Audrey McAvoy
@audreymcavoy.bsky.social
Honolulu-based Associated Press journalist.
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So great to see Kaimuki's The Local General Store get this attention. Excellent butcher shop and bakery. We're lucky to have them in Honolulu. #hawaii #kaimuki
A Day at the Hawai'i Butcher Shop Making the World’s Best Spam | On The Line | Bon Appétit
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August 11, 2025 at 2:59 AM
Spain is grappling with a housing affordability crisis that has spurred government action against short-term rental companies. @apnews.com
Spain orders Airbnb to block nearly 66,000 holiday rental listings over rule violations
The consumer rights ministry said that many of the 65,935 Airbnb listings it had ordered to be withdrawn did not include their license number or specify whether the owner was an individual or a compan...
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May 19, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Spain is grappling with a housing affordability crisis that has spurred government action against short-term rental companies. @apnews.com
Hawaii is about to raise its tax on hotel rooms and other short-term rentals. It will use the money to strengthen its defenses against global warming, such as clearing invasive grasses like those that fueled the 2023 Maui wildfires. #hawaii #climatechange #legislature
Hawaii plans to increase hotel tax to help it cope with climate change
Hawaii lawmakers are ready to hike a tax imposed on travelers staying in hotels, vacation rentals and other short-term accommodations and earmark the new money for programs to cope with a warming plan...
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May 1, 2025 at 5:06 AM
Hawaii is about to raise its tax on hotel rooms and other short-term rentals. It will use the money to strengthen its defenses against global warming, such as clearing invasive grasses like those that fueled the 2023 Maui wildfires. #hawaii #climatechange #legislature
University of Hawaii economists studied what would happen if Maui County were to adopt Mayor Bissen's proposal to force vacation rental condos to become long-term residential housing. Read on for their analysis and the mayor's reaction. #hawaii #maui #lahaina
Maui mayor's plan to phase out vacation rentals would increase housing but shrink the economy
A new report by University of Hawaii economists says an unprecedented proposal from Maui’s mayor to phase out vacation rental condos would alleviate a severe housing shortage aggravated by the 2023 wi...
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April 2, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Nainoa Thompson said the Hokulea has been "our vehicle for justice as Native Hawaiians, as Pacific Islanders, as a very unique, special culture of the Earth.”
My article from the weekend:
My article from the weekend:
How a canoe helped turn Hawaiian culture into a source of pride and even influenced Hollywood
Early crew members of the voyaging canoe Hokulea have gathered in Hawaii to celebrate the vessel's 50th birthday.
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March 10, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Nainoa Thompson said the Hokulea has been "our vehicle for justice as Native Hawaiians, as Pacific Islanders, as a very unique, special culture of the Earth.”
My article from the weekend:
My article from the weekend:
Airbnb sues New Orleans for requiring that it ensure properties they market are in compliance with city laws. By @jack-brook.bsky.social
Airbnb sues New Orleans after it adopts sweeping regulations governing short-term rentals
Airbnb is suing the City of New Orleans for requiring the company and other short-term rental platforms ensure properties they market are in compliance with city regulations.
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February 19, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Airbnb sues New Orleans for requiring that it ensure properties they market are in compliance with city laws. By @jack-brook.bsky.social
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So one of the things that I think is lost on AI proponents is what I call the card catalog effect, a thing I shouldn’t call it because a lot of people probably have no experience with a card catalog.
February 18, 2025 at 1:42 AM
So one of the things that I think is lost on AI proponents is what I call the card catalog effect, a thing I shouldn’t call it because a lot of people probably have no experience with a card catalog.
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From AP Executive Editor Julie Pace: www.ap.org/the-definiti...
February 11, 2025 at 9:35 PM
From AP Executive Editor Julie Pace: www.ap.org/the-definiti...
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Join @apnews.com reporters for a Reddit AMA on their ongoing coverage on immigration — Trump's immigration announcements so far, including what's been done already, what might happen soon, and what might take longer to happen, if ever. We want your questions.
Ask them here: bit.ly/3QfMQyC
Ask them here: bit.ly/3QfMQyC
From the law community on Reddit: We’re Associated Press journalists reporting on immigration. Ask us anything.
Explore this post and more from the law community
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February 11, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Join @apnews.com reporters for a Reddit AMA on their ongoing coverage on immigration — Trump's immigration announcements so far, including what's been done already, what might happen soon, and what might take longer to happen, if ever. We want your questions.
Ask them here: bit.ly/3QfMQyC
Ask them here: bit.ly/3QfMQyC
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Take a break from heavier news to read about why Hawaii has so many rainbows and learn what rainbows mean in Native Hawaiian tradition. Also, there are lots of pretty pictures. #rainbows #hawaii
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Hawaii is the rainbow capital of the world. Here's what that means
Hawaii’s sunshine, short rain showers and clean air together create some of the planet's best conditions for viewing rainbows.
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February 11, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Take a break from heavier news to read about why Hawaii has so many rainbows and learn what rainbows mean in Native Hawaiian tradition. Also, there are lots of pretty pictures. #rainbows #hawaii
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The Associated Press lost a legend today. It was an honor to meet Jim Becker and write his obituary. Please read for his unforgettable tale about covering the Dalai Lama and to find out what which story was the most important story of his career. apnews.com/article/obit...
Jim Becker, AP reporter who covered Jackie Robinson and an underdog Hawaii football team, dies at 98
Journalist Jim Becker has died at 98. He traveled the world as an Associated Press reporter, and covered Jackie Robinson’s Major League Baseball debut and the U.S.
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February 8, 2025 at 1:35 AM
The Associated Press lost a legend today. It was an honor to meet Jim Becker and write his obituary. Please read for his unforgettable tale about covering the Dalai Lama and to find out what which story was the most important story of his career. apnews.com/article/obit...
Police also seized 500 pounds of unused fireworks from the scene. #hawaii #hawaiifireworks
Honolulu police have arrested 6 people in connection with deadly New Year’s fireworks blast
Police have arrested a total of six people in connection with a deadly explosion of illegal fireworks in a Honolulu neighborhood on New Year’s Eve.
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January 31, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Police also seized 500 pounds of unused fireworks from the scene. #hawaii #hawaiifireworks
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Quote of the day from @audreymcavoy.bsky.social : "You just had a croissant for second breakfast. You don't get a Costco hot dog for elevensies."
January 28, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Quote of the day from @audreymcavoy.bsky.social : "You just had a croissant for second breakfast. You don't get a Costco hot dog for elevensies."
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If you're in Hawaii and you're a writer (however you define it) or aspiring to write, here's my monthly list of Writer Stuff -- communities, retreats, workshops, get-togethers, that kind of thing.
bit.ly/writing-hawa...
Please let me know if I'm missing anything.
bit.ly/writing-hawa...
Please let me know if I'm missing anything.
Writer Stuff January 2025
Writer Stuff (January 2025 post) Shortlink to this document: https://bit.ly/writing-hawaii-jan-2025 Changes to last month's list: Words by You at BoxJelly new monthly day and time. No published the...
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January 19, 2025 at 3:50 AM
If you're in Hawaii and you're a writer (however you define it) or aspiring to write, here's my monthly list of Writer Stuff -- communities, retreats, workshops, get-togethers, that kind of thing.
bit.ly/writing-hawa...
Please let me know if I'm missing anything.
bit.ly/writing-hawa...
Please let me know if I'm missing anything.
The U.S. Supreme Court allows Honolulu's climate change lawsuit against oil and gas companies to proceed. apnews.com/article/supr...
Supreme Court declines to hear from oil and gas companies trying to block climate change lawsuits
The Supreme Court is declining to hear an appeal from oil and gas companies trying to block lawsuits seeking to hold the industry liable for billions of dollars in damage linked to climate change.
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January 14, 2025 at 3:14 AM
The U.S. Supreme Court allows Honolulu's climate change lawsuit against oil and gas companies to proceed. apnews.com/article/supr...
What does a warming planet look like? AP photographers from around the world share what they see. #climatechange apnews.com/article/heat...
In their own words: AP photographers explain how selected images capture warming world
Around the globe, Associated Press photographers in 2024 documented what scientists on Friday said was the hottest year on record, the latest in a long string of heat milestones that have been shatter...
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January 13, 2025 at 7:54 PM
What does a warming planet look like? AP photographers from around the world share what they see. #climatechange apnews.com/article/heat...
Hawaii's Department of Law Enforcement wants to hire eight staffers for an illegal fireworks enforcement team and spend $2 million to expand a forensics lab so it can analyze seized explosives.
Hawaii law enforcement ask lawmakers for staff and money to crack down on illegal fireworks
Hawaii authorities are asking lawmakers for money to hire eight people and pay for a $2 million expansion of a forensic lab to crack down on the rampant smuggling of illegal fireworks.
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January 8, 2025 at 5:02 AM
Hawaii's Department of Law Enforcement wants to hire eight staffers for an illegal fireworks enforcement team and spend $2 million to expand a forensics lab so it can analyze seized explosives.
I made a mistake on this -- four of the six will need to remain intubated and in a come for weeks, not months. My apologies! We just updated our story with that correction. apnews.com/article/hawa...
January 7, 2025 at 2:29 AM
I made a mistake on this -- four of the six will need to remain intubated and in a come for weeks, not months. My apologies! We just updated our story with that correction. apnews.com/article/hawa...
Four of the six patients flown to Arizona for treatment will likely have to remain intubated and in a coma for months. apnews.com/article/hawa...
A 3-year-old boy's death in Honolulu fireworks explosion raises toll to 4
A 3-year-old boy has died of injuries in the massive explosion of fireworks at a home in Honolulu home on New Year’s Eve.
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January 7, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Four of the six patients flown to Arizona for treatment will likely have to remain intubated and in a coma for months. apnews.com/article/hawa...
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Actually there is ample work to tamp down. I hadn’t realized they seized so much. It’s just that there’s SO much more still coming in. Wow.
“The task force has seized 227,000 pounds (about 103,000 kilograms) of fireworks in all, according to Green.”
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“The task force has seized 227,000 pounds (about 103,000 kilograms) of fireworks in all, according to Green.”
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Hawaii's governor says law enforcement will accept illegal fireworks at Aloha Stadium outside Honolulu on Jan. 11. He says no one who drops off fireworks will be prosecuted. apnews.com/article/hawa...
A deadly accident has Hawaii officials pleading for an end to amateur fireworks shows
Each New Year’s Day, Honolulu officials publish a list of fireworks casualties from the night before.
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January 5, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Actually there is ample work to tamp down. I hadn’t realized they seized so much. It’s just that there’s SO much more still coming in. Wow.
“The task force has seized 227,000 pounds (about 103,000 kilograms) of fireworks in all, according to Green.”
bsky.app/profile/audr...
“The task force has seized 227,000 pounds (about 103,000 kilograms) of fireworks in all, according to Green.”
bsky.app/profile/audr...
Reposted by Audrey McAvoy
The shadow of Kīlauea’s plume on Mauna Loa is absolutely stunning. The lava flows are also nice. USGS photos.
January 3, 2025 at 9:49 PM
The shadow of Kīlauea’s plume on Mauna Loa is absolutely stunning. The lava flows are also nice. USGS photos.
Hawaii's governor says law enforcement will accept illegal fireworks at Aloha Stadium outside Honolulu on Jan. 11. He says no one who drops off fireworks will be prosecuted. apnews.com/article/hawa...
A deadly accident has Hawaii officials pleading for an end to amateur fireworks shows
Each New Year’s Day, Honolulu officials publish a list of fireworks casualties from the night before.
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January 4, 2025 at 1:58 AM
Hawaii's governor says law enforcement will accept illegal fireworks at Aloha Stadium outside Honolulu on Jan. 11. He says no one who drops off fireworks will be prosecuted. apnews.com/article/hawa...