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Eight apply to serve as interim Honolulu police chief

Eight apply to serve as interim Honolulu police chief

Mayor Rick Blangiardi made a “strong recommendation” that the police commission choose Hawaii island Police Chief Ben Moszkowicz as Honolulu’s interim chief.

By Peter Boylan
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Honolulu City Council leadership reorganized during intense meeting

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Families to have more preschool access in fall

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Hawaii Coast Guard crew wraps up enforcement mission in Cook Islands

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UH Manoa names new leaders to start in July

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‘Lilo and Stitch’ actor David Bell dies at age 46

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Missing Oahu work furlough inmate arrested in Texas

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Israel kills senior Iranian general as Trump demands war’s end

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Kilauea fountaining draws locals and visitors like moths to a flame

Kilauea fountaining draws locals and visitors like moths to a flame

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Lahaina wildfire debris transfer work begins

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Hawaii Council votes to protect county staffers in wrongful death suit

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Kahikinui brush fire 93% contained, evacuation orders lifted

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Honolulu City Council leadership reorganized during intense meeting

Honolulu City Council leadership reorganized during intense meeting

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Eight apply to serve as interim Honolulu police chief

Eight apply to serve as interim Honolulu police chief

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CBO: GOP tax bill would add $3.4 trillion to U.S. debt

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Eight apply to serve as interim Honolulu police chief

Eight apply to serve as interim Honolulu police chief

Updated 12:28 a.m.

Honolulu City Council leadership reorganized during intense meeting

Updated 11:57 p.m.

Hawaii Coast Guard crew wraps up enforcement mission in Cook Islands

Updated 12:02 a.m.

Families to have more preschool access in fall

Updated 12:03 a.m.

UH Manoa names new leaders to start in July

Updated 12:09 a.m.

Sports

’Bows land touted lefty from Horizon League

’Bows land touted lefty from Horizon League

Updated 12:26 a.m.

Dave Reardon: New AD Elliott has to figure out puzzle facing UH

Updated 12:16 a.m.

Baldwin alum Aloy keeps Hogs alive in CWS

Updated 12:19 a.m.

Chaminade hires Brewster to coach women’s hoops

Updated 12:27 a.m.

UH gives new AD Elliott a 5-year contract worth more than $2M

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Letter: Tax credits help isles attain clean energy goal

Letter: Tax credits help isles attain clean energy goal

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Editorial: Build on HONU program’s success

Editorial: Build on HONU program’s success

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Column: Act to protect state Judiciary, democracy

Column: Act to protect state Judiciary, democracy

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Off the news: Be aware of HawaiianMiles changes

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Photo Galleries

Israel keeps pressure on Iran as aerial bombardment continues

Israel keeps pressure on Iran as aerial bombardment continues

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Honolulu Fire Dept. conducts training exercises at Ala Moana Blvd.

Honolulu Fire Dept. conducts training exercises at Ala Moana Blvd.

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Scenes from Israel amid aerial war with Iran

Scenes from Israel amid aerial war with Iran

June 16, 2025

Authorities capture suspect in Minnesota political shootings

Authorities capture suspect in Minnesota political shootings

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Entertainment

‘Lilo and Stitch’ actor David Bell dies at age 46

‘Lilo and Stitch’ actor David Bell dies at age 46

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Nezza defies Dodgers, sings U.S. anthem in Spanish at game

June 15, 2025

Harvey Weinstein convicted of sex crime in retrial

June 11, 2025

Brian Wilson, pop auteur and leader of the Beach Boys, dies at 82

June 11, 2025

Sly Stone, maestro of multifaceted, hitmaking band, dies at 82

June 9, 2025

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Tech View: Watch your bone density and work to improve it

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Kokua Line: How do we report illegal vacation rentals in Kaka‘ako?

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Stephen Tsai: So much for summer; UH programs go year-round

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Kokua Line: What’s going on with HawaiianMiles?

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Mushroom Mastery

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Authentic Thai Flavors

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Hawaii Prep World

Manley steps down as Moanalua’s coach

Manley steps down as Moanalua’s coach

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HHSAA Hall of Honor: Kainoa Wade

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HHSAA Hall of Honor: Pupu Sepulona

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Maui Wildfires

Lahaina wildfire debris transfer work begins

Lahaina wildfire debris transfer work begins

June 17, 2025

Kahikinui brush fire 93% contained, evacuation orders lifted

Kahikinui brush fire 93% contained, evacuation orders lifted

June 16, 2025

Maui vacation rental bill draws support, opposition at heated hearing

Maui vacation rental bill draws support, opposition at heated hearing

June 10, 2025

Maui County Council to hear response to vacation rentals conversion today

Maui County Council to hear response to vacation rentals conversion today

June 9, 2025

Archives

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Crime in Hawaii

Missing Oahu work furlough inmate arrested in Texas

Missing Oahu work furlough inmate arrested in Texas

Updated 5:14 p.m.

Russian man arrested at Honolulu airport for alleged immigration violation

Updated 3:42 p.m.

Man, 22, arrested after shot fired in Waikiki road-rage incident

Updated 7:33 a.m.

Traffic

Man killed after crashing car into tree in Haleiwa

Man killed after crashing car into tree in Haleiwa

Updated 6:32 p.m.

Man, 47, seriously injured after 2 motorcycles collide

June 15, 2025

Saturday parade, protest expected to disrupt Honolulu traffic

June 13, 2025

Health

Hospitals: Trump-backed Medicaid cuts threaten rural health care

Hospitals: Trump-backed Medicaid cuts threaten rural health care

June 13, 2025

Kennedy names new CDC panel, includes anti-vaccine proponents

June 11, 2025

FDA to use AI in drug approvals to ‘radically increase efficiency’

June 10, 2025

Obituaries

‘Lilo and Stitch’ actor was known as a Kona Brewing ambassador

‘Lilo and Stitch’ actor was known as a Kona Brewing ambassador

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‘Lilo and Stitch’ actor David Bell dies at age 46

Updated 4:47 p.m.

Designer with ties to Hawaii killed at ‘No Kings’ protest

June 17, 2025

National news

Trump contradicts Tulsi Gabbard’s assessment on Iran’s nuclear program

Trump contradicts Tulsi Gabbard’s assessment on Iran’s nuclear program

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CBO: GOP tax bill would add $3.4 trillion to U.S. debt

Updated 12:54 p.m.

Supreme Court justices disclose international travel, book deals

Updated 12:07 p.m.

World news

Israel kills senior Iranian general as Trump demands war’s end

Israel kills senior Iranian general as Trump demands war’s end

Updated 8:06 a.m.

Trump says ‘everyone’ in Tehran should evacuate as Iran-Israel conflict continues

June 16, 2025

Trump defends Russia at G7 as leaders divided over global crises

June 16, 2025

Business

Tech View: Watch your bone density and work to improve it

Tech View: Watch your bone density and work to improve it

Updated 12:39 a.m.

Streaming surpasses broadcast, cable TV in U.S. for first time

Updated 9:25 a.m.

Kilauea fountaining draws locals and visitors like moths to a flame

Updated 12:47 p.m.

Focus on Japan

Hundreds of samurai ride high in Fukushima festival

Hundreds of samurai ride high in Fukushima festival

June 12, 2025

Workers encouraged to jump to regional businesses

June 12, 2025

‘Salarymen’ spread cheer with impressive stunts

June 5, 2025

Travel

Madrid’s maritime vibe

Madrid’s maritime vibe

June 15, 2025

Signs of Hawaiian Life – June 15, 2025

June 15, 2025

Las Vegas Advisor: Wrestling and racing to continue in Vegas

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Recipes

Mushroom Mastery

Mushroom Mastery

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Hot Fudge Sauce

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Tofu Treasures

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Weather

Hurricane concerns for isles increase after federal cuts

Hurricane concerns for isles increase after federal cuts

June 16, 2025

Hurricane Barbara forms in East Pacific as Tropical Storm Cosme strengthens

June 9, 2025

High surf advisory covers south shores of all Hawaiian islands

June 6, 2025