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The Pulse of Paradise. Breaking news and information from Hawaii's largest news organization. Send news tips to [email protected].
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TODAY'S BIG Q: . Which hit summer movie will you be seeing soon?. Vote below then comment in our online poll (subscribers only): #staradvertiserpoll #BigQ #808.
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Mayor Rick Blangiardi administration’s proposed 10-year, 115% sewer fee rate increase that’s expected to begin this summer remains under Honolulu City Council scrutiny. More:
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The dollar strengthened today as the yen came under pressure from a sharp fall in Japan’s long-dated bond yields, while the greenback was boosted by data improving U.S. consumer confidence. More: .#forex.
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Veterans and community members gathered across the islands Monday to remember fallen service members in Memorial Day commemoration events. Details: . 📷: Star-Advertiser.
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Thousands gather for the annual Shinnyo Lantern Floating Hawaii event at Ala Moana Beach Park. Details: . 📷: Star-Advertiser.
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Three years since surveys began, the University of Hawaii has found that the state’s numerous health care challenges continue to grow, especially for those living in poverty. Details: . 📷: Star-Advertiser.
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Hawaii’s Gabriela Bryan defended her Western Australia Margaret River Pro title, showcasing her powerful forehand surfing to beat reigning world champion Caitlin Simmers and maintain her rankings lead over her Californian rival. More:
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Federal agents have arrested more than 100 people in Hawaii so far this year for alleged violations of immigration law, but information on exactly how many over 100, where they were arrested and for what was not made public. . 📷: HOMELAND SECURITY.
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OPINION: "Lawmakers who perpetuate the zoo make every taxpayer complicit in the ill treatment of each creature in this colony. I find the grounds are inadequate and inadequately maintained." . Read more in a letter:
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OPINION: "My ohana is appalled that the Hawaii Legislature appropriated $30 million for planning a new, bigger jail. The construction cost alone is estimated to be $1 billion." . Read more in a letter:
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OPINION: "To the military’s credit, facts are being revealed, and the truth is being told. That’s as it should be — because to suppress stories from American history is a deception." . Read more in an editorial:
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New state legislation likely will upend the city’s plan to close its current solid-waste landfill in West Oahu and replace it with one near Wahiawa. Read more:
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The annual event of Boy Scouts placing flags and lei on the graves of soldiers in preparation for ceremonies for Memorial Day. See more photos: . 📷: Jamm Aquino
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Not all “reef safe” sunscreens are safe for reefs. The label isn’t regulated—and experts say the science is far from settled. More: .via @nytimes.
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Hawaii child welfare service providers search for cultural solutions . More: . #HInews #StarAdvertiser.
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French President Emmanuel Macron played down today an incident in which his wife, Brigitte, pushed him in the face as the couple arrived in Vietnam to begin a tour of Southeast Asia. More:
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Actors bring 100 years of Hawaii’s tourism history to life — graveside — at this year’s Cemetery Pupu Theatre in Nuuanu. More: .#StarAdvertiser.
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The driver of a car crashed his vehicle into pedestrians celebrating Liverpool’s championship soccer club today, police said, bringing chaos to what had been a festive parade attended by hundreds of thousands of people. More: .via @nytimes.
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Honolulu firefighters and lifeguards rescued four people from a sailboat off #Lanikai Sunday evening. More: . #HInews #StarAdvertiser.
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