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Innovation Grants will help address community challenges on Kaua‘i
Kaua‘i County's Office of Economic Development recently announced the 12 grant recipients. The selected proposals received a total of $368,362.
Stephanie SalmonsNovember 28, 2025
Where to eat on Christmas 2025 and seasonal holiday treats – part 1
Whether you’re looking for dine-in or takeout experiences — or seasonal holiday treats — we’ve got you covered.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaNovember 28, 2025
HPD apartment search lawsuit still alive
2020 police search of an apartment could go to trial.
Michael BrestovanskyNovember 28, 2025
At Pearl City, Ally Tamayose's legacy lives on
Tamayose passed away after a five-year battle with osteosarcoma, but through her family, she remains a key figure in the girls soccer program.
Christian ShimabukuNovember 27, 2025
The money in TheBus
O‘ahu Transit Services, Inc., the nonprofit contractor that manages TheBus and TheHandi-Van, has a $325.9 million budget. ASD looks at where the money goes, and how The Bus stacks up in comparison to bus systems in other cities.
Michael BrestovanskyNovember 27, 2025
20-plus Christmas parades on Oʻahu
Neighborhood parades start this weekend across Oʻahu. Here is a list of more than 20 events happening between Nānākuli and Hawaiʻi Kai in the next few weeks.
Katie HellandNovember 27, 2025
Community Voices: State-funded marketing is not the answer to low tourist turnout
Tourism is a competitive, global business. Someone needs to pay for advertising to keep Hawai‘i top of mind, but it shouldn't be local taxpayers.
Keliʻi Akina & Ph.D.November 27, 2025
'Keep it Kaimukī' on Nov. 29
Keep it Kaimukī Saturday returns this weekend, running from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 29, with more than 30 of the community’s small businesses and restaurants participating. The event coincides with Small Business Saturday.
Stephanie SalmonsNovember 27, 2025
Free holiday concert at Neal S. Blaisdell Concert Hall
This concert shares holiday favorites and features the Royal Hawaiian Band — and Henry Kapono, among other guest artists — on Friday, Nov. 28.
Katie HellandNovember 27, 2025
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Gotta catch ‘em all — at Ala Moana Center: voices from Pokémon GO’s “Wild Area: Global” event
"Caught this unreal sunset after a surf sesh. Kewalos knows how to close the day in style. Perfect finish to a full day of surf."
Adopt-a-Pet Oʻahu: Santa Paws event returns
Opinion
Hamada: Fixing what's wrong in America
Opinion by Rick Hamada
Uncles and Aunties: Joanne “Cookie” Fujio's fight against ALS
Opinion by Cheryl Chee Tsutsumi
Community Voices: Charitable giving under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act
Opinion by Tom Yamachika
Hauntings at Hawai‘i’s Biggest Mall
Opinion by Lopaka Kapanui and Tanya Kapanui
Food & Dining
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Musubi Café Iyasume has a second location in Ala Moana Center
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaNovember 27, 2025
Surfers Coffee opened a second location in Kakaʻako
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaNovember 26, 2025
SERA has a new Mediterranean-inspired happy hour
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaNovember 25, 2025
Niu Soft Serve Parlour now has warm cookie sundaes
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaNovember 25, 2025
Catch Aloha State Daily on “Kitchen Scraps”
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaNovember 25, 2025
Arts & Entertainment
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Maui band advances to “Hawaiʻi to the World” finale
Katie HellandNovember 26, 2025
Your guide to the long Thanksgiving weekend
Katie HellandNovember 26, 2025
Ballet Hawaiʻi’s “The Nutcracker” puts Islands center stage
Katie HellandNovember 25, 2025
Paradise Cove Lū‘au to close
Stephanie SalmonsNovember 25, 2025
Paint with Solomon Enos
Katie HellandNovember 22, 2025
Sports
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Campbell looks to seize the moment in state title game
Christian ShimabukuNovember 27, 2025
Under Timmy Chang, Hawai‘i football team continues to play for each other
Christian ShimabukuNovember 26, 2025
Hawai‘i women's volleyball has season end prematurely on senior night
Christian ShimabukuNovember 23, 2025
Hawai‘i football's Mountain West title hopes take near-fatal blow in rout at UNLV
Christian ShimabukuNovember 22, 2025
Hawai‘i women's basketball outlasts Loyola Marymount in front of keiki-laden crowd
Christian ShimabukuNovember 22, 2025
Food & Dining
View allMusubi Café Iyasume has a second location in Ala Moana Center
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaNovember 27, 2025
Surfers Coffee opened a second location in Kakaʻako
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaNovember 26, 2025
SERA has a new Mediterranean-inspired happy hour
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaNovember 25, 2025
Niu Soft Serve Parlour now has warm cookie sundaes
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaNovember 25, 2025
Catch Aloha State Daily on “Kitchen Scraps”
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaNovember 25, 2025
Arts & Entertainment
View allMaui band advances to “Hawaiʻi to the World” finale
Katie HellandNovember 26, 2025
Your guide to the long Thanksgiving weekend
Katie HellandNovember 26, 2025
Ballet Hawaiʻi’s “The Nutcracker” puts Islands center stage
Katie HellandNovember 25, 2025
Paradise Cove Lū‘au to close
Stephanie SalmonsNovember 25, 2025
Paint with Solomon Enos
Katie HellandNovember 22, 2025
Sports
View allCampbell looks to seize the moment in state title game
Christian ShimabukuNovember 27, 2025
Under Timmy Chang, Hawai‘i football team continues to play for each other
Christian ShimabukuNovember 26, 2025
Hawai‘i women's volleyball has season end prematurely on senior night
Christian ShimabukuNovember 23, 2025
Hawai‘i football's Mountain West title hopes take near-fatal blow in rout at UNLV
Christian ShimabukuNovember 22, 2025
Hawai‘i women's basketball outlasts Loyola Marymount in front of keiki-laden crowd
Christian ShimabukuNovember 22, 2025