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Paul Simon takes a lesson from Maui environmentalists

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Updated 11 p.m.
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Paul Simon performed two environmental benefit concerts on the island earlier in the week.

Ferd Lewis: Sellout crowd gives Aloha Stadium planners food for thought

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6 candidates ‘seriously interested’ in Honolulu mayor’s race

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NFL’s return to Hawaii brings Pisa Tinoisamoa back to the islands

Updated 5:32 p.m.

Corrected figures show Hawaii student suspensions at national norm, not worst in U.S.

Updated 10:55 p.m.
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Lee Cataluna: Mauna Kea steward seeks broad consensus

Updated 10:48 p.m.
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Kamehameha Schools, OHA provide support to Mauna Kea protesters

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Rain suspends Little League World Series action until Monday

Today’s Little League World Series game between Central East Maui and Elizabeth, N.J., was suspended due to rain with one out in the top of the fifth inning. Play will resume tomorrow morning.

Updated 2:58 p.m.

Man arrested in Waianae murder case

Updated 8:25 p.m.

Shoplifting attempt leads to fire in Nanakuli Sack N Save

Updated 8:11 p.m.

Man arrested after wild punch in Waikiki, police say

Updated 11:37 a.m.

Kapolei man kicks, damages police cruiser, police say

Updated 3:33 p.m.

Obama’s Punahou basketball jersey sells for $120K

Updated 10:57 a.m.
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‘Ground zero’: Portland remains focus of divided country

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Afghanistan vows to crush Islamic State havens after attack

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6 candidates ‘seriously interested’ in Honolulu mayor’s race

By Gordon Y.K. Pang gordonpang@staradvertiser.com
Today
Updated 6:43 p.m.

Corrected figures show Hawaii student suspensions at national norm, not worst in U.S.

Updated 10:55 p.m.

Paul Simon takes a lesson from Maui environmentalists

Updated 11 p.m.

Kamehameha Schools, OHA provide support to Mauna Kea protesters

Updated 11:01 p.m.

Lee Cataluna: Mauna Kea steward seeks broad consensus

Updated 10:48 p.m.

Sports

Dallas rallies past Los Angeles in NFL’s return to Aloha Stadium

By Brian McInnis bmcinnis@staradvertiser.com
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Updated 6:37 a.m.

Dallas running back Tony Pollard impresses Cowboys owner Jerry Jones

Updated 12:05 a.m.

NFL’s return to Hawaii brings Pisa Tinoisamoa back to the islands

Updated 5:32 p.m.

Ferd Lewis: Sellout crowd gives Aloha Stadium planners food for thought

Updated 11:09 p.m.

Hawaii reception exceeded Rams’ expectations

Updated 12:05 a.m.

Editorial

Editorial: Immigration ‘public charge’ rule too harsh

Column: Civil disobedience has changed the law

Column: Stopping TMT won’t help Hawaiians much

New Cold War: China’s surge in Pacific Islands must be addressed by U.S., Hawaii

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Questlove, drummer for ‘The Tonight Show’ band, to deejay at Maui restaurant

By Carla Tracy, Special to the Star-Advertiser
Aug. 15, 2019

Revive the Live Music Fest brings Hawaii musicians together

Made in Hawaii Festival brings island wares to the island aware

Do It: Sheena Easton, The Platters, Take 6, Korean opera

Island Mele: Gonsalves supports the Mauna, Hanano‘eau celebrates summer, Eli-Mac celebrates ‘roots’

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Quickbites: Blue Note Hawaii, Kapiolani Community College, Eat Well for Life

By Star-Advertiser staff
Aug. 13, 2019

Cravings: Ulu chips gain staying power, Kailua farmers market seeks new home

The Weekly Eater: La Vie lets diners explore French cuisine

Barfly: Drinking at the Ritz, Lanikai Brewing’s ‘Space Beer,’ Battle of the Bartenders

Updated 8:14 a.m.

Easy-Kine Cooking: Chicken and beans make hearty soup

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Column: Strength of Native Hawaiian standoff at Mauna Kea enables muscle-flex on other issues

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Show Biz: Loretta Ables Sayre to perform ‘South Pacific’ role in Cleveland

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Hawaii’s Backyard: Kauai farm tour focuses on locally grown foods

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Lee Cataluna: Mauna Kea steward seeks broad consensus

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Las Vegas visitor with measles may have exposed other people

EPA reverses approval for poison traps used by ranchers

Planned Parenthood sets exit from federal family planning program

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‘Ground zero’: Portland remains focus of divided country

Coast Guard doubles down on ‘flagship’ cutters in Hawaii

Police open murder investigation after man stabbed in downtown Honolulu dies

Thousands of strangers pull together to support a widower of the El Paso shooting

Record crowds expected at Made in Hawaii Festival

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Korean Festival 2019 at Victoria Ward Park

Ala Moana Center 60th Anniversary Celebration

Politics

Bernie Sanders unveils plan to cut prison population, end mandatory minimums, legalize weed

Warren, Sanders get personal with young, black Christians

Recession signs worry Trump ahead of 2020

Greenland to Trump: Thanks, but we’re not for sale

ENTERTAINMENT

Heather Locklear pleads no contest to fighting with deputies

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Updated 7:51 a.m.

Duane Allman’s old guitar ‘Layla’ sells for $1.25M

Updated 7:22 a.m.

FCC fines networks for wrongly using emergency alert system

Woodstock fans return to concert site for 50th anniversary

Country Music Association voters consider whether to nominate ‘Old Town Road’

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5 Things We Love: Celebrity video shoutouts, limited-edition stamps and more

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K-Drama: Family fights over father’s treatment plan

Updated 12:05 a.m.

Hawaii Gardens: Talented artist, gardener was lifelong supporter of horticulture

Updated 12:05 a.m.

Five-0 Redux: Will ‘ReiRey’ partnership blossom into something more on ‘Hawaii Five-0’?

ExtraFamily: ‘Korean Cinderella,’ ‘Hide and Seek in Hawai‘i,’ surfing pets contest

Hawaii Prep World

VIDEO: No. 3 Mililani makes its breaks in win over No. 4 Kahuku

By Paul Honda
Aug. 17, 2019

Waipahu’s Alfred Failauga sets state rushing record

‘Controlled chaos’ fuels Mililani defense in shutout of Kahuku

Offseason work pays off for Leilehua DL Kiaka Pio

Kailua comes agonizingly close to first win of season

Hawaii Warrior World

Warrior Beat: Hawaii football ends training camp

By Stephen Tsai
Aug. 17, 2019

Hawaii football: UH, Rams alumnus Pisa Tinoisamoa treasures return to Aloha Stadium

VIDEO: Los Angeles Rams use Hawaii football practice field

Hawaii football: Well-traveled Hekili Keli‘iliki calls upon his life experiences

Hawaii men’s tennis: John Nelson retires after 16 years as UH coach

MORE SPORTS

Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott not worried about contract talks

Updated 2:35 p.m.

ESPN doc shows former NFL star, Army veteran’s emotional return to Vietnam

Updated 8:18 a.m.

Obama’s Punahou basketball jersey sells for $120K

Updated 10:57 a.m.

Phil Mickelson late to BMW Championship after lightning hits hotel

Updated 6:44 a.m.

Small island with MLB ties, Curacao looks tough at Little League World Series

HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS

No. 3 Mililani pitches shutout against No. 4 Kahuku

Waipahu’s Alfred Failauga sets rushing record in loss to Leilehua

Moanalua escapes again to eke past Kailua

Nanakuli holds on to top Kalani

Asuega-Fualaau’s 3 TDs carry Kaimuki past Kalaheo

BUSINESS

Eataly severs ties with Mario Batali amid misconduct scandal

Updated 7 a.m.

Trump economic adviser plays down fears of looming recession

Updated 7 a.m.

David Uchiyama named chief operating officer for HART

Updated 10:45 p.m.

Record crowds expected at Made in Hawaii Festival

Kia weighs recall after car burst into flames on H-3

ODD NEWS

Thailand’s lost baby dugong dies from shock and eating plastic waste

Florida vacation home invaded by vomiting vultures

Trooper finds parked driver playing Pokemon Go on 8 phones

Man dies after competing in California taco-eating contest

Injured baby raccoon walks again with wheelchair

HOMELESS IN HAWAII

Kaneohe Joint Outreach Center to aid the homeless

Federal grant helps dozens of Oahu’s homeless find homes

Funding boosts efforts to reduce Chinatown homelessness

2 Honolulu Council members disagree with Mayor Kirk Caldwell on how to use funds for the homeless

U.S. mayors hear conflicting versions of progress in homelessness on Oahu

Travel

Hawaii’s Backyard: Kauai farm tour focuses on locally grown foods

Waxing nostalgic in search of surf along the coast of Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way

Updated 12:05 a.m.

Rugby World Cup shines spotlight on a less-traveled Japan

Updated 12:05 a.m.

Las Vegas Advisor: Epic road project concludes in Nevada

Updated 12:05 a.m.

Home security tips for while you’re away

Updated 12:05 a.m.

Focus on Japan

Japan hopes to lead in flying car technology

Japanese warned about U.S. ‘gun society’

Surfing makes a splash in urban Japan

Hiroshima survivor to share experience as long as he can

Seoul and Tokyo’s trade war puts military pact at stake

Live Well

Secret’s in the soil

Older drivers more distracted by in-car technology, study finds

Column: Adjust to change by going with the flow

Approach mom’s hoarding problem with respect and concern

Column: Medicare does not cover all ambulance services

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‘Ground zero’: Portland remains focus of divided country

Updated 6:48 p.m.

Wildlife now roam where America once forged its deadliest weapons

Updated 7:45 a.m.

Doctors say new rule will mean sicker immigrants

Gun control advocates call for new gun laws at rallies

Arrests and shields, metal poles seized at Portland protests

World news

Afghanistan vows to crush Islamic State havens after attack

Updated 9:15 p.m.

U.S. talks secretly to Venezuela socialist boss

Updated 7:05 p.m.

Iranian tanker sought by U.S. heads to unknown destination

Updated 2:31 p.m.

Leaked U.K. memos warn of food, drug shortages in Brexit chaos

Updated 10:04 a.m.

Satellite images suggest Iran satellite launch looms

Updated 8:03 a.m.

New York Times

Blackface, staple of Arab comedy, faces surge of criticism

Updated 10:23 a.m.

Rugby World Cup shines spotlight on a less-traveled Japan

Updated 12:05 a.m.

Waxing nostalgic in search of surf along the coast of Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way

Updated 12:05 a.m.

Inmate 76318-054: The last days of Jeffrey Epstein

Thousands of strangers pull together to support a widower of the El Paso shooting

Obituaries

Kathleen Blanco, Louisiana’s governor during Hurricane Katrina, dies

Updated 2:15 p.m.

Former Longhorns, NFL RB Cedric Benson dies in motorcycle accident

Updated 8:23 a.m.

Hawaii Gardens: Talented artist, gardener was lifelong supporter of horticulture

Updated 12:05 a.m.

Classically trained performer inspired Hawaii actors

Updated 10:37 p.m.

‘Who Framed Roger Rabbit’ animator Richard Williams dies at 86

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