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New lawsuit provides window into alleged defects at ultraluxury Kakaako tower

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A new legal battle has started over the quality of a less than 3-year-old condominium tower that was supposed to be the “pinnacle of luxury living” in a Kakaako community.

‘180-degree’ turn for Chaminade graduate in nursing

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Revisions eyed for Honolulu’s bulky item pilot project

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Hawaii hospitals move services to outpatient facilities

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Backstreet Boys to play two Blaisdell Arena shows in November

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Elder care homes rake in profits as workers earn a pittance

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Honolulu Fire Department battling wildland fire in Wahiawa

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Medical examiner identifies body of man found in Kailua

The murder investigation is ongoing.

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Trump warns Iran not to threaten U.S. or it will face ‘end’

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Man, 30, charged with assaulting 73-year-old man in Waikiki

Updated 10:30 a.m.

Trump tells former White House counsel to defy Congress’ subpoena

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Graduation season prompts traffic advisory for Blaisdell Center

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Eiffel Tower closed after intruder climbs up exterior

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Feds say Betsy DeVos used personal emails for work in ‘limited’ cases

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China’s pig disease outbreak pushes up global pork prices

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Rape trial starts for ex-NFL player Kellen Winslow Jr.

Updated 9:34 a.m.

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Hawaii baseball seniors honored in final home game

Back in the Day: Photos from Hawaii’s Past

Golfers wrap up at Jennie K. Wilson Invitational

UC Santa Barbara beats Hawaii

Hawaii’s 41st annual Visitor Industry Charity Walk

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Hawaii’s 1K Slippah Walk at Magic Island

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Union protests at Waikiki hotels center around timeshares

Rainbow Warriors open series with UC Santa Barbara

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Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell likely to sign Affordable Rentals Bill

By Gordon Y.K. Pang gordonpang@staradvertiser.com
Today
Updated 10:26 a.m.

Hawaii car sales losing speed, first-quarter report finds

Updated 12:31 a.m.

Honolulu Fire Department says Pauoa fire intentionally set

Updated 10:28 a.m.

Hawaii state pension fund rebounds 6.3%

Updated 10:27 a.m.

Emergency repairs to Pali Highway on track to finish in August

Updated 12:32 a.m.

Sports

Santa Barbara spoils Hawaii baseball’s senior night

By Stephen Tsai stsai@staradvertiser.com
Today
Updated 10:31 a.m.

Golfer Myah McDonald doesn’t miss at Jennie K. Wilson Invitational

Updated 10:36 a.m.

Former Hawaii quarterback Sean Schroeder holding camp at Aloha Stadium

Updated 10:30 a.m.

Ferd’s Words: University of Hawaii men’s volleyball challenging others as main draw

No contest as Santa Barbara blasts University of Hawaii in baseball

Editorial

Editorial: Involve public in air tour updates

Letter: Homeless problem could overwhelm us

Column: ‘Republicrats’ failed workers by not raising minimum wage

A tuition break for UH students

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Backstreet Boys to play two Blaisdell Arena shows in November

By Sjarif Goldstein sgoldstein@staradvertiser.com
Today
Updated 9:19 a.m.

Review: HOT’s ‘La Traviata’ plays at perfect pitch

Review: DHT’s ‘Beehive’ celebrates 1960s hits

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Review: Audience is on guest list at ‘Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding’

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8 Days a Week: 21 must-do events coming up in Honolulu

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Does it Work: Tool makes poaching eggs quick, easy

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May 14, 2019

On Tap in Hawaii: Trappist beers a model of quality

The Weekly Eater: Restaurants that avoid trendiness have followings

Quickbites: Goma Tei, Beachhouse at the Moana, Prince Waikiki, Advent Health Castle

Local Moco: Filipino favorites from Adam Tabura

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Kokua Line: Consider alternate route within 30 minutes of Pali’s closure

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Volcanic Ash: Posh Ala Moana play area zip-lining to fast approval

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Lee Cataluna: With summer comes life in the fast lane

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Show Biz: Comedian Augie T heads to Maui to shoot full-length film

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Health

Top Senate Republican would raise minimum smoking age to 21

Column: Medicare helps seniors use opioids safely

How ‘lunch shaming’ is facing scrutiny around the U.S.

Judge orders FDA to begin regulating e-cigarettes

Using a smartphone to sound out sign of kids’ ear infections

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Trump warns Iran not to threaten U.S. or it will face ‘end’

Kailua WWII bunker hosts rummage sales and server farm

HBO documentary ‘Momentum Generation’ features Hawaii surfers

Florence Puana discusses hardship and heartbreak in Kealoha trial

University of Hawaii tennis player to compete in third NCAA singles tournament

Out and About Photo Galleries

Wounded Warrior Ohana Slippah Walk 2019 at Magic Island

Bollywood Dance Night at Impact Hub Honolulu

Raising the Bar at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel

Aloha from Hawaii Music Festival in Kakaako

‘Tony and Tina’s Wedding’ at Manoa Valley Theatre

Na Leo Mother’s Day Concert 2019

Squeeze Play Hawaii 10-Year Anniversary

World Fireknife Championships 2019: Men’s Division

Politics

Former CIA chief Brennan to brief Dems on Iran, sources say

Biden rejects Democrats’ anger in call for national unity

Female lawmakers speak about rapes as abortion bills advance

Elizabeth Warren building unlikely connection with black female voters

ENTERTAINMENT

HBO plots what’s next as ‘Game of Thrones’ era comes to an end

By Gerry Smith Bloomberg News
May 19, 2019
Updated 5:45 p.m.

‘John Wick 3’ dethrones ‘Avengers: Endgame’ with $57 million

‘Big Bang Theory’ exits TV airwaves with emotional send-off

‘60 Minutes’ Steve Kroft to retire from the show on Sunday

Judge refuses to toss suit over Pepe the Frog poster sales by conspiracy theorist Alex Jones

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HBO documentary ‘Momentum Generation’ features Hawaii surfers

By Mindy Pennybacker mpennybacker@staradvertiser.com
May 19, 2019
Updated 4:01 p.m.

‘Game of Thrones’ characters are inspiring a number of baby names

Five-0 Redux: Season 9 of ‘Hawaii Five-0’ ends with more than just a big bang

Show Biz: Comedian Augie T heads to Maui to shoot full-length film

On the Scene with Hawaii dental surgeon David Haynes

Hawaii Prep World

GPA Showcase gearing up for seventh year

By Jerry Campany
May. 19, 2019

Moanalua’s Max Slaughter paces boys volleyball All-State Fab 15

Naighel Calderon becomes 1st Lanai inductee to Hall of Honor

Hall of Honor 3-sport athletes have been in decline

Ratio of girls to boys in Hall of Honor has increased through the years

Hawaii Warrior World

Hawaii women’s volleyball: 2019 Rainbow Wahine schedule announced, season tickets on sale

By Cindy Luis
May. 20, 2019

Hawaii women’s tennis: Petra Melounova learns her NCAA singles draw

Hawaii baseball: Rainbow Warriors clinch losing season with loss to No. 6 UC Santa Barbara

Hawaii men’s basketball: Concerning recruiting

Hawaii baseball: Big challenge ahead for final home weekend

MORE SPORTS

Rape trial starts for ex-NFL player Kellen Winslow Jr.

Updated 9:34 a.m.

Brooks Koepka holds on, wins PGA Championship again

Updated 5:36 p.m.

Nadal beats Djokovic for 9th Italian Open title

McLaren gets new setup but still struggling at Indy 500

Hal Steinbrenner pleased with injury-decimated Yankees’ play

HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS

Max Slaughter’s move to Hawaii turned tide for the All-State volleyball player of the year

Updated 8:22 p.m.

Players of the year highlight 2019 Hawaii High School Hall of Honor class

Punahou beats Mililani to claim state baseball crown

St. Francis caps off its sports existence with a D-II baseball title

Kihei Charter’s Lopez, HPA’s Minakata win state tennis titles

BUSINESS

Ford is cutting 7,000 white-collar jobs

Updated 4:55 a.m.

Hawaii state pension fund rebounds 6.3%

Updated 10:27 a.m.

Elder care homes rake in profits as workers earn a pittance

Cutter opening Volvo showroom on Ala Moana Boulevard

Nordstrom apologizes for selling ‘Indy Full Turban’ that Sikhs found offensive

ODD NEWS

‘Hoss’ the Ohio hair ball is 125 pounds and counting

Updated 10:20 a.m.

Thief must pay $28K to fix stolen ‘Dukes of Hazzard’ Sno-Cat

Spray foam-encased kitten rescued by Oregon garbage worker

Kitten stowaways found after long journey in steel column

Alligator blocks runway at Air Force base in Florida

HOMELESS IN HAWAII

Tenacious social workers get Hawaii homeless woman into new quarters

Will relocating River of Life help ease homeless complaints in Chinatown?

Oahu homeless population falls 1%

Drop in Oahu’s homeless population was less than preliminary figures indicated

Honolulu police and local residents team up to ‘take back’ Chinatown from homeless

Travel

Awaken your inner nerd at Hawaii Geek Meet

Rail journey in Ethiopia explores Africa’s past and future

New York’s Finger Lakes region has it all

Las Vegas Advisor: New sports books to open at Golden Gate, the D

Airline booking hacks: What works, and what might get you in trouble

Focus on Japan

Kurokawa Onsen: Eat, sleep, bathe, repeat

Film captures 20 years in the life of tenacious dairy-farming family

Holiday gave workers golden opportunity to take up side jobs

Photo: Gold coins mark a new era

Tennis star’s momentous decision — Japan or U.S. citizenship

Live Well

Using technology to locate missing seniors

Know the risk factors, warning signs of a stroke

The long-term care benefit many veterans are missing out on

Column: Embrace your form of spirituality

Column: Enjoy the moment and create positive memories

National news

Trump tells former White House counsel to defy Congress’ subpoena

Updated 9:48 a.m.

Feds say Betsy DeVos used personal emails for work in ‘limited’ cases

Updated 10:05 a.m.

5th migrant child dies after detention by Border Patrol

Updated 8 a.m.

Columbine school shooting survivor found dead in home

Updated 9:15 p.m.

Hundreds protest Alabama’s abortion ban at state capitol

Updated 3:55 p.m.

World news

Eiffel Tower closed after intruder climbs up exterior

Updated 10:16 a.m.

Huawei could be stripped of Google services after U.S. ban

Updated 7:25 a.m.

China’s pig disease outbreak pushes up global pork prices

Updated 10:08 a.m.

Trump warns Iran not to threaten U.S. or it will face ‘end’

Updated 10:10 a.m.

China’s technology tactics irk its trading partners

Updated 8:25 p.m.

New York Times

‘Game of Thrones’: 8 questions the series finale must answer

Deutsche Bank staff saw suspicious activity in Trump and Kushner accounts

Updated 2:32 p.m.

‘Game of Thrones’ characters are inspiring a number of baby names

Airline booking hacks: What works, and what might get you in trouble

Rail journey in Ethiopia explores Africa’s past and future

Obituaries

Machiko Kyo, star of ‘Rashomon’ and other films, dies at 95

Herman Wouk, a consummate writer until the end, dies at 103

Prominent economist, professor Robert Pritchard dies at 58

Grumpy Cat, who entertained millions online, dies at age 7

I.M. Pei, architect who designed Louvre Pyramid, dies at 102

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