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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

Rep. Matt Gaetz files resolution to oust Speaker Kevin McCarthy

Rep. Matt Gaetz files resolution to oust Speaker Kevin McCarthy

Video

Riled Trump sounds off on New York fraud trial

Riled Trump sounds off on New York fraud trial

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

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

Video

New Forever stamp honors the late Ruth Bader Ginsburg

New Forever stamp honors the late Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Video

Donald Trump fraud trial in New York begins

Donald Trump fraud trial in New York begins

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

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 12:54 a.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

Hawaii receiver McBride sets high standards

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

Late-night shows return after writers strike as actors resume talks

Late-night shows return after writers strike as actors resume talks

By Andrew Dalton / AP Entertainment Writer
Today
Updated 1 p.m.

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

Updated 5:57 p.m.

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

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

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

New Iam Tongi song leaves fans guessing about ‘Kiki’

Maui fire resonates in art selected for annual show

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

Author discusses novel about early Buddhist women

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

Elon Musk facing defamation lawsuit in Texas

Elon Musk facing defamation lawsuit in Texas

By Associated Press
Today
Updated 1:40 p.m.

Late-night shows return after writers strike as actors resume talks

Updated 1 p.m.

U.S. expands probe into Ford engine failures

Updated Noon

$1.04B Powerball jackpot tempts players to brave long odds

Updated 11:45 a.m.

Health officials propose using antibiotic as ‘morning-after pill’ for STDs

Updated 9 a.m.

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

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

North Dakota state senator, his wife and 2 kids killed in Utah plane crash

North Dakota state senator, his wife and 2 kids killed in Utah plane crash

By Associated Press
Today
Updated 10 a.m.

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

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

Jimmy Carter turns 99 at home as worldwide tributes pour in

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

Suicide bomber detonates device in Turkey’s capital

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

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

Man, 41, arrested after allegedly stabbing three men in Kalama Valley

Man, 41, arrested after allegedly stabbing three men in Kalama Valley

Updated Noon

HPD looking for two men suspected in Chinatown shooting

Updated 10:25 a.m.

Waianae harbor shooting victim identifies suspect

Armed man triggers lockdown at Schofield

Honolulu police say man used credit cards stolen from car

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

$1.04B Powerball jackpot tempts players to brave long odds

$1.04B Powerball jackpot tempts players to brave long odds

Riled Trump sounds off on New York fraud trial

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

Archives

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

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