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New skewers spot opening in Honolulu

New skewers spot opening in Honolulu

Enkari, a modern Chinese tavern, is soft opening on Aug. 15 in the Kapahulu neighborhood. The eatery is known for its charcoal-grilled skewers; choose from pork belly, lamb, chicken thigh and more. Enkari will be open from 5 p.m. to midnight every day except Wednesdays.

Kelli Shiroma BraiottaAugust 13, 2026

Letter to the Editor: A statement of hubris, sure, but 'bombastic'?

Letter to the Editor: A statement of hubris, sure, but 'bombastic'?

A reader from Honolulu writes in to thank Aloha State Daily columnist Perry Arrasmith for his recent article but questions what was really going on during 1954 with both political parties.

Letters to the EditorAugust 13, 2026

Community Voices: Taxation of Envy

Community Voices: Taxation of Envy

Local media points to the recent enactment of the millionaires’ 13% tax bracket as evidence of lawmakers making “the wealthy” pay their “fair share.” It may be a millionaire’s tax today, Tom Yamachika argues; however, next year and beyond, it could change to a tax on half a million because those people are “wealthy.”

Tom YamachikaAugust 13, 2026

Save the date for The Best of Hawaiʻi’s Best Kitchens event

Save the date for The Best of Hawaiʻi’s Best Kitchens event

The 11th annual event is coming up Saturday, Aug. 29, at Hyatt Regency Waikīkī Beach Resort & Spa. Attendees can look forward to specialty dishes from restaurants like Adez Steakhouse & Lounge, Arancino Ristorante Italiano, The Buffet at Hyatt, Solera Waikīkī and more.

Kelli Shiroma BraiottaAugust 12, 2026

What's new at, and coming to, Ala Moana Center

What's new at, and coming to, Ala Moana Center

The shopping center has recently welcomed a number of new tenants with more coming soon.

Stephanie SalmonsAugust 12, 2026

Līhu‘e-based Melrose is reopen for business

Līhu‘e-based Melrose is reopen for business

The business is known for its signature beverages, fresh-baked pastries and aesthetic ambiance. Following the Kona Low storms this spring, the café’s ceiling caved in, forcing the business to close for almost two months. Melrose reopened to the public this summer with its signature offerings, along with new products.

Kelli Shiroma BraiottaAugust 12, 2026

Marujuu is launching sizzling skillet washugyu burgers

Marujuu is launching sizzling skillet washugyu burgers

The Kaimukī eatery, known for its Japanese-style hamburger steaks, is launching its new sizzling skillet washugyu burgers this Friday, Aug. 14. Burgers are made with 100% washugyu patties and come in flavors like classic, teriyaki, wasabi mayo and Gorgonzola.

Kelli Shiroma BraiottaAugust 12, 2026

The Ghost of a Queen

The Ghost of a Queen

Queen Emma was instrumental in establishing the Anglican Church in Hawaii and in 1867, she founded St. Andrew’s Priory School for Girls, to uplift the young women of Hawai‘i. The school meant the world to her, so is it any wonder that people claim to still see her presence there? Ghostly nuns and mysterious voices have also been encountered, spirits that seem more nurturing than frightening.

Lopaka Kapanui and Tanya KapanuiAugust 12, 2026

Wahine soccer adjusts to home matches on campus amid field issues at Waipi‘o

Wahine soccer adjusts to home matches on campus amid field issues at Waipi‘o

The Rainbow Wahine, who officially open their season on Thursday against No. 23 Texas Tech, are currently scheduled to play their first seven home contests of the season on campus.

Christian ShimabukuAugust 12, 2026

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