Pressure put on Hawaii lawmakers to stamp out illegal fireworks

Trying to combat illegal fireworks has been an annual tradition for Hawaii lawmakers in recent years as household use of contraband pyrotechnics causes pervasive harm. Most bills trying to address the issue, however, turn out to be duds, and even ones that …

Kokua Line: Is Hawaii health survey legitimate?

Question: Is the state doing a health survey? I don’t usually answer calls from noncontacts but I made a mistake and picked up and it was something about health and I hung up thinking it was a scam. They called again but I didn’t answer. Can you check if …

Letter: Penalty won’t change Hawaii fireworks culture

Compliments to the Star-Advertiser for excellent coverage of the New Year’s Eve fireworks tragedy. Beside the details of mishap, we got the full package of official hand-wringing and resolve. Serious statements indeed: The governor will work to make …

Hawaii soldier posthumously awarded Medal of Honor

A Hawaii soldier who fell in battle during the Korean War was one of seven serv­ice members retroactively awarded the Medal of Honor Friday, the highest U.S. military award for courage in wartime. Pvt. Bruno Orig was serving with Company G of the 2nd …

Column: Hawaii’s agricultural knowledge can break cycle of reliance

Amid the bustling streets of Honolulu, which harbor an excess of delectable restaurants around every corner, it is easy to forget that just as tourists cross the ocean to Hawaii, so does the majority of our food supply. In fact, 85%-90% of all food in …

Downtown Honolulu revitalization efforts include sports & entertainment option opening Jan. 20th

HONOLULU (Island News) — As Ross and 88 Mart get set to close, revitalization efforts continue moving forward in the New Year in downtown Honolulu.  That includes an alternative option for sports enthusiasts. With Walmart shutting its doors for good near …

The Diane & Bruce Halle Arizona Burn Center provides critical care for 6 people burned in fireworks accident in Hawaii

The fireworks explosion on New Year’s Day in Honolulu killed 3 people and injured more than 20. PHOENIX — Six critically burned victims from a New Year’s Day fireworks disaster in Hawaii are being airlifted to the Diane & Bruce Halle Arizona …

Hawaii wins 68-55 against Cal Poly

HONOLULU (AP) — Gytis Nemeiksa scored 19 points as Hawaii beat Cal Poly 68-55 on Sunday. Nemeiksa had nine rebounds for the Rainbow Warriors (9-5, 1-2 Big West Conference). Tom Beattie scored 15 points while going 6 of 9 from the field. Tanner Christensen …

Looking back at a memorable year in Hawaii arts and entertainment

1/2 Swipe or click to see more JOHN BERGER / JBERGER@STARADVERTISER.COM Frank De Lima celebrated 50 years in local entertainment with a show of his hits, including his Christmas carol “Filipino Christmas.” 2/2 Swipe or click to see more JOHN …

Hawaii 68, Cal Poly 55

CAL POLY (6-10) Menzies 2-4 0-0 4, Hyder 2-11 0-0 4, Jessup 3-11 0-0 8, Riniker 2-5 0-0 4, Koonce 5-11 3-4 15, Bandelj 3-12 1-2 8, Vasilic 1-2 0-0 3, Price 2-5 0-0 4, Ward 1-3 0-0 3, Tarlac 1-1 0-0 2. Totals 22-65 4-6 55. HAWAII (9-5) Nemeikša 6-13 4-4 19, …

Phoenix burn center treating Hawaii fireworks explosion victims

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Phoenix doctors are stepping up to help overwhelmed hospitals in Hawaii after the deadly New Year’s fireworks explosion. At least three people were killed and 20 more were hurt. A military plane, with six survivors on board, landed at …

Cal Poly Women’s Basketball drops second straight Big West game to Hawaii

Cal Poly Women’s Basketball had two sophomores score double figures against the Hawaii Rainbow, but it wasn’t enough as they fell 62-50 in Mott Athletics Center on Saturday. The Rainbow Wahine (7-6, 1-2 Big West) spoiled the Mustangs’ (6-8, 1-3 Big West) …

Hawaii men’s basketball team locks down Cal Poly for 1st Big West win

ONOLULU — The Hawaii men’s basketball team defeated Cal Poly 68-55 to avoid its first 0-3 start to Big West play while handing the Mustangs their 42nd straight BWC regular-season defeat stretching across three seasons. A crowd of 3,328 (4,763 tickets …

Hawaii women’s basketball team picks up 1st Big West win at Cal Poly

Injuries, illnesses, and an ill-timed early tipoff could’ve combined to become a downer for the Hawaii women’s basketball team in San Luis Obispo, Calif. The Rainbow Wahine persevered through all of the above for a 62-50 win over the Mustangs at Cal Poly’s …

Cal Poly Men’s Basketball drops third straight to Hawaii, remain winless in conference play

Cal Poly Men’s Basketball is still looking for its first conference win since Dec. 2022 after dropping their Saturday night matchup against Hawai’i, 68-55, inside Stan Sheriff Arena. The Mustangs (6-10, 0-4 Big West) scored a season-low in points but also …

Phoenix doctors to help 6 burn victims from Hawaii fireworks explosion

Deadly Hawaii fireworks blast was ‘worst call’ of official’s career

The first ambulance arrived minutes after midnight Wednesday in a packed Honolulu neighborhood that had been celebrating the new year. The unit rapidly called for reinforcements, an official said, after it saw the scene: dozens of people severely injured …

HPD opens murder probe after alleged violation of Hawaii’s assisted death law

Honolulu police have opened a second-degree murder investigation after they said a doctor allegedly administer a lethal prescription dose to an 88-year-old woman in violation of Hawaii’s assisted death law. Hawaii’s Our Care, Our Choice Act of 2018 allows …

McCully Buffet in Honolulu is Closing. Last chance for AYCE Seafood Lovers!

HONOLULU, (Island News) McCully Buffet known for its wide selection of fresh seafood, Korean BBQ plus local favorites is closing after service on February 2, 2025 to undergo major renovations. For about 6 years, McCully Buffet has been a popular spot for …