Thank you for supporting Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Enjoy this complimentary story! Get a valid permit to legally camp at one of the 218 campsites in 17 city-run campgrounds on Oahu by using the new online camping reservation system. Last week, the Department of Parks and Recreation, in collaboration with the Department of Information Technology, transferred the …
WASHINGTON >> The threat of a federal government shutdown was lifted late Saturday, just hours before the midnight deadline. Congress approved a temporary funding bill to keep agencies open and sent it to President Joe Biden to become law. The rushed package removes aid to Ukraine, a White House priority that was opposed by an …
Thank you for supporting the Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Enjoy this exclusive story! After an extensive $3 million renovation lasting five months, the Hawaii Suites have officially reopened to the public within the Neal S. Blaisdell Center’s Exhibition Hall, confirmed city officials. Initially built as an expansion to the Exhibition Hall in 1993, the Hawaii Suites consist …
Mahalo for your support of the Honolulu Star-Advertiser! We appreciate you. And now, here’s an exciting story for you: The initial rollout of the updated COVID-19 vaccines has hit a few bumps in the road with health insurers and providers, but efforts are underway to resolve the issues. Last week, Americans, including Hawaii residents, faced …
Thank you for supporting Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Enjoy this complimentary story! A Honolulu City Council member is proposing a plan to significantly boost Oahu’s economy. Augie Tulba introduced Bill 59 on Tuesday, which aims to provide greater real property tax incentives for eligible film studio facilities to locate on the island. The measure acknowledges Hawaii’s long-standing …
WASHINGTON >> In a move to prevent a government shutdown, the Senate is taking a bipartisan approach, while House Speaker Kevin McCarthy faces a more challenging situation. McCarthy is asking his hard-right Republicans to do something they had previously refused to do – approve their own temporary House measure to keep the government open. During …
WASHINGTON>> President Joe Biden reassured leaders from the 18-member Pacific Islands Forum about his administration’s commitment to addressing climate change and supporting their region. This comes as Pacific islands leaders gathered in Washington for a two-day summit, expressing their dissatisfaction with the lack of action from wealthy nations and the exploitation of vulnerable nations through …
Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Enjoy this free story! Honolulu’s regulations governing shore water events, such as surf contests, canoe regattas, triathlons, and swim races, are currently undergoing changes. On October 20, the city Department of Parks and Recreation will hold a public hearing at Kapolei Hale to gather community feedback on proposed new rules …
Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Enjoy this free story! Every day, Honolulu Police estimate that there are around 100 illegal game rooms operating on the island. These establishments, using electronic gambling devices to play the “fish game,” make hundreds to tens of thousands of dollars in gambling profits daily. Shutting down these unlawful yet profitable …
Thank you for supporting the Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Enjoy this free story! The groundbreaking for a $199 million affordable rental project took place in Kapolei, attended by Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke, Mayor Rick Blangiardi, and various local officials. This mixed-use project, called Parkway Village at Kapolei, will consist of 405 affordable rental units and will also …