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One new coronavirus case on Maui brings Hawaii’s statewide total to 652

One new coronavirus case on Maui brings Hawaii’s statewide total to 652

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Updated 12:44 p.m.
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Twenty-seven infections in Hawaii are active cases with a total of 608 patients now classified by health officials as “released from isolation” and two new release cases reported today.

Hawaii beach parties draw response from police and state

Updated 11:24 p.m.
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Anger over police killings shatters America

Updated 10:47 a.m.
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SpaceX: Highlights from astronauts’ arrival at International Space Station

Updated 9:45 a.m.

Brief absence of humans shows remarkable changes in Hanauma Bay

Updated 11:21 p.m.
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Future of stadiums, arenas promise high tech, low capacity

Updated 7:33 a.m.

Former Honolulu Mayor Mufi Hannemann is filing to get his old job back

Updated 10:17 p.m.
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Lee Cataluna: Coronavirus lockdown brought surprise perks across occupations

Updated 10:12 p.m.
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Kokua Line: Oahu man’s stolen identity used in false jobless claim

Updated 12:05 a.m.
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Top News

Protests across U.S. demand end to police violence

Protests formed across America again today, with some violence and crime flaring in pockets of largely peaceful demonstrations.

Updated 1:40 p.m.
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Officials see U.S. extremist groups, foreign disinformation stoking violent protests

Updated 12:52 p.m.
47 Comments

Arizona governor announces weeklong curfew over protests

Updated 12:01 p.m.

Hawaii visitor arrivals continue upward trend

Updated 1:05 p.m.

More National Guard troops heading to Seattle, governor says

Updated 3:33 p.m.

Man released early due to COVID-19 arrested again in Kapolei

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What’s the risk of catching coronavirus from a surface?

Updated 3:05 p.m.

Parents hoping to get back to work face a child care crisis

Updated 3:25 p.m.

George Floyd’s death opens old wounds for NBA player Thabo Sefolosha

Updated 3:45 p.m.

Protests force Target, CVS and Walmart to close some stores

Updated 3:35 p.m.

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Brief absence of humans shows remarkable changes in Hanauma Bay

Brief absence of humans shows remarkable changes in Hanauma Bay

Man released early due to COVID-19 arrested again in Kapolei

Man released early due to COVID-19 arrested again in Kapolei

One new coronavirus case on Maui brings Hawaii’s statewide total to 652

One new coronavirus case on Maui brings Hawaii’s statewide total to 652

Over 1,000 people flew to Hawaii Friday, one-third were visitors

Over 1,000 people flew to Hawaii Friday, one-third were visitors

Councilmember Kym Pine questions self-quarantine exemptions for military arriving in Hawaii

Councilmember Kym Pine questions self-quarantine exemptions for military arriving in Hawaii

Las Vegas Advisor: Casinos allowed to reopen Thursday

Las Vegas Advisor: Casinos allowed to reopen Thursday

Kokua Line: Oahu man’s stolen identity used in false jobless claim

Kokua Line: Oahu man’s stolen identity used in false jobless claim

David Shapiro: Color-coded mayhem marks Hawaii coronavirus response

David Shapiro: Color-coded mayhem marks Hawaii coronavirus response

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Free of visitors, scientists study coral, water quality, fish behavior at Hanauma Bay

Free of visitors, scientists study coral, water quality, fish behavior at Hanauma Bay

Protests over killing of George Floyd rage across the United States

Protests over killing of George Floyd rage across the United States

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SpaceX rocket launch heralds new era in human spaceflight

SpaceX rocket launch heralds new era in human spaceflight

Korean supermarket H Mart opens new store in Kakaako

Korean supermarket H Mart opens new store in Kakaako

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Hawaii News

Hawaii beach parties draw response from police and state

Hawaii beach parties draw response from police and state

By Rob Shikina rshikina@staradvertiser.com
Today
Updated 11:24 p.m.

Brief absence of humans shows remarkable changes in Hanauma Bay

Updated 11:21 p.m.

Former Honolulu Mayor Mufi Hannemann is filing to get his old job back

Updated 10:17 p.m.

Kapiolani Community College offers free jump-start into health care jobs

Updated 11:30 p.m.

Kokua Line: Oahu man’s stolen identity used in false jobless claim

Updated 12:05 a.m.

Sports

Although the Hawaii football team has yet to practice, a preliminary depth chart is taking shape

Although the Hawaii football team has yet to practice, a preliminary depth chart is taking shape

By Stephen Tsai stsai@staradvertiser.com
Today
Updated 10:29 p.m.

Hawaii football team adds transfer receiver from North Texas

Updated 10:30 p.m.

Ferd Lewis: Hawaii football coach Todd Graham has opportunity to craft future schedules

Updated 12:05 a.m.

Hess earns national coaching award; Sony Open raises $1.2M for charity

Updated 10:29 p.m.

Rainbow Wahine volleyball schedule for 2020 season almost complete

Editorial

Editorial: Give Hawaii restaurants dine-in support

Editorial: Give Hawaii restaurants dine-in support

Column: Now is the time to make Hawaii better

Column: Now is the time to make Hawaii better

Column: P3 approach can make Hawaii projects happen during pandemic

Column: P3 approach can make Hawaii projects happen during pandemic

Column: What Hong Kong turmoil says about Xi Jinping, and why Indo-Pacific Command must be ready

Column: What Hong Kong turmoil says about Xi Jinping, and why Indo-Pacific Command must be ready

Entertainment

Christo, artist known for massive, fleeting displays, dies at 84

Christo, artist known for massive, fleeting displays, dies at 84

By Associated Press
Today
Updated 3:59 p.m.

With a gay protagonist, Pixar short ‘Out’ makes history

Updated 3:45 p.m.

Q&A with Amy Schumer on missing stand-up and life under lockdown

Updated 7:02 p.m.

Kylie Jenner, Forbes spar over story on billionaire status

With a gay protagonist, Pixar short ‘Out’ makes history

Crave

Many Maui restaurants will stay shuttered until tourism is back

Many Maui restaurants will stay shuttered until tourism is back

By Carla Tracy, Special to the Star-Advertiser
Today
Updated 8:44 p.m.

How to prepare, share food safely during the COVID-19 pandemic

Updated 11:40 p.m.

Flavorful taro burger at Moku Roots is an easy vegetarian option

Updated 12:05 a.m.

Will it be a flood or a trickle when Hawaii restaurants reopen?

Spirited Conversations: Cool breeze or fiery heat

Latest Columns

Richard Borreca: Endorsements add some spark to Honolulu mayoral campaigns

Richard Borreca: Endorsements add some spark to Honolulu mayoral campaigns

By Richard Borreca, Special to the Star-Advertiser

David Shapiro: Color-coded mayhem marks Hawaii coronavirus response

David Shapiro: Color-coded mayhem marks Hawaii coronavirus response

By David Shapiro, Special to the Star-Advertiser

Kokua Line: Oahu man’s stolen identity used in false jobless claim

Kokua Line: Oahu man’s stolen identity used in false jobless claim

By Christine Donnelly cdonnelly@staradvertiser.com

Lee Cataluna: Coronavirus lockdown brought surprise perks across occupations

Lee Cataluna: Coronavirus lockdown brought surprise perks across occupations

By Lee Cataluna lcataluna@staradvertiser.com

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Kokua Line: Oahu man’s stolen identity used in false jobless claim

Kokua Line: Oahu man’s stolen identity used in false jobless claim

Kapiolani Community College offers free jump-start into health care jobs

How to prepare, share food safely during the COVID-19 pandemic

Help! One firm refused to refund travelers more than $100,000

Weekly digest of what’s happening on Maui

Maui

Maui candidates have to work around restrictions that have been keeping them from engaging voters

Maui candidates have to work around restrictions that have been keeping them from engaging voters

Who’s who on the 2020 Maui County ballot

Maui community theater groups set the stage for a new normal

Many Maui restaurants will stay shuttered until tourism is back

Flavorful taro burger at Moku Roots is an easy vegetarian option

Politics

While Twitter confronts Trump, Mark Zuckerberg keeps Facebook out of it

While Twitter confronts Trump, Mark Zuckerberg keeps Facebook out of it

Trump claims protesters risk facing ‘vicious dogs’ if they cross White House’s security fence

Trump claims protesters risk facing ‘vicious dogs’ if they cross White House’s security fence

Biden ally sees Amy Klobuchar as less likely Biden running mate

Biden ally sees Amy Klobuchar as less likely Biden running mate

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Biden condemns racism, Trump’s response after Minnesota protests

Biden condemns racism, Trump’s response after Minnesota protests

HEALTH

FDA finds contamination in several brands of diabetes drug

FDA finds contamination in several brands of diabetes drug

By Associated Press
May 29, 2020

Doctors sue to block FDA abortion pill rule during coronavirus pandemic

CVS to offer self-swab tests at two Longs Drugs drive-thru windows starting Friday

Doctor groups sue FDA to ease U.S. restrictions on abortion pill

To fight coronavirus, don’t neglect immunity and inflammation

Features

Hawaii boy, 6, creates book to help kids deal with coronavirus

Hawaii boy, 6, creates book to help kids deal with coronavirus

By Ashley Adriano aadriano@staradvertiser.com
Today
Updated 7:25 p.m.

On the Scene with Nito Larioza

Updated 12:05 a.m.

Book review: Gripping ‘Flight 7’ chronicles real-life mystery

Updated 12:05 a.m.

K-Drama: Donjoo wants to negotiate with Taewon on ‘Flower in Prison’

Updated 7:26 p.m.

Now Read This: ‘His Hideous Heart,’ ‘The Complete Cookbook for Young Chefs’

Updated 12:05 a.m.

Hawaii Prep World

Hall of Honor selects 12 more legends

Hall of Honor selects 12 more legends

By Jerry Campany
May. 25, 2020

1983 Hall of Honor

1992 Hall of Honor

2015 Hall of Honor

1995 Hall of Honor

Hawaii Warrior World

Hawaii men’s volleyball: Rado Parapunov, Colton Cowell, Patrick Gasman will be back for 2021 season

Hawaii men’s volleyball: Rado Parapunov, Colton Cowell, Patrick Gasman will be back for 2021 season

By Stephen Tsai
May. 7, 2020

Hawaii football: Rojesterman Farris to Atlanta Falcons, JoJo Ward to Arizona Cardinals

Hawaii football: Cole McDonald drafted in 7th round by Tennessee Titans

Hawaii men’s basketball: Drew Buggs narrows transfer choices to 3 schools

Hawaii water polo: Alumna Femke Aan makes hand sanitizer at ‘3Rewery’ to counterattack coronavirus

MORE SPORTS

MLS players agree to salary cuts, possible tournament

MLS players agree to salary cuts, possible tournament

Updated 3:55 p.m.

George Floyd’s death opens old wounds for NBA player Thabo Sefolosha

Updated 3:45 p.m.

Gilbert Burns routs Tyron Woodley in UFC’s return to Las Vegas

Updated 7:55 a.m.

Future of stadiums, arenas promise high tech, low capacity

Updated 7:33 a.m.

NHL plans to test players for COVID-19 daily if games resume

Updated 7:01 a.m.

GOOD NEWS

Missing hikers found after 18 days in New Zealand wilderness

Missing hikers found after 18 days in New Zealand wilderness

Georgia Aquarium says beluga whale born earlier in May

Haruki Murakami hosts ‘Stay Home’ radio show to lift spirits

Lee Cataluna: Anonymous donor’s gift to kupuna gives us all something to smile about

In coronavirus chaos, some find solace, purpose in helping others

BUSINESS

Protests force Target, CVS and Walmart to close some stores

Protests force Target, CVS and Walmart to close some stores

Updated 3:35 p.m.

U.S. consumer spending sinks by record 13.6% in face of COVID-19

Updated 6:35 a.m.

Flavorful taro burger at Moku Roots is an easy vegetarian option

Updated 12:05 a.m.

Many Maui restaurants will stay shuttered until tourism is back

Updated 8:44 p.m.

Proposed Wailuku hotel to get 2 airings this week

Updated 12:05 a.m.

ODD NEWS

Glazed or jelly? Doughnuts lure city-roaming Florida bear into trap

Glazed or jelly? Doughnuts lure city-roaming Florida bear into trap

Coronavirus shutdown strands Norway racer in Alaska after Iditarod win

Alligator rumored to have been Hitler’s dies in Moscow

Bald truth: Cincinnati MLS team tweets wrong photo of new coach

Ducklings orphaned by snapping turtle safe in New York City

Live Well

Meal, grocery delivery services can help sheltering seniors

Meal, grocery delivery services can help sheltering seniors

Experts offer a variety of solutions to help seniors maintain healthy habits

From lessons to recitals, piano teacher presses on

Don’t forget important vaccines, from flu to shingles

Seniors help neighbors with face mask kits

Focus on Japan

Tokyo Olympics just beginning race to reset themselves

Tokyo Olympics just beginning race to reset themselves

Japan spared COVID-19’s first wave, so what now?

Japan police arrest man in Kyoto anime arson that killed 36

Japan tentatively begins to open up after coronavirus emergency ends

New routine balances health, economy

Travel

Las Vegas Advisor: Casinos allowed to reopen Thursday

Las Vegas Advisor: Casinos allowed to reopen Thursday

Updated 12:05 a.m.

Help! One firm refused to refund travelers more than $100,000

Updated 12:05 a.m.

Pick a card and be transported: 7 board games from around the world

Updated 12:05 a.m.

Kentucky’s Japanese-style strolling garden is a spa for the soul and the senses

Updated 12:11 a.m.

Signs of Hawaiian Life – May 31, 2020

Updated 7:22 p.m.

Recipes

Flavorful taro burger at Moku Roots is an easy vegetarian option

Flavorful taro burger at Moku Roots is an easy vegetarian option

Updated 12:05 a.m.

Jar yourself out of complacency by picking up the skill of pickling

Going Gluten-Free: Mix, match at will when making granola

Recipe: Dabbling in dumplings

Recipe: A faker of a baker tries making cookies, for real

National news

Protests force Target, CVS and Walmart to close some stores

Protests force Target, CVS and Walmart to close some stores

Updated 3:35 p.m.

Protests across U.S. demand end to police violence

Updated 1:40 p.m.

Officials see U.S. extremist groups, foreign disinformation stoking violent protests

Updated 12:52 p.m.

Arizona governor announces weeklong curfew over protests

Updated 12:01 p.m.

SpaceX: Highlights from astronauts’ arrival at International Space Station

Updated 9:45 a.m.

World news

World alarmed by violence in U.S. as thousands march in London

World alarmed by violence in U.S. as thousands march in London

Updated 6:20 a.m.

China says U.S. action on Hong Kong ‘doomed to fail’

Updated 9:45 p.m.

Trump postpones G7 meeting, seeks expansion of members

Updated 9:45 p.m.

Quarantine bottlenecks add to woes of returning Filipinos

China says U.S. action on Hong Kong ‘doomed to fail’

Vanishing jobs for young could create ‘lock-down generation’

New York Times

What’s the risk of catching coronavirus from a surface?

What’s the risk of catching coronavirus from a surface?

Updated 3:05 p.m.

In lockdown, a San Francisco neighborhood opens up

Updated 2:45 p.m.

SpaceX: Highlights from astronauts’ arrival at International Space Station

Updated 9:45 a.m.

Review: Hannah Gadsby’s ‘Douglas’ doubles down on the comedy of contradiction

Updated 12:05 a.m.

Q&A with Amy Schumer on missing stand-up and life under lockdown

Updated 7:02 p.m.

Obituaries

Christo, artist known for massive, fleeting displays, dies at 84

Christo, artist known for massive, fleeting displays, dies at 84

Updated 3:59 p.m.

Warrior-statesman retired Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Hank Stackpole dies

Patriarch of Watumull’s helped develop aloha wear industry

Richard Herd, a baffled boss on ‘Seinfeld,’ is dead at 87

Former Atlanta Braves catcher Biff Pocoroba dies at 66; All-Star in 1978

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Letters to the Editor

Letters: Allow more people to enjoy game of golf; Generosity in time of COVID-19

Letters: Allow more people to enjoy game of golf; Generosity in time of COVID-19

Letters: Certification of health would open up Hawaii tourism; Lottery could help economy

Letters: Get medical visits booked now; To discourage illegal parties, issue citations

Letters: Replace cars with shopping on Kalakaua; Faithful don’t always attend church services; Require apartments to secure garbage

Letters: Legislators shouldn’t put away needed funds; Zuckerberg should help state; Damien president failed students

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Brief absence of humans shows remarkable changes in Hanauma Bay

Brief absence of humans shows remarkable changes in Hanauma Bay

National Guard summoned to aid cities amid police clashes over George Floyd’s death

VIDEO: 2 NASA astronauts blast off into space on a SpaceX rocket in history-making ride

Pentagon puts military police on alert to go to Minneapolis

Non-essential business owners in Hawaii rally at the state Capitol

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