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Maui Wildfires

Holy Innocents worshippers slowly work toward gathering again

Holy Innocents worshippers slowly work toward gathering again

Maui fire survivors face long road to recovery, United Way official says

Maui fire survivors face long road to recovery, United Way official says

Game brings hope and inspiration to Lahaina community

Game brings hope and inspiration to Lahaina community

Families are faced with hard decision to leave Lahaina or stay

Families are faced with hard decision to leave Lahaina or stay

Politics

Honolulu starts online reservation system for camping

Honolulu starts online reservation system for camping

California Gov. Newsom taps Laphonza Butler for Feinstein’s Senate seat

California Gov. Newsom taps Laphonza Butler for Feinstein’s Senate seat

U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s body returns to San Francisco

U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s body returns to San Francisco

Mayor Blangiardi responds to lawsuit over homeless sweeps

Mayor Blangiardi responds to lawsuit over homeless sweeps

Russia Attacks Ukraine

Putin marks anniversary of annexation of Ukrainian regions

Putin marks anniversary of annexation of Ukrainian regions

Ukraine: Russia’s Black Sea Fleet commander among 34 killed in a missile strike

Ukraine: Russia’s Black Sea Fleet commander among 34 killed in a missile strike

Ukraine again targets key Crimean city of Sevastopol

Ukraine again targets key Crimean city of Sevastopol

Trudeau pledges Canada’s support for Ukraine, punishment for Russia

Trudeau pledges Canada’s support for Ukraine, punishment for Russia

Photo Galleries

Survivors face long road to recovery, says United Way official

Survivors face long road to recovery, says United Way official

Video

Scuba divers on mission off NYC coast to remove ocean trash

Scuba divers on mission off NYC coast to remove ocean trash

Explosive device detonated in the heart of the Turkish capital of Ankara

Explosive device detonated in the heart of the Turkish capital of Ankara

Back in the Day: Photos from Hawaii’s Past

Back in the Day: Photos from Hawaii’s Past

Are the Navy’s censures of Red Hill leaders penalty enough for the 2021 fuel spills?

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Hawaii News

Families are faced with hard decision to leave Lahaina or stay

Families are faced with hard decision to leave Lahaina or stay

By Allison Schaefers aschaefers@staradvertiser.com
Today
Updated 11:28 p.m.

Maui fire survivors face long road to recovery, United Way official says

Updated 12:39 a.m.

Honolulu starts online reservation system for camping

Updated 11:47 p.m.

Holy Innocents worshippers slowly work toward gathering again

Updated 11:39 p.m.

Game brings hope and inspiration to Lahaina community

Updated 11:50 p.m.

Sports

Reeling Rainbow Warriors finally earn a chance to regroup

Reeling Rainbow Warriors finally earn a chance to regroup

By Stephen Tsai stsai@staradvertiser.com
Today
Updated 12:22 a.m.

UC Irvine holds off Wahine as early goal holds up

Updated 12:05 a.m.

NFL Islanders

Updated 12:05 a.m.

Hawaii leaves Las Vegas bruised, frustrated and empty-handed

Updated 6:45 a.m.

Hawaii receiver McBride sets high standards

Updated 12:45 a.m.

Editorial

Editorial: Little clarity after Maui fires hearing

Editorial: Little clarity after Maui fires hearing

Letter: Let public see effects of government shutdown

Letter: Let public see effects of government shutdown

Off The News: Today’s the deadline on home exemption

Off The News: Today’s the deadline on home exemption

Off The News: Dramatic plunge in Maui tourism

Off The News: Dramatic plunge in Maui tourism

Hawaii Prep World

Mililani gains confidence with blowout of Waianae

Mililani gains confidence with blowout of Waianae

Punahou takes control of ILH with win over Saint Louis

Punahou takes control of ILH with win over Saint Louis

Lahainaluna makes emotional return to the football field

Lahainaluna makes emotional return to the football field

Pearl City remains undefeated in OIA Division II

Pearl City remains undefeated in OIA Division II

Entertainment

Taylor Swift watches Travis Kelce’s Chiefs take on the Jets

Taylor Swift watches Travis Kelce’s Chiefs take on the Jets

By Associated Press
Oct. 1, 2023
Updated 5:57 p.m.

‘PAW Patrol’ is top dog at box office as ‘Dumb Money’ disappoints

Updated 11:07 a.m.

U2 concert with stunning visuals opens massive Sphere venue in Las Vegas

Sluggish fall movie season seeks a higher gear at New York Film Festival

Disney Plus announces crackdown on password sharing in Canada

Crave

Supreme pies

Supreme pies

By Kelli Shiroma Braiotta
Sept. 26, 2023

A classic, adaptable pie

Bring on the barbecue

On a roll

Island wines on island time

Latest Columns

Kokua Line: Will rainbow license plate be extended?

Kokua Line: Will rainbow license plate be extended?

By Christine Donnelly cdonnelly@staradvertiser.com

David Shapiro: HART’s endless games deter ever doing rail right

David Shapiro: HART’s endless games deter ever doing rail right

By David Shapiro, Special to the Star-Advertiser

Column: Aloha nō kahi keiki ‘ike ‘ole i ka helu pūnaewele

Column: Aloha nō kahi keiki ‘ike ‘ole i ka helu pūnaewele

By na Laiana Wong

Lawyer Up: Higher stakes for co-ownership disputes as property values rise

Lawyer Up: Higher stakes for co-ownership disputes as property values rise

By Catherine L.M. Hall

Red Hill Water Crisis

Navy censures officers for ‘leadership failings’ on Red Hill

Navy censures officers for ‘leadership failings’ on Red Hill

Government shutdown would not affect Red Hill defueling, Navy says

University of Hawaii launches Red Hill resource hub

Editorial: Navy should pay for Red Hill mess

Navy ‘recklessly destroyed’ Red Hill evidence, lawyers allege

Letters to the Editor

Letter: Let public see effects of government shutdown

Letter: Let public see effects of government shutdown

Letter: Power fluctuations may have saved many lives

Letter: Extinction fundamental aspect of life on Earth

Letter: City dropped the ball on parking meter upgrades

Letter: SNAP program needs better customer service

Education

Workforce Development Hero Award recognizes outstanding people

Workforce Development Hero Award recognizes outstanding people

Lahaina parents, teachers call for safety monitoring for students

Lahaina parents, teachers call for safety monitoring for students

Lassner setting goals for final 15 months as UH president

Lassner setting goals for final 15 months as UH president

Lahaina schools to reopen to students in October

Lahaina schools to reopen to students in October

FEATURES

Raiatea Helm’s new album shines spotlight on Hawaiian string band era

Raiatea Helm’s new album shines spotlight on Hawaiian string band era

By John Berger jberger@staradvertiser.com
Oct. 1, 2023
Updated 12:44 a.m.

New Iam Tongi song leaves fans guessing about ‘Kiki’

Updated 12:48 a.m.

Maui fire resonates in art selected for annual show

Updated 12:48 a.m.

2-day Burlesque fest promises glamorous, glitzy, raunchy fun

Updated 12:49 a.m.

Author discusses novel about early Buddhist women

Updated 12:48 a.m.

FOCUS ON JAPAN

Both teens, artists in Japan are sticking with this trend

Both teens, artists in Japan are sticking with this trend

By Japan News-Yomiuri
Sept. 28, 2023

Chiba zoo’s famous red panda, Futa, turns 20

Top tourism spots threatened by surge in visitors

Tourists marvel at convenience, cleanliness they find in Japan

Traditional textiles add flair to contemporary clothes

America in Turmoil

Federal shutdown averted as Biden signs funding bill before midnight

Federal shutdown averted as Biden signs funding bill before midnight

Video shows California deputy slamming girl, 16, to the ground

Video shows California deputy slamming girl, 16, to the ground

Texas Walmart shooter to pay over $5M to families in 2019 attack

Texas Walmart shooter to pay over $5M to families in 2019 attack

Texas teen, 16, sentenced to 40 years for killing student

Texas teen, 16, sentenced to 40 years for killing student

Business

Workforce Development Hero Award recognizes outstanding people

Workforce Development Hero Award recognizes outstanding people

By Esme M. Infante einfante@staradvertiser.com
Today
Updated 11:59 p.m.

Disney and DeSantis legal fights ratchet up

Apple working on software fix for iPhone 15 Pro overheating issue

China’s factory activity grows for the first time in 6 months

UAW strikes spread as 7,000 more workers join picket line

Obituaries

Boston Red Sox’s Tim Wakefield dies at 57

Boston Red Sox’s Tim Wakefield dies at 57

By Jimmy Golen / Associated Press
Oct. 1, 2023
Updated 10:41 a.m.

Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California dies at age 90

Michael Gambon, actor who played Dumbledore, dies at 82

Orioles third baseman Brooks Robinson dies at 86

David McCallum, star of ‘NCIS,’ dies at 90

National news

California Gov. Newsom taps Laphonza Butler for Feinstein’s Senate seat

California Gov. Newsom taps Laphonza Butler for Feinstein’s Senate seat

By Michael R. Blood / Associated Press
Oct. 1, 2023
Updated 6:21 p.m.

Scuba divers on mission to collect undersea litter of NYC coast

Updated 4:21 p.m.

Phoenix has driest monsoon season since record-keeping in 1895

Updated 11:54 a.m.

Jimmy Carter turns 99 at home as worldwide tributes pour in

Updated 10:51 a.m.

Evacuated Illinois residents return home after ammonia leak

Updated 10:36 a.m.

World news

Japanese music company hit with sex abuse scandal takes on new name

Japanese music company hit with sex abuse scandal takes on new name

By Yuri Kageyama / Associated Press
Oct. 1, 2023
Updated 11:19 p.m.

Church roof collapses in northern Mexico during Mass

Updated 5:50 p.m.

Turkey strikes suspected Kurdish militant targets in Iraq

Updated 1:14 p.m.

Suicide bomber detonates device in Turkey’s capital

Updated 10:06 a.m.

At least 13 killed in nightclub fire in Spain’s city of Murcia

Updated 9:45 a.m.

Live Well

Medicare can sometimes help those seeking second opinion

Medicare can sometimes help those seeking second opinion

Ballet is a great workout for an older, aging body

Long COVID poses special challenges for seniors

LL Cool J tour toasts hip-hop’s 50th birthday

If you need assist, consider recommended stair lifts

Crime in Hawaii

Waianae harbor shooting victim identifies suspect

Waianae harbor shooting victim identifies suspect

Armed man triggers lockdown at Schofield

Honolulu police say man used credit cards stolen from car

2 suspects, ages 18 and 19, arrested in connection with deadly Waianae shooting

City installs new surveillance cameras in Chinatown

Travel

Discovering Albania’s timeless Vjosa River

Discovering Albania’s timeless Vjosa River

Signs of Hawaiian Life – October 1, 2023

Las Vegas Advisor: Rio casino set for a remake after changing hands

Las Vegas Advisor: Las Vegas still holds great, bargain-filled football parties

Signs of Hawaiian Life – Sept. 24, 2023

Recipes

Super-bean salad

Super-bean salad

A golden, custardy cake

Winner, winner chicken dinner

A golden touch

A fresh salad

Special Sections

Dining Out

Hawaii Renovation

Young at Heart 2023

2023 Hawaii Best

STORIES WITH VIDEO

Video

Video shows clear views of WWII aircraft carriers lost in Battle of Midway

Video shows clear views of WWII aircraft carriers lost in Battle of Midway

Outlook good to restore historic buildings in Lahaina

California Gov. Newsom will pick Feinstein’s replacement

Gen. Milley delivers defense of democracy, swipes at Trump in farewell address

Governor declares state of emergency as heavy rains flood NYC

Archives

September 2013: Container ship spills 233,000 gallons of molasses into Honolulu Harbor

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