It's no secret, most of us would like to stay in our own home as we age. Yet, sometimes our loved ones just need a little extra help to remain comfortable at home. That's where Always Best Care can help....we are dedicated to exceeding expectations....always.
They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.
However, as seniors grow older, completing daily tasks like showering and enjoying activities such as visiting KapuÄiwa Building in Honolulu, HI gets harder without someone by their side. Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.
Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in Honolulu, HI is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
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“Dear Mr. Kimura, Thank you for providing such excellent care for my mom. We were so lucky to have Nur H. as our caregiver, she was the perfect fit. Nur was so caring, patient, conscientious and respectful. Just knowing that Nur would be with our mom in the afternoon, relieved a lot of the day-to-day stress. Your services and people like Nur allowed me to honor my mom's wishes of being able to live in her home until it was no longer safe for her to do so. Thank you so much for helping to make her wish possible. Sincerely, Cynthia.”
“Melissa, thank you for everything - you were my first step toward recovery.... You came to the hospital a few minutes after I called you, saying that your office was close by. You can't imagine the panic that I felt! I was going to discharge, but it was contingent on me having Home Care. You were truly a Godsend. And you were patient and calm with me despite my speech difficulties. I was so fortunate to have met you, and the Caregivers from your agency. Thank you again, for being there.”
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“Always Best Care is an excellent program to find very well qualified care givers for your love ones. They work with your schedule. The care givers that have come to help me with my husband have and are so helpful & professional. Their care extends to wellness calls, physical therapy, and helping you find a foster home or something similar when the care develops to needing for non- home care. Highly recommend them”
“Ernel was very; helpful, knowledgeable, empathetic and professional yet affable. Her understanding and compassion, along with the friendly professionalism she displayed, really is helping to assuage my angst during this difficult time. I am looking forward to working with her concerning the care of my aging mom in the future. Onward & upward….!????????”
“I love how office workers are reachable, friendly & helpful. I would love to get a service for them in the future. I worked here as a NA for almost 6 months already and this is the best agency out of 4 agencies I been to. They have a very efficient schedule, good team work, and appreciates or value their workers. I’m proud to say I’m part of this team.”
“After years of refusing In-home Care due to cost, My dad finally agreed to try Always Best Care to take him to see his doctors. At 95, my dad is not an easy person to get along with let alone for a stranger to be with him for a few hours and transporting him, with his walker, to and from the hospital. My dad just called and he is thrilled with his caretaker Madeleine for her kind attitude and helpfulness. I'm relieved that he has found a trusted person that can take him to see his doctors. I began talking to Ernel, the manager, about two months ago regarding this type of service for my dad and we stayed in touch. Ernel was always friendly and professional and was able to get Madeleine for my dad in very short notice. Tita, the administrator, followed up with all the contracts and statements and I'm now enrolled into their online system. Overall, the 5 star rating is well deserved. Aging is not fun. Watching my dad struggle with his daily routine is difficult. Having good people around like Always Best makes it a bit easier for the both of us. Thank you.”
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“After hiring the services of Always Best Care for approximately 70 consecutive days, I wanted to give the company a detailed review. I can honestly say I unequivocally and without hesitation, would recommend Always Best Care as a home health care agency. A vast majority of the caregivers are very conscientious and punctual. The company keeps our family very well informed via their "Family Room" function on their website. The administration and office staff are very thorough and meticulous. Special recognition to office staff (Marina, Abby, and Tita). A+++ company!!!!”
“Always Best Care Senior Services have helped me in caring for my uncle while I get more time to do my other affairs. I know he is in the best care and really appreciate their services.”
“The new care we have is the best one I could ever ask for!! She cares so much for my husband and is always there when he needs her to be. She is truly a angel that was sent to me by your company and I thank you so much for hiring her!! Aloha Jeff & Freda Pohaku”
“The worker was professional,,caring and punctual.”
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“My aunt has been living in a nursing home for the last five years. In the last year however, we have seen her health and cognitive abilities slowly decline. A social worker asked us to seek extra help from a home care agency to provide additional caregivers due to her growing needs. They provided our family with some options, but in the end, highly recommended Always Best Care. We asked other residents in the facility who were also using ABC, and they too recommended the agency . My aunt has been so pleased with her caregivers and we appreciate the entire staff at ABC. Their communication is outstanding, caregivers are compassionate and reliable and they always go out of their way to accommodate our changing needs. I highly recommend Always Best Care.”
“Highly skilled, reliable and loving caregivers. They are the only agency to provide consistent care for my dad who is receiving VA benefits.”
“We feel very blessed to have found Always Best Care! Tyler and his staff are very helpful, caring and pleasant to work with. I love that they can be reached 24/7 and are quick to find a caregiver for my sweet 90 year old mother, even at the last minute! True to their name, they always give their best care! I highly recommend you check them out! ????”
“We feel very blessed to have found Always Best Care! Tyler and his staff are very helpful, caring and pleasant to work with. I love that they can be reached 24/7 and are quick to find a caregiver for my sweet 90 year old mother, even at the last minute! True to their name, they always give their best care! I highly recommend you check them out! ????”
“Thank you Always Best Care for being a trusted parter with our transportation company. Looking forward to working with you and the wonderful team at ABC in the many years to come.”
“Thank you Always Best Care for being a trusted parter with our transportation company. Looking forward to working with you and the wonderful team at ABC in the many years to come.”
“I am a current client of this provider She will clean and she cooks. I like that the caregiver is on time and she completes her job.”
Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.
When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.
The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.
At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:
If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.
Common personal care services include assistance with:
Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.
Common home helper care services include assistance with:
Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting Kapi'olani Regional Park in Honolulu, HI with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.
Common companionship services include:
According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local La Mer or visit Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site and Archives, don't feel bad. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.
At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.
If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.
Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to age in place within the comfort of their own home. With in-home care, seniors have a way to stay at home, receive the care they need, and maintain a sense of independence, improving overall wellness.
If you or a member of your family have assumed the role of caregiver for your senior loved one, you know how stressful the job can be. Between caregiver burnout and constant worry, being a family caregiver is hard. In-home care relieves your burden and gives you peace of mind knowing that your older family member is in expert hands.
Unlike nursing homes, where the staff and residents rotate frequently, seniors can foster new friendships and build bonds with their caregiver. Seniors who socialize on a regular basis are often happier, which fosters positivity and leads to increased wellbeing.
No two seniors need the same kind of in-home care assistance. That is why each of our Care Plans is tailored to meet our client's individual needs. We offer plans that cover everything from light housekeeping to more involved duties like transportation to doctor's appointments. Our Care Coordinators will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure your senior's needs are exceeded.
Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
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While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.
In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.
How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?
A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.
With the help of elderly care in Honolulu, HI, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.
Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.
Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.
For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.
More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.
In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.
With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.
In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.
Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.
At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.
In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:
When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.
Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.
At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in Honolulu, HI understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.
Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.
Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.
While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.
Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.
At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.
Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:
At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.
Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.
Some of the most popular assisted living communities to consider in our area include the following:
For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.
The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:
A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way
A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive
Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider
Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.
If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.
At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in Honolulu, HI 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.
When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.
UPDATE: 11:30 a.m.A wind advisory has been posted for the summits of Hawaii island through 6 a.m. Tuesday.NWS forecasters say to expect westerly winds of 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph for the summits.“Winds this strong can make driving and walking dangerous,” the advisory said.“The winds can forcefully open doors and damage hinges or slam doors shut, possibly causing injuries.”The flood watch for all main Hawaiian Islands remains from Tuesday morning through l...
UPDATE: 11:30 a.m.
A wind advisory has been posted for the summits of Hawaii island through 6 a.m. Tuesday.
NWS forecasters say to expect westerly winds of 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph for the summits.
“Winds this strong can make driving and walking dangerous,” the advisory said.
“The winds can forcefully open doors and damage hinges or slam doors shut, possibly causing injuries.”
The flood watch for all main Hawaiian Islands remains from Tuesday morning through late Wednesday night.
EARLIER COVERAGE
All Hawaiian Islands are under a statewide flood watch beginning Tuesday morning as a slow-moving weather system brings deep tropical moisture, heavy rain and isolated thunderstorms to the region.
The National Weather Service in Honolulu issued the flood watch starting at 6 a.m. Tuesday and continuing through late Wednesday night, though forecasters said the advisory could be extended as unsettled conditions persist into Thursday.
A complex weather system — combining a stalled low-pressure trough, an upper-level storm disturbance and tropical moisture drawn from Tropical Depression Olana — will settle over the state, the NWS said.
Total rainfall amounts from Tuesday through Thursday are expected to range between 2 to 8 inches, with higher elevations forecast to see the greatest accumulations.
Forecasters warn that excessive rainfall may cause flash flooding, rapid runoff and overflowing streams. Low-lying and flood-prone roads could face closures, while urban areas run an elevated risk of significant flooding and property damage. Isolated thunderstorms accompanying the heavy downpours may also bring brief, strong wind gusts.
Light to moderate tradewinds are expected to weaken today before variable winds develop alongside increasing cloud cover and showers tonight. Heavy showers and the risk of thunderstorms will spread across Kauai County, Oahu, Maui County and Hawaii island through Thursday.
A return to a more typical tradewind pattern with lighter background showers is currently forecast for the weekend. Weather officials urge residents and visitors across all islands to monitor updated forecasts and prepare for potential flash flood warnings.
The final Hawaii Career Expo of 2026 will be held Wednesday at the Neal Blaisdell Center Exhibition Hall, featuring over 100 employers from a vast array of industries and agencies seeking the state’s best job candidates.Sponsored by the Honolulu Star-Advertiser and hosted by Star Events, the free event will provide job-seekers with the opportunity to explore career opportunities, meet with recruiters, submit resumes and learn about job openings.“Each year, thousands of people participate in our career expos to conne...
The final Hawaii Career Expo of 2026 will be held Wednesday at the Neal Blaisdell Center Exhibition Hall, featuring over 100 employers from a vast array of industries and agencies seeking the state’s best job candidates.
Sponsored by the Honolulu Star-Advertiser and hosted by Star Events, the free event will provide job-seekers with the opportunity to explore career opportunities, meet with recruiters, submit resumes and learn about job openings.
“Each year, thousands of people participate in our career expos to connect with hundreds of recruiters and human resources professionals from across the state,” said Denise Ching, director of Star Events. “As our final show of the year, we’re excited to showcase career opportunities across a wide variety of fields, including law enforcement, construction, nursing, food service, tourism and hospitality, financial services, emergency services, retail, technology, transportation and many more.”
The Career Expo runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the exhibition hall. Attendees may present a printed copy of their resume at the front door for free admission. Preregistration is recommended at hawaiicareerexpo.com.
Job-seekers also are invited to free resume workshops presented by the City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Community Services on Tuesday, Oct. 27, from 9 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. at the Dole Cannery Office Building, 680 Iwilei Road, Suite 700.
The workshops offer help in creating, updating and printing resumes before attending the Career Expo. To register for the workshops, go to honolulu.gov/dcs/workhawaii .
Career Expo
>> When: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday
>> Where: Neal Blaisdell Center Exhibition Hall, 777 Ward Ave.
>> Who: Sponsored by the Honolulu Star-Advertiser
>> Info: Go to HawaiiCareerExpo.com to preregister and to see the Career Expo guidebook, or call 808-529-4796 for more information.
Marriage licenses and birth certificatesEach week, the Honolulu Star-Advertiser publishes Oahu statistics for marriage licenses and birth certificates filed with the state Department of Health.MARRIAGESFiled on Oahu, Oct. 15-21>> Jennifer Hali‘imaile Hilongo Aguilar and Dolten Kaneokekai Dela Pena>> Krzysztof Jakub Antoniak and Anna Magorzata Widerska>> Jesus Miguel Arenas Avilez and Samantha Jo Wood>> Nathan Ryan Boyd an...
Marriage licenses and birth certificates
Each week, the Honolulu Star-Advertiser publishes Oahu statistics for marriage licenses and birth certificates filed with the state Department of Health.
MARRIAGES
Filed on Oahu, Oct. 15-21
>> Jennifer Hali‘imaile Hilongo Aguilar and Dolten Kaneokekai Dela Pena
>> Krzysztof Jakub Antoniak and Anna Magorzata Widerska
>> Jesus Miguel Arenas Avilez and Samantha Jo Wood
>> Nathan Ryan Boyd and Bridgette Mahealani Cordero
>> Fred Rodolph Cabrera and Alezandra Lehua Lee
>> Edson Camargo and Esmeralda Galicia
>> Brennan Andrew Carr and Vanessa Christina Perez
>> Samantha Jade Chau and Andrew Stuart Eastman
>> Deborah Ann Dahmer and Thomas Michael Park
>> Jeremy Christian David and Madison Shizuko Kalei’omalamalama Morita
>> Joseph Benjamin Devlin and Kathleen Marie Konyk
>> Sarah Jean Fisk and Austin Michael Houts
>> Kelly Monique Gardner and Jason Antoine Flowers
>> Alexander Reily Gin and Evelyn Daniela Molina Hernandez
>> Emily Miranda Gomez and Jefrie Anthony Hidalgo Menjivar
>> Wadim Jakub Kubiak and Agnieszka Alicja Seczkowska
>> Jordan Kamalei Lee and Elijah Natividad Pantoja
>> Brian Paul Loston and KarolAnne Duff
>> Katelyn Nikole Ludwig and Anthony Michael Doepker
>> Richard A.J. Maddalone and Savanna Sage McEwan
>> Micheal David May and Brooke Lois Walker
>> Ashley Michelle McClelland and Robert McKenzie Roper
>> Damien Keola McKay and Kristina Danielle Subiono
>> Andrew John Molina and Kamila Yespayeva
>> Jewel-Ann Nichole Murray and Sasha Andrew James Bailey
>> Zachary Kai O’Leary and Puanani Amina Nakamura-Jones
>> Jonathan Kaipo Onekea and Shannon Kehualani Guerrero
>> Alexis Parga and Natalie Carrera
>> Frida Pedersen and Mason Levi Dawley
>> Mayra Alexandra Perez and Andrew Eli Fuentes
>> Justine Marley Peri and Jarod Donald-Ray Forrester
>> Rebecca Ann Rhoades-Boston and Douglas Richard Coates
>> Kana Vivian Rolett and Nicolo Accame
>> Mykhaylo Vasylyovuch Romanyuk and Yuliya Yatsenko
>> Tiupita Shein Tiupita and Gerina Kauionalani Aleka-Hanohano
>> Hunter James Vavrek and Caroline Bora de Oliveira Silvio
>> Veronica Olivia Velasquez and Jacob Raymond Loncke
>> William Zhang and Katherine Hisako Wai Jun Lau
BIRTHS
Filed on Oahu, Oct. 15-21
>> Daniel Elias Afocx
>> Kamu Alfred-Ken
>> Josiah Kamakanaokeakua Avei
>> Zayden Uriel Peredo Barbosa
>> Kade Nakoa Briones
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KYIV, Ukraine >> Ukraine said today the Starlink satellite system and its military version Starshield were now fully functional after over a week of restrictions that disrupted military operations and intensified tensions with the U.S.Hours later, Elon Musk, who owns the systems, accused the Ukrainian military of violating Starlink’s terms.“Ukraine military violated Starlink terms of service and used it for offensive drone strikes to kill people. That loophole was closed last week,”he said on X. There we...
KYIV, Ukraine >> Ukraine said today the Starlink satellite system and its military version Starshield were now fully functional after over a week of restrictions that disrupted military operations and intensified tensions with the U.S.
Hours later, Elon Musk, who owns the systems, accused the Ukrainian military of violating Starlink’s terms.
“Ukraine military violated Starlink terms of service and used it for offensive drone strikes to kill people. That loophole was closed last week,”he said on X. There were no immediate public comment from Ukrainian officials.
Problems with the systems came after President Donald Trump announced a deal to buy Russian diesel while pressing Kyiv to stop striking Russian oil refineries.
Ukrainian officials said the restrictions, which capped operations at speeds of 100 mph, hampered the military’s ability to intercept Russian attack drones and forced the cancellation of some operations.
“The main thing for today is that Starlink and Starshield have resumed operations at their pre-restriction speeds. The speeds are now at the level we need,” President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on the Telegram app.
According to Zelenskyy, the speeds started returning to normal overnight. Ukraine’s defense ministry said today the connection remained stable at over 250 mph.
Ukraine does not rely on the systems for long-range drone operations on Russian territory, including attacks on refineries.
But Starlink remains vital for frontline communications, and the deployment of Starshield-enabled medium-range attack drones has helped Ukraine gain the upper hand in several areas of the battlefield this year.
The restrictions sparked outrage in Ukraine, particularly as they coincided with disruptions to allied warnings about incoming Russian missile attacks. Kyiv later said it continued to receive U.S. intelligence.
Neither Musk nor the U.S. government has acknowledged responsibility for restricting Starlink or Starshield in Ukraine. Both have said publicly that any such decision could only have been taken by the other.
Reuters has reported that the order to throttle Starshield came from inside the White House. Previously, U.S. administrations had several times asked SpaceX to turn Starlink on or off in various countries, sources said.
On Friday, contradicting his previous statement that the services had been fully restored, Trump said that if problems persisted, he would “get it straightened out.”
WASHINGTON >> Advances in artificial intelligence have uncovered a stream of new software vulnerabilities that are almost certain to trigger more disruption along the lines of the outages that percolated across global government websites this week, according to seven cybersecurity professionals who spoke to Reuters.AI helped drive a doubling of the number of digital flaws discovered year-on-year, according to research due to be published in the coming days by VulnCheck, a Massachusetts-based threat intelligence firm.Matth...
WASHINGTON >> Advances in artificial intelligence have uncovered a stream of new software vulnerabilities that are almost certain to trigger more disruption along the lines of the outages that percolated across global government websites this week, according to seven cybersecurity professionals who spoke to Reuters.
AI helped drive a doubling of the number of digital flaws discovered year-on-year, according to research due to be published in the coming days by VulnCheck, a Massachusetts-based threat intelligence firm.
Matthew Prince, the chief executive of the digital infrastructure firm Cloudflare, told Reuters he was aware of “a bunch of additional severe vulnerabilities that are present in other pieces of critical software” and predicted busy months ahead as AI surfaced long-hidden weaknesses in the fabric of the internet.
“I think we’re going to have a couple years where every single week it’s going to feel like the sky is falling,” Prince said in an interview on Thursday.
The outages that spread across government sites in Europe and elsewhere beginning on Wednesday happened after the discovery of weaknesses in PHP, a venerable programming language that powers a huge swath of the internet. Operators have been rushing to fix their software in anticipation of mass exploitation and, because some felt they could not patch before hackers jumped in, a subset simply yanked their sites offline until they could make them safe.
VulnCheck researcher Patrick Garrity said the scramble to fix PHP came during an already busy week in cybersecurity. The week also brought disclosures of vulnerabilities PHP alternative Node.js and streaming program Plex, breaches tied to AI gateway LiteLLM and development platform Railway, and the revelation that the Indian certificate authority eMudhra had used an extraordinarily flimsy cryptographic key that potentially put users across the internet at risk.
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“If we just saw four or five things like this, this week, I would expect we’re going to see a lot more,” Garrity said. “I think there’s going to be a lot more fire drills for anything that’s internet exposed.”
The codebases that run modern programs are sprawling and mistakes, or “bugs,” that open up potential avenues for exploitation often crop up in unexpected places.
Previously, finding bugs required a baseline level of skill, and taking advantage of those bugs to build digital lockpicks – called “exploits” – could be expected to take weeks or months of work by an experienced professional.
That would in the past have provided defenders a little breathing room to fix bugs and gently roll out software updates.
AI has effectively thrown those assumptions out the window. Models can find one bug after another by subjecting codebases to round-the-clock scrutiny, and can turn around exploits in hours. Shane Fry, the chief technology officer of Virginia-based RunSafe Security, said the demonstrated performance of AI models over the past few months had effectively laid to rest any doubts over whether they would change the industry.
“What’s fundamentally, and unquestionably, changing is the timescale for not only finding vulnerabilities, but how quickly adversaries can weaponize them,” Fry said.
While all the experts Reuters spoke to agreed that defenders’ timelines were getting shorter, they were split on whether AI would lead to a hacker free-for-all.
Daniel Stenberg, the lead developer of the file transfer tool curl, argued the vulnerabilities found by AI models tended to be exotic bugs that were difficult for rogue actors to take advantage of. Ramy Rahman, a senior principal solutions engineer at cybersecurity company ArmorCode, said “more disclosed vulnerabilities do not automatically mean more successful attacks.”
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