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Wai‘anae's Max Holloway, Pearl CIty's Kai Kamaka III good to go at UFC 329
Each UFC 329 fight was made official on Friday morning after all fighters successfully made weight.
Christian ShimabukuJuly 11, 2026
Hawaiʻi attacks on parents: What the Liliha, Hawaiʻi Kai and Waikīkī cases share
A blood-soaked man stood in the middle of a Liliha street and answered police with his father’s name. ASD opinion columnist Sterling Higa on three attacks on parents in a single year — and the commandment written for ordinary homes.
Sterling HigaJuly 11, 2026
Maui-based apparel brand to debut at Made in Hawaiʻi Festival
Jared Nagura, owner of Aloha Ke Akua Clothing Co., “fell into business” during college and credits God to its success over the past decade. The faith-based company, known for designs that blend Hawaiian language and culture with biblical messages, will for the first time be at Hawaiʻi's annual celebration of locally made products come August.
Kelsey Kukaua MedeirosJuly 11, 2026
Green signs bills targeting medical debt, human trafficking and more
Highlights from a busy week of bill signing.
Michael BrestovanskyJuly 10, 2026
Kai Kamaka III looks to set the tone for Hawai‘i at UFC 329
The Kamehameha alumnus and Pearl City native will kick off the UFC 329 preliminary card against Luke Riley on Saturday.
Christian ShimabukuJuly 10, 2026
What are the economic impacts of 'Moana' for Hawaiʻi?
When a Disney movie has nine days of filming on Oʻahu and 280 more days of pre-production, there are economic impacts for the state. Georja Skinner, chief officer of the Creative Industries Division for the state’s Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism, shared some numbers.
Katie HellandJuly 10, 2026
Wai‘anae's Max Holloway and Conor McGregor exchange barbs during contentious UFC 329 presser
Fight week continued to heat up as Holloway and McGregor faced off for the first time at the UFC 329 press conference on Thursday evening.
Christian ShimabukuJuly 10, 2026
State energy office slams retracted UHERO solar energy report
State energy officer Mark Glick said the now-withdrawn report was unrealistic, unserious and unsupported by data.
Michael BrestovanskyJuly 10, 2026
'Haagua' featured at Honolulu Surf Film Festival
The 15-minute film features Kaliko Kahoonei, who grew up on the Oʻahu's West Side on a paipo board. The short explores Indigenous knowledge of the ocean and surfing and will screen at the Honolulu Surf Film Festival.
Katie HellandJuly 10, 2026
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Daily Smile: Sunday, July 12, 2026
Daily Smile: Saturday, July 11, 2026
Daily Smile: Friday, July 10, 2026
Food & Dining
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Hush Hush is a new speakeasy in Pint + Jigger
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJuly 10, 2026
Mahalo Noodle Waikīkī offers Okinawan soba
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJuly 09, 2026
This Wahiawā coffee shop is tucked away behind a tattoo shop
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJuly 08, 2026
Neko Koneko is a Tokyo-meets-Hawaiʻi café
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJuly 07, 2026
Budget Bites: $30 prime rib deal at Merriman’s Honolulu
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJuly 07, 2026
Arts & Entertainment
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HoMA announces new director and CEO
Katie HellandJuly 09, 2026
Anna O’Brien’s under new management
Katie HellandJuly 09, 2026
Disney’s live action 'Moana' sails into theaters and more: Oʻahu weekend guide
Katie HellandJuly 08, 2026
New law gives extra tax credit to film productions with local hires
Katie HellandJuly 07, 2026
Sharing the Spirit of America heads to all 50 states
Katie HellandJuly 03, 2026
Sports
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Top Hawai‘i prospects prepare for MLB Draft decisions
Christian ShimabukuJuly 10, 2026
Max Holloway, Conor McGregor take to the mic and reflect ahead of UFC 329
Christian ShimabukuJuly 09, 2026
Hamada: Hawai‘i not to blame for losing Sony Open
Rick HamadaJuly 08, 2026
Excitement for Max Holloway is 'through the roof,' says strength coach Darin Yap
Christian ShimabukuJuly 08, 2026
Hawai‘i football sold short again in latest EA Sports release
Christian ShimabukuJuly 07, 2026
Food & Dining
View allHush Hush is a new speakeasy in Pint + Jigger
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJuly 10, 2026
Mahalo Noodle Waikīkī offers Okinawan soba
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJuly 09, 2026
This Wahiawā coffee shop is tucked away behind a tattoo shop
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJuly 08, 2026
Neko Koneko is a Tokyo-meets-Hawaiʻi café
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJuly 07, 2026
Budget Bites: $30 prime rib deal at Merriman’s Honolulu
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJuly 07, 2026
Arts & Entertainment
View allHoMA announces new director and CEO
Katie HellandJuly 09, 2026
Anna O’Brien’s under new management
Katie HellandJuly 09, 2026
Disney’s live action 'Moana' sails into theaters and more: Oʻahu weekend guide
Katie HellandJuly 08, 2026
New law gives extra tax credit to film productions with local hires
Katie HellandJuly 07, 2026
Sharing the Spirit of America heads to all 50 states
Katie HellandJuly 03, 2026
Sports
View allTop Hawai‘i prospects prepare for MLB Draft decisions
Christian ShimabukuJuly 10, 2026
Max Holloway, Conor McGregor take to the mic and reflect ahead of UFC 329
Christian ShimabukuJuly 09, 2026
Hamada: Hawai‘i not to blame for losing Sony Open
Rick HamadaJuly 08, 2026
Excitement for Max Holloway is 'through the roof,' says strength coach Darin Yap
Christian ShimabukuJuly 08, 2026
Hawai‘i football sold short again in latest EA Sports release
Christian ShimabukuJuly 07, 2026