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Council approves Downtown Improvement District
City Council passes bill establishing Downtown Business Improvement District.
Michael BrestovanskyOctober 02, 2025
55 years of Kāhala Mall
The first enclosed, air-conditioned shopping center in the Islands celebrates its 55th anniversary in October.
Stephanie SalmonsOctober 01, 2025
Disembodied eyes at Mānoa Falls Trail
If you look out into the dark of night at this storied trail, something just might look back at you.
Lopaka Kapanui and Tanya KapanuiOctober 01, 2025
CONGRESS WATCH: Government to shut down amid healthcare funding dispute
Hawai‘i's senators voted with Democrats against federal funding bill.
Michael BrestovanskyOctober 01, 2025
10 things to do this weekend: Friday, Oct. 3, to Sunday, Oct. 5
From the final shows of the musical “Come from Away” to the arrival of a second location of Paris Baguette, here are 10 things happening on Oʻahu this weekend.
Katie HellandOctober 01, 2025
Aloha Tofu Factory is selling tofu for 75 cents on Oct. 2
To celebrate Aloha Tofu Day, the biz is selling its soft tofu and firm tofu for 75 cents each. This deal is from 7 a.m. to noon at the factory on Thursday, Oct. 2 only; limit five per person.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaOctober 01, 2025
City and County of Honolulu searches for chief of ocean safety
The role pays more than $200,000 in annual salary and includes responsibility of more than 300 people across five districts on Oʻahu. The Ocean Safety Department oversees ocean safety and emergency rescue on the beach and near shore waters along Oʻahu’s 227-mile coastline.
Katie HellandSeptember 30, 2025
Paris Baguette just opened its second Honolulu location
The bakery café celebrated the grand opening of its second Oʻahu location today at Renaissance Honolulu Hotel & Spa. Starting Oct. 1, the café will be open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaSeptember 30, 2025
JABSOM, HILT unite to train mental health providers to serve Isle communities
The University of Hawai‘i John A. Burns School of Medicine Department of Native Hawaiian Health and nonprofit Hawai’i Land Trust offer training to behavioral health specialists in clinical and culture-based care to better serve keiki and families across the Islands through new innovative program.
Kelsey Kukaua MedeirosSeptember 30, 2025
Daily Features
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Hawai‘i Scene on Social: It’s October 1st
"Perfect sunrise out with friends — no better way to start the day!"
Meet this Maui Humane Society volunteer and the pets she cares for
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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Chinatown 808’s annual Mid-Autumn Festival is coming this Saturday
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaSeptember 30, 2025
Tonkatsu @ Honolulu just launched a new breakfast menu
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaSeptember 30, 2025
Get ready to ‘shell’-abrate: Crab Fest is coming to Dixie Grill
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaSeptember 29, 2025
Inari Factory has $1.50 inari bombs and hand rolls
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaSeptember 27, 2025
Celebrate National Coffee Day with these buzz-worthy deals
Kady Pascual & Kelli Shiroma BraiottaSeptember 27, 2025
Arts & Entertainment
View allChinatown 808’s annual Mid-Autumn Festival is coming this Saturday
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaSeptember 30, 2025
Your guide to Shangri La’s new ticket system
Katie HellandSeptember 30, 2025
HIFF announces films nominated for Made in Hawaiʻi awards
Katie HellandSeptember 26, 2025
Tūtū’s Place by Highway Inn is a new cafe at Bishop Museum
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaSeptember 26, 2025
Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra offers free ocean-themed concert
Katie HellandSeptember 26, 2025
Sports
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First-timers win Na Wahine O Ke Kai
Christian ShimabukuSeptember 29, 2025
Hawai‘i football outlasts Air Force to earn road victory
Christian ShimabukuSeptember 28, 2025
Waialua's Julian Williams embraces his heritage and roots in surfing journey
Christian ShimabukuSeptember 27, 2025
Hawai‘i football brushing aside mind games ahead of game at Air Force
Christian ShimabukuSeptember 26, 2025
NASED and AHDP sign first two agreements towards Aloha Stadium dismantling and construction
Christian ShimabukuSeptember 26, 2025
Food & Dining
View allChinatown 808’s annual Mid-Autumn Festival is coming this Saturday
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaSeptember 30, 2025
Tonkatsu @ Honolulu just launched a new breakfast menu
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaSeptember 30, 2025
Get ready to ‘shell’-abrate: Crab Fest is coming to Dixie Grill
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaSeptember 29, 2025
Inari Factory has $1.50 inari bombs and hand rolls
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaSeptember 27, 2025
Celebrate National Coffee Day with these buzz-worthy deals
Kady Pascual & Kelli Shiroma BraiottaSeptember 27, 2025
Arts & Entertainment
View allChinatown 808’s annual Mid-Autumn Festival is coming this Saturday
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaSeptember 30, 2025
Your guide to Shangri La’s new ticket system
Katie HellandSeptember 30, 2025
HIFF announces films nominated for Made in Hawaiʻi awards
Katie HellandSeptember 26, 2025
Tūtū’s Place by Highway Inn is a new cafe at Bishop Museum
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaSeptember 26, 2025
Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra offers free ocean-themed concert
Katie HellandSeptember 26, 2025
Sports
View allFirst-timers win Na Wahine O Ke Kai
Christian ShimabukuSeptember 29, 2025
Hawai‘i football outlasts Air Force to earn road victory
Christian ShimabukuSeptember 28, 2025
Waialua's Julian Williams embraces his heritage and roots in surfing journey
Christian ShimabukuSeptember 27, 2025
Hawai‘i football brushing aside mind games ahead of game at Air Force
Christian ShimabukuSeptember 26, 2025
NASED and AHDP sign first two agreements towards Aloha Stadium dismantling and construction
Christian ShimabukuSeptember 26, 2025