Honolulu Star-Advertiser

The Honolulu Star-Advertiser holds the title of the biggest daily newspaper in the state of Hawaiʻi. Located in Honolulu, it was created in 2010 when The Honolulu Advertiser and the Honolulu Star-Bulletin combined. This merger happened after Black Press, which owned the Star-Bulletin, acquired The Honolulu Advertiser.

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UH’s Ginoza wins postgraduate scholarship

17 hours ago | staradvertiser.com | Kyle Sakamoto

Hawaii men’s swimmer Makena Ginoza was one of 42 student-athletes this past winter sports season to receive the NCAA’s Postgraduate Scholarship. The NCAA awards the $10,000 scholarship to individuals who demonstrate outstanding academic achievements, athletic excellence and leadership within their communities. The student-athletes must have completed their final year of athletic competition.
Maui doctor accused of trying to kill wife held without bail

1 day ago | staradvertiser.com | Leila Fujimori

Circuit Judge Paul Wong denied Maui doctor Gerhardt Konig’s motion to set bail in the attempted murder case against him. Konig, an anesthesiologist on Maui, was indicted on the charge of second-degree murder for allegedly attempting to kill his wife, Arielle Konig, in multiple ways, including throwing her off a cliff from the Pali Puka trail, hitting her with a rock. and stabbing her with syringes.
NOAA: 4 rescued Hawaiian monk seals returned to the wild

1 day ago | staradvertiser.com | Nina Wu

Four rehabilitated Hawaiian monk seals have been returned to the wild, according to officials from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The endangered seals got a second chance at life, with some help from NOAA as well as Ke Kai Ola, The Marine Mammal Center’s monk seal hospital in Kailua-Kona. According to NOAA, the four seals – two malnourished pups and two injured pups – had grim chances of survival without medical intervention.
Stephen Tsai: The work never ends for Hawaii athletics

1 day ago | staradvertiser.com | Stephen Tsai

This week, the clock runs out on the University of Hawaii’s 2024-25 academic year. There are final exams through Friday, and the commencement ceremonies on Saturday. Even though most of UH’s spring-semester sports have completed their seasons, there still is more work to be done, such as:>> All but two of the 11 of the Big West baseball teams will end their regular season by Saturday night.
Long Beach State is last team standing in NCAA

1 day ago | staradvertiser.com | Billy Hull

COLUMBUS, Ohio >> The Hawaii men’s volleyball team defeated Long Beach State more times than every other team in the country combined this season. It’s a statistic the Beach couldn’t possibly care less about after they ended UCLA’s two-year run as national champion in a 25-17, 25-23, 25-21 sweep on Monday night in the final of the NCAA Men’s Volleyball Championship at the Covelli Center.
EPA orders closure of 5 illegal cesspools on Kauai, Big Isle

2 days ago | staradvertiser.com | Nina Wu

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has issued more than $231,000 in fines and ordered the closure of five large-capacity cesspools on Kauai and Hawaii island. The fines were issued to the property owners, including the Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Foundation, Haili Moe Inc. and Hale Nanea, citing violations of the Safe Drinking Water Act.
State pushing speed cam expansion despite failed bill

2 days ago | staradvertiser.com | Andrew Gomes

The state Department of Transportation intends to use existing revenue streams to dramatically scale up an automated camera system to ticket drivers who speed or run red lights — even though a bill proposed by state lawmakers to expand the system stalled out. House Bill 697, introduced in January and backed by DOT, proposed $10 million in funding over the next two fiscal years to add and operate for a decade 160 cameras on Oahu, in Maui County, on Hawaii island and on Kauai.
Queen’s, Kapi‘olani seek labor board review

2 days ago | staradvertiser.com | Nina Wu

The Hawaii Nurses’ Association is at an impasse with The Queen’s Medical Center since the employer filed an appeal with the National Labor Relations Board — a closely watched move that could provide insight into relations between unions and employers under the Trump administration. HNA says the majority of the Queen’s therapists, about 65, recently voted to become part of HNA, which was certified by the NLRB. But HNA says Queen’s, to date, has declined to bargain with the therapists.
Bench boosts Hawaii baseball over Cal State Fullerton

2 days ago | staradvertiser.com | Stephen Tsai

The Hawaii baseball team called in back-up help to defeat Cal State Fullerton 10-2 on Sunday at Goodwin Field in Fullerton, Calif. Before a crowd of 686, the Rainbow Warriors received a boost from a reserve outfielder and three relievers to win two of three against the Big West’s hottest team. The Titans entered the weekend as winner of 16 of 19 games. “It’s an endeavor going to Goodwin Field,” UH coach Rich Hill said. “I’ve been coming here for 25 years.
Hawaii baseball team defeats Cal State Fullerton

3 days ago | staradvertiser.com | Stephen Tsai

Fueled by reserve power, the Hawaii baseball team defeated Cal State Fullerton 10-2 today at Goodwin Field in Fullerton, Calif. Kamana Nahaku, who started the previous 28 games, came off the bench to hit 3-for-4, including his team-high ninth homer of the season. UH starting pitcher Cooper Walls exited with two outs in the third inning, three batters after a line drive struck his left calf.