Letter: Public funding of private schools seriously flawed
A Reuters story in Sunday’s newspaper reported that the governor of Texas signed the “largest school voucher law in nation.” Everyone wants the best for their children, whether in public or private...
View ArticleLetter: AI has potential to solve human, computer woes
Lately, artificial intelligence, which exists inside computers, seems to be getting some negative media attention. AI should be welcomed into our human lives with open arms, without fear of...
View ArticleOahu real estate market favors buyers, but sales lower despite high inventory
Amid a growing inventory of single-family homes and condominiums on Oahu, year-to-date sales volumes in both markets remained depressed in April from the same period in 2024 but rose slightly from...
View ArticleHonolulu EMS unveils 16 new and refurbished ambulances
The Honolulu Emergency Services Department held something akin to an outdoor car show at Keehi Lagoon Beach Park on Tuesday morning.
View ArticleWoman, 61, is arrested again in third stabbing in 25 years
A 61-year-old woman who was sentenced to 20 years for stabbing her abusive husband to death with a steak knife before stabbing a boyfriend while on parole was arrested early Tuesday for allegedly...
View ArticleRetired general and Hawaii activist to give lecture at Oxford
Retired Air Force Gen. Dan Leaf and longtime activist Christine Ahn will be the featured speakers Thursday for a prestigious lecture series at England’s University of Oxford.
View ArticleKokua Line: Can I change Social Security direct-deposit by phone or not?
Question: Can we still change our direct deposit for Social Security over the phone or not? I called the 1-800 number, but the recording was so quick I couldn’t understand. I am moving to North...
View ArticleCorrections
The Honolulu Star-Advertiser strives to make its news report fair and accurate. If you have a question or comment about news coverage, call Marsha McFadden, managing editor/news, at 808-529-4759 or...
View ArticleTech View: Taking the mystery out of internet speeds
Mention ultrafast internet speeds to someone and their eyes will instantly light up. They might not fully understand all the intricacies of technology, but they intuitively know that when it comes to...
View ArticleHomer-happy Punahou pummels Kalani in state softball opener
The big blue wrecking crew is back.
View ArticleUH catcher Martinez is Big West’s top defender
Hawaii catcher Izabella Martinez was named Big West Softball Defensive Player of the Year and also made the all-conference first team, released Tuesday.
View ArticleDave Reardon: Manin keeps her word, won’t seek AD position
Much has happened in the past five months in the world of University of Hawaii sports and college sports in general, but nothing to make acting athletic director Lois Manin change her stance. She...
View ArticleNative history exempt from DEI, CRT restrictions
The U.S. Department of Education said Native Hawaiian, American Indian and Alaska Native history will not be categorized as “diversity, equity and inclusion” or “critical race theory” under the...
View ArticleA Taste of Nostalgia
If I had to pick a place that sparks nostalgia, it would be the old Kenny’s Restaurant at Kapalama Shopping Center. While Kenny’s is gone, there are still some classic spots where memories could be...
View ArticleFeast of Meat
Noted for its bright lime green food truck and known for “serving meats daily,” Eat My Meat brings a variety of delicious food to the streets of Oahu. “I was living in the mainland, got...
View ArticleCozy veggie-filled soup
Mung beans are a member of the food group known as pulses, the dried seeds of legumes. They provide protein, fiber, minerals and vitamins, and are easily digestible. Build flavor in your broth,...
View ArticleDelicious, Simple Simmered Fish
We often forget about a delicious Japanese way of cooking fish. Simmering whole fish or fish filets in a flavorful sauce is called nitsuke. In this recipe, we use a store-bought sauce, such as the...
View ArticleA flavor-packed fish burger
For this recipe, you’ll want to grind part of the salmon in a food processor: It’ll bind the rest, which can be coarsely chopped to retain moisture during cooking. This approach, along with a few...
View ArticleScoreboard – May 7, 2025
CALENDAR TODAY BASEBALL Wally Yonamine Foundation/HHSAA Division I State Championships: First Round, Saint Louis vs. Kamehameha- Hawaii, 10:45 a.m.; Leilehua vs. ‘Iolani, 1:30 p.m.; Roosevelt vs....
View ArticleSips, Sounds, Sunets at Halekulani
Halekulani Hotel (2199 Kalia Road) is kicking off the summer season with a series of exciting events. On May 18-19, renowned mixologist Julie Reiner returns to Oahu to join Halekulani’s director of...
View ArticleA Bright, Brothy Bowl of Ramen in Minutes
Bright and zippy, rich and savory, this streamlined take on ramen wakes your palate like a sunbeam streaming through the curtains on a lazy morning in bed. It’s super-fast, yet it tastes as if you’ve...
View ArticleYour new favorite south african dessert
In his cookbook Ghana to the World: Recipes and Stories That Look Forward While Honoring the Past (Clarkson Potter, 2025), chef Eric Adjepong calls this his “favorite dessert of all time.” Malva...
View ArticleMom’s Day Her Way
They brought us into the world, dealt with the turbulent teen years, and continue to show us care and love in their own unique ways. While moms should be celebrated every day, treat her to...
View ArticleTHE ART OF PRIX FIXE DINING
I used to think prix fixe menus were only for special events or collaboration dinners. Why eat what the chef chooses when you can pick what you’re craving? But now that I appreciate food more...
View ArticleTelevision and radio – May 7, 2025
On the air Listings are for Oceanic and Hawaiian Telcom analog/digital. *—premium station. **—retelecast. ***—delayed. Check your TV guide for latest updates. TODAY TIME TV CH HT BASEBALL: MLB Regional...
View ArticleONE-PAN WONDER WITH A TANGY SIDE OF VEGGIES
This cozy sheet-pan dinner has flavors we love to love all year long. As sausage, sweet potatoes and whole sage leaves roast together, the sage seasons the sweet potatoes and crisps as if you fried...
View ArticleRainbow Warriors are healthy, ready with Titriyski back at practice
COLUMBUS, Ohio >> The second-seeded Hawaii men’s volleyball team ended practice at a recreation gym on the campus of Ohio State on Tuesday singing a happy birthday song to Kristian Titriyski.
View ArticleBusinesses in Hawaii pessimistic about tariffs and economy
Some 37% of Hawaii businesses said tariffs make them “very concerned,” while another 40% are “somewhat concerned,” adding up to a whopping 77% of businesses feeling tariff anxiety, according to a new...
View ArticleLow-cost carriers hit hardest by U.S. travel demand slump
CHICAGO >> A slump in travel demand due to President Donald Trump’s trade war has left all U.S. airlines reeling, but the pain is most acute at budget carriers.
View ArticleAirlines re-route, cancel flights due to India-Pakistan fighting
TAIPEI/NEW DELHI >> Airlines including United Airlines and Korean Air re-routed or cancelled flights and about a dozen Indian airports were shut today after India struck nine sites in Pakistan,...
View ArticleAnother U.S. fighter jet falls into sea from Truman aircraft carrier
WASHINGTON >> A U.S. F-18 fighter jet was lost in the Red Sea on Tuesday after tipping off the flight deck of the Harry S Truman aircraft carrier, in the second such incident in about a week,...
View ArticleDisney announces new theme park in Abu Dhabi
Walt Disney announced plans today to open a Disney theme park in the United Arab Emirates’ capital Abu Dhabi in collaboration with regional developer Miral Group, representing its first major new...
View ArticleRFK Jr. launches autism project using Medicare, Medicaid data
WASHINGTON >> Federal health agencies will create a database of autism patients enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid that researchers will use to study the causes of autism spectrum disorder, U.S....
View ArticleWoman critically injured in Kapiolani Boulevard moped crash
A 34-year-old woman was in critical condition after crashing her moped early this morning on Kapiolani Boulevard near Kaimuki, according to Honolulu police.
View ArticleBlack smoke signals no pope elected in first conclave vote
VATICAN CITY >> Black smoke billowed from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel today, signalling an inconclusive first vote by cardinals locked in the Sistine Chapel in a conclave to elect a new...
View ArticleFed holds rates steady, warns of higher inflation and unemployment
WASHINGTON >> The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady today but said the risks of higher inflation and unemployment had risen, further clouding the economic outlook as the U.S. central...
View ArticlePotlikker Meets Kalo Ramen
I was recently tasked with making a dish using kalo ramen noodles from Sun Noodles for a local morning news show. I let it churn in my head and some questions came to mind: Do...
View ArticleYamashita replaced as House Finance chair
House Finance Chair Kyle Yamashita, who led the powerful House money committee for the last three Hawaii legislative sessions, has been replaced by Majority Caucus Leader Chris Todd.
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