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WASHINGTON >> The Justice Department has failed to award roughly 75% of congressionally appropriated grants to combat human trafficking in the last two fiscal years, according to a letter from Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal shared exclusively with Reuters.
WASHINGTON >> President Donald Trump’s close relationship with embattled Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang came under renewed scrutiny today, after the company said its board was investigating whether the tech executive has been the target of a foreign intelligence effort.
Maui police have identified a man who died while walking in Kihei last week as 51-year-old Marc Romney.
WASHINGTON >> Pete Hegseth, the U.S. defense secretary, calls himself the secretary of war, part of his effort to rebrand a military he said was too weak and “woke” when he took office last year. Now, with a House impeachment vote expected this week, he could soon share something in common with an actual secretary of…
Honolulu police closed a section of Kamehameha Highway in Kaneohe in all directions this morning because of a ruptured gas line.
The FDA today informed patients and healthcare providers of a potential increased risk of a serious eye condition associated with the use of GLP-1 drugs for weight loss and diabetes.
WASHINGTON >> Tech megabillionaire Elon Musk and President Donald Trump’s newly appointed White House chief of staff, Stephen Miller, and some large companies will likely be targets of congressional probes when Democrats take control of Congress in January, senior lawmakers said on Sunday.
President Donald Trump said Sunday he was only kidding when he posted on social media that he had offered UFC CEO Dana White the position of White House press secretary.
LONDON >> Comedian Russell Brand, once one of Britain’s most high-profile broadcasters and a Hollywood star, was jailed for 10-and-a-half years today after he was convicted of raping one woman and sexually assaulting three others around two decades ago.
Tropical Storm Pena has weakened and could dissipate as soon as today as it moves west far south of Hawaii.
WASHINGTON >> For years, President Donald Trump has claimed any election he lost or even feared losing was rigged. So it was a surprise to many when, on election night after his party was routed in the midterms last week, he said he was “absolutely willing” to accept the results.
NEW YORK >> U.S. stocks rallied today, as a drop in oil prices tempered inflation fears and helped the S&P 500 rebound from its biggest weekly drop since April 2025, and tech shares jumped even as AI heavyweight Nvidia slumped with controversy swirling around CEO Jensen Huang.
The parent of Hawaiian Electric said on Friday that investments it made to mitigate wildfire risk over the last three years paid dividends while two hurricanes brushed the state recently, but the storms still caused the company major financial damage.
As University of Hawaii coach Eran Ganot said, it was both beautiful and ugly.
CALENDAR TODAY BASKETBALL College men Outrigger Rainbow Classic: UT Arlington vs. Bethesda (Calif.) Portland vs. Hawaii 4:30 p.m. 7 p.m. Bankoh Arena at Stan Sheriff Center College men Northwest Indian (Wash.) vs. Hawaii Pacific 6:30...
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Anyone familiar with urban Honolulu can attest to the area’s shopping cart problem — hulking metal or plastic wagons, sometimes full of personal belongings, impeding movement along public walkways, sitting dormant in parks and crowding alleyways. Worse still, carts purloined for personal use are rarely returned and…
A generational turnover on the Office of Hawaiian Affairs’ Board of Trustees looks to have occurred this election — with John Waihee IV, who’s served on OHA’s board for a whopping 26 years, out with fewer votes than three other candidates for the at-large trustee positions.
Anne Lopez will be out as Hawaii’s attorney general next month, getting cut loose as Gov. Josh Green shuffles up his Cabinet for his second term. Lopez, who initially balked at investigating the “$35,000 in a paper bag” corruption allegations, eventually secured criminal indictments against Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke, three…
By Derek Kalani and Chelsee Yee
Bill 53 relating to shopping carts will be heard again by the City Council. Upon review of public testimony, the opposition outweighs those in support. Some believe it targets the unsheltered population, which is seen in plain sight in the communities. Will the kupuna and others who live in public or senior housing be…
Today at 10 a.m., Hawaii’s Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in a landmark case involving Mari and Vaigai, two Asian elephants who have spent decades at Honolulu Zoo. The public is welcome at Dillingham Hall, Punahou School.
The Star-Advertiser proclaimed “Historic wins” on Nov. 4. Yes, for both parties. Democrats captured full control of Congress, performing beyond expectations.
Once again, fewer than half of eligible voters showed up for the recent election in Hawaii — a sad state of affairs for the results. The nonexistent Republican Party had virtually no candidates to attract voters. The Democrats had the usual people offering the same line of do’s and don’ts to attract a minimum turnout…
Kapi‘olani Community College is marking its 80th anniversary with a plan to plant 80 native trees across its Diamond Head campus, an effort the college says also will expand opportunities for students to learn about native plants and the environment.
Profanity-laced testimony from one opponent and widespread criticism from others failed to put the brakes on a controversial Honolulu City Council measure aimed at curbing shopping-cart theft and abandonment, as Bill 53 advanced despite claims that it unfairly targets Oahu’s homeless population.
Carla Fong’s uncle had struggled with serious health problems for over two decades that repeatedly sent him to the hospital and kept him from living the life he wanted.
Kiera Cornman and Summer Witherby won their final match in straight sets on Sunday as the pair completed three days of competition as co-winners of the 41st-place bracket at the AVCA Pairs National Championship at Huntsville, Ala.
There are a couple of ways to look at the University of Hawaii football team’s 17-14 win at Texas El Paso on Saturday:
On Thursday, Asian elephants Mari and Vaigai roamed around their 2.5-acre enclosure at the Honolulu Zoo.
A 321-foot stretch of wall at the Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole is undergoing a transformation as local artists and volunteers work to turn the once blank space into a vibrant mosaic mural.
Hawaii County officials on Thursday kicked off a construction project to upgrade Kailua Park in Kona.
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Zack Davidson scored 14 of his 21 points in the second half to lead Hawaii past Texas Arlington 71-62 on Sunday in the feature game of the Outrigger Resort Classic at Bankoh Arena at Stan Sheriff Center on Sunday.
UPDATE: Sunday, 1:35 p.m.
A woman who was lying in a Halawa road was critically injured when she was struck by a hit-and-run driver before dawn today, police said.
A 22-year-old man was critically injured early this morning after crashing the vehicle he was driving into the median on H-2 Freeway in Waipio, police said.
MOSCOW >> The Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in southeastern Ukraine has lost its external electricity supply and is again using backup generators for reactor cooling, the plant’s management and the UN’s nuclear watchdog said today.
Nvidia said today it is initiating an independent investigation after a media report alleged CEO Jensen Huang had a close relationship with a Chinese businesswoman who passed information to Beijing.
In moving to spare the lives of California’s 548 death row inmates, Gov. Gavin Newsom of California left unaddressed one question:
AUCKLAND, New Zealand >> A man his father’s age was weeping, and Henry Onesemo did not know what to do.
Tropical Storm Pena is passing far south of Hawaii, bringing gusty tradewinds to the islands as it continues moving west.
WASHINGTON >> President Donald Trump on Saturday said he had asked mixed martial arts promoter Dana White to serve as White House press secretary and called on him to bring some fighters along as assistants “even though some are not from our country.”
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Hawaii’s voters can be proud and satisfied with their support for Hawaii’s Constitutional Amendment Question 2 (ConAm2), creating a powerful financial tool to support mixed development and infrastructure alongside affordable housing. It’s an endorsement of strong communities and housing for all, provided that legal…
“If it’s an emergency, call 911.” For most of us, that is sound advice. For Hawaii’s frail kupuna, it is often the first step of a one-way trip: 911, emergency room, hospital, nursing home.
In Hawaii, we invest millions in shelters, outreach teams, emergency services and supportive housing. These services are essential, and the people who access them deserve continued support. But helping people recover after losing a home cannot be our only measure of progress.
By Star-Advertiser staff
It’s time to say farewell to a 43-year-old Las Vegas landmark. The venerable Cashman Field, located just north of downtown Las Vegas, hosted its final professional sports contest last month, a Las Vegas Lights FC soccer match. The 12,500-capacity Cashman stadium opened in 1983 as the home field for the Las Vegas…
Did you spot a sign of Hawaiian life on your travels? To submit photos, check out our new, simple online submission form at staradvertiser.com/signs . You must fill out all required fields in order to be considered for publication. Photos must have a person in them and contain a “sign” of Hawaiian life. Email…
Social Security and artificial intelligence are connected. When a company replaces an employee with AI, Social Security can lose the employer and employee payroll contributions tied to that job. The Social Security Trustees Report projects that the retirement trust fund will exhaust its reserves in 2032; continuing…
Congress is partnering with Big Tech and Big Oil for a shameless power grab. The so-called “Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act” (BAAJA) is scheduled for a Senate vote on Nov. 9. If passed, BAAJA would be the largest-ever rollback of the rules that protect our air, water, public lands and climate, seriously…
We were recently privileged to attend ceremonies in two French towns, Bruyeres and Biffontaine, commemorating their liberation in October 1944 during WWII. Eighty-two years later, the people of both towns gathered to remember the sacrifices made by nisei soldiers of the 100th Battalion and 442nd Regiment to free them…
The GOP gerrymandered several states, the president threatened politicians he did not like, the Department of Justice sued several blue states, Republican billionaires spent a record amount trying to buy the elections — and yet it was all for naught. The public told the Republicans that we do not like the way they…
There were many messages to be taken from aroused voters in the 2026 election.
Hawaii Dental Service has named attorney Maria Borje-Bonkowski as compliance and privacy officer. She has more than 20 years’ experience in regulatory compliance and privacy programs for major health plans, including as assistant vice president of compliance and privacy for HMSA; regional compliance officer for Kaiser…
A new report from the Hawaii Appleseed Center for Law &Economic Justice estimates that making bus transit free for all riders statewide would cost roughly $62.4 million a year and recommends using existing transportation- related revenues to fund the program.
Question: Did any Hawaii county exceed 50% voter turnout? There’s no excuse now that ballots are mailed to us!
Gov. Josh Green plans to nominate First Deputy Attorney General Matthew Dvonch to serve as Hawaii’s attorney general after Anne Lopez’s term ends Dec. 7, according to multiple sources with direct knowledge of the situation who are not authorized to comment.
A reformed state panel is taking on a complex challenge to fairly assess how much state revenue from ceded lands should be paid annually to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs.
David Wilson, founder of one of Hawaii’s most successful advertising and public relations agencies, died Oct. 27 in Honolulu. He was 80.
The Honolulu Police Department is working to identify the number of gangs operating on Oahu after a 24-year-old felon was accused by federal prosecutors of leading a criminal organization from the Kamehameha IV public housing complex in Kalihi.
Eighty years after Honouliuli Internment Camp was closed, the former incarceration site in West Oahu is drawing renewed interest as visitors seek to understand a largely unknown chapter of Hawaii’s World War II history.
EL PASO, TEXAS >> At 49 degrees, the mercury was turning blue when the final whistle was sounded on the Hawaii football team’s 17-14 victory over UTEP.
Alyssa Glover and Izzy Schroder scored goals as the Wyoming women’s soccer team beat Hawaii 2-0 in Laramie, Wyo., on Saturday, the final day of the Mountain West regular season.
From the moment he took over as Hawaii women’s volleyball coach, Joshua Walker has focused entirely on the process and not the results.
For years, the nice guys kept close, but the OIA championship eluded them.
Hawaii junior middle blocker Miliana Sylvester led all players with 13 kills and six blocks and the Rainbow Wahine clinched at least a share of a Mountain West Conference regular-season title with a 25-18, 25-16, 25-5 sweep of Nevada tonight at Bankoh Arena at Stan Sheriff Center.
EL PASO, TEXAS >> Keeping alive its postseason hopes, the Hawaii football team held on for a 17-14 victory over UTEP tonight at the Sun Bowl.
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Honolulu police officers have arrested a 29-year-old suspect wanted in the death of 47-year-old man at the Pearl Kai Shopping Center on Wednesday.
Israel’s president today chose Gadi Eisenkot, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s strongest rival, to try to form a new government following a deadlocked election that left neither man with a clear path to power.
Honolulu firefighters extinguished a fire at the Assagio’s restaurant in Mililani Friday night.
Investors faced a whipsaw week in which stocks jumped after Democrats swept the midterm elections, then fell on renewed concerns over the artificial intelligence industry, and ended Friday somewhere in between.
The Central Pacific’s hurricane season isn’t over yet.
The 20-year-old Texan spent Election Day canvassing the UT Austin campus, handing out “Longhorns for Talarico” stickers to her fellow college students. She stayed up with friends to watch the results roll in — their nervous optimism growing into unmitigated jubilance that spread as people paraded around campus with…
NEW YORK >> A man from New York City’s Queens borough on Thursday became the first person to be convicted under a New York state law targeting deed theft after he admitted to stealing the home of a dying older woman with dementia.
SEOUL >> North Korea rewards its top hackers, tasked with heists like the Binance crypto hack that netted a cool $6.3 billion, with perks such as a spacious apartment in the capital of Pyongyang and huge hard currency awards.
SCOREBOARD — LOCAL SPORTS CALENDAR & RESULTS LOCAL SPORTS SCOREBOARD CALENDAR TODAY FOOTBALL OIA Open Division Tournament: Third Place, Campbell vs. Kahuku, 4 p.m. Final, Mililani vs. Kapolei, 7 p.m. Games at Mililani. College: Hawaii...
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The Hawaii men’s basketball team has opened its season with two victories that could not be more different — one extremely close and the other a record-setting rout.
Jake Garcia had the best view.
Radium had nothing on William Kimura.
EL PASO >> At this Texas border city, with Mexico’s Franklin Mountains as the backdrop, the University of Hawaii football team is facing a season on the brink.
Synopsis: President Donald Trump has shown some cracks in his armor. Many disgruntled supporters are not happy, and are now choosing a different path.
After reading the article regarding the “informal” meeting by five Honolulu City Council members at Zippy’s in Waipahu, I had to laugh at Tyler Dos Santos-Tam’s response. I quote, “However, it was entirely unplanned” (“ Tyler Dos Santos-Tam is named as next provisional chair ,” Star-Advertiser, Nov. 6).
When will our leaders and elected officials increase our HI-5 recycling program fee to 25 cents? This would protect our environment from all the plastic, aluminum and glass containers. It might also encourage the homeless to keep our environment cleaner.
What is Gov. Josh Green doing to help small business in this state? Business registration at the state level is backed up to June 5 filings as the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs attempts to catch up on the backlog. This is directly affecting small businesses and their ability to open checking accounts and…
I recently received a suspicious-looking email titled “Court Administration Notice” via [email protected]. Note the “ss” in “families.” I opened it anyway. It requested information about my email provider. This is where I decided it was a scam and backed out.
It has been a long time since I’ve felt proud to be an American.
By Star-Advertiser staff
High mortgage rates crimped the Oahu housing market in October as median prices and sales for both single-family homes and condominiums fell during the month from a year ago.
The ‘akiapola‘au has no need for a toolbox. The endangered Hawaiian bird taps the wood of trees, hacks into it with the lower half of its unusual beak, then switches to its long, flexible upper bill to probe the hole for insect larvae to eat.
In Hawaii and across the Pacific, the U.S. military has been rapidly working to equip its forces with artificial intelligence tools as it stares down China.
Bank of Hawaii has promoted Steven Johnson to senior vice president and director of legal services from vice president and corporate counsel. Johnson, who also serves as the bank’s privacy officer joined the bank in 2018 and has nearly 30 years experience in banking law, regulatory compliance, consumer lending and…
Danny Collins looked into his microscope and could scarcely believe his eyes: A piece of healthy coral was healing a sick one just by touching it.
Just over five years after Elizabeth Stabo was severely burned while helping to combat a brushfire in Kau, a lawsuit she filed against the Hawaii Fire Department and its leadership at the time is moving forward.