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Chief inspector seeks murderer in Mānoa show
“Dial M for Murder” is coming to Mānoa Valley Theatre this month. Aloha State Daily spoke with Dwight Martin, who plays the chief inspector, about his career and how it feels to be back on stage. He previously served as the theater's producing director for 38 years.
Katie HellandJanuary 16, 2026

Hawai‘i County purchase of Honolulu Landing in Puna in escrow
Purchase of the 364-acre coastal property will protect cultural sites, endangered species habitat and public shoreline access.
Daniel FarrJanuary 15, 2026

Federal delegation quiet on $35,000 bribe
Hawai‘i's D.C. contingent have not commented on 2022 cash payment to unknown lawmaker
Michael BrestovanskyJanuary 15, 2026

Budget Bites: Chez Kenzo Bar & Grill’s $9 happy hour
The sizzling omurice — fried rice topped with an omelet and demi-glaze sauce, served on a hot skillet — is one of the most popular dishes. Happy hour runs daily from 5 to 7 p.m.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJanuary 15, 2026

Egghead Café is featuring $10 plates for a limited time
The popular brunch spot is celebrating its 10-year anniversary with $10 plates from Jan. 18 to 31. The discount features customer favorites like peanut butter French toast, Boom Boom chicken and porky bao.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJanuary 15, 2026

School resource officers arrive at three O‘ahu schools
The pilot program, a partnership between HIDOE and HPD, will run through the end of the school year — that is, until summer — whereupon both partner agencies will evaluate the results and consider possible expansions.
Michael BrestovanskyJanuary 15, 2026

The Pilgrimage of Bob Krauss
A half-century ago, legendary journalist Bob Krauss joined a 300-mile trek across Hawai‘i island, inspiring his 1975 book, "The Island Way." In it he explored "an Island approach to our global future" that was influential on local politics at the time and very much worth revisiting today.
Perry ArrasmithJanuary 15, 2026

Sony Open set to tee off with PGA Tour's uncertain future in Hawai‘i
After the 2026 Sentry was called off on Maui, speculation on the PGA Tour coming back to the Islands is rampant in the golf community.
Christian ShimabukuJanuary 15, 2026

Aulani Scholarship recipient first to land job at resort
Born and raised in Nānākuli, Nawahine Nascimento recently graduated from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa in both hospitality and Hawaiian Studies. She received aid from the Aulani Scholarship and went on to pursue full-time work at Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa, in Ko Olina – the first recipient to do so. Learn more about Nascimento’s career path and how to apply for the scholarship.
Kelsey Kukaua MedeirosJanuary 15, 2026
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SinIceStir Shave Ice opens in Honolulu
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJanuary 14, 2026
Aloha Beer Co. celebrates nine-year anniversary
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJanuary 13, 2026
New Chinese-Mongolian skewers spot in Kapahulu
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJanuary 13, 2026
The Wrecking Crew Pac is now available at Zippy’s
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJanuary 12, 2026
This ramen restaurant revamped its happy hour
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJanuary 12, 2026
Arts & Entertainment
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Steve Aoki reimagines tracks from recent album
Katie HellandJanuary 14, 2026
What to do on Oʻahu for the three-day weekend
Katie HellandJanuary 14, 2026
Tax credits top concern for Hawaiʻi Film Alliance
Katie HellandJanuary 13, 2026
Bruno Mars announces new music
Katie HellandJanuary 10, 2026
Hawaiʻi Film Alliance hosts legislative briefing
Katie HellandJanuary 09, 2026
Sports
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Former NFL head coaches bask in Polynesian Bowl experience
Christian ShimabukuJanuary 14, 2026
Erickson's buzzer-beater vaults UH men's basketball into Big West contention
Christian ShimabukuJanuary 14, 2026
No. 3 Hawai‘i men's volleyball set for pair of rare weekday doubleheaders
Christian ShimabukuJanuary 14, 2026
The week ahead in Hawai‘i sports: Mānoa madness
Christian ShimabukuJanuary 12, 2026
Hawai‘i men's basketball prepares for Big West battle against UC Irvine
Christian ShimabukuJanuary 08, 2026


