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Mayor Kirk Caldwell and Honolulu Zoo offi cials showed off the newly reopened Malayan Sun Bear exhibit at the zoo Wednesday. Above, visitors watch as bears Blackie and Juwita venture into view in the new exhibit area.

Honolulu Zoo applies for accreditation approval

By Gordon Y.K. Pang gordonpang@staradvertiser.com
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Updated 11:50 p.m.

Honolulu Zoo officials this month submitted an application for accreditation to the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and hope to win approval by April, some four years after the facility was stripped of its association status.

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Palolo resident Sean Scanlan walks along the grass fringe above Pukele Stream behind his residence on Sunday, February 3, 2019 in Palolo Valley. Residents that live on Ipulei Place are affected by the planned Pukele Detention Basin, which is planned as part of the Ala Wai Canal flood mitigation project.

Group sues to halt Ala Wai project

Updated 12:05 a.m.

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Mayor Kirk Caldwell on Wednesday signed a measure establishing accelerated “courtesy” building inspections for commercial projects across from Nohona Hale, background left, which provides 111 micro-unit affordable studio rental apartments. Behind Caldwell were Layne Machida, left, president of Civil-Mechanical Contractor and the General Contractors Association; Councilman Ron Menor; Marshall Hickox, president of the Building Industry Association of Hawaii; and Gladys Quinto Marrone, CEO of BIA Hawaii.

New ‘courtesy’ building inspections could speed up commercial projects

Updated 12:05 a.m.

HPD gaffe sets off false emergency warning siren

Updated 10:47 p.m.

HPD
<strong>David Kmetz: </strong>
<em>He was charged in the Nov. 15 death of Ernest Urata, 76 </em>

Trolley driver charged in Kakaako traffic death

Updated 10:45 p.m.

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Ilm Manning blocked Kalani Kamakawiwo‘ole (54) during blocking drills on Wednesday.

The University of Hawaii offensive line has become the quarterbacks’ pocket protectors

Updated 12:05 a.m.

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UH’s Eliza Ammendolia kicked the ball as Nevada’s Hannah Souza went for a block in an on-campus match.

University of Hawaii Wahine soccer team heads for home away from home

Updated 12:05 a.m.

ED SLOANE / WSL
<strong>Carissa Moore:</strong>
<em>Posing after winning the 2019 Corona Open J-Bay in South Africa</em>

Ferd Lewis: Carissa Moore maneuvering to claim her fourth WSL world title

Updated 11:25 p.m.

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JAMM AQUINO / 2015
A woman and two men were apparently bitten by a shark or sharks this morning off Haleiwa, according to city emergency personnel.

3 suffer apparent shark bites while snorkeling off Haleiwa

EMS treated all three patients on scene but they refused to go to an emergency room.

Updated 12:13 a.m.

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The U.S. Coast Guard gathers information from the crew of a commercial fishing vessel that caught fire off of Sand Island this afternoon.

Fishing boat sinks off Oahu after Coast Guard rescues 7 who abandoned ship

Updated 1:02 p.m.
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Tropical Storm Kiko to strengthen back into hurricane in East Pacific

Updated 4:53 p.m.

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Canadian Prime Minister and Liberal Party leader Justin Trudeau reacts as he makes a statement in regards to a photo coming to light of himself from 2001, wearing “brownface,” during a scrum on his campaign plane in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

‘A dumb thing to do’: Justin Trudeau apologizes for brownface

Updated 4:34 p.m.

Man arrested in connection with restaurant theft

Updated 12:13 a.m.

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Hawaii men’s volleyball coach named AVCA Assistant Coach of the Year

Updated 2:49 p.m.

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Tropical moisture is expected to move in from the south on Friday, bringing unstable, wet weather from east to west across Hawaii over the weekend.

More rain in store for weekend, more record temperatures set in Kahului

Updated 12:12 a.m.

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4 rescued swimming, snorkeling off Kaanapali Beach

Updated 12:13 a.m.

BRUCE ASATO / Jan. 22
Hotel occupancy rose 5.5 percentage points across the state to 84.3%.

Hawaii hotels see healthy gains in August

Updated 12:26 p.m.

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Mayor Kirk Caldwell on Wednesday signed a measure establishing accelerated “courtesy” building inspections for commercial projects across from Nohona Hale, background left, which provides 111 micro-unit affordable studio rental apartments. Behind Caldwell were Layne Machida, left, president of Civil-Mechanical Contractor and the General Contractors Association; Councilman Ron Menor; Marshall Hickox, president of the Building Industry Association of Hawaii; and Gladys Quinto Marrone, CEO of BIA Hawaii.

New ‘courtesy’ building inspections could speed up commercial projects

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Updated 12:05 a.m.

Group sues to halt Ala Wai project

Updated 12:05 a.m.

Honolulu Zoo applies for accreditation approval

Updated 11:50 p.m.

HPD gaffe sets off false emergency warning siren

Updated 10:47 p.m.

Judge increases Kaua’s bail to $5M

Updated 12:40 a.m.

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Ilm Manning blocked Kalani Kamakawiwo‘ole (54) during blocking drills on Wednesday.

The University of Hawaii offensive line has become the quarterbacks’ pocket protectors

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Updated 12:05 a.m.

After playing in rain and snow, former Wahine stars return to beach for Hawaii Open

Updated 11:24 p.m.

University of Hawaii Wahine soccer team heads for home away from home

Updated 12:05 a.m.

Ferd Lewis: Carissa Moore maneuvering to claim her fourth WSL world title

Updated 11:25 p.m.

Before becoming famous heart surgeon, Richard Mamiya was a multi-sport star at UH

Updated 11:16 p.m.

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This pile of mattresses were left out before appointments were made making them illegal.

Editorial: Try, try again on trash pickups

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Letter: People are the problem, not plastic or foam items

Chad Kalepa Baybayan is an employee of the University of Hawaii at Hilo and a voyaging canoe captain and navigator.

Column: Kamehameha bridged modern astronomy, cultural beliefs

DENNIS ODA/ 2019
People cross Kamehameha Hwy. along Laniakea Beach to see the turtles and cars try to park and get out which cause heavy stop and go traffic.

Laniakea solution slow as turtles

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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

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Updated 12:05 a.m.

Boot-tapping numbers stand out in DHT’s ‘Kinky Boots’

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Midland brings old-fashionedsound to modern-day country

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Island Mele: Overlooked album by Hanale Bishop deserves discovery

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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
Updated 11:55 a.m.

Easy-Kine Cooking: Meatball dish will win over entire family

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By Request: What do you know about clear chowder?

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Tanya’s brings famed pies, breakfasts and plate lunches back to Wahiawa

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<strong>Carissa Moore:</strong>
<em>Posing after winning the 2019 Corona Open J-Bay in South Africa</em>

Ferd Lewis: Carissa Moore maneuvering to claim her fourth WSL world title

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Pro-China supporters wave a Chinese national flag in a shopping mall in Hong Kong. Activists involved in the pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong appealed to U.S. lawmakers Tuesday to support their fight by banning the export of American police equipment that is used against demonstrators and by more closely monitoring Chinese efforts to undermine civil liberties in the city.

Hong Kong cancels China national day fireworks amid protests

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Federal Reserve cuts key interest rate for 2nd time this year

Trump bars California from setting stricter auto fuel efficiency standards

Number of abortions in U.S. falls to lowest since 1973

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10th Annual Signature Chefs Food Festival

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In the Southern Sun with Common Kings in Waikiki

Moanikeala Hula Festival at the PCC

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Column: Barack Obama’s biggest mistake

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President Donald Trump says he plans to name Robert O’Brien, seen here in Sweden in July, to be his new national security adviser.

Trump names hostage envoy Robert O’Brien national security adviser, replacing John Bolton

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to back first 2020 challenger to sitting Democrat

Joe Biden’s abortion shift tests the politics of his Catholic faith

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Nick Carter.

Nick Carter seeks restraining order against brother Aaron Carter

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Sept. 18, 2019
Updated 11:02 a.m.

HBO to follow Arizona State, Florida, Penn State, Washington State

Updated 10:55 a.m.

Amazon Prime to stream Rihanna’s next-level lingerie show

Updated 11:12 a.m.

Morgan Spurlock takes a second bite of the fast food world

‘Jeopardy!’ host Alex Trebek says he’s resumed chemotherapy

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

By Zenaida Serrano zserrano@staradvertiser.com
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Updated 12:05 a.m.

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

Updated 12:05 a.m.

Magnum Reloaded: DVD collection of ‘Magnum P.I.’ smartly wraps up first season

Updated 7:06 a.m.

Old Friends: Kaimuki Dry Goods, Kuni Island Fabrics forge ahead as industry struggles

Five-0 Redux: ‘Hawaii Five-0’ season 9 DVD collection well worth the wait

Hawaii Prep World

HAWAII GROWN: Timpview game turns into a Kahuku reunion

By Billy Hull
Sep. 18, 2019

No. 5 Moanalua loses Tayli Ikenaga to injury but remains undefeated

No. 1 Punahou girls volleyball team off to flying start

Pearl City sets 2 school records with another coming soon

Mililani’s endurance pays off in OIA’s new best-of-5 format

Hawaii Warrior World

Hawaii women’s volleyball: T25 & BWC upsets

By Cindy Luis
Sep. 18, 2019

Warrior Beat: Donovan Dalton made safety a priority for Hawaii football

Hawaii volleyball: Josh Walker, AVCA assistant COY; Nebraska loses to Stanford

Remembering former Hawaii football, basketball standout Dr. Richard Mamiya

Hawaii volleyball: Emily Hartong returns as AVP pro

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Atletico Madrid’s Stefan Savic scores his side’s first goal during the Champions League Group D soccer match between Atletico Madrid and Juventus at Wanda Metropolitano stadium in Madrid, Spain.

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

Updated 12:47 p.m.

A panda is the mascot for the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics

Updated 8:11 p.m.

HBO to follow Arizona State, Florida, Penn State, Washington State

Updated 10:55 a.m.

Who has the worst team in Miami? It’s a close call

Updated 10:40 a.m.

Jalen Ramsey wants out, doesn’t want to be distraction for Jaguars

HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS

Tayli Ikenaga lifting Moanalua to new heights

Punahou running back Terrell turns Beast Mode, scores 4 TDs

Lights-out effort lifts No. 1 Saint Louis over No. 4 Kahuku

Nanakuli thwarts Pearl City’s 2-point try to win it

No. 2 Mililani runs past No. 9 Kamehameha

BUSINESS

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Pictured are two of the Starwood Waikiki hotels the Sheraton Waikiki and the The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort.

Outlook for Hawaii hotels improves with August growth

Updated 12:33 a.m.

On the Move: Wong and Falvey

Updated 12:05 a.m.

Hawaii hotels see healthy gains in August

Updated 12:26 p.m.

California adds wage, benefit protections for gig workers

Updated 10:44 a.m.

Federal Reserve cuts key interest rate for 2nd time this year

Updated 10:30 a.m.

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Woman burning love letters sparks Nebraska apartment fire

Updated 11:12 a.m.

Utah police use sirens to drive bear up tree for relocation

Updated 9:57 a.m.

California Highway Patrol captures flightless fugitive emu

18-karat gold toilet stolen from U.K. art exhibit

Stinky mill workers unoffended after Mississippi store bans them

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August Mulvihill, of Norwalk, Iowa, center, holds a sign during a rally to protest recent abortion bans at the Statehouse in Des Moines, Iowa, in May. A new report released today shows that the number and rate of abortions across the U.S. have plunged to their lowest levels since the procedure became legal nationwide in 1973.

Number of abortions in U.S. falls to lowest since 1973

Updated 10:34 a.m.

‘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

Health experts back treatment for kids with peanut allergy

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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

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Government travel packages tailored toward medical tourists will aid regions

Updated 7:25 p.m.

Effort to boost escalator safety aims to change etiquette used across Japan

Updated 12:05 a.m.

Abacus draws devoted users

English focus has youngsters studying abroad, schools boosting curriculums

Seniors living alone use robots to stay connected

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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

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This Caltrans photo provided to the AP shows a 7-mile back up on the South bound Interstate 5, as it reopens to traffic in Maxwell in Colusa County, Calif., in February. The Trump administration is revoking California’s authority to set auto mileage standards, asserting that only the federal government has the power to regulate greenhouse gas emissions and fuel economy.

Trump bars California from setting stricter auto fuel efficiency standards

Updated 10:33 a.m.

Trump names hostage envoy Robert O’Brien national security adviser, replacing John Bolton

Updated 10:31 a.m.

Knockoff pot vapes raise concerns for licensed companies

Panel approves ban on sale of flavored e-cigs in New York

Houston area preparing for heavy rain, flooding from Tropical Storm Imelda

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Canadian Prime Minister and Liberal Party leader Justin Trudeau reacts as he makes a statement in regards to a photo coming to light of himself from 2001, wearing “brownface,” during a scrum on his campaign plane in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

‘A dumb thing to do’: Justin Trudeau apologizes for brownface

Updated 4:34 p.m.

Canadian teen is diagnosed with country’s first reported illness related to vaping

Updated 11:51 a.m.

Cash-starved Air India putting crews on low-fat diet

Updated 11:43 a.m.

Hong Kong cancels China national day fireworks amid protests

Updated 11:05 a.m.

Paris tests new eco-friendly bubble-shaped taxi

Updated 11:01 a.m.

New York Times

ASSOCIATED PRESS

Column: Barack Obama’s biggest mistake

Updated 12:05 a.m.

What should young children drink? Mostly milk and water, scientists say

Updated 1:52 p.m.

$110M to fix Central Park section far from ‘Billionaire’s Row’

Updated 1:05 p.m.

Pentagon says it spent $184K in 2 years at Trump’s Scotland resort

Updated 11:08 a.m.

Saudi Arabia says Iran ‘sponsored’ attack as Trump vows new sanctions

Updated 7:34 a.m.

Obituaries

ASSOCIATED PRESS / Sept. 5, 2006
Sander Vanocur, a network news reporter who for decades covered the biggest moments in politics, died Monday, in Santa Barbara, Calif. He was 91.

TV newsman Sander Vanocur reported on Kennedy administration, Vietnam, civil rights

Updated 9:50 a.m.

Cokie Roberts, longtime political journalist, dies at 75

Rocker Ric Ocasek, the Cars’ frontman, dies at 75

Heart surgeon and philanthropist left lasting mark on the community

Juanita Abernathy, 88, was force in Civil Rights movement

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