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Coronavirus Outbreak

How Johnson & Johnson’s coronavirus vaccine differs from Pfizer’s and Moderna’s

How Johnson & Johnson’s coronavirus vaccine differs from Pfizer’s and Moderna’s

Few in Hawaii spared the far-reaching consequences of the coronavirus pandemic

Few in Hawaii spared the far-reaching consequences of the coronavirus pandemic

Hawaii sees 60 new coronavirus cases on Sunday, bringing the state’s total to 27,559

Hawaii sees 60 new coronavirus cases on Sunday, bringing the state’s total to 27,559

A year of COVID-19: Key leaders in Hawaii’s pandemic response recall the challenges they faced

A year of COVID-19: Key leaders in Hawaii’s pandemic response recall the challenges they faced

POLITICS

Trump’s Republican hit list at CPAC is a warning shot to his party

Trump’s Republican hit list at CPAC is a warning shot to his party

Trump calls for GOP unity, says he won’t start another party

Trump calls for GOP unity, says he won’t start another party

Crisis deepens for Gov. Cuomo in New York; AG wants to lead harassment probe

Crisis deepens for Gov. Cuomo in New York; AG wants to lead harassment probe

Biden hails House passage of $1.9T coronavirus bill, which now heads to the Senate

Biden hails House passage of $1.9T coronavirus bill, which now heads to the Senate

Photo Galleries

Trump returns to public spotlight with CPAC speech

Trump returns to public spotlight with CPAC speech

Friends of the Library of Hawaii’s pop-up bookstore opens at Ward Village

Friends of the Library of Hawaii’s pop-up bookstore opens at Ward Village

Hawaii closes out home schedule with win over Long Beach State

Hawaii closes out home schedule with win over Long Beach State

About 500 families line up at Salvation Army’s drive-thru food distribution in Kapolei

About 500 families line up at Salvation Army’s drive-thru food distribution in Kapolei

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Hawaii News

Bills that would place limit on emergency beach sandbags in Hawaii shelved

Bills that would place limit on emergency beach sandbags in Hawaii shelved

By Sophie Cocke scocke@staradvertiser.com
Today
Updated 9:15 p.m.

Few in Hawaii spared the far-reaching consequences of the coronavirus pandemic

Updated 10:41 p.m.

Schofield soldier accused of murdering his wife had asked for a divorce

Updated 9:14 p.m.

Next Ward Village condo tower about to rise

Updated 9:17 p.m.

City, partners to install community-inspired mural at Old Stadium Park in Moiliili

Updated 9:29 p.m.

Sports

Hawaii Beat: University of Hawaii softball team completes exhibition softball sweep

Hawaii Beat: University of Hawaii softball team completes exhibition softball sweep

By Star-Advertiser staff
Today
Updated 12:05 a.m.

Raptors’ virus issues worsen, game vs. Bulls called off

Updated 8:52 a.m.

Hawaii basketball team hangs on to edge Long Beach State in home finale

Ferd Lewis: Former Hawaii volleyball coach Dave Shoji laments lost season for Rainbow Wahine

No. 15 Arizona State sweeps Hawaii baseball team in doubleheader

Editorial

Editorial: Making tourism more enlightened

Editorial: Making tourism more enlightened

Letters: Follow CDC guidelines on 65-plus vaccinations; Heed warning labels on medication bottles; Ige wrong to suspend public’s right to know

Letters: Follow CDC guidelines on 65-plus vaccinations; Heed warning labels on medication bottles; Ige wrong to suspend public’s right to know

Column: Comprehensive approach needed to protect teens from vaping

Column: Comprehensive approach needed to protect teens from vaping

Column: AlohaSafe is key part of Hawaii’s solution to the pandemic

Column: AlohaSafe is key part of Hawaii’s solution to the pandemic

Entertainment

Video

‘Nomadland,’ ‘Borat’ win at a socially distant Golden Globes

‘Nomadland,’ ‘Borat’ win at a socially distant Golden Globes

By Associated Press
Feb. 28, 2021
Updated 10:54 p.m.

‘Tom & Jerry’ gives box office some life with $13.7M opening

Updated 1:04 p.m.

Ta-Nehisi Coates to write new ‘Superman’ film

Updated 9:05 a.m.

Lady Gaga’s dogs recovered safely

Laying out data, Netflix touts its record on inclusivity

Crave

The Weekly Eater: Yoshoku reflects merger of Western tradition with Japanese taste

The Weekly Eater: Yoshoku reflects merger of Western tradition with Japanese taste

By Review by Nadine Kam, Special to the Star-Advertiser
Feb. 23, 2021

The Little Foodie: Crunchy, spicy sauce jazzes up range of foods

Kauai farmer gives garlic a try

Back in the Day: Deliciousness is in the details

Quickbites: Tanaka Ramen offers make-at-home option, Waiwai Collective serves brunch, Choco le‘a owner turns author

Latest Columns

On Politics: Hawaii’s inability and bungling on unemployment insurance exacerbate human suffering

On Politics: Hawaii’s inability and bungling on unemployment insurance exacerbate human suffering

By Richard Borreca Special to the Star-Advertiser

Kokua Line: Honolulu County imposes strict limits on renewal by mail for state IDs

Kokua Line: Honolulu County imposes strict limits on renewal by mail for state IDs

By Christine Donnelly cdonnelly@staradvertiser.com

David Shapiro: Gov. David Ige slow-walks recovery; Hawaii legislators dig us in deeper

David Shapiro: Gov. David Ige slow-walks recovery; Hawaii legislators dig us in deeper

By David Shapiro, Special to the Star-Advertiser

Ferd Lewis: Former Hawaii volleyball coach Dave Shoji laments lost season for Rainbow Wahine

Ferd Lewis: Former Hawaii volleyball coach Dave Shoji laments lost season for Rainbow Wahine

By Ferd Lewis flewis@staradvertiser.com

COVID-19 Resources

Kokua Line: Honolulu County imposes strict limits on renewal by mail for state IDs

Kokua Line: Honolulu County imposes strict limits on renewal by mail for state IDs

Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine works well in large ‘real world’ test, even after one dose

CDC study examines best practices for fitness facilities following COVID-19 cluster as Hawaii gyms ease restrictions

Kokua Line: Honolulu County cut some driver’s license renewals by mail, but many applicants are still trying in vain

How would COVID-19 vaccine makers adapt to variants?

Letters to the Editor

Letters: Follow CDC guidelines on 65-plus vaccinations; Heed warning labels on medication bottles; Ige wrong to suspend public’s right to know

Letters: Follow CDC guidelines on 65-plus vaccinations; Heed warning labels on medication bottles; Ige wrong to suspend public’s right to know

Letters: Difficult to trade up in housing market; HPD officer stopped dangerous speeder; Now is the time to raise minimum wage

Letters: DLIR needs to expand, reopen UI offices; Inspect shipments for illegal fireworks; Open up vaccinations to some under 75

Letters: Vaccination priorities hurt 65-plus group; Kenji Price sets worthy example for youth; Legislature must act to curb teen vaping

Letters: UI offices must open for in-person assistance; Har should resign over DUI incident; Teleworking would give HGEA workers perks

America in Turmoil

The brutal attack on a Thai man in San Francisco outrages Asian Americans

The brutal attack on a Thai man in San Francisco outrages Asian Americans

Growing tension in Minneapolis as trial looms in George Floyd’s death

Growing tension in Minneapolis as trial looms in George Floyd’s death

In latest attack on Asians, woman dragged by car in Oakland robbery

In latest attack on Asians, woman dragged by car in Oakland robbery

FBI said to have singled out potential assailant in Capitol officer’s death

FBI said to have singled out potential assailant in Capitol officer’s death

FEATURES

Pandemic produce: Food insecurity concerns give rise to edible gardens

Pandemic produce: Food insecurity concerns give rise to edible gardens

By Steven Mark smark@staradvertiser.com
Feb. 28, 2021

Reviews positive for Oahu’s drive-in theaters

K-Drama: Ru Ri must create menu by herself on ‘Man Who Sets the Table’

Now Read This: ‘This Is Your Time,’ ‘Every Body Looking’

New NBC comedy ‘Young Rock’ chronicles Dwayne Johnson on his journey to adulthood and stardom

New York Times

How Johnson & Johnson’s coronavirus vaccine differs from Pfizer’s and Moderna’s

How Johnson & Johnson’s coronavirus vaccine differs from Pfizer’s and Moderna’s

By New York Times
Feb. 28, 2021
Updated 11:57 p.m.

Trump’s Republican hit list at CPAC is a warning shot to his party

Updated 5:37 p.m.

The brutal attack on a Thai man in San Francisco outrages Asian Americans

Ted Cruz, speaking at CPAC, jokes about Cancún trip and tells media to ‘lighten up’

Amazon moves from film industry’s margins to the mainstream

Education

Hawaii’s acting state epidemiologist calls for reopening public schools

Hawaii’s acting state epidemiologist calls for reopening public schools

Hawaii Nature Center becomes outdoor classroom

Hawaii Nature Center becomes outdoor classroom

Hawaii public schools allowed to hold graduations in 2021 with strict protocols

Hawaii public schools allowed to hold graduations in 2021 with strict protocols

COVID-19 cases declining among Hawaii public school students and staff

COVID-19 cases declining among Hawaii public school students and staff

Business

Johnson & Johnson’s single-dose COVID-19 vaccine is cleared for use in the U.S.

Johnson & Johnson’s single-dose COVID-19 vaccine is cleared for use in the U.S.

By Bloomberg News
Feb. 27, 2021

Warren Buffett again encourages investors to bet on America

Hawaii tops U.S. in 2020 union membership

Hawaiian Airlines tops in punctuality for the 17th consecutive year

Keith Amemiya named executive director of Central Pacific Bank Foundation

Obituaries

Miles Jackson, ‘epitome of a jazz musician,’ dies at age 65

Miles Jackson, ‘epitome of a jazz musician,’ dies at age 65

By Steven Mark smark@staradvertiser.com
Today
Updated 9:18 p.m.

Beat poet, publisher Lawrence Ferlinghetti dies at 101

William Bains-Jordan, first Aiea state legislator, dies at 104

Arturo Di Modica, sculptor of the iconic Wall Street bull, dies at 80

Rush Limbaugh, controversial conservative radio host, dies at 70

National news

Trump calls for GOP unity, says he won’t start another party

Trump calls for GOP unity, says he won’t start another party

By Associated Press
Feb. 28, 2021
Updated 3:51 p.m.

Crisis deepens for Gov. Cuomo in New York; AG wants to lead harassment probe

Updated 12:01 p.m.

Growing tension in Minneapolis as trial looms in George Floyd’s death

Andrew Yang helps photographer facing attack on Staten Island ferry

In latest attack on Asians, woman dragged by car in Oakland robbery

World news

U.S. wasted billions on cars, buildings in Afghanistan according to report

U.S. wasted billions on cars, buildings in Afghanistan according to report

By Associated Press
Feb. 28, 2021
Updated 11:23 p.m.

Netanyahu accuses Iran of attacking Israeli-owned cargo ship

Updated 10:52 p.m.

China said to speed up move to more survivable nuclear force

Updated 7:28 p.m.

Nigerian families await news of 300 kidnapped schoolgirls

Updated 10:05 a.m.

U.N. Human Rights Office says 18 killed in Myanmar crackdown

Updated 8:55 a.m.

Live Well

Many seniors lack the resources or social connections to help them get a COVID-19 vaccine

Many seniors lack the resources or social connections to help them get a COVID-19 vaccine

Retiree becomes defiant publisher for her community

Analysis confirms dangers of diet high in fried food

Employed seniors might not need all Medicare benefits

‘Hug tents’ help restore physical connections during pandemic

Focus on Japan

First Asian skipper completes tough globe-circling yacht race

First Asian skipper completes tough globe-circling yacht race

Ryotei restaurant in Tokyo shutters after 230-year run

Goldfish lure visitors to Japanese shopping street

In-flight meal sales expected to take off for All Nippon Airways

Discussions begin on 4-day workweek in Japan

Travel

Disney World at 50: Meet the general you’ve never heard of who mapped out the Magic Kingdom

Disney World at 50: Meet the general you’ve never heard of who mapped out the Magic Kingdom

Disney World unveils first of its 50th anniversary plans

Las Vegas Advisor: Unfinished Drew resort on Strip has new owners

Signs of Hawaiian Life – Feb. 28, 2021

Millennials keen on travel in the year ahead, survey finds

Recipes

Recipe: Cheesy chicken an oozy delight

Recipe: Cheesy chicken an oozy delight

Recipe: Salted pretzel brownies make maximum impact

The Electric Kitchen: Recipes available via classes, too

Recipe: A how-to guide to stir-frying

The Little Foodie: Crunchy, spicy sauce jazzes up range of foods

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Special Sections

Dining Out

Hawaii Renovation

2020 Aloha Aina Awards

President's Day Sale

STORIES WITH VIDEO

Video

Netanyahu accuses Iran of attacking Israeli-owned cargo ship

Netanyahu accuses Iran of attacking Israeli-owned cargo ship

‘Nomadland,’ ‘Borat’ win at a socially distant Golden Globes

WWII-era plane honors veteran and U.K. fundraising hero Captain Tom Moore, 100, at his funeral in England

VIDEO: Former UH Warrior and CFL great Chad Owens hosts Star-Advertiser sports show ‘The CO2 RUN DWN’

Fire visible across Los Angeles burns commercial yard, buses

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