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Hawai‘i point guard Tanner Cuff works his way back from injury to lead new-look 'Bows

Hawai‘i point guard Tanner Cuff works his way back from injury to lead new-look 'Bows

Cuff suffered an ACL injury ahead of the 2025-2026 regular season, watching the Rainbow Warriors clinch an NCAA Tournament bid from the sideline.

Christian ShimabukuOctober 03, 2026

The Pinehopple Room is a new upstairs lounge in Kakaʻako

The Pinehopple Room is a new upstairs lounge in Kakaʻako

Located upstairs from Aloha Beer Co. on Queen Street, The Pinehopple Room — previously home to the HI Brau Room speakeasy — recently opened to the public. The upscale lounge features a vintage Hawaiʻi-inspired aesthetic, along with classic Hawaiʻi cocktails with a modern twist.

Kelli Shiroma BraiottaOctober 03, 2026

Changing Kaka‘ako: Remembering Ward Warehouse

Changing Kaka‘ako: Remembering Ward Warehouse

Ward Warehouse was never meant to last — even the previous owners who built it, Victoria Ward Ltd, always intended for offices and high-rises to take its place. But it had a four-decade run from its 1975 opening to its 2017 demolition, featuring such businesses as Old Spaghetti Factory, Orson's, The Liquor Collection, Nohea Gallery and more. Here's a look back at the shopping center, including a glimpse of the neighborhood before Ward Warehouse came along and fishing, rather than shopping, was the area's industry.

DeSoto BrownOctober 02, 2026

Hawai‘i's first Curio Collection by Hilton resort now open

Hawai‘i's first Curio Collection by Hilton resort now open

You'll find Hale Hōkūala Kaua‘i within the Hōkūala Resort community in Līhu‘e. The resort is designed to be more than a place to stay, General Manager Jon Itoga told Aloha State Daily, noting, that "the goal isn't to bring something new to Kauaʻi, but to create a resort experience that honors what's already here and helps guests connect more deeply with the island, its stories and its people."

Stephanie SalmonsOctober 02, 2026

This Michelin-recognized ramen restaurant is now open for lunch

This Michelin-recognized ramen restaurant is now open for lunch

Mensho, which opened in Kapolei in May, started lunch service last month. The lunch menu is more limited compared to the eatery’s dinner menu, but features a variety of the restaurant’s bestsellers.

Kelli Shiroma BraiottaOctober 02, 2026

Hawaiʻi’s Invisible Childcare Subsidy: Free Kūpuna Labor

Hawaiʻi’s Invisible Childcare Subsidy: Free Kūpuna Labor

In the first of a two-part series, ASD columnist Ray Tsuchiyama explores the economics of the childcare crisis in Hawai‘i, including the dimensions we're not talking about, but should.

Ray TsuchiyamaOctober 02, 2026

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