Police investigate pellet gun killing of beloved pet
COURTESY MELISSA VILLA The dog, Akua, was killed by an unknown person after it got loose from owner Melissa Villa’s yard. Honolulu police opened a felony animal cruelty case and are looking for the ...
Plan to raise hotel room tax for climate change among surviving bills
STAR-ADVERTISER FILE Hawaii’s tourism industry continues to push back against increasing fees and taxes for tourists, arguing ...
A Haunting Coda: The 7 Days Gene Hackman’s Wife Could No Longer Care for Him
The exact details may never be known, but Mr. Hackman, 95 with advanced Alzheimer’s, was alone for about a week after his ...
Gene Hackman Died at Home a Week After His Wife Died From Hantavirus, Authorities Say
The actor died of heart disease and showed severe signs of Alzheimer’s disease a week after his wife died of hantavirus.
How a canoe helped turn Hawaiian culture into a source of pride and even influenced Hollywood
A resurgence of Hawaiian pride and identity starting in the late 1960s and 1970s set off a cultural renaissance. Artist Herb ...