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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
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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

Last updated 11:11 p.m.
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David Shapiro: Demonizing trans people not path to U.S. greatness

Last updated 9:24 p.m.
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Kokua Line: Does Social Security office require appointment?

Last updated 11:14 p.m.

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.

UCLA overpowers Hawaii 70-49 in Wahine basketball

Last updated 4:59 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.

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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In first start, QB Micah Alejado leads Hawaii past New Mexico to close season

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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

Maui Wildfires

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

Lahaina ohana completes first home rebuild in fire zone

Lahaina ohana completes first home rebuild in fire zone

Nov. 24, 2024

Politics

Biden says he is pardoning his son, Hunter

Biden says he is pardoning his son, Hunter

Today

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

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

Today

Close Hawaii House election goes to court after recount

Close Hawaii House election goes to court after recount

Today

New Hawaii legislators, leadership hold fate of legal recreational marijuana

New Hawaii legislators, leadership hold fate of legal recreational marijuana

Today

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

Today

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

New Hawaii legislators, leadership hold fate of legal recreational marijuana

New Hawaii legislators, leadership hold fate of legal recreational marijuana

Updated 11:11 p.m.

Close Hawaii House election goes to court after recount

Updated 11:13 p.m.

Good Neighbor Fund: Hawaii student finds holiday joy in volunteering

Updated 1:14 a.m.

Holiday entertainment highlights season in Hawaii

Updated 4:35 p.m.

Kokua Line: Does Social Security office require appointment?

Updated 11:14 p.m.

Sports

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

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

Updated 12:32 a.m.

Wahine capture fifth Big West volleyball title in a row

Updated 12:35 a.m.

Tayli Ikenaga earns a rarity for a libero — an MVP trophy

Updated 12:32 a.m.

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

Updated 12:30 a.m.

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

Updated 11:16 p.m.

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Decode the word in 6 daily tries. Green for right letters in place, yellow for right letters in wrong place, and gray for outliers.

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Solve the 9x9 grid, fill in numbers 1 to 9 without repeats in rows, columns, or 3x3 subgrids.

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Editorial

Editorial: Hawaii’s foster care kids need help — now

Editorial: Hawaii’s foster care kids need help — now

Today

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

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

Today

Column: Honolulu rail’s failures overburden residents

Column: Honolulu rail’s failures overburden residents

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Column: Empty homes tax raises many issues

Column: Empty homes tax raises many issues

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Photo Galleries

UCLA overpowers Wahine basketball team 70-49

UCLA overpowers Wahine basketball team 70-49

Today

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

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

Today

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

Kokua Line: Does Social Security office require appointment?

Kokua Line: Does Social Security office require appointment?

Updated 11:14 p.m.

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

Updated 9:24 p.m.

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

Nov. 29, 2024

Kokua Line: When is town hall on higher sewer fees?

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

Today

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

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

Today

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

Today

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

Honolulu crime boss Michael Miske found dead at FDC

Honolulu crime boss Michael Miske found dead at FDC

Updated 6:02 p.m.

Puna man gets 10-year sentence for electronic enticement of minor

Nov. 30, 2024

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

Volkswagen workers to go on warning strikes across Germany

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

Taylor Swift fans turn out on Black Friday for vinyl album

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

Nintendo releases smartphone app for game music

Nintendo releases smartphone app for game music

Nov. 28, 2024

Japan flavors trending, drawing global visitors

Nov. 28, 2024

Dried persimmons, an autumn jewel, arrive again in Shika

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

Today

Signs of Hawaiian Life – Dec. 1, 2024

Today

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

Today

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