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Hawaii’s Tiffany Westerberg (11) and Hanna Hellvig (17) block a hit by Missouri Kylie Deberg (12) during a Baylor Classic Invitation Volleyball game in Waco, Texas.

No. 13 University of Hawaii Wahine volleyball team rallies to beat No. 17 Missouri in five sets

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Updated 3:05 p.m.
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Hawaii remains undefeated in a victory today over No. 17 Missouri in the Baylor Classic women’s volleyball tournament in Waco, Texas.

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A Lancaster County Sheriff’s deputy walks around the Old Skool Sports Bar and Grill, the scene of a shooting early in the morning, north of Lancaster, S.C. Lancaster County Sherriff’s Office said in a statement that the agency was investigating a fatal shooting that also injured several people.

2 dead, 8 injured in South Carolina bar shooting, authorities say

Updated 6:01 p.m.
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Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden speaks during a town hall meeting at the Indian Creek Nature Preserve, Friday, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Whistleblower complaint arms both sides in presidential election race

Updated 6:13 p.m.

COURTESY MANDARIN ORIENTAL HOTEL AND RESIDENCES
This rendering shows the Mandarin Oriental Hotel and Residences, which will have 99 residences above 125 hotel rooms.

Developer seeks record $35M for planned Kapiolani penthouse

Updated 2:48 a.m.
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Abel Lui, who blew a conch shell in the courtroom prior to his arraignment, returns to the gallery on Friday after pleading not guilty to a charge of obstruction at the Hilo Courthouse. The charge is related to the ongoing protests on Mauna Kea over construction of the Thirty-Meter Telescope construction.

27 TMT opponents who were arrested in July appear in Hilo District Court

Updated 2:02 a.m.
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The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency commemorated National POW/MIA Recognition Day at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific at Punchbowl on Friday.

Punchbowl cemetery marks National POW/MIA Recognition Day

Updated 8:38 a.m.

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Actress Jennifer Lopez wears a creation as part of the Versace Spring-Summer 2020 collection, unveiled during the fashion week, in Milan, Italy.

J-Lo struts Versace jungle dress at Milan Fashion Week

Updated 7:48 a.m.

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“Hawaii Five-0” series star Alex O’Loughlin spends some time with fans at the Sunset on the Beach premiere in Waikiki on Sept. 19.

Five-0 Redux: ‘Hawaii Five-0’ season 10 starts off with brewing romances and cryptic goodbye

Updated 1:13 p.m.

‘Hawaii Five-0’ and ‘Magnum P.I.’ premiere at Sunset on the Beach in Waikiki

Updated 12:36 p.m.

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Prep football scoreboard, Sept. 21

Tonight’s Hawaii high school football scores

Updated 7:55 p.m.

COURTESY NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER

Tropical Storm Kiko expected to weaken as it approaches Central Pacific

Updated 5:50 p.m.

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Hawaii’s Max Holloway, seen here before a 2017 bout against Jose Aldo in Detroit, plans to fight Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 245 on Dec. 14 in Las Vegas.

Max Holloway to defend his featherweight title in Las Vegas in December

Updated 4:22 p.m.

DENNIS ODA / 2016

Schofield Barracks to conduct simulated missile training with smoke trails that may be visible to public

Updated 2:32 p.m.

COURTESY MONSALVE FAMILY
Moreira Monsalve, a mother of three, was 46 at the time she disappeared on Jan. 12, 2014.

Arrest made in Monsalve murder investigation

Updated 8:13 p.m.

COURTESY HAWAI‘I VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK
Hikers walk past the restored Kilauea Iki Trail near trail marker No. 4.

Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park reopens fully restored Kilauea Iki Trail

Updated 8:19 a.m.

DIANE S. W. LEE

Emergency personnel respond to call for ailing man on sailboat in Makua Bay

Updated 1:05 p.m.

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Fire causes $19K in damage to accessory dwelling unit owned by the state

Updated 6:45 a.m.

Authorities assess rise in threat tips after high-profile shootings in California, Texas and Ohio

Updated 9:36 a.m.

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The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency commemorated National POW/MIA Recognition Day at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific at Punchbowl on Friday.

Punchbowl cemetery marks National POW/MIA Recognition Day

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Updated 8:38 a.m.

Developer seeks record $35M for planned Kapiolani penthouse

Updated 2:48 a.m.

Hawaii youth join climate strike to demand action from lawmakers

Updated 9:49 a.m.

Maui County Council votes 5-4 to settle wastewater litigation

Updated 2:04 a.m.

27 TMT opponents who were arrested in July appear in Hilo District Court

Updated 2:02 a.m.

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Saint Louis wide receiver Roman Wilson (14) comes up short on a pass while under pressure from Punahou defensive back Eli Thompson (5) during the first half of an ILH Open Division football game on Friday, September 20, 2019 at Aloha Stadium in Halawa.

No. 1 Saint Louis ekes by No. 2 Punahou

By Billy Hull bhull@staradvertiser.com
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Updated 2:38 a.m.

‘Ghobi-wan’ provides forceful, inspirational words

Updated 4:28 p.m.

Advantage, ‘Iolani for ILH’s lone state tournament berth

Updated 2:36 a.m.

Kalani feels at home in beating Pearl City

Updated 2:35 a.m.

UH Game Day: Central Arkansas at University of Hawaii

Updated 1:33 a.m.

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COURTESY HAWAII EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
An emergency warning siren is seen in Hawaii.

Editorial: Another non-emergency

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Letter: Gas less costly, more reliable than solar

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Gov. David Ige, Clearway Energy Group, and Hawaiian Electric Co. hosted a Hawaiian blessing for the state’s largest solar portfolio - Kawailoa Solar, Waipi’o Solar and Mililani Solar II, Sept. 10 , 2019. Long-anticipated but slow in coming, community solar has finally arrived for Oahu.

Editorial: Community solar shines

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Members of Kamehameha Schools Children’s Chorus sing and dance during the start of ceremonies at Gov. David Ige’s inaugural on Dec. 3, 2018.

Column: I mua nö ka ho‘okae ‘ili o ke alo a hala

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COURTESY COLUMBIA ARTIST / MARGARET MALANDRUCCOLO
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
Sept. 19, 2019

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

Midland brings old-fashioned sound to modern-day country

Island Mele: Overlooked album by Hanale Bishop deserves discovery

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

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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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“Hawaii Five-0” series star Alex O’Loughlin spends some time with fans at the Sunset on the Beach premiere in Waikiki on Sept. 19.

Five-0 Redux: ‘Hawaii Five-0’ season 10 starts off with brewing romances and cryptic goodbye

By Wendie Burbridge, Special to the Star-Advertiser

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University of Hawaii wide receiver James Phillips (14) practices on lower campus on Sept. 17.

Ferd Lewis: Time for University of Hawaii to stop losing the turnover battle

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COURTESY MEDICARE.GOV

Column: 2 types of Medicare benefits have different expenses

By Greg Dill

2017 December 1 CTY - Photo courtesy of Hawaii Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA). Warning siren.

Cataluna: Wrong button, right response

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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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Actress Jennifer Lopez wears a creation as part of the Versace Spring-Summer 2020 collection, unveiled during the fashion week, in Milan, Italy.

J-Lo struts Versace jungle dress at Milan Fashion Week

Facebook suspends thousands of ‘tens of thousands’ apps

U.S. to deploy more troops to Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates after oil facility attack

Justin Trudeau’s support holds after apology for wearing brownface

Navy confirms videos of unidentified flying objects

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‘Hawaii Five-0’ and ‘Magnum P.I.’ cast and crew on red carpet at Sunset on the Beach in Waikiki

‘Hawaii Five-0’ and ‘Magnum P.I.’ premiere at Sunset on the Beach in Waikiki

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

Politics

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Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden speaks during a town hall meeting at the Indian Creek Nature Preserve, Friday, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Whistleblower complaint arms both sides in presidential election race

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Democratic U.S. Rep. Joseph Kennedy III, D-Mass., waves to supporters as he arrives with family members, from left, his son James Kennedy, 1, and wife Lauren Kennedy, in East Boston to announce his candidacy for the Senate in Boston. Kennedy will challenge incumbent Sen. Ed Markey in the Democratic primary.

Rep. Joe Kennedy formally announces U.S. Senate campaign

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California Attorney General Xavier Becerra, right, flanked by Gov. Gavin Newsom, discusses the Trump administration’s pledge to revoke California’s authority to set vehicle emissions standards that are different than the federal standards, during a news conference in Sacramento, Calif., Wednesday.

Hawaii and 22 other states sue Trump to keep California’s auto emission rules

ASSOCIATED PRESS
President Donald Trump spoke during a meeting with Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison in the Oval Office of the White House, today, Washington.

Trump dismisses whistleblower complaint as ‘hack job’

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Actress Jennifer Lopez wears a creation as part of the Versace Spring-Summer 2020 collection, unveiled during the fashion week, in Milan, Italy.

J-Lo struts Versace jungle dress at Milan Fashion Week

By Associated Press
Sept. 20, 2019
Updated 7:48 a.m.

Prince Harry, Meghan and Archie make 1st official tour as family in Africa

‘House Hunters’ host Suzanne Whang dies at 57

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

Chris Cornell’s teen daughter releases song produced by him

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“Hawaii Five-0” series star Alex O’Loughlin spends some time with fans at the Sunset on the Beach premiere in Waikiki on Sept. 19.

Five-0 Redux: ‘Hawaii Five-0’ season 10 starts off with brewing romances and cryptic goodbye

By Wendie Burbridge, Special to the Star-Advertiser
Today
Updated 1:13 p.m.

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

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

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

Hawaii Prep World

Kaimuki’s Koby Moananu is 2-way wonder in win over Roosevelt

By Brian McInnis
Sep. 21, 2019

POSTGAME VIDEO: Nick Herbig, Jordan Botelho, Koali Nishigaya, Jayden de Laura, Alaka’i Gilman

Homecoming win keeps Kalani in playoff chase

Kapolei third-string QB Freddie Gregorio thrown into fire against voracious No. 4 Kahuku

No. 8 Leilehua heads straight to the bus after beating Castle

Hawaii Warrior World

Hawaii women’s volleyball: LIVE blog No. 13 Hawaii vs. No. 17 Missouri

By Cindy Luis
Sep. 21, 2019

Hawaii football: Linebacker Kana‘i Picanco reaping what he’s sown

Hawaii women’s volleyball: History of rare Wahine pre-conference road trips

Hawaii volleyball: No. 5 Baylor 3, No. 17 Missouri 0, AVP results, Top 25 matches

Hawaii soccer: Lex Mata tries to save day against Washington State

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New England Patriots wide receiver Antonio Brown carries his helmet during an NFL football practice Wednesday in Foxborough, Mass.

New England Patriots release Antonio Brown after another accusation

Yankees reliever Betances told surgery not recommended

Nike drops Antonio Brown amid sexual assault lawsuit

Antonio Brown focused on football as sexual assault probe mounts

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

HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS

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Kahuku’s Alan Talanoa (23) sacks Kapolei’s quarterback Freddie Gregorio (12) during the second quarter of the game on Friday, September 20, 2019 at Kapolei High School.

No. 4 Kahuku stuffs Kapolei

Updated 2:40 p.m.

No. 8 Leilehua takes advantage of Castle miscues

Updated 2:39 a.m.

No. 1 Saint Louis ekes by No. 2 Punahou

Updated 2:38 a.m.

Kaimuki picks off a win against Roosevelt

Updated 2:37 a.m.

Advantage, ‘Iolani for ILH’s lone state tournament berth

Updated 2:36 a.m.

BUSINESS

ASSOCIATED PRESS / 2011
Dave Cvitanovich, an oysterman who has worked the waters of Louisiana his whole life, works on his boat at one of his oyster beds in Bay Jimmy in Plaquemine’s Parish, La. His oysters were damaged by the fresh water diversion program by the state of Louisiana. It will be months before state officials know whether losses from floods and spillway openings qualify Louisiana as a fisheries disaster. Department of Wildlife and Fisheries officials say floods began around November 2018, and a full 12 months’ data is needed to compare to averages for the previous 5 years. The governors of Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama asked months ago for US Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross to declare a fisheries disaster, making federal grants available to affected people.

Gulf Coast seafood businesses slammed by freshwater from floods

MGM in talks to sell Circus Circus to former Trump partner in Las Vegas

Google plans to invest 3B euros in Europe

Facebook suspends thousands of ‘tens of thousands’ apps

Walmart, Sam’s Club stores to stop selling electronic cigarettes

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Fritz Creek area resident Barrett Fletcher gives the invocation before a Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly meeting as a representative of the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster at Homer City Hall in Homer, Alaska, Tuesday. The invocation by the pastor of the Homer congregation of the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster is the second non-traditional invocation before the assembly since a court ruling.

Pastafarian pastor leads prayer at Alaska government meeting

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

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

HEALTH

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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

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

Abacus draws devoted users

English focus has youngsters studying abroad, schools boosting curriculums

Airline serves Japanese wine

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 / 2015
Brandon Marshall carries a photo of Anthony Hill as protesters march through the street demonstrating Hill’s shooting death by a police officer, in Decatur, Ga. Robert Olsen, then a DeKalb County police officer, shot and killed 27-year-old Anthony Hill in March 2015. Olsen was indicted on charges including felony murder. Jury selection for his trial is scheduled to start Monday, Sept. 23.

Trial to start for Georgia cop who shot naked, unarmed man

Updated 9:42 a.m.

Authorities assess rise in threat tips after high-profile shootings in California, Texas and Ohio

Updated 9:36 a.m.

2 dead, 8 injured in South Carolina bar shooting, authorities say

Updated 6:01 p.m.

SUV drives through Chicago-area mall and crashes into store

Updated 6:41 a.m.

4 dead after tour bus crashes near Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah

Updated 6:30 a.m.

World news

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Protestors march during a climate demonstration, in Paris. Scuffles broke out in Paris between some violent activists and police which responded with tear gas at a march for climate gathering thousands of people in Paris.

Thousands of climate activists step up protests in Britain and France

Updated 9:25 a.m.

Haze from Indonesian fires now affecting Philippines

FedEx pilot suspected of ‘smuggling weapons’ in China

South Korea reports more suspected African swine fever cases

U.S. to deploy more troops to Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates after oil facility attack

New York Times

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden speaks during a town hall meeting at the Indian Creek Nature Preserve, Friday, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Whistleblower complaint arms both sides in presidential election race

Updated 6:13 p.m.

Nike drops Antonio Brown amid sexual assault lawsuit

New Mexico announces plan for free college for state residents

Is it time to quit vaping?

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

Obituaries

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Suzanne Whang attends the Sue Wong Fall 2010 Preview, on March 16, 2010, in Los Angeles. Whang died Tuesday at age 57.

‘House Hunters’ host Suzanne Whang dies at 57

Toppled Tunisian ruler Zine El Abidine Ben Ali dies at 83

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

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