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The Ghost of a Queen

The Ghost of a Queen

Queen Emma was instrumental in establishing the Anglican Church in Hawaii and in 1867, she founded St. Andrew’s Priory School for Girls, to uplift the young women of Hawai‘i. The school meant the world to her, so is it any wonder that people claim to still see her presence there? Ghostly nuns and mysterious voices have also been encountered, spirits that seem more nurturing than frightening.

Lopaka Kapanui and Tanya KapanuiAugust 12, 2026

Wahine soccer adjusts to home matches on campus amid field issues at Waipi‘o

Wahine soccer adjusts to home matches on campus amid field issues at Waipi‘o

The Rainbow Wahine, who officially open their season on Thursday against No. 23 Texas Tech, are currently scheduled to play their first seven home contests of the season on campus.

Christian ShimabukuAugust 12, 2026

What Hawai‘i’s 1954 Democratic Party platform says about today

What Hawai‘i’s 1954 Democratic Party platform says about today

Hawai‘i has been a virtual one-party state since statehood, but how did that happen? ASD political historian Perry Arrasmith explores how, with a look at the local Democratic Party's 1954 platform and a comparison with the party's current priorities.

Perry ArrasmithAugust 11, 2026

Dean & Deluca Hawaiʻi has a new afternoon tea menu

Dean & Deluca Hawaiʻi has a new afternoon tea menu

The Artisan Loft, located upstairs in Dean & Deluca Hawaiʻi at The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikīkī Beach, recently launched a new afternoon tea menu. The urban picnic-style afternoon tea menu debuted last month, and features savory and sweet options like furikake-seared ‘ahi, ube mont blanc tarts, mango cheesecakes and more.

Kelli Shiroma BraiottaAugust 11, 2026

Takagi Coffee is a new Japanese-style cafe pop-up in Honolulu

Takagi Coffee is a new Japanese-style cafe pop-up in Honolulu

The pop-up is opening to the public on Thursday, Aug. 13, at 10 a.m. It’s within Royal Hawaiian Center’s TsuruTonTan, and for the first few days, the pop-up will be limited to the first 60 customers. Takagi Coffee is serving up sweet and savory Japanese souffle pancakes, omurice, wagyu hamburger steak and layered parfaits.

Kelli Shiroma BraiottaAugust 11, 2026

Community Voices: Grassroot still stands with Lahaina, three years later

Community Voices: Grassroot still stands with Lahaina, three years later

"I’m not sure I believe Hawaiʻi residents are losing interest in Lahaina," writes Keli‘i Akina on the day of the three-year anniversary of the Maui wildfires. "As president of the Grassroot Institute, I promise you that our team remains as committed as ever to Maui’s recovery."

Keliʻi AkinaAugust 11, 2026

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