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The Mana of King Lunalilo
On his deathbed, King William Charles Lunalilo expressed a wish to be buried among his people rather than among the kings and chiefs and so he was interred in a tomb at Kawaiaha‘o Church. That's where the author personally had a profound experience of an otherworldly nature.
Lopaka Kapanui and Tanya KapanuiMarch 25, 2026

Hamada: Beware the scammers who take advantage of bad times
In the wake of a calamity like the Kona Low floods, people generously step up to help — while others wickedly step up to steal. ASD columnist Rick Hamada has advice for how to avoid charitable giving scams.
Rick HamadaMarch 25, 2026

New taco carousels in Hawaiʻi Kai
Family-owned and -operated business Clau and Chui’s Cocina specializes in authentic Mexican food. The husband-and-wife team recently added new dishes to the menu, including a taco carousel and taco salad.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaMarch 24, 2026

Forecasters expect drier days ahead; flood watch in effect for Maui, Hawai‘i Island
Read ahead for more storm-related updates, including the launch of an emergency farmer relief program and a free mobile medical clinic opening on O‘ahu's North Shore.
Stephanie SalmonsMarch 24, 2026

Community Voices: Building pilina on the Continent
Oregon- and Washington-serving nonprofit Olekona Hawaiian Civic Club's vision continues to center on Prince Kūhiō’s call to uplift the lāhui beyond the pae ʻāina. This is accomplished through scholarships, support for Native Hawaiian artists and businesses, increased access to health and traditional food services, the opening of spaces to learn mele, hula, oli, and traditional crafts, and culturally immersive summer programs.
Jayden Kepoʻo-CaspinoMarch 24, 2026

Jamba Hawaiʻi is offering $2 lychee smoothies
$2 Lychee Day is coming up on March 24. Customers can enjoy a 16-ounce lychee smoothie for a discounted price from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Jamba Hawaiʻi stores, while supplies last.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaMarch 24, 2026

Hawaiian Electric continues inspections, repairs in flooded areas of O‘ahu
But continued stormy weather and new outages are still impacting customers.
Stephanie SalmonsMarch 24, 2026

Power bills to rise under HECO proposal
Hawaiian Electric's plan to upgrade its Waiau Power Plant has been approved by the state Public Utilities Commission.
Michael BrestovanskyMarch 24, 2026

Hawaiian Council announces campaign for individuals impacted by floods
The initiative helps those impacted by recent storms, which flooded houses, farms and roads. By Monday, March 23, that campaign had already reached its matching gift of up to $100,000.
Katie HellandMarch 24, 2026
Food & Dining
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New Vietnamese café open in Honolulu
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaMarch 23, 2026
WESTMAN CAFE is open for brunch in Kakaʻako
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaMarch 21, 2026
Hawai‘i Farm Bureau, partners, launch farm damage survey
A. Kam NapierMarch 21, 2026
Sun Noodle deals with flooded streets
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaMarch 21, 2026
PEWA by Pono Potions is Chinatown’s newest cocktail lounge
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaMarch 20, 2026
Arts & Entertainment
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Island vibes at the heart of Kelandy’s new single
Katie HellandMarch 21, 2026
Chuck Norris dies
Katie HellandMarch 20, 2026
Honolulu Festival adapts to weather
Katie HellandMarch 20, 2026
Movies, yoga with baby goats, and more: what to do on Oʻahu this weekend
Katie HellandMarch 19, 2026
Save the date for 2026 Irasshai: Eat, Drink, Kanpai!
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaMarch 18, 2026
Sports
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The week ahead in Hawai‘i sports: UH baseball returns home after extended road trip
Christian ShimabukuMarch 23, 2026
Hawai‘i men's volleyball emerges as Big West favorite after series sweep at Long Beach State
Christian ShimabukuMarch 22, 2026
Aloha Stadium marches towards 2029 completion
Christian ShimabukuMarch 21, 2026
Hawai‘i basketball eliminated by Arkansas in NCAA Tournament
Christian ShimabukuMarch 20, 2026
Hawai‘i men's volleyball opens up Big West play at archnemesis Long Beach State
Christian ShimabukuMarch 19, 2026


