Tag: Moana

Man found mentally fit for trial in Ala Moana acid attack

STAR-ADVERTISER Sebastian Mahkwan appears for his arraignment and plea, on March 18, in the “murder for hire” case involving a Chinese teacher. Mahkwan, one of two men indicted in a murder-for-hire plot in the Jan. 23 acid attack on a Chinese-language teacher, was found mentally fit Monday to stand trial. 1/1 STAR-ADVERTISER Sebastian Mahkwan appears […]

‘Ka Moana Lu’au’ fires up Aloha Tower

May 25—1/2 Swipe or click to see more JOHN BERGER / JBERGER@STARADVERTISER.COM Fireknife dancers Cousin Jerry, left, and Larry Tuileta, Jr. 2/2 Swipe or click to see more JOHN BERGER / JBERGER@STARADVERTISER.COM Dancer Paige Deuz, who goes by the stage name Leina’ala, performs. Select an option below to continue reading this premium story. Already a […]

Transportation Secretary Buttigieg raises hope Skyline will reach Ala Moana

Feb. 23—U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said the troubles opening Skyline on June 30 are mirrored by other major projects around the country. Several regular Skyline passengers welcomed U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg’s first ride aboard Honolulu’s rail system Thursday and shared the hope of Mayor Rick Blangiardi and Hawaii’s congressional delegation that it could […]