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Florence Puana discusses hardship and heartbreak in Kealoha trial

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Updated 11:04 p.m.

One way or another, the jury in the federal conspiracy trial of retired Honolulu Police Chief Louis Kealoha and his wife, former deputy prosecutor Katherine Kealoha, will hear from the latter’s 99-year-old grandmother.

Hawaii leaders have done little to fix overcrowding issues at jails

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HBO documentary ‘Momentum Generation’ features Hawaii surfers

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

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A Kailua WWII bunker hosts rummage sales and a server farm

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

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

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Two of three armed robbery suspects charged in Ala Moana home robbery

Three people, brandishing firearms, entered an Ala Moana home when four people were inside.

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Man, 50, pulled from Waikiki waters in critical condition

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Man, 40, drowns following nighttime diving accident in waters off Hilo

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New city survey asks Honolulu residents which views they cherish most from Aloha Tower, Keehi Lagoon to Pearl Harbor

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UC Santa Barbara baseball dominant in win over University of Hawaii

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Biden rejects Democrats’ anger in call for national unity

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

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Asian Americans push for Smithsonian gallery of their own

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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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Hawaii Supreme Court hears oral arguments in Pohakuloa Training area case

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Florence Puana discusses hardship and heartbreak in Kealoha trial

By Nelson Daranciang ndaranciang@staradvertiser.com
Today
Updated 11:04 p.m.

Hawaii leaders have done little to fix overcrowding issues at jails

Updated 12:17 a.m.

Maui Community Correctional Center lacks nearly half of its guard staff

Updated 12:19 a.m.

HBO documentary ‘Momentum Generation’ features Hawaii surfers

Updated 11:02 p.m.

A Kailua WWII bunker hosts rummage sales and a server farm

Updated 11:02 p.m.

Sports

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

By Ferd Lewis flewis@staradvertiser.com
Today
Updated 10:56 p.m.

No contest as Santa Barbara blasts University of Hawaii in baseball

Updated 12:05 a.m.

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

Updated 12:05 a.m.

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

Updated 11:09 p.m.

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

Updated 9:10 p.m.

Editorial

Editorial: Chinatown needs homeless effort

Column: Show aloha for military in Hawaii

Column: A new way forward for Hawaii’s homeless

Letter: Helicopter pilot in Kailua crash may have been a hero

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Hawaii Opera Theatre’s ‘La Traviata’ plays at perfect pitch

By Review by Steven Mark smark@staradvertiser.com
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Updated 9:57 p.m.

Diamond Head Theatre’s ‘Beehive’ celebrates ’60s hits

Updated 9:53 p.m.

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

Don’t call Why Don’t We a boy band — call them friends

Pau Hana Patrol: Join the merriment for happy hour at Tiki’s overlooking Waikiki Beach

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Does it Work: Tool makes poaching eggs quick, easy

By Review by Michelle Ramos mramos@staradvertiser.com
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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Show Biz: Comedian Augie T heads to Maui to shoot full-length film

By Wayne Harada, Special to the Star-Advertiser

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

By David Shapiro, Special to the Star-Advertiser

Lee Cataluna: With summer comes life in the fast lane

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

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Health

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

Hawaii health care takes No. 1 spot in nationwide survey

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Man assaults Arnold Schwarzenegger with flying kick during event in South Africa

Honolulu Zoo delivers 3 African wild dogs to Boise, Idaho

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

Justices weigh state’s care of Pohakuloa Training Area on Hawaii island

Hawaii’s Biki ranks as No. 6 most used bikeshare system in U.S.

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Na Leo Mother’s Day Concert 2019

Squeeze Play Hawaii 10-Year Anniversary

World Fireknife Championships 2019: Men’s Division

Iluminate Twilight Walk 2019 at Kapolei Regional Park

University of Hawaii at Manoa 2019 Spring Commencement

Hawaii Pet Expo 2019

World Fireknife Championships 2019: Women’s Division

Hawaii Book & Music Festival 2019

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

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

By Associated Press
May 17, 2019

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

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

Netflix announces fashion design competition series

Louisiana judge orders rapper NBA YoungBoy back to jail

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HBO documentary ‘Momentum Generation’ features Hawaii surfers

By Mindy Pennybacker mpennybacker@staradvertiser.com
Today
Updated 11:02 p.m.

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

Updated 12:05 a.m.

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

Updated 7:50 p.m.

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

Updated 12:05 a.m.

On the Scene with Hawaii dental surgeon David Haynes

Updated 12:05 a.m.

Hawaii Prep World

Hall of Honor 3-sport athletes have been in decline

By Nick Abramo
May. 18, 2019

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

UPDATE: In face of lawsuit, Hawaii Dept. of Education brings in gender equity experts

2 Big Isle softball players invited to MLB/USA breakthrough camp

40 years after Radford’s baseball state title, Coach Donald Kimura dies

Hawaii Warrior World

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

By Brian McInnis
May. 18, 2019

Hawaii men’s basketball: Concerning recruiting

Hawaii baseball: Big challenge ahead for final home weekend

Hawaii volleyball: Emily Maglio makes Canadian national team, Stijn van Tilburg named academic all-district

Hawaii men’s basketball: Jack Purchase joins pro league

MORE SPORTS

Hal Steinbrenner pleased with injury-decimated Yankees’ play

Cart-riding John Daly shoots 76 for a 151, will miss PGA cut

Moving on after both success and controversy, Hope Solo says

Hawaii mixed martial arts fighter Arnold Berdon gets 4 years probation for assaulting wife

John Daly drives his way into PGA Championship scene

HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS

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

Updated 9:10 p.m.

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

Updated 11:09 p.m.

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

Cutter opening Volvo showroom on Ala Moana Boulevard

Updated 12:05 a.m.

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

Updated 11:54 a.m.

Fiat Chrysler recalls over 208K minivans due to stalling engines, steering problems

Updated 6:58 a.m.

Unite Here Local 5 continues contentious bargaining season

HMSA earns $42.7M in first quarter

ODD NEWS

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

Haechan meets Haechan: K-pop star honored with namesake baby deer

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

Updated 12:05 a.m.

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

Updated 12:05 a.m.

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

2020 census offers temporary jobs ideally suited for retirees

National news

Asian Americans push for Smithsonian gallery of their own

Updated 3:45 p.m.

Digital billboard catches fire in New York Times Square

Updated 11:38 a.m.

Oregon police ID 18-year-old teen who reportedly brought gun to high school

Updated 9:42 p.m.

Stormy Daniels agrees to dismiss lawsuit against Trump’s ex-lawyer Michael Cohen

Updated 7:45 a.m.

Historic flooding disrupts farm shipments on the Mississippi River

Updated 6:08 a.m.

World news

In Iran, economic struggles trump fears of U.S. confrontation

Updated 9:35 p.m.

Gay couples plan mass weddings after Taiwan legalizes same-sex marriage

Updated 8:33 a.m.

Man assaults Arnold Schwarzenegger with flying kick during event in South Africa

Updated 7:34 a.m.

American commercial airliners warned about flying over Persian Gulf amid Iran tensions

Updated 11:36 a.m.

Israel claims its troops didn’t kill paraplegic Palestinian

New York Times

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

Updated 12:05 a.m.

Rail journey in Ethiopia explores Africa’s past and future

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

Updated 12:05 a.m.

What is actually happening with Britney Spears?

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

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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Letter: Helicopter pilot in Kailua crash may have been a hero

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Taiko classes drum up confidence, agility and more for Hawaii students

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Running provides more than just health benefits for Hawaii father-son duo

University of Hawaii sailing coach sails into the history books

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