Feedback conflicting on how to rebuild Lahaina
Much of the input focused on the need to increase affordable housing on an island that already needed more housing long before the fires destroyed nearly 3,000 structures. Read more
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Kokua Line: Must I renew own car registration?
Question: If a person is temporarily incapacitated (from illness, not a car accident), can a friend renew their car registration for them? Otherwise it will be late. Read more
Honolulu police officer shoots machete-wielding man in Waipahu
A Honolulu police officer shot and injured an 18-year-old man Sunday night before arresting him on suspicion of attempted murder at a Waipahu home. Read more
City Council urges state action on rising Hawaii property insurance costs
A Honolulu City Council resolution wants state lawmakers to address what it deems are “drastic” increases in property insurance premiums paid by homeowners across Oahu, particularly for those who own condominiums. Read more
Homeless man indicted in death of girlfriend pleads not guilty
Gibran Copeland, the homeless man indicted on murder and firearm charges in the Sept. 9 death of his girlfriend, whose body was found in a Manoa storm drain, asked an Oahu Circuit Court judge that bail be set in his case. Read more
Agriculture Board seeks to slow spread of invasive species
State Board of Agriculture Chair Sharon Hurd said the main goal of the rule changes is to speed up the department’s ability to control invasive species. Read more
Suspect in fatal Wendy’s stabbing pleads not guilty
The 60-year-old man accused of fatally stabbing 22-year-old Kashka Otto, a worker at the Nanakuli Wendy’s, and seriously injuring the 44-year-old restaurant manager, pleaded not guilty Monday to charges that, if he is convicted, could result in a life sentence without parole. Read more
On the Move: Taylor Remigio and Jolene Walker-Akau
Atlas Insurance Agency has hired Taylor Remigio as account manager I for its Commercial Lines Operations unit and Jolene Walker-Akau as account manager II for its Personal Lines unit. Read more
Sea-level rise risk erodes Hawaiian homestead plan
Plans for a Native Hawaiian homestead community in Ewa Beach have been scaled back due to issues including sea-level rise and flood risks that have inflated estimated development costs. Read more
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Honolulu Council members urge new agricultural task force
A plan to bring back the city’s now-defunct Agricultural Development Task Force is being sown by some on the Honolulu City Council. Read more
LGBTQ+ visitors are expected to hit records and boost state tourism in October
Honolulu isn’t a top market for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning travelers (LGBTQ+) yet, but Honolulu Pride helped to fill hotel rooms and restaurants and create sell-out crowds at supporting events that helped boost tourism in October, which is generally a softer travel month. Read more
Student ensembles to perform at Hawaii Youth Symphony fundraiser
Performances by student ensembles will highlight the Hawaii Youth Symphony annual He Makana o na Mele gala on Nov. 10, celebrating 60 years of music education and youth development. Read more
Film festival honorees are announced
The 2024 Hawai‘i International Film Festival announced awards recently at the Halekulani Hotel. Read more
Judge rules in favor of Hawaii island resort developer
Hilo Circuit Judge Henry Nakamoto entered a summary judgment in favor of South Point Investment Group and against the Discovery Harbour Community Association. Read more
Former Civil Defense chief reflects on lessons learned from Maui wildfires
The 63-year-old retired Hawaii Fire Department chief and Hawaii County Civil Defense administrator was uniquely qualified to help the Valley Isle deal with the aftermath of the deadly wildfires. Read more
Vital Statistics: Oct. 11-17, 2024
Each week, the Honolulu Star-Advertiser publishes Oahu statistics for marriage licenses and birth certificates filed with the state Department of Health’s Vital Statistics System. Read more
Police shoot machete-wielding man, 18, during alleged Waipahu assault
The suspect, who was seriously injured, has been arrested for suspicion of second-degree attempted murder. Read more
Speed cited in critical Diamond Head Road crash
The crash occurred around 8:22 p.m. east of Poka Street in Kahala, when the man, driving eastbound at a high speed, lost control of his vehicle and veered into the westbound lane, colliding with a parked car with two people inside, Honolulu police said. Read more
Kokua Line: Will my home need flood insurance?
Question: Regarding the new flood map, will I be notified if I must get flood insurance? I have no idea how to read/operate that map. Read more
State, Catholic Charities Hawaii settle case in alleged abuse of foster child
At the time the alleged assaults occurred between July 2017 and February 2018, the victim was 13 and 14 years old. Read more
Kaneohe Higashi Hongwanji Mission leaders seek to restore sense of community
The anniversary was celebrated with an Oct. 5 bon dance at Windward Mall and a special service and luncheon Saturday at the temple. Read more
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