Asylum seekers from China being held in federal detention center at Honolulu airport

By Kristen Consillio kconsillio@staradvertiser.com Feb. 5, 2020 There are no people in mandatory quarantine for the deadly coronavirus that is sweeping across the globe, according to the state Department of Health. Read more Mahalo for reading the Honolulu …

Honolulu man pleads guilty to murder of boy, 4

HONOLULU (AP) – A Honolulu man has pleaded guilty to murder in the 2016 stabbing of a four-year-old boy. Waiser Walter pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and second-degree attempted murder this week, the Honolulu prosecuting attorney’s office announced …

Fans of ‘LOST’ to gather in Honolulu for final ‘LOST Con’

More than 200 fans of the hit television series LOST from around the world are currently registered to attend LOST 2020, a fan festival on Oahu, May 21-24.  Watch the LOST finale in the church where it filmed. Fans “have to go back” to the island for …

The Hangry Ohana Brings Hawaiian Barbecue With A Texas Twist To Parker

Far from Hawaii, this restaurant in Parker, Colorado offers a haven for Hawaiian barbecue with a Texas twist. With serious surf shop vibes and Bob Marley music hanging in the air, there’s no mistaking the island atmosphere that radiates from Hangry Ohana. …

Hawaii group sends thousands of masks, protective clothing to China to aid in coronavirus outbreak

COURTESY HAWAII FUJIAN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION The Hawaii Fujian Business Association has sent 100,000 masks and 2,500 pieces of protective clothing to Fuzhou to assist in the containment of the coronavirus from China that has spread across the globe. …

Study: Cost of living, salaries are top issues for Hawaii’s teachers

The results from an independent teacher compensation study commissioned by the Hawaii State Department of Education (HIDOE) show Hawaii’s cost of living and compression of salaries for experienced educators as the top challenges to recruiting and retaining …

Helicopter pilot killed in Hawaii crash with 2 Madisonians previously lost license for drug use

February 6, 2020 6:54 PM Site staff Posted: February 6, 2020 6:54 PM Updated: February 6, 2020 7:00 PM Landing area for officials accessing site of helicopter crash. LIHUE, Hawaii — Officials say the pilot in a December Hawaii sightseeing helicopter crash …

Oscars 2020 gift bags: From Hawaiian vacations to personal training sessions, what nominees get this year

If you thought being an Academy Award-nominated actor was as glam as it gets, allow us to totally confirm all of your suspicions with a look inside the 2020 nominees’ gift bags.  Far from the party bags of your youth filled with candy necklaces and …

Hawaii helicopter crash pilot lost license for 2010 drug use

Updated 3:21 pm CST, Thursday, February 6, 2020 LIHUE, Hawaii (AP) — The pilot in the December crash of Hawaii sightseeing helicopter that killed him and six passengers previously lost his professional license for a year because of drug use, officials said …

Hawaii ‘Doomsday’ Mom Left Missing Kids’ Belongings In Storage Unit

Items belonging to two Idaho children missing since September were found inside a storage unit rented by their mother after they disappeared, an Idaho newspaper reported. The items, including bicycles, photos and clothing, were identified as belonging to …

Hawaii man convicted of killing pregnant girlfriend appeals

HONOLULU (AP) – A Hawaii man convicted of killing his pregnant ex-girlfriend has filed an opening brief in an appeal of the case. Steven Capobianco claimed there was insufficient evidence for a conviction and he was deprived of a fair trail due to …

Hawaii’s East Meets West conference connects industry experts, entrepreneurs

Liliuokalani Trust to build new center next to Honolulu police HQ

Top 5 Valentine’s Day dates you still have time to plan in Honolulu

First, don’t forget the lei or roses as a Valentine’s Day flower gift for your love. Second, set up the beach blanket with flickering candles beforehand. Third, get some good bottles of wine, and grab some hoity-toity fancy cheese and crackers. Don’t …

Report: More than half of Hawaii residents are spending more than they earn

DOH approves fifth Hawaii Island dispensary to sell medical cannabis

Hawaiian Airlines Reports January 2020 Traffic Statistics

Eric Grossarth: From Rexburg to Hawaii

Eric Grossarth, a senior studying communication, came to BYU-Idaho in 2015 with aspirations of becoming a doctor. After deciding he didn’t like biology, Grossarth turned to psychology before deciding, once again, it wasn’t for him. Grossarth eventually …

Hawaii Dental Service to move to Plaza Club space