Honolulu Star-Advertiser

Monday, December 2, 2024 74° Today's Paper


Dan Nakaso

Dan Nakaso

Dan Nakaso is the Capitol Bureau chief at the Honolulu Star-Advertiser. He has been an editor and reporter in Hawaii for nearly 30 years, starting at the former Honolulu Advertiser and now at the Honolulu Star-Advertiser.

 

Before then, he worked as an editor or reporter at the Los Angeles Times, San Francisco Examiner and San Jose Mercury News (twice). Prior to becoming a professional journalist, Nakaso was a reporter and the top editor at the San Jose City College student newspaper before becoming a reporter and the top editor at the San Jose State University Spartan Daily newspaper. He attended San Jose City College and San Jose State University simultaneously to get as much newspaper experience as possible. During his college years, Nakaso had six professional newspaper internships, including two at the Los Angeles Times and was hired as a full-time reporter two weeks into his second internship at the Times.

 

At the Star-Advertiser, Nakaso covers a wide range of stories but has focused on coverage of homeless issues since 2015. He is currently assigned to the Star-Advertiser's Capitol bureau.
Submit a News Tip

Latest Stories by Dan Nakaso

star
Unlimited access to premium stories for as little as $12.95 /mo.
Get It Now

Hawaii’s hurricane season is below average

Hurricane season runs from June 1 through Saturday, and weather conditions are forecast over the next few days with temperatures in the lower 80s and relatively clear skies, reducing the risk of a third cyclone hitting the islands by Saturday. Read more

Hawaii Republicans lose House seat; new faces joining Legislature

Hawaii Republicans lost one state representative in the 76-member state Legislature early Wednesday morning when the first Election Day tallies were finally released, while also seeing several Democratic freshmen representatives win election who will vote on laws affecting the entire state when the next session convenes in January. Read more

Having trouble finding what you need? Try using our search feature.