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Hawaiian Airlines to get new leadership after merger closes with Alaska

Hawaiian Airlines to get new leadership after merger closes with Alaska

Hawaiian Airlines President and CEO Peter Ingram will step down following the completion of Alaska Airlines’ $1.9 billion purchase of the local company, which passed its final federal regulatory hurdle today.

By Allison Schaefers
• Last updated 1:49 p.m.
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Hawaii man in alleged assassination attempt asked Iran to kill Trump

Sept. 17, 2024
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Washington couple apparently drowns in Maui waters

Sept. 17, 2024
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Kokua Line: Can I keep unemployement benefits if I leave Hawaii?

Sept. 17, 2024

QB Tuifua is Damien’s big man with big dreams

Sept. 17, 2024

Top News

3 women seriously injured in bus-car collision in Honolulu

Last updated 10:05 p.m.

Maui police seek help investigating fatal shooting

Last updated 6:05 p.m.

UNLV defeats Wahine volleyball team in another five-set match

Last updated 6:53 p.m.

HPD seeks tips in Manoa homicide; identify victim

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

Last updated 6:46 p.m.

U.S. passport renewals available online starting on Wednesday

Last updated 5:23 p.m.

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

Last updated 1:32 p.m.
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Kilauea volcano eruption continues in remote area

Last updated 9:05 a.m.

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Hawaiian Airlines to get new leadership after merger closes with Alaska

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Washington couple apparently drowns in Maui waters

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HPD seeks tips in Manoa homicide; identify victim

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

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Hawaii man in alleged assassination attempt asked Iran to kill Trump

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

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

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

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

Sept. 17, 2024

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

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

Sept. 17, 2024

War in the Middle East

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

Biden demands accountability after U.S. citizen’s death in West Bank

Biden demands accountability after U.S. citizen’s death in West Bank

Sept. 11, 2024

Hawaii News

Alaska-Hawaiian airline merger cleared for takeoff

Alaska-Hawaiian airline merger cleared for takeoff

Updated 11:56 p.m.

UH Manoa setting enrollment records

Updated 10:52 p.m.

Locked-out nurses take safe-staffing concerns to Capitol

Updated 11:10 p.m.

Man found guilty in 2019 shooting of HPD officer

Updated 11:01 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: Can I keep unemployement benefits if I leave Hawaii?

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?

Kokua Line: Will I lose exemption if home goes into trust?

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Eugene Scheffer Crossword

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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

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

Kilauea volcano erupts from a remote area of Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park

Kilauea volcano erupts from a remote area of Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park

Sept. 17, 2024

Harris campaigns in Philadelphia

Harris campaigns in Philadelphia

Sept. 17, 2024

Politics

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

City, state unveil medical respite to provide care for the homeless

City, state unveil medical respite to provide care for the homeless

Sept. 17, 2024

Entertainment

Sean Combs denied bail on sex trafficking, racketeering charges

Sean Combs denied bail on sex trafficking, racketeering charges

Updated 2:22 p.m.

‘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

Hilo-based stuntman launches program to train local talent

Sept. 14, 2024

Featured Columns

Tech View: Symmetrical internet can boost productivity

Tech View: Symmetrical internet can boost productivity

Updated 12:05 a.m.

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

Updated 11:27 p.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

Local-kine grindz

Local-kine grindz

Sept. 9, 2024

‘Pasta’ La Vista

Sept. 9, 2024

Fall in love with this pasta

Sept. 9, 2024

Tantalizing tamales

Sept. 9, 2024

This ‘N’ That

Sept. 9, 2024

Perfect package

Sept. 9, 2024

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

Man found guilty in 2019 shooting of HPD officer

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.

HPD seeks tips in Manoa homicide; identify victim

Updated Noon

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

Updated 10:52 a.m.

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

Updated 1:28 p.m.

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

Updated 1:32 p.m.

Suspect in Trump assassination attempt charged with gun crimes

Sept. 16, 2024

Business

Alaska-Hawaiian airline merger cleared for takeoff

Alaska-Hawaiian airline merger cleared for takeoff

Updated 11:56 p.m.

Tech View: Symmetrical internet can boost productivity

Updated 12:05 a.m.

Fed to go big on first rate cut, traders bet

Updated 1:09 p.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

Updated 9:34 a.m.

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

Updated 6 a.m.

World news

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

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

Updated 10:52 a.m.

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

Updated 8:29 a.m.

U.S. Navy aircraft transits Taiwan Strait

Updated 7:11 a.m.

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

Updated 12:19 p.m.

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

Fall in love with this pasta

Fall in love with this pasta

Sept. 9, 2024

The perfection paradox

Sept. 9, 2024

This tofu’s tasty

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