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Lack of information in Hawaii inmate’s death is questioned

Lack of information in Hawaii inmate’s death is questioned

By Kevin Dayton kdayton@staradvertiser.com
Today
Updated 10:40 p.m.

The case in question involves Oahu Community Correctional Center inmate Jacob Russell, 56.

Hawaii’s largest public pension fund hits a record $14B shortfall

Updated 10:45 p.m.
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Navy to name aircraft carrier for Pearl Harbor hero Doris Miller

Navy to name aircraft carrier for Pearl Harbor hero Doris Miller

Updated 10:41 p.m.

Hawaii men’s basketball team wary of UCSB’s healthy Max Heidegger

Updated 10:48 p.m.

Ferd Lewis: MLB should deliver a purpose pitch to electronic sign stealers

Updated 12:05 a.m.

Duane ‘Dog the Bounty Hunter’ Chapman is hunting alone

Updated 1:20 p.m.

Town-bound lane of H-3 tunnel to close for safety improvements next week

Updated 10:15 p.m.

Letters: The concept of aloha; Columnists on Mideast; Trump’s doing great

Updated 10:49 p.m.
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Betty White, looking fab at 98, gets birthday love from her celebrity fans

Updated 11:27 a.m.

Hillary Clinton to 2020 Democratic voters: Pick a winner

Updated 2:22 p.m.
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Top News

Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson promises to carry on his late dad Rocky Johnson’s mana and work ethic

Johnson senior, a WWE Hall of Fame wrestler, died at the age of 75 on Jan. 15.

Updated 8:07 a.m.

Kuakini between Liliha and Aipaako Streets closed to traffic due to water main break

Updated 8:03 a.m.

Iran to send flight recorders from downed jet to Ukraine

Updated 6:27 a.m.

Gun-rights activists gear up for show of force in Virginia

Updated 7 a.m.

No. 1 Hawaii men’s volleyball rallies to beat No. 5 Lewis in 4

Updated 5:42 p.m.

Former Hawaii state Sen. Jon Yoshimura is charged with DUI

Updated 10:14 p.m.
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Sen. Mazie Hirono says Trump ‘trying to rig’ impeachment trial

Updated 10:13 p.m.
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Man, 90, rescued after car falls off roadway near Manoa home

Updated 10:15 p.m.

Police arrest man, 19, for allegedly robbing 2 Oahu 7-Eleven stores

Updated 9:20 a.m.
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10 swept up in Kauai sting

Updated 10:16 p.m.

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Chinese New Year festivities begin for Year of the Rat

Chinese New Year festivities begin for Year of the Rat

Demonstrators march on the 127th anniversary of the Hawaiian Kingdom’s overthrow

Demonstrators march on the 127th anniversary of the Hawaiian Kingdom’s overthrow

Anti-abortion advocates hit the streets of Honolulu

Anti-abortion advocates hit the streets of Honolulu

Teams Mauka and Makai practice ahead of Polynesian Bowl

Teams Mauka and Makai practice ahead of Polynesian Bowl

Men’s basketball: Hawaii vs. Cal Poly

Men’s basketball: Hawaii vs. Cal Poly

Women’s basketball: Hawaii vs. UC Riverside

Women’s basketball: Hawaii vs. UC Riverside

Boys basketball: Damien vs. Maryknoll

Boys basketball: Damien vs. Maryknoll

Boys basketball: Kalaheo vs. Kahuku

Boys basketball: Kalaheo vs. Kahuku

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Hawaii News

Navy to name aircraft carrier for Pearl Harbor hero Doris Miller

Navy to name aircraft carrier for Pearl Harbor hero Doris Miller

By William Cole wcole@staradvertiser.com
Jan. 17, 2020
Updated 10:41 p.m.

Sen. Mazie Hirono says Trump ‘trying to rig’ impeachment trial

Updated 10:13 p.m.

Lack of information in Hawaii inmate’s death is questioned

Updated 10:40 p.m.

Hawaii’s largest public pension fund hits a record $14B shortfall

Updated 10:45 p.m.

Former Hawaii state Sen. Jon Yoshimura is charged with DUI

Updated 10:14 p.m.

Sports

Hawaii men’s volleyball team defeats Lewis in 4 sets

Hawaii men’s volleyball team defeats Lewis in 4 sets

By Kaitlyn Jasnica, Special to the Star-Advertiser
Today
Updated 12:13 a.m.

Hawaii men’s basketball team wary of UCSB’s healthy Max Heidegger

Updated 10:48 p.m.

Hawaii women’s basketball coach Laura Beeman gets extension through 2023-24

Updated 12:05 a.m.

Ferd Lewis: MLB should deliver a purpose pitch to electronic sign stealers

Updated 12:05 a.m.

Woody Austin takes lead, but 10 others in striking range at Hualalai

Updated 10:59 p.m.

Editorial

Editorial: Can’t afford NIMBYism; Seeing Forest for trees; Get ready for mail voting

Editorial: Can’t afford NIMBYism; Seeing Forest for trees; Get ready for mail voting

Letters: The concept of aloha; Columnists on Mideast; Trump’s doing great

Letters: The concept of aloha; Columnists on Mideast; Trump’s doing great

Column: ʻO kēia ka 900 o ka pukana o Kauakūkalahale

Column: ʻO kēia ka 900 o ka pukana o Kauakūkalahale

Editorial: Space Force boosts cautious optimism

Editorial: Space Force boosts cautious optimism

Play

Ken Jeong gives up body, soul for comedy

Ken Jeong gives up body, soul for comedy

By Steven Mark smark@staradvertiser.com
Jan. 16, 2020

‘Curious incident’ explores sensory overload as a youth seeks to solve a mystery

Louis Vuitton reimagines flagship store in Waikiki

Pau Hana Patrol: Rokkaku Hamakatsu offers value, good tastes in modern environment

Island Mele: Tatofi scores with originals, remakes alike with ‘Ua Kui A Lawa’

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Bye bye, Bubbies: Beloved ice creamery shuts doors at Koko Marina

Bye bye, Bubbies: Beloved ice creamery shuts doors at Koko Marina

By Dave Reardon dreardon@staradvertiser.com
Jan. 14, 2020

Back in the Day: Turnip cake adds depth to Lunar New Year table

The Weekly Eater: Seek ‘Troubles’ at La Comida for delicious experience

On Tap in Hawaii: Bottles, cans offer taste of art

Quickbites: Dylan’s Candy Bar, ‘Eat Well for Life,’ Sakura Japanese Restaurant

Latest Columns

Column: ʻO kēia ka 900 o ka pukana o Kauakūkalahale

Column: ʻO kēia ka 900 o ka pukana o Kauakūkalahale

By Laiana Wong

Ferd Lewis: MLB should deliver a purpose pitch to electronic sign stealers

Ferd Lewis: MLB should deliver a purpose pitch to electronic sign stealers

By Ferd Lewis flewis@staradvertiser.com

Ocean Watch: Saying bye to Midway and glorious memories

Ocean Watch: Saying bye to Midway and glorious memories

By Susan Scott, Special to the Star-Advertiser

Column: Technology helps provide accurate measure of sea level

Facts of the Matter

Column: Technology helps provide accurate measure of sea level

By Richard Brill, Special to the Star-Advertiser

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TRUMP IMPEACHMENT

Sen. Mazie Hirono says Trump ‘trying to rig’ impeachment trial

Sen. Mazie Hirono says Trump ‘trying to rig’ impeachment trial

Trump assembles a made-for-TV impeachment defense team

Trump’s trial begins, senators vowing ‘impartial justice’

White House violated law in freezing Ukraine aid, federal watchdog says

Trump had knowledge of Ukraine pressure, Giuliani associate says

MAUI

Proposal to expand University of Hawaii medical school to Maui may help doctor shortage

Proposal to expand University of Hawaii medical school to Maui may help doctor shortage

West Maui’s Kai Nishiki prefers compelling activism over politics in protecting public interests

Southwest, PGA take support for Hawaii’s military to new highs

Come away from Las Vegas a winner with these sure bets for dining

Coffee shop finds success in old Hokama’s building

Out and About Photo Galleries

Silverstein at HB Social Club

Silverstein at HB Social Club

D.O.A. at HB Social Club

D.O.A. at HB Social Club

#Jam4Maunakea at Artistry Honolulu

#Jam4Maunakea at Artistry Honolulu

Micromania Midget Wrestling at The Republik

Micromania Midget Wrestling at The Republik

New Year’s ‘Ohana Festival at JCCH

New Year’s ‘Ohana Festival at JCCH

71st Narcissus Queen Pageant at Hawaii Theatre

71st Narcissus Queen Pageant at Hawaii Theatre

Old Dominion at Blaisdell Arena

Old Dominion at Blaisdell Arena

First Friday in Chinatown

First Friday in Chinatown

Politics

Billionaire Bloomberg is granted financial disclosure delay

Billionaire Bloomberg is granted financial disclosure delay

Hillary Clinton to 2020 Democratic voters: Pick a winner

Hillary Clinton to 2020 Democratic voters: Pick a winner

Senate passes U.S.-Canada-Mexico trade deal, a Trump priority

Senate passes U.S.-Canada-Mexico trade deal, a Trump priority

Fact Check: Trump distorts data, Democrats cut some corners

Fact Check: Trump distorts data, Democrats cut some corners

ENTERTAINMENT

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Betty White, looking fab at 98, gets birthday love from her celebrity fans

Betty White, looking fab at 98, gets birthday love from her celebrity fans

By Christi Carras, Los Angeles Times
Jan. 17, 2020
Updated 11:27 a.m.

Eminem drops surprise album, advocates changes to gun laws

Painting found in Italian gallery’s walls verified as Gustav Klimt’s ‘Portrait of a Lady’

Mariah Carey, the Neptunes in Songwriters Hall’s 2020 class

Demi Lovato to sing national anthem at Super Bowl

Features

ExtraFamily: ‘Rainbow,’ Lunar New Year, ‘Super Saturday’ at HiSAM

ExtraFamily: ‘Rainbow,’ Lunar New Year, ‘Super Saturday’ at HiSAM

By Star-Advertiser Staff
Jan. 16, 2020

Now Read This: ‘Dreamers,’ ‘Crossing on Time’

Enter the Honolulu Star-Advertiser 2020 Oscar Contest: Who got snubbed?

Jamie Lee crowned 71st Narcissus Queen at Hawaii Theatre

Magnum Reloaded: ‘Magnum P.I.’ plays good cop-bad cop in order to catch a killer

Hawaii Prep World

VIDEO: Skywalking Texas A&M-bound WR Demond Demas on life lessons

VIDEO: Skywalking Texas A&M-bound WR Demond Demas on life lessons

By Paul Honda
Jan. 17, 2020

‘Iolani’s Elena Oglivie collects a third Gatorade Hawaii Player of Year honor

Defensive stops preserve No. 2 Maryknoll’s win at No. 5 Damien

Defending champion Aiea opens as No. 3 seed in OIA girls soccer playoffs

Hoopbook: Kamehameha, Maryknoll in an elite class — for now

Hawaii Warrior World

Hawaii men’s volleyball: Lewis apologizes for broadcaster’s comments disparaging “Rainbow Warriors” nickname

Hawaii men’s volleyball: Lewis apologizes for broadcaster’s comments disparaging “Rainbow Warriors” nickname

By Brian McInnis
Jan. 17, 2020

Hawaii women’s basketball: Laura Beeman receives 3-year extension

Hawaii men’s volleyball: FINAL No. 1 UH 3, No. 5 Lewis 1

Hawaii men’s basketball: Junior Madut playing catch-up with Rainbow Warriors

Hawaii football: Nick Rolovich officially introduced at Washington State

MORE SPORTS

Rodgers-Sherman matchup highlights NFC title game

Rodgers-Sherman matchup highlights NFC title game

Updated 4:05 p.m.

Mariota helping Titans on, off field despite being benched

Updated 3:15 p.m.

Former Hawaii coach leaving LSU to become head football coach at Baylor

Beltrán out as Mets manager in wake of sign-stealing scandal

49ers, Packers look to go from losing seasons to Super Bowl

HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS

No. 2 Maryknoll outlasts Damien down the stretch in boys basketball

No. 2 Maryknoll outlasts Damien down the stretch in boys basketball

Future Rainbow Warriors ready to compete in Polynesian Bowl

No. 10 Kahuku pulls out boys basketball upset of No. 3 Kalaheo in overtime

Steve Spurrier returns to the sideline for Polynesian Bowl

Kapolei senior De’Zhaun Stribling has grown into a three-sport standout

BUSINESS

Solar generation up 21% in 2019, Hawaiian Electric says

Solar generation up 21% in 2019, Hawaiian Electric says

Updated 10:21 p.m.

On the Move: Maui Tomorrow, Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort

Updated 12:05 a.m.

Boeing is working on a new software issue on the 737 Max

Updated 12:16 p.m.

BMW recalls about 357K vehicles for Takata air bag inflators

Updated 11:58 a.m.

Huawei CFO lawyers argue she should not be extradited to the U.S.

Updated 11:50 a.m.

ODD NEWS

Woman pleads guilty to poisoning husband with eye drops

Woman pleads guilty to poisoning husband with eye drops

Man asks judge’s leave for sword battle with ex-wife, lawyer

Woman who threw menstrual blood banned from California Capitol

Canadian province retracts alert of nuclear power incident

Man breaks into Taco Bell, prepares food, takes nap

HEALTH

Smelly Rio de Janeiro water supply has residents on edge

Smelly Rio de Janeiro water supply has residents on edge

Many problems associated with obesity can be avoided via lifestyle choices

Makeup can open the door to serious infections

Seborrheic keratoses can be mistaken for more serious conditions

Affordable health care tops Mayor Harry Kim’s list of bills

Travel

Hawaii’s Backyard: A retirement project evolves into sprawling garden for all to enjoy on Kauai

Hawaii’s Backyard: A retirement project evolves into sprawling garden for all to enjoy on Kauai

Las Vegas Advisor: Cirque show coming to Circus Circus Resort and Casino

Discovering the Baroque beauty of a revived Italian city

Beaufort, crown jewel of South Carolina’s Low Country, has plenty to offer

Theme parks to add Mickey ride, ‘Bourne Stuntacular’ this year

Focus on Japan

Former Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn’s lawyers rebut company’s claims against fugitive executive

Former Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn’s lawyers rebut company’s claims against fugitive executive

Updated 1:02 a.m.

Tailoring a sharing economy to fit Japan’s needs

Tokyo to allow terminally ill to opt out of lifesaving aid

With coal power under fire, 2020 could be a big year for wind energy in Japan

Photo: Mega-Mochi

Live Well

To forgive someone, put judgment aside

To forgive someone, put judgment aside

Day care helps seniors avoid hospitals, nursing homes

Economists worry about more older Americans taking on jobs such as ridesharing

Monitoring devices can track loved ones with dementia

IRS introduces tax form for older taxpayers

National news

Gun-rights activists gear up for show of force in Virginia

Gun-rights activists gear up for show of force in Virginia

Updated 7 a.m.

Virginia’s highest court upholds weapons ban at gun rally

Updated 3:35 p.m.

3 more linked to neo-Nazi group arrested in Georgia

Updated 2:55 p.m.

What you need to know before 2020 Census starts in Alaska

Updated 11:20 a.m.

At least 1 dead, 1 seriously injured in Lake Tahoe avalanche, authorities say

Updated 11:11 a.m.

World news

Iran to send flight recorders from downed jet to Ukraine

Iran to send flight recorders from downed jet to Ukraine

Updated 6:27 a.m.

Iran’s top leader strikes defiant tone against U.S. amid month of turmoil

Prince Harry takes on first duties since royal crisis talks

Putin fast-tracks effort to extend his rule in Russia

Australia firefighters save world’s only rare dinosaur trees

New York Times

Trump targets Michelle Obama’s school nutrition guidelines on her birthday

Trump targets Michelle Obama’s school nutrition guidelines on her birthday

Updated 1:16 p.m.

Duane ‘Dog the Bounty Hunter’ Chapman is hunting alone

Updated 1:20 p.m.

Review: New book says Trump seemed to have no idea what happened at Pearl Harbor

Updated 10:46 a.m.

Recipe: When rice is displayed in full glory

Two Popes, and one big furor after Benedict weighs in on priestly celibacy

Obituaries

Video

Wrestler Rocky Johnson, father of Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, dies at 75

Wrestler Rocky Johnson, father of Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, dies at 75

Neil Peart, drummer for influential rock band Rush, dead at 67

Famed DJ pioneered house music in Hawaii

Prolific ‘Graduate’ writer-actor Buck Henry dies at 89

‘Ugly Betty’ co-creator Silvio Horta, 45, dies in Miami

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ILIMA AWARDS

Publisher’s Choice: Morton’s the Steakhouse

Publisher’s Choice: Morton’s the Steakhouse

People’s Choice: Senia, Shabuya, La Mer, Kono’s, more

Rave Reviews: Joleen Oshiro

Rave Reviews: Lesa Griffith

Best Seafood: Buffet at Hyatt Regency Waikiki

STORIES WITH VIDEO

Video

Betty White, looking fab at 98, gets birthday love from her celebrity fans

Betty White, looking fab at 98, gets birthday love from her celebrity fans

Police arrest man, 19, for allegedly robbing 2 Oahu 7-Eleven stores

Trump assembles a made-for-TV impeachment defense team

Family of drowned boy sues Mid-Pacific Institute for gross negligence

Andrew Yang’s wife details alleged sexual assault by OB-GYN during pregnancy

Archives

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Letters to the Editor

Letters: The concept of aloha; Columnists on Mideast; Trump’s doing great

Letters: The concept of aloha; Columnists on Mideast; Trump’s doing great

Letters: Herbicide ban; Drivers turning right; Traffic congestion fee

Letters: Unions benefit more than members; Raise minimum wage; Kudos to Nick Rolovich

Letters: Remove GET on food, medicine; Trump’s poor record; Aloha spirit inspires passing-down of legacies

Letters: Soleimani action should have followed protocol; Rail will improve Oahu; Vote Trump out to make America better

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