Hawaii confirms 2nd travel-related dengue case in 2025

• By Nina Wu
• Feb. 26, 2025
• 1

DOH said teams have been deployed to conduct inspections and implement mosquito control measures in the affected area, which it did not disclose. Read more

Honolulu Museum of Art CEO departing for Texas

• By Nina Wu
• Feb. 26, 2025
• 16

A search is underway for her replacement by the board of trustees, with the assistance of a professional search firm. Read more

Bill ending religious exemptions to school vaccines makes headway

• By Nina Wu
• Feb. 26, 2025
• 96

A House bill proposing an end to religious exemptions for school immunization requirements is making headway in the state Legislature. Read more

Maui Humane Society loses 3 workers due to cuts in federal funding

• By Nina Wu
• Feb. 25, 2025
• 13

The Maui Humane Society said federal cuts have hit home, as funding used to employ three wildfire survivors was suddenly lost last week. Read more

Hawaii fireworks injuries have risen over past decade

• By Nina Wu
• Feb. 24, 2025
• 18

The number of fireworks-­related injuries in Hawaii has steadily risen over the past decade and a half, reaching a 15-year high over the latest New Year’s holiday, according to updated statistics from the state Department of Health. Read more

Nurses staffing ratios bill shelved, ensuring further debate

• By Nina Wu
• Feb. 23, 2025
• 7

A bill introduced in the state House of Representatives that would require nurse staffing standards for Hawaii hospitals statewide has been shelved, but debate is expected to continue. Read more

University of Hawaii Cancer Center and Queen’s to collaborate on oncology clinic

• By Nina Wu
• Feb. 23, 2025
• 1

The University of Hawaii Cancer Center and The Queen’s Health Systems are teaming up to provide cutting-edge, comprehensive cancer care to residents under one roof. Read more

New species of native bee discovered on Molokai

• By Nina Wu
• Feb. 22, 2025
• 1

The new species — Hylaeus paumako — has a distinctive, all-black face never before seen in a native male species on Molokai, according to conservationists. Read more

Manoa music school owner attacked inside his business

• By Nina Wu
• Feb. 21, 2025
• 79

Tim Stanton, 76, is the longtime co-owner of the Manoa School of Music & the Arts, along with his wife, Carolyn, at the center. Read more

Shark incidents occur throughout Hawaii

• By Nina Wu
• Feb. 16, 2025
• 15

State records show there were a total of five shark attacks in Hawaii last year, including the tragedy that ended the life of well-known surfer and lifeguard Tamayo Perry on Oahu’s North Shore. Read more

Hawaiian scholar Mary Kawena Pukui featured on new $1 coin

• By Nina Wu
• Feb. 11, 2025
• 23

On the “tails” side, the coin features Pukui wearing a hibiscus flower and kukui nut lei, along with “United States of America.” Read more

Demand skyrocketing for local eggs

• By Nina Wu
• Feb. 9, 2025
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Demand for local eggs in Hawaii has skyrocketed as a shortage persists across the U.S. due to continual outbreaks of bird flu. Read more

4 of 5 Aliamanu fireworks blast patients in Arizona now awake

• By Nina Wu
• Feb. 7, 2025
• 32

The four patients now awake are basically done with the operating room after their burn wounds have been excised, grafted and largely healed. Read more

Queen’s eliminating positions to adapt to ‘evolving needs’

• By Nina Wu
• Feb. 7, 2025
• 38

Sources have said Queen’s is laying off various nonunion positions and closing its pre-surgery centers, which help patients prepare for surgery. Queen’s did not confirm whether this was the case. Read more

Queen’s eliminating about 100 positions to adapt to ‘evolving needs’

• By Nina Wu
• Feb. 6, 2025
• 30

The Hawaii Nurses’ Association said about 100 employees, mostly nonunion, have been informed their jobs are being eliminated. HNA represents seven nurses being laid off in the pre-surgery center. Read more

Grounded catamaran at Honolua Bay stuck for at least another week

• By Nina Wu
• Feb. 6, 2025
• 12

The vessel broke free of its off-shore moorings in the bay and ran aground overnight, according to the U.S. Coast Guard. Four crew members were able to safely disembark. Read more

Rapid ohia death found on 3 trees at Maui elementary school

• By Nina Wu
• Feb. 5, 2025
• 8

The landscape ohia trees were infected with Ceratocystis huliohia, the less virulent strain of the fungal pathogen, according to the Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources. Read more

FEMA finishes 167-home project for Lahaina fire survivors

• By Star-Advertiser staff
• Feb. 5, 2025
• 16

The final home at the Kilohana group housing site off of Fleming Road was installed this week and is now ready for occupancy. Read more

DOH website tracks $150M in opioid settlement funds

• By Nina Wu
• Feb. 4, 2025
• 1

Under a master settlement agreement made with several major pharmaceutical companies, Hawaii is set to receive about $150 million, to be disbursed in annual payments through 2038. Read more

Storms triggered multiple wastewater spills, brown waters

• By Nina Wu
• Feb. 3, 2025
• 1

Collectively, more than 154,000 gallons of partially-treated wastewater flowed into waterways — from Palolo Stream to Hawaii Kai Marina to Kaneohe Bay. Read more

Bills aiming to ban flavored vapes reintroduced

• By Nina Wu
• Feb. 3, 2025
• 6

Hawaii health advocates are once again pushing for legislation banning flavored nicotine and vape products to protect youth from becoming victims of the harmful substance. Read more