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Inari Factory brings back $1.50 deals
The business, located at Don Quijote Kāheka, is celebrating its two-year anniversary. Customers can take advantage of $1.50 inari bombs and hand rolls from Feb. 5 to 10.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaFebruary 05, 2026

Grill N’ Eats specializes in smashburgers with ube buns
The family-owned and -operated business officially launched last December. It specializes in smashburgers, which feature double patties and the business’s signature ube brioche buns.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaFebruary 04, 2026

Budget Bites: Up Roll Café’s $10 poke bowls
The Pearl Highlands Center location offers a weekday happy hour from 3 to 5 p.m. Customers can enjoy $10 poke bowls, along with $11 ramen.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaFebruary 04, 2026

Hamada: Look after your heart for American Heart Month
Three guests on my show recently shared personal and professional stories of how heart disease impacts all of our lives in Hawai‘i.
Rick HamadaFebruary 04, 2026

Residual spirits at Morgan’s Corner
Arguably the most famous haunted place on O‘ahu is Morgan's Corner in Nu‘uanu. Do you know the real story behind it? Turns out, there's more than one possible explanation for the things seen and presences felt where life and death intersect on Nu‘uanu Pali Drive.
Lopaka Kapanui and Tanya KapanuiFebruary 04, 2026

Hawai‘i football begins spring practices, staying with strategy to take the field early
The Rainbow Warriors were again one of the first teams in the country to begin spring practices despite playing in a bowl game in December.
Christian ShimabukuFebruary 04, 2026

Your guide to the weekend: 'Moana 2,' Kimié Miner and more
Want to listen to live music, see cherry blossoms or watch "Moana 2” in ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi? Aloha State Daily has you covered with activities for the entire ‘ohana from Friday, Feb. 6, through Sunday, Feb. 8.
Katie HellandFebruary 04, 2026

HIE Heirlooms of Hawai‘i perpetuates tradition
Founded in 2023 by lifelong friends Meleana Estes and Noel Shaw, the brand offers a modern fine jewelry collection that aims to continue the tradition of Hawaiian heirloom jewelry — in particular, the inscribed gold Hawaiian bangle bracelet.
Stephanie SalmonsFebruary 04, 2026

Community Voices: Bringing hula to Kentucky
As an alakaʻi of Kumu Kawika Keikialiʻi Alfiche, Kaila Chung has led Hui Kaululehua in Louisville since 2022.
Megan Ulu-Lani BoyantonFebruary 04, 2026
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Daily Smile: Thursday, February 5, 2026

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"Not all sunrises involve flaming skies. Clouds lit by the sun and rain falling from below another Paukaʻa sunrise."
Food & Dining
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Café Miro Kaimukī has a new a la carte menu
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaFebruary 03, 2026
604 Clubhouse has a new breakfast buffet
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaFebruary 02, 2026
Munch ʻN Brunch opens new Waikīkī café
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaFebruary 02, 2026
New café specializes in matcha and musubi
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJanuary 31, 2026
Where to eat on Super Bowl Sunday 2026
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJanuary 30, 2026
Arts & Entertainment
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Love to eat poi? This contest could be for you
Kelsey Kukaua MedeirosFebruary 04, 2026
How to get discounted tickets for this Honolulu museum
Kelsey Kukaua MedeirosFebruary 03, 2026
Chef from Honolulu competes in cooking show
Kelsey Kukaua MedeirosFebruary 02, 2026
Temuera Morrison plays Hawaiʻi governor in new film
Katie HellandJanuary 29, 2026
Nonprofit works to restore watershed in Mākaha Valley
Kelsey Kukaua MedeirosJanuary 29, 2026
Sports
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The week ahead in Hawai‘i sports: UH softball set to begin 2026 season
Christian ShimabukuFebruary 02, 2026
Beeman's Big Bash obliges lively crowd from start to finish
Christian ShimabukuFebruary 01, 2026
Hawai‘i women's basketball enters Beeman's Big Bash with serious momentum
Christian ShimabukuJanuary 31, 2026
New Aloha Stadium 'a manapua away' from key agreements
Christian ShimabukuJanuary 29, 2026
Dane Fujinaka closes in on 100th win as Hawai‘i Pacific baseball head coach
Christian ShimabukuJanuary 29, 2026