Kilauea fountaining draws locals and visitors like moths to a flame
It was all but silent on a recent morning at Uekahuna, the newly restored viewing area overlooking the summit of Kilauea Volcano on Hawaii island. Read more
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Kokua Line: What’s going on with HawaiianMiles?
Question: I keep hearing that HawaiianMiles will expire at the end of this month. I thought they weren’t going to do that in the merger. Please clarify. Read more
Honolulu City Council leadership changes proposed
A special meeting of the Honolulu City Council today may lead to the political shake-up of its leadership. Read more
Number of ICE arrests in Hawaii remains unknown
The Star-Advertiser has asked ICE’s Enforcement and Removal Operations for the number of arrests of alleged illegal immigrants in Hawaii this year, but ICE officials have refused to release the information. Read more
Designer with ties to Hawaii killed at ‘No Kings’ protest
Hawaii’s fashion community mourned the death of prominent Samoan fashion designer 39-year-old Arthur Fosala “Afa” Ah Loo, the bystander who was fatally shot Saturday at a “No Kings” protest in Utah. Read more
Lahaina wildfire debris transfer work begins
The work, using up to 50 trucks making four or so round trips seven days a week, is expected to take about five months to complete, and involves moving 400,000 tons of nonhazardous debris. Read more
Hawaii Council votes to protect county staffers in wrongful death suit
Ryan Yoshida was a tree trimmer for the county Department of Parks and Recreation,who fell from a 60-foot tall coconut palm tree he was trimming in Kailua-Kona on Jan, 27, 2021, and died 12 days later. Read more
Man indicted for allegedly trying to kill parents
An Oahu grand jury indicted a 29-year-old man Monday on charges of attempted murder of his 77-year-old father and his 64-year-old mother. Read more
Former pineapple plantation operator in Hawaii embracing agave as new crop
One of Hawaii’s oldest and biggest former pineapple producers is getting back into the farming business with a crop used to make tequila in Mexico. Read more
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Drones drop mosquitoes over Maui to save honeycreepers
Conservationists working to save Hawaii’s endangered, native birds are now using drones to deliver lab-reared, male mosquitoes over Maui. Read more
City seeks developer for Iwilei transit-oriented housing
A master planning effort to potentially transform about 80 acres along Honolulu’s over $10-billion rail line into mixed-use, transit- oriented development is underway, city officials say. Read more
South Maui brush fire scorches 500 acres
A quick-spreading brush fire fueled by strong winds in Kahikinui scorched 500 acres of South Maui land Sunday, but no injuries or structural damages have been reported, according to the Maui Fire Department. Read more
On the Move: Brian Driscoll and Hunter Rapoza
IQ 360 has hired Brian Driscoll as vice president and Hunter Rapoza as senior account executive for its Honolulu office. Read more
Hurricane concerns for isles increase after federal cuts
Hawaii’s hurricane outlook calls for a below-normal season, but ongoing cuts to the federal government have U.S. Rep. Jill Tokuda concerned about the state’s ability to both predict the weather and respond if a hurricane hits the islands. Read more
Vital Statistics: June 6-12, 2025
Each week, the Honolulu Star-Advertiser publishes Oahu statistics for marriage licenses and birth certificates filed with the state Department of Health. Read more
Korean convenience store chain coming to Hawaii
The first Hawaii CU store, slated to open by the end of the year, will be the first U.S. location for the chain focused on selling Korean brands of food, household items, cosmetics and other merchandise. Read more
Kokua Line: What’s up with parking scams?
Question: Is the city aware of more parking scams with QR codes? I have run across them in Aiea, but I don’t know if it’s city property. Read more
Hawaii protesters impassioned but peaceful during ‘No Kings’ rally at Capitol
The peaceful rally brought out sign-carrying protesters who voiced their strong opposition to the policies of President Donald Trump on his 79th birthday. Read more
These Hawaii dads connect with their children through family business
Little Plumeria Farms in Haleiwa is more than just an agricultural operation. It stands as a testament to three generations of family passion and deep connection to the land. Read more
Dave Shapiro: Trump crew can destroy; can they build us anything?
A house in my neighborhood was torn down awhile back. Read more
Hotel & Restaurant Show to feature Hawaii products, companies
Admission is free, but attendees must pre-register online and be approved prior to arrival. Read more
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