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Taiwan’s president begins first Pacific tour in Hawaii

Taiwan’s president begins first Pacific tour in Hawaii

After checking into the Kahala Hotel, Lai visited the Bishop Museum and the USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor and met with Gov. Josh Green at the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency to discuss disaster response.

By Kevin Knodell
• Dec. 1, 2024
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Freshman Micah Alejado passes for 469 yards as Hawaii beats New Mexico, 38-30

Last updated 12:32 a.m.
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New Hawaii legislators, leadership hold fate of legal recreational marijuana

Dec. 1, 2024
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David Shapiro: Demonizing trans people not path to U.S. greatness

Dec. 1, 2024
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Kokua Line: Does Social Security office require appointment?

Dec. 1, 2024

Top News

Hiker rescued on Wahiawa Hills Trail after losing contact with her group

Last updated 6:20 p.m.

Female hiker, 44, is injured, rescued on Aiea Heights Trail

Last updated 6:20 p.m.

Honolulu crime boss Michael Miske found dead at FDC

Last updated 6:02 p.m.
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Servco Pacific finalizes deal for 2 Big Island Toyota dealerships

Last updated 5:10 p.m.

Biden says he is pardoning his son, Hunter

Last updated 4:29 p.m.
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Hawaii draws TCU in first round of NCAA Tournament in Oregon

Last updated 1:33 p.m.
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UCLA overpowers Hawaii 70-49 in Wahine basketball

Last updated 4:59 p.m.

Zelensky urges Biden to rally support for Ukraine’s NATO membership

Last updated 9:56 a.m.
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Honolulu crime boss Michael Miske found dead at FDC

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Freshman Micah Alejado passes for 469 yards as Hawaii beats New Mexico, 38-30

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Hawaii draws TCU in first round of NCAA Tournament in Oregon

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Biden says he is pardoning his son, Hunter

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New Hawaii legislators, leadership hold fate of legal recreational marijuana

Maui Wildfires

Lahaina teacher runs in marathons for survivors

Lahaina teacher runs in marathons for survivors

Today

First FEMA modular homes ready for Maui fire survivors

First FEMA modular homes ready for Maui fire survivors

Nov. 26, 2024

Maui County finds new site to bury wildfire debris

Maui County finds new site to bury wildfire debris

Nov. 25, 2024

Below-market rentals, awards program support Lahaina educators

Below-market rentals, awards program support Lahaina educators

Nov. 24, 2024

Politics

Honolulu Council wants study uniting paramedics with Fire Department

Honolulu Council wants study uniting paramedics with Fire Department

Today

Mayor appoints Honolulu’s new housing director

Mayor appoints Honolulu’s new housing director

Today

Biden says he is pardoning his son, Hunter

Biden says he is pardoning his son, Hunter

Dec. 1, 2024

Zelensky urges Biden to rally support for Ukraine’s NATO membership

Zelensky urges Biden to rally support for Ukraine’s NATO membership

Dec. 1, 2024

War in the Middle East

Egypt hosts Hamas in new Gaza ceasefire push, looting halts aid

Egypt hosts Hamas in new Gaza ceasefire push, looting halts aid

Dec. 1, 2024

Israel says it killed Oct. 7 attack suspect who worked food aid charity

Israel says it killed Oct. 7 attack suspect who worked food aid charity

Nov. 30, 2024

Syrian rebels control Aleppo; Russia strikes in support of Assad

Syrian rebels control Aleppo; Russia strikes in support of Assad

Nov. 30, 2024

Syrian rebels breach Aleppo, in biggest advance in years

Syrian rebels breach Aleppo, in biggest advance in years

Nov. 29, 2024

Hawaii News

Expediting Japanese travel part of bigger push for visitors

Expediting Japanese travel part of bigger push for visitors

Updated 11:42 p.m.

Hawaii crime boss Miske found dead at detention center

Updated 10:23 p.m.

Honolulu Council wants study uniting paramedics with Fire Department

Updated 10:27 p.m.

Facebook founder’s donation aids affordable housing on Kauai

Updated 10:30 p.m.

Lahaina teacher runs in marathons for survivors

Updated 11:02 p.m.

Sports

Wahine outscore Bruins in the 2nd quarter, but fall 70-49 in finale

Wahine outscore Bruins in the 2nd quarter, but fall 70-49 in finale

Updated 11:42 p.m.

Pair of quick cornerbacks commit to Warrior football

Updated 10:40 p.m.

Wahine to face No. 5 seed TCU in first round of NCAA volleyball tournament

Updated 10:42 p.m.

Dave Reardon: Time to think about future of UH sports after busy week

Updated 10:41 p.m.

How Hawaii players fared in NFL Week 13

Updated 10:45 p.m.

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Editorial

Letter: Voters will regret casting for Trump, his policies

Letter: Voters will regret casting for Trump, his policies

Today

Editorial: It is time for ‘empty homes tax’

Editorial: It is time for ‘empty homes tax’

Today

Off the news: Change is in the air as airlines compete

Off the news: Change is in the air as airlines compete

Today

Letter: Reveal types of vehicles in pedestrian fatalities

Letter: Reveal types of vehicles in pedestrian fatalities

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Photo Galleries

UCLA overpowers Wahine basketball team 70-49

UCLA overpowers Wahine basketball team 70-49

Dec. 1, 2024

Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te visits the East-West Center

Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te visits the East-West Center

Dec. 1, 2024

No. 2 Saint Louis defeats No. 1 Kahuku 17-10

No. 2 Saint Louis defeats No. 1 Kahuku 17-10

Nov. 29, 2024

UH women’s basketball team ensures comeback victory over Fresno State

UH women’s basketball team ensures comeback victory over Fresno State

Nov. 29, 2024

Entertainment

‘Moana 2’ and ‘Wicked’ make box office Thanksgiving weekend record

‘Moana 2’ and ‘Wicked’ make box office Thanksgiving weekend record

Updated 9:38 a.m.

Holiday entertainment highlights season in Hawaii

Updated 4:35 p.m.

Auli’i Cravalho is more than a Disney princess

Nov. 30, 2024

Taylor Swift fans turn out on Black Friday for vinyl album

Nov. 29, 2024

‘Moana 2’ music: ‘Can I Get a Chee Hoo?’ carries cultural significance

Nov. 29, 2024

Featured Columns

Dave Reardon: Time to think about future of UH sports after busy week

Dave Reardon: Time to think about future of UH sports after busy week

Updated 10:41 p.m.

Kokua Line: Does Social Security office require appointment?

Dec. 1, 2024

Column: Gov. Green fortunate on good economy, but dark clouds loom

Updated 1:10 a.m.

David Shapiro: Demonizing trans people not path to U.S. greatness

Dec. 1, 2024

Rearview Mirror: Chicago-Hawaii connections are plentiful and run deep

Nov. 29, 2024

Crave

The ultimate feast

The ultimate feast

Nov. 27, 2024

Get fired up for lunch

Nov. 27, 2024

A twist on pumpkin pie

Nov. 27, 2024

A savory, aromatic gravy

Nov. 27, 2024

A mash with lots of texture

Nov. 27, 2024

We’ve come a long way

Nov. 27, 2024

Hawaii Prep World

State champion Saint Louis kept the faith

State champion Saint Louis kept the faith

Dec. 1, 2024

Kamehameha-Maui concludes dominant run, wins D-II state title

Kamehameha-Maui concludes dominant run, wins D-II state title

Dec. 1, 2024

Kapaa comes up big in OT to beat Konawaena for D-I title

Kapaa comes up big in OT to beat Konawaena for D-I title

Dec. 1, 2024

Saint Louis overcomes Kahuku to reclaim state football title

Saint Louis overcomes Kahuku to reclaim state football title

Nov. 30, 2024

Red Hill Water Crisis

EPA amends 2023 Red Hill order

EPA amends 2023 Red Hill order

Nov. 22, 2024

Red Hill Registry launches virtual focus groups

Red Hill Registry launches virtual focus groups

Nov. 21, 2024

Editorial: Take Navy to task over fuel disaster

Editorial: Take Navy to task over fuel disaster

Nov. 17, 2024

Column: Red Hill medical data must see release

Column: Red Hill medical data must see release

Nov. 17, 2024

Archives

December 1952: First network television broadcast hits Hawaii airwaves

Crime in Hawaii

Hawaii crime boss Miske found dead at detention center

Hawaii crime boss Miske found dead at detention center

Updated 10:23 p.m.

Honolulu crime boss Michael Miske found dead at FDC

Updated 6:02 p.m.

Hawaii shoppers are urged to guard against fraud, theft

Nov. 30, 2024

Russia Attacks Ukraine

U.S. will not return nuclear weapons to Ukraine

U.S. will not return nuclear weapons to Ukraine

Updated 12:57 p.m.

Zelensky urges Biden to rally support for Ukraine’s NATO membership

Updated 9:56 a.m.

North Korea’s Kim: Russia has right to exercise self-defense against Ukraine

Nov. 30, 2024

America in Turmoil

Trump administration picks targeted with bomb threats, swatting

Trump administration picks targeted with bomb threats, swatting

Nov. 27, 2024

Man convicted of plotting to kill agents after Jan. 6 probe

Nov. 21, 2024

Venezuelan migrant found guilty of killing Laken Riley in Georgia

Nov. 20, 2024

Business

Expediting Japanese travel part of bigger push for visitors

Expediting Japanese travel part of bigger push for visitors

Updated 11:42 p.m.

Volkswagen workers to go on warning strikes across Germany

Updated 12:51 p.m.

Coffee prices at 47-year high on Brazil crop concerns

Nov. 29, 2024

Obituaries

Hawaii’s ‘Rosie the Riveter’ dies on Maui at age 98

Hawaii’s ‘Rosie the Riveter’ dies on Maui at age 98

Nov. 19, 2024

Stephen Kane‘a‘i Morse,member of Kaho‘olawe Nine, dies at age 78

Nov. 17, 2024

Judith Jamison, celebrated Ailey dancer, dies at age 81

Nov. 10, 2024

National news

Trump nominates MAGA loyalist Kash Patel to lead FBI

Trump nominates MAGA loyalist Kash Patel to lead FBI

Nov. 30, 2024

Storm dumps 2 feet of snow on Northeast, Midwest; more to come

Nov. 30, 2024

Lake-effect storm to bring several feet of snow to Great Lakes

Nov. 29, 2024

World news

U.S. will not return nuclear weapons to Ukraine

U.S. will not return nuclear weapons to Ukraine

Updated 12:57 p.m.

Egypt hosts Hamas in new Gaza ceasefire push, looting halts aid

Updated 12:51 p.m.

Countries fail to reach agreement in U.N. plastic talks

Updated 11 a.m.

Traffic

Motorcyclist, 20, dies in collision on H-1 near airport

Motorcyclist, 20, dies in collision on H-1 near airport

Nov. 29, 2024

Surveillance cameras lead to graffiti suspects

Nov. 29, 2024

Moped rider dies after being hit by car on Kapiolani Boulevard

Nov. 28, 2024

Focus on Japan

Expediting Japanese travel part of bigger push for visitors

Expediting Japanese travel part of bigger push for visitors

Updated 11:42 p.m.

Nintendo releases smartphone app for game music

Nov. 28, 2024

Japan flavors trending, drawing global visitors

Nov. 28, 2024

Travel

Sacred land: A journey into 5,000 years of history at Canyon de Chelly

Sacred land: A journey into 5,000 years of history at Canyon de Chelly

Dec. 1, 2024

Signs of Hawaiian Life – Dec. 1, 2024

Dec. 1, 2024

Rick Steves’ Europe: Chateau-hopping near Paris is a royal treat

Dec. 1, 2024

Recipes

A twist on pumpkin pie

A twist on pumpkin pie

Nov. 27, 2024

A savory soup

Nov. 27, 2024

A delicious combination

Nov. 19, 2024

Live Well

Psychic to the stars would retire, if his clients would let him

Psychic to the stars would retire, if his clients would let him

Nov. 12, 2024

Kupuna spellers stay s-h-a-r-p

Nov. 5, 2024

Medicare’s annual open enrollment is on

Oct. 29, 2024