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First look at Sonic’s new Oʻahu location

First look at Sonic’s new Oʻahu location

Sonic Kapolei, located at 5001 Kapolei Parkway, is opening May 16. This is the brand’s first drive-in restaurant on the island and Hawaiʻi’s second Sonic location. Customers can look forward to Sonic’s signature burgers, drinks and a Hawaiʻi-exclusive menu item.

Kelli Shiroma BraiottaMay 14, 2026

Hawai‘i Realtors Charitable Foundation offering grants to residents affected by March storms

Hawai‘i Realtors Charitable Foundation offering grants to residents affected by March storms

The foundation — the charitable arm of Hawai‘i Realtors — will distribute a total of $200,000 in grants to aid in storm relief.

Stephanie SalmonsMay 14, 2026

Fundraiser for farms surpasses goal

Fundraiser for farms surpasses goal

Thanks to you and an anonymous donor, we raised more than $200,000 for the Hawai‘i Farmers Union Foundation's Hawai‘i Flood Response Fund. The GoFundMe page remains open as more donations come in that will help Hawai‘i’s farmers and rural communities devastated by recent Kona Low storms.

Kelsey Kukaua MedeirosMay 14, 2026

Hamada: Lawmakers saved the tax cuts with a "tax the rich" increase

Hamada: Lawmakers saved the tax cuts with a "tax the rich" increase

ASD opinion columnist Rick Hamada assesses the Legislative session and find just one idea reigning in the Big Square Building. Tax the "rich," even when preserving tax cuts. Do they know who the rich really are?

Rick HamadaMay 14, 2026

Man arrested for attack on monk seal

Man arrested for attack on monk seal

Igor Lytvynchuk, who reportedly said he is "rich enough to pay the fines" from allegedly attacking an endangered Hawaiian monk seal, faces up to $70,000 in fines and potential prison time.

Michael BrestovanskyMay 14, 2026

'Top Gun' and 'Top Gun: Maverick' return to theaters

'Top Gun' and 'Top Gun: Maverick' return to theaters

These Tom Cruise movies are back on the big screen after the original film premiered 40 years ago and “Top Gun: Maverick” hit theaters in 2022. Watch the action movies at Consolidated Theatres in four locations through next week.

Katie HellandMay 14, 2026

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