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Community Voices: ACLU supports Grassroot in court

Community Voices: ACLU supports Grassroot in court

The Grassroot Institute of Hawaiʻi filed a federal lawsuit in June challenging the constitutionality of the state’s newly enacted Act 11 — a law that will "redefine corporations — such as nonprofits, associations, partnerships and so on — under state law as not having the right to speak on electoral issues," according to the organization's president. Now ACLU is in its corner.

Keliʻi AkinaOctober 19, 2026

Progress continues in Ward Village; groundbreaking held last month for two new towers

Progress continues in Ward Village; groundbreaking held last month for two new towers

Late last month, the developer broke ground on Melia Ward Village and ‘Ilima Ward Village, a pair of residential towers planned for the former Ward Centre site. Here's what else has been happening.

Stephanie SalmonsOctober 19, 2026

Hawai‘i football melts down in homecoming loss to New Mexico

Hawai‘i football melts down in homecoming loss to New Mexico

The Rainbow Warriors faltered against the Lobos on Saturday, falling to 1-6 for the 2026 season.

Christian ShimabukuOctober 18, 2026

Hawai‘i football preps for homecoming test against New Mexico

Hawai‘i football preps for homecoming test against New Mexico

The Lobos will come to town to face a reeling Rainbow Warrior squad for UH's homecoming game.

Christian ShimabukuOctober 17, 2026

Changing Kaka‘ako: Ward Plaza

Changing Kaka‘ako: Ward Plaza

When it debuted in 1969, Ward Plaza elevated the neighborhood with a then-cutting edge architect-designed modernism. The complex was torn down in 2018 and construction has recently begun on its replacement, high-rise condo The Launiu Ward Village. Here's what made Ward Plaza special and why it should still be remembered.

DeSoto BrownOctober 17, 2026

Deadlocked state election organizations go to Hawai‘i Supreme Court

Deadlocked state election organizations go to Hawai‘i Supreme Court

Hawai‘i Supreme Court hears arguments in dispute between Hawai‘i Election Commission, Hawai‘i Office of Elections. At least one justice was stunned that the dynamic between the two groups had reached this point.

Michael BrestovanskyOctober 17, 2026

Civil Beat’s meth survivors have one thing in common

Civil Beat’s meth survivors have one thing in common

Kēhau Manijo went to a prison church service because it was something to do. She walked out saved. ASD opinion columnist Sterling Higa on the four lives in Civil Beat’s meth series, and what the two who lived have in common.

Sterling HigaOctober 17, 2026

Winners named for Hula O Nā Keiki Competition

Winners named for Hula O Nā Keiki Competition

The Hula O Nā Keiki Competition was held on Maui and has named its winners for Miss Hula O Nā Keiki 2026 and Master Hula O Nā Keiki 2026. Read the full list of honorees.

Katie HellandOctober 17, 2026

Nakasato, Bode sworn in as HPD deputy chiefs

Nakasato, Bode sworn in as HPD deputy chiefs

Brandon Nakasato, who oversees field operations, and Parker Bode, who oversees administrative operations, were sworn in as deputy chiefs of Honolulu Police Department Friday morning at Honolulu Hale.

Haley LehmanOctober 17, 2026

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