Honolulu Stadium News Today

This week I have stories about three species of animals. No, this isn’t a “Wild Kingdom” television episode. These animals are tame. This week we’ll look into the Budweiser Clydesdales in Hawaii, a mynah bird named Little Doc and a poodle named Gigi.

Last week I presented the first of my 2023 Rearview Mirror Annual Awards. They honor those who made, preserved or shared Hawaii history.

Last week I looked back at the more interesting stories I covered in 2023.

Every year at this time, I look back on the previous 12 months and review what I learned about Hawaii people, places and organizations in a two-part series.

It’s football and no, not NFL Tight End Travis Kelce.

Lyle Nelson — a longtime Honolulu Star-Bulletin staff writer, avid sportsman and World War II veteran — died Nov. 11 at Pohai Nani in Ka­ne­ohe. He was 99.

I often write about restaurants that shined brightly in our island skies, but, sadly, are no longer with us.

In July I wrote about Tosh Kaneshiro, owner of the Columbia Inn on Kapiolani Boulevard near South Street.

The latest idea is for a public-private partnership in which the state would put up $400 million in public funds along with development rights to the 90 surrounding Halawa acres, in exchange for a private partner taking responsibility for designing, building, operating and maintaining a new stadium.

One of the greatest broadcasters in sports history, in my opinion, is Al Michaels.