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CONGRESS WATCH: Military land acquisition in Hawai‘i OK'd
Senate votes through enormous military policy bill touching on Pearl Harbor, Barking Sands, Kāne‘ohe Bay and Pōhakuloa Training Area, as well as four other measures.
Michael BrestovanskyOctober 18, 2025

Green Island Cheesecake is featuring a limited-time discount
Get 10% off through the month of October. The dessert shop recently updated its cheesecake recipe and added more pastries to its menu.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaOctober 17, 2025

Waiʻanae has a new Halloween pop-up bar
Lanterns Restaurant and Tavern’s Halloween pop-up is from 6 p.m. to closing on Thursdays to Sundays. Enjoy festive cocktails in a spooky environment — along with the eatery’s full food menu.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaOctober 17, 2025

Hawai‘i star kicker Kansei Matsuzawa not changed by burgeoning fame, say teammates and coaches
Those around UH's kicking sensation have continued to praise his generosity in the midst of increased global attention with each made field goal.
Christian ShimabukuOctober 17, 2025

Aloha Stadium set to hold a hui hou event
"Aloha to Aloha Stadium" is set for Oct. 25 in the stadium's lower Hālawa lot.
Christian ShimabukuOctober 17, 2025

Honolulu Pride Parade & Festival returns this weekend
Honolulu Pride Parade & Festival will take place this Saturday, October 18. Learn more about this event plus others produced by Hawaiʻi LGBT Legacy Foundation and its partners this Thursday, Oct. 16 through Sunday, October. 19.
Katie HellandOctober 17, 2025

Vacation rental re-registrations could cost owners thousands
County Council committee contemplates measure that would impose $1,000 fee for minor administrative changes.
Michael BrestovanskyOctober 17, 2025

How Kanaka Fyah’s Randin Napeahi wrote “Only Jah Jah Knows”
Randin Napeahi, a singer and songwriter for the Hawaiʻi Island-based band Kanaka Fyah, wrote the group’s No. 1 hit on the way home from a gig while the band was on Saddle Road. The Hawaiʻi Island-based band is headed to Oʻahu this week to perform at the Holo Holo Music Festival.
Katie HellandOctober 17, 2025

Chart House Waikīkī launched a brunch discount
Kamaʻāina can get 20% off the entire brunch bill from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sundays. And yes — this discount includes alcoholic beverages.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaOctober 16, 2025
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Hawai‘i Scene on Social: Dreams do come true

"It was a full moon, perfect for night surfing with the boys before school started up again. One last night of friends enjoying each other's company before starting a new school year. It was a beautiful night, despite the light shower. It reminded me of my younger days walking on the beach in Waikīkī."

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Community Voices: Charitable giving under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act
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Hauntings at Hawai‘i’s Biggest Mall
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Food & Dining
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Halloween pop-up Nightmare Honolulu is open
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaOctober 16, 2025
Filipino Food Week is coming Oct. 18 to 25
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaOctober 16, 2025
The Pig & The Lady soft opens today in Kaimukī
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaOctober 15, 2025
Specialty mochi at Don Quijote Hawaiʻi for a limited time
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaOctober 14, 2025
You can get $10 margaritas every day at this Mexican eatery
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaOctober 14, 2025
Arts & Entertainment
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Producer reflects as Holo Holo Music Festival expands to Oʻahu
Katie HellandOctober 16, 2025
Your guide to the first Holo Holo Music Festival on Oʻahu
Katie HellandOctober 15, 2025
Three things to do Friday, Oct. 17 to Sunday, Oct. 19
Katie HellandOctober 15, 2025
Broadway in Hawaiʻi presents “Chicago The Musical”
Katie HellandOctober 11, 2025
Taimane Gardner releases new song, “Pīkake Princess”
Katie HellandOctober 10, 2025
Sports
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Hawai‘i football not getting complacent as key milestone approaches
Christian ShimabukuOctober 16, 2025
Waimānalo native Ula Rowe pays it forward in charmed soccer life
Christian ShimabukuOctober 15, 2025
Tahiti's Team OPT wins 2025 Molokai Hoe
Christian ShimabukuOctober 13, 2025
Hawai‘i football pulls away and breaks through against Utah State
Christian ShimabukuOctober 12, 2025
Competitors from around the world set to participate in 2025 Molokai Hoe
Christian ShimabukuOctober 10, 2025