard Trump call about ‘investigations’

Ousted ambassador Marie Yovanovitch felt ‘big threat’; Trump assails her anew

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Protesters were the ones being abusive in Kalaeloa, police official says

Protesters were the ones being abusive in Kalaeloa, police official says

Popeyes’ fried chicken sandwich released early at 4 Hawaii locations

State asks public not to swim or snorkel in 7 new anchialine pools on Big Isle

Hawaii lawmaker decries ‘aggressive’ police tactics as 26 wind farm protesters arrested in Kalaeloa

Motive a mystery in fatal California school shooting

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