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As numbers dwindle, WWII veterans enjoy unrivaled respect

As numbers dwindle, WWII veterans enjoy unrivaled respect

By Gordon Y.K. Pang gordonpang@staradvertiser.com
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Updated 9:41 p.m.

Gulf War veteran Christopher Sanchez is racing against time to capture as many World War II veterans as he can to sign his copy of Tom Brokaw’s “The Greatest Generation.”

USS Arizona crewmember likely last one to be buried with ship

Updated 9:36 p.m.

Pearl Harbor shipyard shooting victim in stable condition, requests privacy

Updated 12:05 a.m.

Hawaii ice cream maker fears meltdown in wake of Meadow Gold restructuring

Updated 9:38 p.m.

Hundreds enjoy relaxed opening night of Honolulu City Lights

Updated 9:32 p.m.

Grand Wailea reduces expansion plans amid community opposition

Updated 12:05 a.m.

Haiku artist’s retreat provides sanctuary for colossal sculptures

Updated 7:53 p.m.

‘Iolani literature students clear limu from Maunalua Bay

Updated 9:44 p.m.

Warriors likely home for the holidays against BYU in Hawaii Bowl

Updated 12:18 a.m.

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VIDEO: Pearl Harbor veteran Lauren Bruner interment ceremony at USS Arizona

Lauren Bruner is expected to be the 44th and last crew member to be interred on the USS Arizona.

Updated 6:25 p.m.

Sole survivor of Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard shooting in stable condition; issues statement from Queen’s hospital

Updated 7:15 p.m.

Hawaii women’s volleyball headed to sweet 16 after sweeping San Diego

Updated 10:27 p.m.

Boise State handles University of Hawaii to win Mountain West title game

Updated 5:42 p.m.
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U.S. Interior Secretary David Bernhardt shares personal tie to Pearl Harbor

Updated 7:22 p.m.

VIDEO: Somber ceremony recalls those killed in Pearl Harbor attack

Updated 9:44 a.m.

Florida naval base shooter watched shooting videos before attack

Updated 4:19 p.m.
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GAME DAY BLOG: University of Hawaii falls to Boise State in Mountain West Championship

Updated 5:43 p.m.
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No. 13 Oregon runs away from Hawaii to win 89-64 in nonconference basketball game

Updated 3:55 p.m.

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Women’s volleyball: Hawaii vs. San Diego

Women’s volleyball: Hawaii vs. San Diego

JPS Senior Bowl Classic

JPS Senior Bowl Classic

Girls basketball: Punahou vs. Iolani

Girls basketball: Punahou vs. Iolani

Ceremony recalls those killed in Pearl Harbor attack

Ceremony recalls those killed in Pearl Harbor attack

Boise State beats Hawaii in Mountain West title game

Boise State beats Hawaii in Mountain West title game

USS Utah Memorial Sunset Ceremony

USS Utah Memorial Sunset Ceremony

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Women’s volleyball: Hawaii vs. Northern Colorado

Women’s volleyball: Hawaii vs. Northern Colorado

Boys basketball: Kahuku vs. Mid-Pacific

Boys basketball: Kahuku vs. Mid-Pacific

What’s your view on required immunizations?

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Hawaii ice cream maker fears meltdown in wake of Meadow Gold restructuring

Hawaii ice cream maker fears meltdown in wake of Meadow Gold restructuring

By Andrew Gomes agomes@staradvertiser.com
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Updated 9:38 p.m.

Hundreds enjoy relaxed opening night of Honolulu City Lights

Updated 9:32 p.m.

As numbers dwindle, WWII veterans enjoy unrivaled respect

Updated 9:41 p.m.

USS Arizona crewmember likely last one to be buried with ship

Updated 9:36 p.m.

Pearl Harbor shipyard shooting victim in stable condition, requests privacy

Updated 12:05 a.m.

Sports

Boise leaves University of Hawaii football team feeling blue

Boise leaves University of Hawaii football team feeling blue

By Stephen Tsai stsai@staradvertiser.com
Today
Updated 11:39 p.m.

Boise State turned it around on two fourth-down plays

Updated 12:05 a.m.

Warriors likely home for the holidays against BYU in Hawaii Bowl

Updated 12:18 a.m.

3 takeaways from Hawaii’s 10-31 loss to Boise State

Updated 12:05 a.m.

University of Hawaii Wahine volleyball team sweeps San Diego to advance to NCAA’s Sweet 16

Updated 12:05 a.m.

Editorial

Editorial: Find root causes of base shootings

Editorial: Find root causes of base shootings

Letters: Stop gun violence; Animals cherished at Humane Society; Don’t restore Natatorium

Letters: Stop gun violence; Animals cherished at Humane Society; Don’t restore Natatorium

Column: Women’s vote equals women’s voice

Column: Women’s vote equals women’s voice

Column: More ways to support teachers besides just increasing salaries

Column: More ways to support teachers besides just increasing salaries

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David Freiberg helps Jefferson Starship soar through rock history

David Freiberg helps Jefferson Starship soar through rock history

By Steven Mark smark@staradvertiser.com
Dec. 5, 2019

Longtime Honolulu venue Hawaiian Brian’s becomes HB Social Club

Poet Robert Hass muses about beauty of nature, saving a planet in peril

Island Mele: Compilation educates on several levels about beauty of west Maui

Do It: Grant Cotter, Honolulu City Lights, Invoke, Reel Big Fish

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After 25 years, Kaka‘ako Kitchen at Ward Centre to close next year

After 25 years, Kaka‘ako Kitchen at Ward Centre to close next year

By Betty Shimabukuro bshimabukuro@staradvertiser.com
Dec. 5, 2019

After 25 years, Kaka‘ako Kitchen at Ward Centre to close next year

Upgraded theater menus make it more practical to pick dinner and a movie

By Request: Chef’s background varies from small screen to big

The Weekly Eater: Competing to claim dining dollars

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Richard Borreca: Jeff Portnoy’s complaints on Legislature worthy, but changing legislators might be only recourse

Richard Borreca: Jeff Portnoy’s complaints on Legislature worthy, but changing legislators might be only recourse

By Richard Borreca, Special to the Star-Advertiser

Show Biz: Operatic Sol3 Mio to headline Tihati Productions’ gala

Show Biz: Operatic Sol3 Mio to headline Tihati Productions’ gala

By Wayne Harada, Special to the Star-Advertiser

Hawaii’s Backyard: Mele Kalikimaka Marketplace will get you in the holiday spirit

Hawaii's Backyard

Hawaii’s Backyard: Mele Kalikimaka Marketplace will get you in the holiday spirit

By Cheryl Chee Tsutsumi, Special to the Star-Advertiser

David Shapiro: Enough lollygagging on upgrading old Red Hill fuel tanks

David Shapiro: Enough lollygagging on upgrading old Red Hill fuel tanks

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ILIMA AWARDS

Publisher’s Choice: Morton’s the Steakhouse

Publisher’s Choice: Morton’s the Steakhouse

People’s Choice: Senia, Shabuya, La Mer, Kono’s, more

Rave Reviews: Joleen Oshiro

Rave Reviews: Lesa Griffith

Best Seafood: Buffet at Hyatt Regency Waikiki

MAUI

Haiku artist’s retreat provides sanctuary for colossal sculptures

Haiku artist’s retreat provides sanctuary for colossal sculptures

Grand Wailea reduces expansion plans amid community opposition

Eric Gilliom earns rave reviews for hilarious ‘White Hawaiian’ show

Maui High School looks to new football coach to rebound from winless season

It’s game on at new South Maui gymnasium

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West Oahu City Lights 2019 Opening Night

West Oahu City Lights 2019 Opening Night

Keep it Kaimuki 2019

Keep it Kaimuki 2019

Jo Koy at Blaisdell Arena

Jo Koy at Blaisdell Arena

‘Winter Wishes’ opens at the Hawai’i Convention Center

‘Winter Wishes’ opens at the Hawai’i Convention Center

Waikiki Holiday Parade 2019

Waikiki Holiday Parade 2019

Turkey Trot 2019 at Kapiolani Park

Turkey Trot 2019 at Kapiolani Park

‘Sunset Sessions’ with Taimane at Deck Waikiki

‘Sunset Sessions’ with Taimane at Deck Waikiki

Lo Hum at Chez Sports Bar & Grill

Lo Hum at Chez Sports Bar & Grill

Politics

Trump: If you’re going to impeach me, ‘do it now, fast’

Trump: If you’re going to impeach me, ‘do it now, fast’

Putin offers U.S. an immediate extension to key nuclear pact

Putin offers U.S. an immediate extension to key nuclear pact

Trump dismisses Giuliani calls with White House and budget office

Trump dismisses Giuliani calls with White House and budget office

Trump administration tightens food stamp work requirements

Trump administration tightens food stamp work requirements

ENTERTAINMENT

Trump lights National Christmas Tree in holiday tradition

Trump lights National Christmas Tree in holiday tradition

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Dec. 5, 2019

Dancer born with one hand makes Radio City Rockettes history

Guns N’ Roses, Maroon 5, Khaled part of pre-Super Bowl shows

Tekashi69, called a snitch by rappers, is praised by prosecutors

Kid Rock’s Detroit eatery closing after anti-Oprah rant

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5 Tings We Love: Christmas gift ideas for da keiki

5 Tings We Love: Christmas gift ideas for da keiki

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Today
Updated 12:05 a.m.

Entries in the City’s Annual Holiday Wreath contest are sure to delight

Updated 12:05 a.m.

On the Scene with Dr. Philip McNamee

Updated 12:05 a.m.

Show Biz: Operatic Sol3 Mio to headline Tihati Productions’ gala

Updated 12:05 a.m.

Review: Reprinted book on Hawaiian plants brings back old-time wisdom

Updated 12:05 a.m.

Hawaii Prep World

Twin brothers Josh, Caleb Matagi relish their head-to-head JPS Senior Bowl battle

Twin brothers Josh, Caleb Matagi relish their head-to-head JPS Senior Bowl battle

By Paul Honda
Dec. 7, 2019

Waianae’s Nainoa Machado ends high school career with MVP performance

Nanakuli’s Sedric Crawford powers Freedom in JPS opener

Jovi Lefotu’s 18 points spark No. 1 ‘Iolani to comeback win over No. 6 Punahou

LIVE BLOG: Game 2 of JPS Senior Bowl Classic

Hawaii Warrior World

Hawaii women’s volleyball is headed to the sweet 16 after sweeping USD

Hawaii women’s volleyball is headed to the sweet 16 after sweeping USD

By Billy Hull
Dec. 7, 2019

Hawaii women’s volleyball: FINAL No. 18 Hawaii 3, No. 20 San Diego 0

Tie game at half turns into 25-point win for No. 13 Oregon against Hawaii

Hawaii falls short of its first Mountain West title in a 31-10 loss to Boise State

NCAA women’s volleyball: Pitt, BYU out

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‘Sportswashing’ fears dog Ruiz-Joshua fight in Saudi Arabia

‘Sportswashing’ fears dog Ruiz-Joshua fight in Saudi Arabia

Fresno State football head coach Jeff Tedford steps down after 3 seasons

Kentucky, Michigan to play in London next season

Testing, no suspensions for opioids considered likely in MLB

Cole Hamels, Braves agree on $18M, 1-year deal

HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS

4-time state champion Saint Louis continues to add to its legacy under coach Cal Lee

4-time state champion Saint Louis continues to add to its legacy under coach Cal Lee

Season continues for state champ Saint Louis with Vegas Bowl game

State football champion Saint Louis to play 1 more game in Las Vegas later this month

Friday’s state football championship games featured nearly 10 hours of record-breaking drama

Saint Louis torches Kahuku to capture its fourth consecutive Open Division State Championship

BUSINESS

It’s game on at new South Maui gymnasium

It’s game on at new South Maui gymnasium

Updated 12:05 a.m.

Grand Wailea reduces expansion plans amid community opposition

Updated 12:05 a.m.

Hawaii ice cream maker fears meltdown in wake of Meadow Gold restructuring

Updated 9:38 p.m.

Streak of Oahu record home sale prices may be coming to an end, report indicates

Oahu home prices slipped slightly but sales volume rose in November

ODD NEWS

Electric eel powers Christmas lights at Tennessee Aquarium

Electric eel powers Christmas lights at Tennessee Aquarium

Utah officer helping to save lives at crash scene again

Woman gives daughter born at airport apt middle name

Baby Yoda GIFs return after ‘confusion’ leads to removal

82-year-old female powerlifter subdues home intruder

HEALTH

Column: Sleep apnea can be the silent intruder

Column: Sleep apnea can be the silent intruder

Officials list marijuana vape brands reported in U.S. outbreak

U.S. flu season arrives early, driven by an unexpected virus

New details emerge on drug that might slow Alzheimer’s disease

No measles at Daniel K. Inouye Elementary School despite letter sent to parents

Travel

Hawaii’s Backyard: Mele Kalikimaka Marketplace will get you in the holiday spirit

Hawaii’s Backyard: Mele Kalikimaka Marketplace will get you in the holiday spirit

Faroe Islands draw more visitors for the picturesque Nordic scenery

Barcelona dazzles when you’re traveling solo

Many Vegas shows go dark for the holidays

Updated 12:05 a.m.

Legoland closing Star Wars attraction

Updated 12:05 a.m.

Focus on Japan

Experts aim at digital reconstruction of Shuri Castle

Experts aim at digital reconstruction of Shuri Castle

Schools reassessing rules criticized as oppressive

Snowy region repurposes heat to launch banana crop

Narita and Haneda airports to add international flights

University students promote Tokyo Paralympics

Live Well

Column: How seniors can get free legal assistance

Column: How seniors can get free legal assistance

Grandparents: Need expert advice?

Some help in understanding Social Security terminology

Prioritize yourself by living in wholeness

Senior co-living:Does it work?

National news

Santa Claus House: Everything is merry year round

Santa Claus House: Everything is merry year round

Updated 4:05 p.m.

Pacific Gas and Electric says it has reached $13.5B settlement arising from California wildfires

Updated 8:24 a.m.

Army team will lead probe into Minnesota helicopter crash that killed 3

Updated 7:05 a.m.

Florida naval base shooter watched shooting videos before attack

Updated 4:19 p.m.

Experts puzzled as 10-foot great white shark stays a month in one spot off East Coast

World news

Reddit bans accounts, suspects possible U.K. vote interference

Reddit bans accounts, suspects possible U.K. vote interference

Updated 3:45 p.m.

Iran frees Chinese-American scholar for U.S.-held scientist

Updated 3:05 p.m.

Abandoned baby giraffe befriended by dog in Africa dies

Huge waves and disease turn Marshall Islands into ‘war zone,’ health official says

U.S. considers sending several thousand more troops to Mideast

New York Times

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Joe Biden challenges man to pushup contest after testy exchange

Joe Biden challenges man to pushup contest after testy exchange

19 women sue Lyft as sex assault allegations mount

Kentucky, Michigan to play in London next season

Review: More Prince, more pleasure

Review: Beauty, tragedy sweeps over black Florida family “Waves”

Obituaries

D.C. Fontana, 80, developed Spock character as first female ‘Star Trek’ writer

D.C. Fontana, 80, developed Spock character as first female ‘Star Trek’ writer

Seymour Siwoff, master of sports statistics, dies at 99

Japan’s former Prime Minister Yasuhiro Nakasone dies at age 101

Celebrity chef Gary Rhodes dies at 59 with wife by his side

Diahann Carroll’s legacy as a trailblazer remembered

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Kahala Mall Holiday Gift Guide

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IMPEACHMENT INQUIRY

Democrats say Trump impeachment charges must come swiftly

Democrats say Trump impeachment charges must come swiftly

Trump: If you’re going to impeach me, ‘do it now, fast’

Giuliani in Ukraine as Congress moves closer to impeachment

Trump asks Supreme Court to void financial-records subpoena

Democrats take big new step toward impeaching Trump

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USS Arizona crewmember likely last one to be buried with ship

USS Arizona crewmember likely last one to be buried with ship

Hawaii ice cream maker fears meltdown in wake of Meadow Gold restructuring

As numbers dwindle, WWII veterans enjoy unrivaled respect

U.S. Interior Secretary David Bernhardt shares personal tie to Pearl Harbor

VIDEO: Somber ceremony recalls those killed in Pearl Harbor attack

Archives

December 2016: Hawaii's last sugar mill closes, ending an agricultural era

Letters to the Editor

Letters: Stop gun violence; Animals cherished at Humane Society; Don’t restore Natatorium

Letters: Stop gun violence; Animals cherished at Humane Society; Don’t restore Natatorium

Letters: Misleading report on gun-deaths; States shouldn’t export their homeless; Ukrainians died while Trump held up aid

Letters: Navy will move fuel tanks; President needs to stop further damage; Not all drivers show courtesy

Letters: State can’t afford to lock up all multiple offenders; Sleeping on streets illegal; Let kids watch football for free

Letters: Kaiser president alarms a longtime member; Rezoning Kaneohe land; Trump impeachment inquiry hearings

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