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Hilton Waikoloa Village to host job fair in search of new workers

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 03:31:24 GMT

The resort said its two-day job fair last month was “successful,” but it is still looking to fill full- and part-time positions across departments.

BlackSand Capital completes acquisition of Royal Lahaina Resort

Christina O'Connor — Fri, 10 Dec 2021 02:35:07 GMT

Royal Lahaina Resort occupies 27 acres along Kaanapali Beach on Maui.

Derek Lau named Realtor of the Year by Honolulu Board of Realtors

Stephanie Salmons — Fri, 10 Dec 2021 00:07:47 GMT

According to the Board of Realtors, the award is given to an "exceptional" Realtor "who has exemplified outstanding professionalism.

Owner of Tanaka Ramen brings new dessert concept to Hawaii

Christina O'Connor — Thu, 09 Dec 2021 23:47:46 GMT

Tina Wang, owner of Tanaka Ramen & Izakaya, will open the first Hawaii location of MangoMango Dessert on Dec. 14.

TheBus, TheHandi-Van servers down due to possible cyber-attack

Stephanie Salmons — Thu, 09 Dec 2021 21:34:40 GMT

All OTS networks are affected and there is currently no time frame for when those networks will be recovered and restarted, according to officials with the Honolulu Department of Transportation Services.

Hookele Health Innovations expands nationally with new home care model

Olivia Peterkin — Thu, 09 Dec 2021 21:16:02 GMT

Vivia uses a model where a senior is assigned an assistant and a team, along with a group of clients who live within their immediate geographic area.

Report: 41% of Americans willing to take less pay to live in more affordable areas

Stephanie Salmons — Thu, 09 Dec 2021 17:23:51 GMT

"More people are now more willing to move out of the urban core to suburban areas like Waianae, Wahiawa or North Shore because of the ability to work remotely and because buyers can get more land and more house for their money," Kalama Kim, principal broker with Coldwell Banker Realty in Hawaii told PBN.

Life and career coaching company offers complimentary sessions for hospitality workers

Christina O'Connor — Thu, 09 Dec 2021 17:16:42 GMT

A former hospitality professional herself, Courage Collab owner Jennifer Lazo said she hopes the free sessions will help industry workers navigate through the busy season.

Navy shuts another water shaft after a high level of diesel is detected

Peter Boylan — Thu, 09 Dec 2021 10:05:00 GMT

Diesel fuel at levels more than double the state Department of Health’s limits for drinking water were reported by the Navy on Wednesday in water samples collected at its Aiea-Halawa shaft.

USS Daniel Inouye commissioned in Pearl Harbor home port, honoring the late U.S. senator as a warrior and statesman

Kevin Knodell — Thu, 09 Dec 2021 10:05:00 GMT

The Navy’s newest warship, the Arleigh Burke-class missile destroyer USS Daniel Inouye, was officially commissioned at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam on Wednesday. After days of rain, the sun shown bright during the morning ceremony as the ship, named for the powerful Hawaii statesman, war hero and Medal of Honor recipient, joined the fleet.

New plan to fill gap between Honolulu rail wheels and track

Dan Nakaso — Thu, 09 Dec 2021 10:05:00 GMT

There’s new hope for a short-term fix for the rail project’s mismatch between too-narrow wheels and too-wide track junctions — and to train a local welding workforce for long-term maintenance of the planned 20.2-mile rail line.

Waipahu WWII soldier to receive burial after remains ID’d

Mindy Pennybacker — Thu, 09 Dec 2021 10:05:00 GMT

In 1944, when Army Pfc. Anthony F. Mendonca’s family learned the 28-year-old Waipahu resident had been killed in the battle for Saipan but his remains were not recovered, his older sister, Violet Souza, could not believe he was dead, said her daughter, Henrietta Lee.

Oahu storm recovery underway; 8 downtown buildings dark

Leila Fujimori — Thu, 09 Dec 2021 10:05:00 GMT

Oahu was on its way to recovering from the storm that brought a torrent of rain and wind Monday, but eight buildings in downtown Honolulu remained in the dark at least through Wednesday night.

On the Move: Jocko Walker, April Nelson, Preston Sims and Rylan Maddox

None — Thu, 09 Dec 2021 10:05:00 GMT

Coldwell Banker Realty has announced the appointment of Jocko Walker as an independent agent at its Diamond Head-Kahala office. Prior to joining Coldwell Banker Realty, Walker served as the maitre d’beverage director at Taormina Sicilian Cuisine.

Kokua Line: Will Navy replace property lost to contamination?

Christine Donnelly — Thu, 09 Dec 2021 10:05:00 GMT

Question: My granddaughter is one of those whose water smelled like gasoline from the tap. Her husband is in the Navy and they have little ones at home. She is feeling like she should throw away some of the baby things, but will they get reimbursed for that?

Wayne and Nan Kocourek donate $1M to Maui Memorial Center

Olivia Peterkin — Thu, 09 Dec 2021 00:41:19 GMT

The donation will go toward the medical center's emergency department, which is the second busiest in the state with more than 52,000 patient visits a year.

Honolulu Festival cancels 2022 event

Christina O'Connor — Wed, 08 Dec 2021 23:27:30 GMT

It marks the third consecutive year that the festival has been canceled due to Covid-19.

The Navy and nation salute World War II veterans during a ceremony at Pearl Harbor

William Cole — Wed, 08 Dec 2021 10:05:00 GMT

John Pildner, a former Army infantryman and Battle of the Bulge veteran, had a simple explanation for why he traveled all the way to Pearl Harbor for the 80th anniversary of the Japanese attack that catapulted America into World War II.

Navy says it will contest state’s order demanding suspension of Red Hill fuel operations

Sophie Cocke — Wed, 08 Dec 2021 10:05:00 GMT

The U.S. Navy told the Hawaii Department of Health on Tuesday that it intends to contest its emergency order demanding that the Navy suspend operations at its Red Hill fuel farm and drain its massive underground fuel tanks.

Heavy rain brought widespread damage, outages across Oahu

Leila Fujimori — Wed, 08 Dec 2021 10:05:00 GMT

While Kauai was still under a flash flood watch overnight, Oahu began drying out Tuesday from an extreme winter storm that included record-setting rainfall and winds that struck neighborhoods across the island Monday, following Maui and Hawaii counties.

Honolulu Marathon organizers and runners are ready to go

Nina Wu — Wed, 08 Dec 2021 10:05:00 GMT

Rain or shine, the Honolulu Marathon is on at 5 a.m. sharp Sunday with no capacity limits.

Free COVID testing to continue at Blaisdell, Waikiki Shell

Nina Wu — Wed, 08 Dec 2021 10:05:00 GMT

City and County of Honolulu officials Tuesday said free COVID-19 testing will be available for Oahu residents at the Blaisdell Center and Waikiki Shell to meet the continued needs of the community.

First Hawaiian Bank employees, retirees donate record $910,225

None — Wed, 08 Dec 2021 10:05:00 GMT

First Hawaiian Bank announced Tuesday that bank employees and retirees kicked off the holiday giving season by donating $910,225 to 36 charities in Hawaii, Guam and Saipan as part of the bank’s annual Kokua Mai employee giving campaign.

New Year’s fireworks return to Waikiki

Star-Advertiser staff — Wed, 08 Dec 2021 10:05:00 GMT

After canceling last year due to the pandemic, the Waikiki Improvement Association announced its Waikiki New Year’s Eve fireworks show will be back this year.

On the Move: Lisa Paulson and Marissa Machida

None — Wed, 08 Dec 2021 10:05:00 GMT

Maui Hotel & Lodging Association has named Lisa Paulson as executive director. Paulson, who will be leaving her position as tourism liaison for the County of Maui, returns to the association, where she previously served as executive director for seven years.

Kokua Line: How long will it take to get water results?

Christine Donnelly — Wed, 08 Dec 2021 10:05:00 GMT

Question: Regarding the potential risk of broader contamination from the Navy’s Red Hill fuel tanks, the Honolulu Board of Water Supply has said it will be testing the Halawa shaft weekly and posting results on the BWS website as they become available. How long does it take for the results to come in from the weekly tests? Where exactly on the BWS website will the results be posted?

Severe rain, wind cause problems across Hawaiian Islands

None — Tue, 07 Dec 2021 10:05:00 GMT

Monday’s powerful kona low weather system knocked out power to hundreds of downtown Honolulu and Chinatown businesses, government buildings and residents at night, and Hawaiian Electric was warning customers to plan for an extended outage.

State orders shutdown of Navy’s Red Hill fuel facility

Sophie Cocke — Tue, 07 Dec 2021 10:05:00 GMT

The Hawaii Department of Health on Monday ordered the U.S. Navy to suspend operations at its Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility, clean up contaminated drinking water at its Red Hill shaft, come up with a plan to drain the fuel from its 20 massive underground tanks and figure out what needs to be done to safely operate the facility.

The median price of a single-family home on Oahu jumps to $1,050,000 from $872,500

Dave Segal — Tue, 07 Dec 2021 10:05:00 GMT

Oahu real estate prices in November matched all-time highs as properties spent little time on the market before being scooped up by hungry buyers.

Nonagenarians share their stories of pitching in for the war effort

Rosemarie Bernardo — Tue, 07 Dec 2021 10:05:00 GMT

Clad in blouses reminiscent of the polka-dot bandana worn by a woman flexing her arm in the iconic Rosie the Riveter poster, Mae Krier and Marian Wynn shared their stories with Hawaiian Airlines employees of their days spent working at factories and shipyards during World War II.

Church pastor Alex Michel, 51, dies after being struck by motorcycle

Mindy Pennybacker — Tue, 07 Dec 2021 10:05:00 GMT

Alex Michel, a pastor at Encounter Church in Honolulu, died Sunday morning of injuries sustained when he was struck by an electric motorcycle in the Ewa Beach area Friday morning.

Tech View: Polynesian digital-media themes receive HIFF platform

None — Tue, 07 Dec 2021 10:05:00 GMT

During the past two years, when tourism imploded, digital media was one of the few shining stars in our beleaguered economy.

Higashi Hongwanji to host flea market Saturday

Star-Advertiser staff — Tue, 07 Dec 2021 10:05:00 GMT

A flea market fundraiser to benefit the Higashi Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Higashi Hongwanji Betsuin temple grounds.

Kokua Line: How do I redeem paper savings bonds?

Christine Donnelly — Tue, 07 Dec 2021 10:05:00 GMT

Question: Regarding the Auwe about difficulty redeeming U.S. savings bonds, I could relate. How can I redeem Series EE bonds if my bank won’t do it? These are paper U.S. savings bonds, dating back many years.

Vital Statistics: November 19 – Nov. 25

Lorenzo Trinidad — Tue, 07 Dec 2021 10:05:00 GMT

Marriage licenses and birth certificates

Gov. David Ige joins call to suspend Red Hill fuel storage operation

Peter Boylan — Mon, 06 Dec 2021 10:05:00 GMT

Gov. David Ige and Hawaii’s congressional delegation on Sunday called for the Navy to suspend its Red Hill fuel storage operation until its drinking water contamination crisis is handled.

Pearl Harbor survivors reflect on the surprise attack on Oahu, Dec. 7, 1941

Kevin Knodell — Mon, 06 Dec 2021 10:05:00 GMT

Lewis Walters was 16 years old when Japanese planes attacked Pearl Harbor.

Aloha spirit helped Vietnam POW Gerald Coffee heal from the experience

Kevin Knodell — Mon, 06 Dec 2021 10:05:00 GMT

When U.S. Navy Capt. Gerald “Jerry” Coffee and his family arrived on Oahu in 1976 he was still grappling with his seven years as a prisoner of war in Vietnam, where he was a cellmate at the “Hanoi Hilton” with the late John McCain.

Rain, wind, high surf expected to linger

Dan Nakaso — Mon, 06 Dec 2021 10:05:00 GMT

On the heels of stormy skies Sunday, which prompted Hawaii County to declare a state of emergency and Maui County to issue a warning to expect “excessive rain,” high surf and high winds on Haleakala, Hawaii is bracing for more inclement weather today.

New Waikiki restaurants rise amid COVID pandemic

Allison Schaefers — Mon, 06 Dec 2021 10:05:00 GMT

While the pandemic created challenges, it also created opportunities.

Hawaii records 1 death, 148 new COVID cases

None — Mon, 06 Dec 2021 10:05:00 GMT

Hawaii Department of Health officials on Sunday reported one new coronavirus-related death and 148 new confirmed and probable infections statewide, bringing the state’s totals since the start of the pandemic to 1,033 deaths and 88,295 cases.

Hart nailers can involuntarily discharge

Star-Advertiser staff — Mon, 06 Dec 2021 10:05:00 GMT

Hart Consumer Products is recalling about 15,700 18-gauge, 2-inch Brad Nailers because the contact sensor on the nailer can malfunction and involuntarily discharge a nail, posing a risk of serious injury to the user or bystanders.

Pearl Harbor survivor to get final wish when his ashes are interred within the USS Arizona

William Cole — Sun, 05 Dec 2021 10:05:00 GMT

Harvey Hollis Milhorn served 30 years in the Navy, including as a gunner’s mate on the USS Arizona, his first of at least seven ships, as well as a year in Vietnam, and finally as an officer and ships superintendent at Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Virginia.

80th Pearl Harbor Remembrance events include solemn ceremonies, live underwater dive

William Cole — Sun, 05 Dec 2021 10:05:00 GMT

The National Park Service and Navy Region Hawaii, with the support of Pacific Historic Parks, are hosting a series of events Sunday through Thursday as part of the 80th National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Commemoration to honor the 2,390 American lives lost during the attack on Pearl Harbor and the island of Oahu on Dec. 7, 1941.

Navy water sampling at Red Hill well showed petroleum contamination months ago

Sophie Cocke — Sun, 05 Dec 2021 10:05:00 GMT

Water samples taken by the Navy at its Red Hill drinking water well showed petroleum contamination in July, August and September, according to test results made publicly available by the state Department of Health last week. Some of the samples exceeded the state’s threshold for what is typically considered safe.

Kokua Line: Is it too late to write to Santa Claus?

Christine Donnelly — Sun, 05 Dec 2021 10:05:00 GMT

Question: Is that “letter to Santa” program for homeless children only? If not, is it too late to send a letter?

Good Neighbor Fund: Safety comes at a price for Kalihi family

Pat Gee — Sun, 05 Dec 2021 10:05:00 GMT

Moving from the Philippines to Hawaii to live with her new husband in 2018 turned out to be a big mistake for Helengrace Cabasal and her two boys.

David Shapiro: Mayor Rick Blangiardi and Honolulu City Council dodge a rail reckoning with bogus math

David Shapiro — Sun, 05 Dec 2021 10:05:00 GMT

Mayor Rick Blangiardi and the City Council have written yet another blank check to the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation despite its repeated malfeasance in handling Oahu rail money.

Worst-case scenario puts Oahu aquifer at risk

Timothy Hurley — Sun, 05 Dec 2021 10:05:00 GMT

Honolulu would face some serious pain if the aging tanks that store some 187 million gallons of Navy jet and diesel fuel at Red Hill were to suffer a catastrophic leak.

20th Native Hawaiian Convention to feature keynote by nation’s first Native American cabinet secretary

Jayna Omaye — Sun, 05 Dec 2021 02:47:00 GMT

As Robin Danner skimmed the booklet from the first Native Hawaiian Convention 20 years ago, she experienced an unexpected flood of emotions. As a founder and the first CEO of the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement, which hosts the annual conventions, she said she hadn’t looked at the booklet for years and still remembers some of the initial discussions about the inaugural gathering.