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HPD gaffe sets off false emergency warning siren

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Updated 5:18 p.m.
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Oops, they did it again … another false emergency alert heard across the island!

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Former Honolulu police chief Louis Kealoha, right, and his wife former deputy prosecutor Katherine Kealoha, walked out of federal court, June 25, in Honolulu. A federal judge today agreed to delay the sentencing of the couple for their conspiracy and obstruction of justice convictions until Halloween because of ongoing settlement talks related to the couple’s upcoming trial on charges of bank fraud and a later drug-related trial involving Katherine and her brother.

Sentencing for Kealohas delayed until Halloween

Updated 1:15 p.m.
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<strong>David Kmetz: </strong>
<em>He was charged in the Nov. 15 death of Ernest Urata, 76 </em>

Trolley driver charged in Kakaako traffic death

Updated 10:45 p.m.
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ASSOCIATED PRESS / April 2019
Two Dallas-area Muslim men say their American Airlines flight was canceled because the crew “didn’t feel comfortable” after they waved to one another boarding a flight. American Airlines aircraft are shown parked at their gates at Miami International Airport in Miami.

2 Muslim men say their flight was canceled because crew ‘didn’t feel comfortable’ flying with them

Updated 6:48 p.m.
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Man arrested after stabbing in Mililani leaves 2 women seriously injured

Updated 8:34 a.m.
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ASSOCIATED PRESS / AUG. 26
Salt Lake City Mosquito Abatement District biologist Nadja Reissen examines a mosquito in Salt Lake City. Health authorities in Michigan are investigating other cases of eastern equine encephalitis, which is transmitted through a mosquito bite, after one man died and two people were confirmed infected.

States warn residents about mosquito-borne illness that has killed 5

Updated 11:03 a.m.

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Man arrested in connection with theft at Kakaako restaurant

Updated 6:53 p.m.

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The 5-day forecast track for Tropical Storm Kiko.

Tropical Storm Kiko weakens slightly in East Pacific

Updated 12:12 p.m.

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Police investigate a deadly shooting today near the 1400 block of Kamehameha IV Road.

2 die in murder-suicide at Kalihi care home

Police responded to a home on Kamehameha IV Road this afternoon after a caller reported hearing about three gunshots.

Updated 9:07 p.m.
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Honolulu firefighters are responding to a fire that is creating a large plume of black smoke in Mililani.

Fire sends up large plume of black smoke in Mililani

Updated 10:04 p.m.

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“Hawaii Five-0” actor Alex O’Loughlin snaps a selfie with fans this evening at the Sunset on the Beach premiere in Waikiki.

VIDEO: Sunset on the Beach with ‘Hawaii Five-0’ and ‘Magnum P.I.’ stars in Waikiki

Updated 8:03 p.m.

2017 November 11 SPT - HSA PHOTO BY BRUCE ASATO basato@staradvertiser.com Hawaii defensive back Rojesterman Farris II jars the ball loose from Fresno St. wide receiver KeeSean Johnson to force an incomplete pass in the first quarter of the Fresno State vs Hawaii football game at Aloha Stadium, Saturday, November 11, 2017.

University of Hawaii DB Farris II invited to play in Hula Bowl

Updated 5:24 p.m.

CRAIG T. KOJIMA / 2010
Iolani Palace is seen in this image. The palace closed early this afternoon after several people were stung by bees, including one person was taken to the hospital.

Iolani Palace shuttered by swarm of bees; man taken in serious condition to hospital

Updated 6:50 p.m.

First Hawaiian’s Kukui Grove branch to close for maintenance

Updated 6:14 p.m.

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Woman seriously injured after car veers off Likelike Highway embankment

Updated 12:29 p.m.

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Bstroy's hoodies were introduced at a Manhattan fashion show on Friday, drew the ire of those affected by school shootings, along with many others.

New York fashion brand’s school shooting hoodies draw outrage from survivors

Updated 5:39 p.m.

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Union workers rally at the Modern Honolulu hotel

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Mayor Kirk Caldwell on Wednesday signed a measure establishing accelerated “courtesy” building inspections for commercial projects across from Nohona Hale, background left, which provides 111 micro-unit affordable studio rental apartments. Behind Caldwell were Layne Machida, left, president of Civil-Mechanical Contractor and the General Contractors Association; Councilman Ron Menor; Marshall Hickox, president of the Building Industry Association of Hawaii; and Gladys Quinto Marrone, CEO of BIA Hawaii.

New ‘courtesy’ building inspections could speed up commercial projects

By Gordon Y.K. Pang gordonpang@staradvertiser.com
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Updated 12:05 a.m.

Group sues to halt Ala Wai project

Updated 12:05 a.m.

Honolulu Zoo applies for accreditation approval

Updated 11:50 p.m.

HPD gaffe sets off false emergency warning siren

Updated 5:18 p.m.

Judge increases Kaua’s bail to $5M

Updated 12:40 a.m.

Sports

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Ilm Manning blocked Kalani Kamakawiwo‘ole (54) during blocking drills on Wednesday.

The University of Hawaii offensive line has become the quarterbacks’ pocket protectors

By Stephen Tsai stsai@staradvertiser.com
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Updated 12:05 a.m.

After playing in rain and snow, former Wahine stars return to beach for Hawaii Open

Updated 11:24 p.m.

University of Hawaii Wahine soccer team heads for home away from home

Updated 12:05 a.m.

Ferd Lewis: Carissa Moore maneuvering to claim her fourth WSL world title

Updated 11:25 p.m.

Before becoming famous heart surgeon, Richard Mamiya was a multi-sport star at UH

Updated 11:16 p.m.

Editorial

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This pile of mattresses were left out before appointments were made making them illegal.

Editorial: Try, try again on trash pickups

PIXABAY

Letter: People are the problem, not plastic or foam items

Chad Kalepa Baybayan is an employee of the University of Hawaii at Hilo and a voyaging canoe captain and navigator.

Column: Kamehameha bridged modern astronomy, cultural beliefs

DENNIS ODA/ 2019
People cross Kamehameha Hwy. along Laniakea Beach to see the turtles and cars try to park and get out which cause heavy stop and go traffic.

Laniakea solution slow as turtles

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Violinist Sandy Cameron will be performing composer Danny Elfman’s “Concerto for Violin & Orchestra (Eleven, Eleven).” Elfman and Cameron, right, collaborated in composing the piece.

Tuning up for classical music season

By Steven Mark smark@staradvertiser.com
Today
Updated 10:52 a.m.

Boot-tapping numbers stand out in Diamond Head Theatre’s ‘Kinky Boots’

Updated 10:20 a.m.

Midland brings old-fashioned sound to modern-day country

Updated 10:53 a.m.

Island Mele: Overlooked album by Hanale Bishop deserves discovery

Updated 12:05 a.m.

Do It: Manoa Valley Theatre, HI Sk8, VegFest, WWE

Updated 12:05 a.m.

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A beer flight at Chelsea Station in Boston.

What I Ate on My Summer Vacation: Boston

By Betty Shimabukuro bshimabukuro@staradvertiser.com
Sept. 17, 2019

Easy-Kine Cooking: Meatball dish will win over entire family

By Request: What do you know about clear chowder?

Tanya’s brings famed pies, breakfasts and plate lunches back to Wahiawa

The Weekly Eater: Double up on dining at Jolene’s

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Kokua Line: State aims to have new dock at Maunalua Bay by mid-July

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<strong>Carissa Moore:</strong>
<em>Posing after winning the 2019 Corona Open J-Bay in South Africa</em>

Ferd Lewis: Carissa Moore maneuvering to claim her fourth WSL world title

By Ferd Lewis flewis@staradvertiser.com

Magnum Reloaded: DVD collection of ‘Magnum P.I.’ smartly wraps up first season

By Wendie Burbridge, Special to the Star-Advertiser

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Lobster rolls are the stock in trade of Da Buttah Lobstah, served with a bowl of corn chowder.

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Scientists hope to see trend of increased sightings of humpback whales

Entrepreneur, paddler Kai Bartlett relishes life on and off the water

Friends, co-owners on a mission of aloha to create change on Maui

Family-run restaurant enhances Paia’s culinary scene

Blue Zones Project tags A Saigon Cafe for fresh, healthful dishes

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“Hawaii Five-0” actor Alex O’Loughlin snaps a selfie with fans this evening at the Sunset on the Beach premiere in Waikiki.

VIDEO: Sunset on the Beach with ‘Hawaii Five-0’ and ‘Magnum P.I.’ stars in Waikiki

2 die in murder-suicide at Kalihi care home

Fire sends up large plume of black smoke in Mililani

Nike drops Antonio Brown amid sexual assault lawsuit

Is it time to quit vaping?

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Family Sunday at the Honolulu Museum of Art

Paradisco at the Hyatt Centric Waikiki

Sunset on the Beach in Waikiki

Diner en Blanc 2019 at Bishop Museum

10th Annual Signature Chefs Food Festival

Honbushin Odori Festival 2019

In the Southern Sun with Common Kings in Waikiki

Moanikeala Hula Festival at the PCC

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U.S. expels 2 Cuban diplomats, citing ‘influence operations’

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House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff, D-Calif., spoke, July 24, during a hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington. The chairman of the House intelligence committee has issued a subpoena to the acting Director of National Intelligence, saying that he is withholding a whistleblower complaint from Congress.

Trump scorns complaint about call with foreign leader

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President Donald Trump toured a section of the southern border wall, Wednesday, in Otay Mesa, Calif. Trump asked a federal judge to block an effort by New York prosecutors to obtain his tax returns. Trump’s attorneys filed a lawsuit Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019, in U.S. District Court in New York.

Trump sues Manhattan district attorney seeking to block tax return subpoena

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Column: Barack Obama’s biggest mistake

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Tekashi 69, in court, accuses rapper Jim Jones of being a gang member

By New York Times
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Updated 10:50 a.m.

Chris Cornell’s teen daughter releases song produced by him

Updated 10:38 a.m.

Nick Carter seeks restraining order against brother Aaron Carter

HBO to follow Arizona State, Florida, Penn State, Washington State

Amazon Prime to stream Rihanna’s next-level lingerie show

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STAR-ADVERTISER / 2017

ExtraFamily: Museum Day, multi-cultural festival, ‘Spineless Wonders’

By Zenaida Serrano zserrano@staradvertiser.com
Today
Updated 12:05 a.m.

Now Read This: ‘The Patchwork Bike,’ ‘Amigurumi Sweets’

Updated 12:05 a.m.

Magnum Reloaded: DVD collection of ‘Magnum P.I.’ smartly wraps up first season

Old Friends: Kaimuki Dry Goods, Kuni Island Fabrics forge ahead as industry struggles

Five-0 Redux: ‘Hawaii Five-0’ season 9 DVD collection well worth the wait

Hawaii Prep World

Q&A: St. John Bosco coach Jason Negro’s concerns about Mililani

By Paul Honda
Sep. 19, 2019

Q&A: Punahou coach Kale Ane on No. 1 Saint Louis

‘Iolani gets its first 2020 Polynesian Bowl All-Star

Q&A: Saint Louis coach Cal Lee on ILH showdown with Punahou

Polynesian Bowl adds first 2020 All-Star from the neighbor islands

Hawaii Warrior World

Warrior Beat: Cole McDonald named Hawaii football captain; Farris invited to Hula Bowl

By Stephen Tsai
Sep. 19, 2019

Hawaii soccer: Wahine take crack at Pac-12 breakthrough at Waipio

Hawaii volleyball: Hartong advances in AVP, T25 scores

Hawaii women’s volleyball: T25 & BWC upsets

Warrior Beat: Donovan Dalton made safety a priority for Hawaii football

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New York Yankees relief pitcher Dellin Betances throws against the Boston Red Sox during the sixth inning of Game 2 of a baseball American League Division Series in Boston in 2018.

Yankees reliever Betances told surgery not recommended

Updated 2:02 p.m.

Nike drops Antonio Brown amid sexual assault lawsuit

Updated 3:33 p.m.

Antonio Brown focused on football as sexual assault probe mounts

Updated 11:46 a.m.

Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester City shine in UEFA Champions League

A panda is the mascot for the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics

HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS

Tayli Ikenaga lifting Moanalua to new heights

Punahou running back Terrell turns Beast Mode, scores 4 TDs

Lights-out effort lifts No. 1 Saint Louis over No. 4 Kahuku

Nanakuli thwarts Pearl City’s 2-point try to win it

No. 2 Mililani runs past No. 9 Kamehameha

BUSINESS

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Phil Schiller, Senior Vice President of Worldwide Marketing, talked, Sept. 10, about the new iPhone 11 Pro and Max, during an event to announce new products in Cupertino, Calif. Apple’s iOS 13 software update comes with plenty of privacy enhancements — though in some cases, you need to take the time to understand how they work.

How to navigate new privacy features in Apple iPhone update

Updated 12:05 p.m.

FedEx pilot detained before boarding flight in China

Updated 10:29 a.m.

Outlook for Hawaii hotels improves with August growth

Updated 12:33 a.m.

On the Move: Wong and Falvey

Updated 12:05 a.m.

Hawaii hotels see healthy gains in August

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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) throws a pass as he is pressured by Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Josh Allen during the first half of an NFL football game on Sept. 8.

2 steal life-sized cutout of Chiefs QB, crash car in getaway

Updated 11:25 a.m.

Woman burning love letters sparks Nebraska apartment fire

Utah police use sirens to drive bear up tree for relocation

California Highway Patrol captures flightless fugitive emu

18-karat gold toilet stolen from U.K. art exhibit

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A salesman at a vape shop exhaled, Sept. 3, while using an e-cigarette in Maine. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Thursday, said 530 confirmed and probable cases have been reported from 38 states and one U.S. territory.

U.S. vaping illness count tops 500, but cause remains unknown

Updated 3:15 p.m.

Number of abortions in U.S. falls to lowest since 1973

‘Blood money’? Purdue Pharma’s Oxycontin settlement would rely on opioid sales

Demand drives CBD sales, attracts people who spike products

New York moves to enact statewide flavored e-cig ban

Travel

Hawaii’s Backyard: Big Island’s HawaiiCon celebrates sci-fi, fantasy art

Kenya’s star beds offer a feast for the senses

Plan disclosed for Las Vegas shooting site

Grand Ole Opry tours get updated with immersive film

Before boarding boat, check safety records

Focus on Japan

COURTESY PIXABAY travel, airplane

Government travel packages tailored toward medical tourists will aid regions

Effort to boost escalator safety aims to change etiquette used across Japan

Updated 12:05 a.m.

Abacus draws devoted users

English focus has youngsters studying abroad, schools boosting curriculums

Seniors living alone use robots to stay connected

Live Well

Home-sharing programs can help seniors find renter

June Fremont, one of the first female marines

Column: Don’t lessen value by putting yourself second

Electric bikes popular among baby boomers

Generations of mentorship

National news

ASSOCIATED PRESS / April 2019
Two Dallas-area Muslim men say their American Airlines flight was canceled because the crew “didn’t feel comfortable” after they waved to one another boarding a flight. American Airlines aircraft are shown parked at their gates at Miami International Airport in Miami.

2 Muslim men say their flight was canceled because crew ‘didn’t feel comfortable’ flying with them

Updated 6:48 p.m.

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey says she is being treated for cancer

Updated 12:46 p.m.

Colt Firearms suspends production of AR-15 for civilian market

Updated 12:42 p.m.

Over 2.2K preserved fetal remains discovered in deceased doctor’s Illinois garage, authorities say

Updated 12:35 p.m.

3 Amish children killed after car crashes into horse-drawn buggy in Michigan

Updated 12:50 p.m.

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U.S. expels 2 Cuban diplomats, citing ‘influence operations’

Updated 11:17 a.m.

FedEx pilot detained before boarding flight in China

Updated 10:29 a.m.

Iranian diplomat warns of ‘all-out war’ if hit for Saudi attack

Updated 4:55 p.m.

‘A dumb thing to do’: Justin Trudeau apologizes for brownface

Canadian teen is diagnosed with country’s first reported illness related to vaping

New York Times

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New England Patriots wide receiver Antonio Brown works out during NFL football practice on Sept. 11 in Foxborough, Mass.

Nike drops Antonio Brown amid sexual assault lawsuit

Updated 3:33 p.m.

New Mexico announces plan for free college for state residents

Updated 11:53 a.m.

Is it time to quit vaping?

Updated 11:50 a.m.

New York fashion brand’s school shooting hoodies draw outrage from survivors

Updated 5:39 p.m.

U.S. cuts $100M in aid to Afghanistan, citing government corruption

Updated 11:15 a.m.

Obituaries

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Tunisian President Zine EL Abidine Ben Ali waves to supporters in Rades, outside Tunis, before celebrations marking the 20th anniversary of Ben Ali’s presidency in 2007. Tunisia’s autocratic ruler Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, toppled in 2011, has died in exile in Saudi Arabia.

Toppled Tunisian ruler Zine El Abidine Ben Ali dies at 83

Updated 11:44 a.m.

TV newsman Sander Vanocur reported on Kennedy administration, Vietnam, civil rights

Cokie Roberts, longtime political journalist, dies at 75

Rocker Ric Ocasek, the Cars’ frontman, dies at 75

Heart surgeon and philanthropist left lasting mark on the community

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