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Tech View: Don’t put all of your eggs in 1 social media platform

By Ryan Ozawa Special to the Star-Advertiser
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The timing couldn’t have been better, or worse, when Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp went down around the world on Oct. 4. Read more

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Golden Coin restaurants cited in labor violations

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A skeleton with a candy bowl is seen outside of a house in Phoenix last Halloween. The state Department of Health issued its own Halloween safety guidance Monday, urging revelers to incorporate a cloth or surgical mask into their costumes and provide “low contact, pre-packaged treats” for trick-or-treaters.

Trick-or-treating gets a green light this year as COVID-19 cases fall

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6 more indicted in federal tax fraud probe that used Hawaii real estate holdings, banks and trusts to hide refunds

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ACLU urges reform after girl, 10, arrested at Waipahu school

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Four pest control companies will donate their services and two manufacturers will donate their products to Iolani Palace indefinitely.

Iolani Palace receives help from pest control companies

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Kokua Line: Would kids get 2 shots of COVID-19 vaccine?

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Paul R. Cassiday’s family tree includes British sea captain Alexander Adams, who arrived in Hawaii in 1816 and counseled King Kamehameha I.

Campbell Estate, Amfac leader Paul R. Cassiday Sr. descended from adviser to Kamehameha I

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Raising Cane’s is in an expansion mode and has to hire at least 100 more workers in December.

Hawaii employers looking for help as coronavirus pandemic’s impact lingers

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Augie Tulba, left, Brandon Elefante and Andria Tupola took time for a selfie prior to the swearing in ceremony for the newest members of the Honolulu City Council.

Public weighs in on potential Honolulu City Council districts

COURTESY BRETT SEYMOUR / NPS SUBMERGED RESOURCES CENTER / 2019
Edward Hoeschen, neighbor and caretaker of USS Arizona crew member Lauren Bruner, touches Bruner’s urn one last time as divers prepare to place his ashes in the sunken battleship during a sunset interment ceremony as part of the 78th anniversary Pearl Harbor Remembrance Commemoration.

USS Arizona member and USS Oklahoma crew interments set for Dec. 7

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Dr. Elizabeth K. Tam.

Pulmonologist Dr. Elizabeth Tam helped push for statewide smoking ban

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Aloun Farms in Kapolei this year is hosting a Giant Pumpkin Harvest Drive-Thru Market and Pumpkin With Aloha Decorating Contest in lieu of its annual Pumpkin Festival.

Aloun Farms offering several pumpkin events

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Kaua‘i police seized over seven pounds of methamphetamine from a Hanamā‘ulu home on Kauai.

Drug-related deaths in Hawaii up 13% this year

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The Oahu Army Natural Resources Program maintains a collection of the critically endangered nioi plant, which produces white flowers and fleshy, yellow to red berries.

Plant ‘smoothie’ limits ohia rust in endemic plant

Corrections: Oct. 18

JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO@STARADVERTISER.COM/ AUG. 31
Honolulu experienced a decline in violent crimes last year that officials say could be due in part to pandemic restrictions.

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

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

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Hawaii sweeps Cal Poly in Big West women’s volleyball

Kamehameha rallies over Saint Louis in ILH football

Honolulu Zoo’s only male lion dies after contracting coronavirus

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Hawaiian shearwater birds.

Work to keep seabirds off Kauai power lines continues

New University of Hawaii medical students honored

Women’s Correctional Center begins new project

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

David Shapiro: Honolulu rail leaders must talk sense if they want our confidence

David Shapiro: Coronavirus numbers make good case for further vigilance

Rearview Mirror

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In the 1930s Hawaiian Electric’s King Street headquarters wasn’t hemmed in by high-rises, as it largely is today. King Street traffic was two-way back then, and the parking lot that’s now in front of the post office was not there at the time.

Rearview Mirror: Hawaiian Electric, other local companies reach milestones

Rearview: Actor-performer Al Harrington also excelled as history teacher and football coach

Rearview Mirror: Kapiolani college’s early roots traced back to 1946, a pivotal year in Hawaii history

Facts of the Matter

NASA / ESA / ASSOCIATED PRESS / 2017
Galaxies come into view through the Hubble Space Telescope.

Facts of the Matter: Stars’ life spans defined by fusion and contraction

Facts of the Matter: Forces of nature ensure sand, all matter maintain their form

Facts of the Matter: Mirages help enhance view of sunset’s elusive green flash

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