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Coronavirus Outbreak

Hawaii COVID-19 vaccine mandates increasing employee compliance, survey shows

Hawaii COVID-19 vaccine mandates increasing employee compliance, survey shows

Kokua Line: Will COVID-19 vaccine be available at schools?

Kokua Line: Will COVID-19 vaccine be available at schools?

Dave Reardon: Fans eager to return to watch a sport they enjoy — volleyball

Dave Reardon: Fans eager to return to watch a sport they enjoy — volleyball

Column: Hawaii’s four Congress members discuss ‘Build Back Better’ Plan, its benefits to residents, cost hurdles

Column: Hawaii’s four Congress members discuss ‘Build Back Better’ Plan, its benefits to residents, cost hurdles

Politics

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Biden honors fallen officers: ‘Democracy survived’ Capitol riot because of police

Biden honors fallen officers: ‘Democracy survived’ Capitol riot because of police

QAnon figure says he’s running for Congress in Arizona

QAnon figure says he’s running for Congress in Arizona

White House press secretary violated ethics law by promoting Terry McAuliffe, watchdog says

White House press secretary violated ethics law by promoting Terry McAuliffe, watchdog says

Department of Justice will ask Supreme Court to halt Texas abortion law

Department of Justice will ask Supreme Court to halt Texas abortion law

Photo Galleries

Hawaii sweeps Cal State Bakersfield in Big West women’s volleyball

Hawaii sweeps Cal State Bakersfield in Big West women’s volleyball

Nevada beats Hawaii in Mountain West football

Nevada beats Hawaii in Mountain West football

McKinley faces Waialua in OIA football

McKinley faces Waialua in OIA football

OIA football returns with Kapolei hosting Kahuku

OIA football returns with Kapolei hosting Kahuku

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Hawaii News

Hawaii’s crime rate dropped in three of four counties in 2020

Hawaii’s crime rate dropped in three of four counties in 2020

By Peter Boylan pboylan@staradvertiser.com
Today
Updated 10:44 p.m.

University of Hawaii bucks trend with first enrollment boost in 10 years

Updated 10:39 p.m.

Kokua Line: Will COVID-19 vaccine be available at schools?

Updated 10:47 p.m.

USC to issue degrees, apology to displaced nisei students

Updated 12:13 a.m.

David Shapiro: Honolulu taxpayers face big hit on Kakaako rail easements

Updated 12:27 a.m.

Sports

Turnovers spoil Hawaii football team’s effort against Nevada

Turnovers spoil Hawaii football team’s effort against Nevada

By Stephen Tsai stsai@staradvertiser.com
Today
Updated 12:27 a.m.

Hawaii quarterback Chevan Cordeiro just wasn’t ready to go against Nevada

Updated 12:26 a.m.

Hawaii women’s volleyball team rallies, then rolls past Cal State Bakersfield

Updated 12:05 a.m.

Dave Reardon: Fans eager to return to watch a sport they enjoy — volleyball

Updated 12:25 a.m.

OIA football: Late FG lifts Waialua over McKinley

Updated 12:25 a.m.

Editorial

Column: Hawaii’s four Congress members discuss ‘Build Back Better’ Plan, its benefits to residents, cost hurdles

Column: Hawaii’s four Congress members discuss ‘Build Back Better’ Plan, its benefits to residents, cost hurdles

On Politics: Lieutenant governor office can be stepping stone, more so if governor extends helping hand

On Politics: Lieutenant governor office can be stepping stone, more so if governor extends helping hand

Editorial: Welcome back visitors to Hawaii

Editorial: Welcome back visitors to Hawaii

Letters: Hawaii’s leaders follow the science; Freedom of speech is not absolute; Defense spending protects our nation

Letters: Hawaii’s leaders follow the science; Freedom of speech is not absolute; Defense spending protects our nation

Entertainment

Hollywood strike dodged following deal with studios, film and TV crews

Hollywood strike dodged following deal with studios, film and TV crews

By Associated Press
Oct. 16, 2021
Updated 2:34 p.m.

‘The Batman’ trailer unveils Robert Pattinson in dark, violent turn

Updated 1:35 p.m.

Mötley Crüe singer Vince Neil breaks ribs in fall off stage

Updated 10:45 a.m.

Chicago judge sets November trial date for former ‘Empire’ actor Jussie Smollett

Van Gogh artwork looted by Nazis to be auctioned in New York with price tag estimated over $20M

Crave

Pumpkin from A-Z

Pumpkin from A-Z

By Kelli Shiroma Braiotta
Oct. 12, 2021

Edible art

Picks for satisfying poke and seafood

This pasta gets a plus one

Eat local

Latest Columns

Kokua Line: Will COVID-19 vaccine be available at schools?

Kokua Line: Will COVID-19 vaccine be available at schools?

By Christine Donnelly cdonnelly@staradvertiser.com

David Shapiro: Honolulu taxpayers face big hit on Kakaako rail easements

David Shapiro: Honolulu taxpayers face big hit on Kakaako rail easements

By David Shapiro, Special to the Star-Advertiser

Dave Reardon: Fans eager to return to watch a sport they enjoy — volleyball

Dave Reardon: Fans eager to return to watch a sport they enjoy — volleyball

By Dave Reardon dreardon@staradvertiser.com

On Politics: Lieutenant governor office can be stepping stone, more so if governor extends helping hand

On Politics: Lieutenant governor office can be stepping stone, more so if governor extends helping hand

By None

COVID-19 Resources

Kokua Line: Can younger adults get the Pfizer booster?

Kokua Line: Can younger adults get the Pfizer booster?

What’s the latest advice on the type of mask I should wear?

Newly discovered bat viruses give hints to COVID’s origins

Kokua Line: Does Safe Travels automatically issue Hawaii SMART Health Cards?

Blood bank reports critical shortage in all blood types

Letters to the Editor

Letters: Hawaii’s leaders follow the science; Freedom of speech is not absolute; Defense spending protects our nation

Letters: Hawaii’s leaders follow the science; Freedom of speech is not absolute; Defense spending protects our nation

Letters: Homeowners should be able to protect property; Don’t encourage dogs at Ala Moana park; Republicans support Big Business at your expense

Letters: Save AES coal plant for emergencies; Free college education won’t destroy country; Story right, headline wrong about flu deaths

Letters: Headline misled readers on flu and COVID-19; Rolovich should explain his vaccination refusal; Terminate rail project and the waste it created

Letters: More Hawaiian species face risk of extinction; Mandates stop us from living life to the fullest; Socialism is dangerous to America’s future

America in Turmoil

USC to issue degrees, apology to displaced nisei students

USC to issue degrees, apology to displaced nisei students

Police: 1 deputy killed, 2 wounded in ambush at Houston bar

Police: 1 deputy killed, 2 wounded in ambush at Houston bar

Texas teachers told to offer books with ‘opposing’ Holocaust views

Texas teachers told to offer books with ‘opposing’ Holocaust views

Chicago judge sets November trial date for former ‘Empire’ actor Jussie Smollett

Chicago judge sets November trial date for former ‘Empire’ actor Jussie Smollett

FEATURES

5 Things We Love: Halloween

5 Things We Love: Halloween

By Star-Advertiser staff
Today
Updated 12:05 a.m.

When it comes to mango trees, it’s all about managing growth

Updated 12:27 a.m.

After nearly 50 years in the music business, Freddy Von Paraz releases his first album as a solo artist

Updated 12:27 a.m.

K-Drama: Hyunwoo asks Seongjoon about his childhood on ‘Father, I Will Take Care of You’

Updated 12:27 a.m.

Handweavers, glass artists share exhibition in Chinatown

New York Times

New hiking path through Slovenia’s Julian Alps offers the pleasures of lakes and valleys rather than high peaks

New hiking path through Slovenia’s Julian Alps offers the pleasures of lakes and valleys rather than high peaks

By Henry Wismayer New York Times
Today
Updated 12:05 a.m.

USC to issue degrees, apology to displaced nisei students

Updated 12:13 a.m.

Newly discovered bat viruses give hints to COVID’s origins

NYPD officer fatally shoots woman at girlfriend’s home, police say

This pristine beach is one of Japan’s last. Soon it will be filled with concrete

Education

University of Hawaii bucks trend with first enrollment boost in 10 years

University of Hawaii bucks trend with first enrollment boost in 10 years

Texas teachers told to offer books with ‘opposing’ Holocaust views

Texas teachers told to offer books with ‘opposing’ Holocaust views

Sheriff: South Carolina teacher had marijuana edibles in student prize box

Sheriff: South Carolina teacher had marijuana edibles in student prize box

Nursing schools see applications rise, despite COVID burnout

Nursing schools see applications rise, despite COVID burnout

Business

On the Move: Paige Heckathorn Choy, Robert Choy, Jonathan Marstaller

On the Move: Paige Heckathorn Choy, Robert Choy, Jonathan Marstaller

By Star-Advertiser staff
Oct. 16, 2021

Hertz files to list shares on Nasdaq in wake of bankruptcy exit

El Salvador explores bitcoin mining powered by volcanoes

Biden reassures progressives on cuts to $3.5 trillion spending bill

Retail sales in U.S. climb despite rising prices and supply issues

Obituaries

Gary Paulsen, celebrated children’s author, dies at 82

Gary Paulsen, celebrated children’s author, dies at 82

By Associated Press
Oct. 14, 2021

Brian Goldner, who led transformation at Hasbro, dies at 58

Army general who commanded in Iraq dies of cancer at age 67

Alan Kalter, announcer for David Letterman, dies at 78

Swedish artist threatened for Muhammad sketch dies in crash

National news

Police: 1 deputy killed, 2 wounded in ambush at Houston bar

Police: 1 deputy killed, 2 wounded in ambush at Houston bar

By Associated Press
Oct. 16, 2021
Updated 1:48 p.m.

Venezuela halts negotiations after president’s close ally extradited to U.S. on money laundering charges

Updated 2:47 p.m.

Robert Durst hospitalized with COVID-19 following life sentence

Updated 12:35 p.m.

Bill Clinton to spend 1 more night at California hospital

Updated 1:58 p.m.

NASA’s asteroid hunter Lucy soars into sky with diamonds

World news

Islamic State claims mosque bombing in south Afghanistan

Islamic State claims mosque bombing in south Afghanistan

By Associated Press
Oct. 16, 2021
Updated 10:18 a.m.

Taiwan’s leader pays respects to 46 victims killed in building inferno

Updated 10:11 a.m.

Tens of thousands demonstrate in Rome against neo-fascists

Updated 10:01 a.m.

Tributes pour in for British lawmaker, 67, fatally stabbed during meeting with local voters

Updated 10:08 a.m.

El Salvador explores bitcoin mining powered by volcanoes

Live Well

Twin sisters Janet and Janice Robidoux have a range of interests, from ham radios to bowling, canoeing and gardening

Twin sisters Janet and Janice Robidoux have a range of interests, from ham radios to bowling, canoeing and gardening

Childless older women better off than older men

Finding sleep ‘sweet spot’ key to protecting aging brain

How does Social Security work when an ex-spouse dies?

Ideas for planning a simple, inexpensive final farewell

Focus on Japan

Interest in ‘silver’ jobs drops as seniors seek better wages

Interest in ‘silver’ jobs drops as seniors seek better wages

Afghan store owner worries about family in home country

PHOTO: Vaccines and pinball machines

Olympians’ cardboard beds to be used for COVID patients

Colored smoke blamed for paint stains on cars

Travel

New hiking path through Slovenia’s Julian Alps offers the pleasures of lakes and valleys rather than high peaks

New hiking path through Slovenia’s Julian Alps offers the pleasures of lakes and valleys rather than high peaks

Updated 12:05 a.m.

Signs of Hawaiian Life – October 17, 2021

Updated 12:27 a.m.

Las Vegas Advisor: New golf entertainment venue coming to Las Vegas

Updated 12:29 a.m.

Signs of Hawaiian Life – October 10, 2021

8 places to visit along Virginia’s Blue Ridge Parkway

Recipes

This pasta gets a plus one

This pasta gets a plus one

This mix will be your jam

This salad is a fall staple

Baking that’s simple, but always satisfying

A treat that’s just peachy

Featured Video

Special Sections

Dining Out

Hawaii Renovation

2021 Hawaii’s Best

2021 UH Football Preview

STORIES WITH VIDEO

Video

‘The Batman’ trailer unveils Robert Pattinson in dark, violent turn

‘The Batman’ trailer unveils Robert Pattinson in dark, violent turn

Biden honors fallen officers: ‘Democracy survived’ Capitol riot because of police

Bill Clinton to spend 1 more night at California hospital

VIDEO: Former UH Warrior and CFL great Chad Owens hosts Star-Advertiser sports show ‘The CO2 RUN DWN’

VIDEO: Honolulu Emergency Medical Services Director Jim Ireland joins the Honolulu Star-Advertiser’s Spotlight Hawaii

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October 1990: President George H.W. Bush orders end to using Kahoolawe as a bombing practice range

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