Nina Wu

Molokai, Lanai to get interisland flights for health services

• By Nina Wu
• Today
• Last updated 2:07 p.m.
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The awards were given to Pulama Ka Heke, a nonprofit health care hui based on Molokai, and to a partnership with Pulama and Lanai Kinaole, a home health care agency on Lanai. Read more

Merrie Monarch Festival returns with award-winning halau

• By Nina Wu
• April 20, 2025
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The Merrie Monarch Festival stage at the Edith Kanaka‘ole Multi-Purpose Stadium in Hilo is set, ready for dancers to put forth their best performances in the prestigious hula competition. Read more

Gov. Josh Green proclaims Sunday as Mary Kawena Pukui Day

• By Nina Wu
• April 19, 2025
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Green urged people of Hawaii “to honor and celebrate Mary Kawena Pukui for her unparalleled contributions to the lahui, the State of Hawaii, and the world on her 130th birthday.” Read more

Hawaii’s 25th medical cannabis dispensary opens in Waikiki

• By Nina Wu
• April 19, 2025
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Statewide, the Health Department has approved a total of 25 retail cannabis dispensaries, including 11 of Oahu, two on Kauai, six on Maui, and six on Hawaii island. Read more

Queen’s receives $7.5M gift for emergency department

• By Nina Wu
• April 19, 2025
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The Queen’s Medical Center announced Friday it received a $7.5 million gift to support the expansion of its emergency department in Honolulu. Read more

Egg prices still high in Hawaii ahead of Easter weekend

• By Nina Wu
• April 18, 2025
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Industry analysts have blamed the avian influenza outbreak for the shortage of eggs on the U.S. mainland. Read more

Travelers warned to arrive early, not transport ohia during Merrie Monarch

• By Nina Wu
• April 18, 2025
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The Hawaii Department of Transportation says thousands of travelers are expected to head to Hilo for the 62nd annual Merrie Monarch Festival and its week of festivities, which begin this Easter Sunday. Read more

Hawaii’s 2nd measles case confirmed in household member

• By Nina Wu
• April 17, 2025
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This second case was considered a presumptive case after the adult began exhibiting symptoms. Read more

Health officials confirm Hawaii’s 7th dengue case this year

• By Nina Wu
• April 17, 2025
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The latest case comes just about a week after the fifth and sixth cases of dengue were reported on Oahu. Read more

Hawaii County, state, treating palms for coconut rhino beetles in Kona

• By Nina Wu
• April 16, 2025
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Officials ask residents to be vigilant when purchasing mulch, compost and soil products, and to inspect bags for evidence of entry holes. Read more

Appeals court upholds approval of Maui mosquito project

• By Nina Wu
• April 14, 2025
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An appeals court has upheld a decision made by the Environmental Court, paving the way for a mosquito population control project on Maui to move forward. Read more

Wilcox Medical Center nurses vote to ratify new contract

• By Nina Wu
• April 14, 2025

The Hawaii Nurses’ Association, which represents about 160 registered nurses at Wilcox, said 97% voted to ratify the new contract. Read more

Oahu child with measles recovers; 92 people identified for possible exposure

• By Nina Wu
• April 14, 2025
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Hawaii Department of Health officials offer advice and information regarding the highly contagious disease. Read more

Waimea Bay restrooms close for major renovations

• By Nina Wu
• April 14, 2025
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City officials said the $687,732 renovation project, which includes complete reconstruction of the comfort station’s roof and bathroom repairs, will require the closure of the entire facility for at least five months. Read more

Oahu’s traffic fatalities nearly tripled in deadly start to 2025

• By Nina Wu
• April 13, 2025
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Kailon Tyndzik, 30, of Kauai, was a well-loved surfer with an adventurous spirit, always willing to lend a helping hand, according to friends and family. Read more

Hawaii sees another dengue case, bringing total to 6 this year

• By Nina Wu
• April 11, 2025
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The latest case comes just one day after the fifth case of dengue was reported on Oahu. Read more

Maui police identify Kahului man, 43, killed in highway crash

• By Nina Wu
• April 11, 2025

The victim, who was driving a 1988 Toyota pickup truck, failed to observe the stopped Ford. He attempted to stop, but was unable to and collided with the Ford’s rear. Read more

Hawaii reports a 5th case of travel-related dengue this year

• By Nina Wu
• April 10, 2025
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Teams were deployed to conduct inspections and implement mosquito control measures in the affected area on Oahu, which DOH did not disclose. Read more

‘Episode 17’ of Kilauea Volcano’s ongoing eruption has ended

• By Star-Advertiser staff
• April 9, 2025

The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory said this latest episode lasted 35.5 hours, and resulted in fountains of 50 to 200 feet from the south vent. Some minor activity at the north vent, meanwhile, stopped at about 11:15 a.m. Tuesday, and the north vent pond collapsed some time Tuesday night. Read more

Vaccines urged as Hawaii confirms measles case in child under 5

• By Nina Wu
• April 9, 2025
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The inevitable has happened, with Hawaii’s first confirmed case of travel-related measles in the state this year as the number in the U.S. surges beyond 600. Read more

Hawaii confirms travel-related measles case in child under 5

• By Nina Wu
• April 8, 2025
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State health officials said the child is recovering at home on Oahu, and a household member with similar symptoms is being evaluated for a possible measles infection. Read more