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New seafood restaurant opens at Pier 38
Located in the former space of Nami Kaze Hawaiʻi at Pier 38, Thirty Eight restaurant just opened to the public for dinner. The menu focuses on fresh seafood; customers can enjoy dishes like hamachi crudo, poke crackers, shrimp toast, and a fried whole moi.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaFebruary 19, 2026

Aloha Beer Co. launched a new menu
The Kakaʻako brewpub’s new menu features a variety of appetizers, seafood dishes, entrees and pizzas that are designed to pair well with the venue’s beverages. Customers can also create their own mixed six-pack of canned beers.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaFebruary 19, 2026

Danny Alvarez set to make debut as Hawai‘i beach volleyball head coach
The No. 16 Rainbow Wahine will play six teams at the Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Beach Classic this week, all of whom are in the top 10.
Christian ShimabukuFebruary 19, 2026

Group’s kuleana to maintain Kūʻīlioloa Heiau in Waiʻanae
The Royal Order of Kamehameha I, Moku O Kapuāiwa Chapter, helps steward the ancient site near Pokaʻi Bay still used today for community events that perpetuate Hawaiian culture.
Kelsey Kukaua MedeirosFebruary 19, 2026

Architect Francis Oda, founder of G70, dies at 84
Hawai‘i has lost "one of its most influential voices," Lance Hirai, the 2026 president of AIA Honolulu and an associate principal at G70, says.
Stephanie SalmonsFebruary 19, 2026

HPD justified in 2024 Waikīkī fatal shooting
Eric Walsh was shot 15 times in Waikīkī following a string of bank robberies.
Michael BrestovanskyFebruary 19, 2026

Services for Hula Master Nālani Kanakaʻole
The fifth-generation loea hula will be honored with services at Edith Kanakaʻole Stadium in Hilo this weekend. Nālani Kanakaʻole also co-founded Sig Zane Designs in 1985 with her husband, Sig Zane. Learn more about the services.
Katie HellandFebruary 19, 2026

AC Carter returns to Hawai‘i ahead of jersey retirement
UH will honor Carter and retire his No. 23 jersey during Saturday night's game against UC Santa Barbara.
Christian ShimabukuFebruary 18, 2026

New dumpling shop in Honolulu
Located on the second floor of Discovery Bay Center, Waikīkī Snack Store recently opened. The shop — which specializes in Northern Chinese cuisine, including handcrafted dumplings and wontons in bone soup — also offers interactive ramen and shave ice stations.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaFebruary 18, 2026
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Daily Smile: Friday, February 20, 2026

"We take the dogs to walk on Kahala Beach several times a week. We like to go late in the day when most people are gone or leaving. It always amazes us when this gorgeous beach is so quiet, especially so close to town and to our house. We've been coming here for years — actually with two other dogs who have since passed so we have a lot of memories of walking here. I love when there are just a couple of fishermen out or couples watching the sunset. They are always amused by our dogs who go racing down the beach together then charge into the water. The sunsets are glorious and perfectly framed by the trees and I love how the colors gradually go from blue to lavender to pink to yellow. Stunning!"

Daily Smile: Thursday, February 19, 2026
Food & Dining
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You can get $1 shave ice this Saturday
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaFebruary 18, 2026
The Savellano’s Lechon business specializes in crispy pork belly
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaFebruary 17, 2026
Celine’s Best launches new potato wand snack
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaFebruary 16, 2026
Viral seafood rice bowl spot is opening in ʻAiea
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaFebruary 14, 2026
Egghead Café is offering Lunar New Year specials
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaFebruary 13, 2026
Arts & Entertainment
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Lunar New Year fun, fossilized shark teeth and more: Friday, Feb. 20, to Sunday, Feb. 22
Katie HellandFebruary 18, 2026
Uncles and Aunties: How John Rampage first got into theater and is shaping performers today
Cheryl Chee TsutsumiFebruary 17, 2026
Kalihi author releases second book
Kelsey Kukaua MedeirosFebruary 14, 2026
Stand-up comedian shares how he started Comedy U Hawaiʻi
Katie HellandFebruary 13, 2026
Inside the wardrobe of Cirque du Soleil’s ʻ ‘Auana’
Katie HellandFebruary 12, 2026
Sports
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Officials gather for new Aloha Stadium milestones
Christian ShimabukuFebruary 18, 2026
The week ahead in Hawai‘i sports: UH men's basketball looking to stay atop Big West
Christian ShimabukuFebruary 17, 2026
Guided by Mānoa Magic, Hawai‘i baseball wins season-opening series over Gonzaga
Christian ShimabukuFebruary 17, 2026
UH testifies for increased NIL support
Christian ShimabukuFebruary 13, 2026
Hawai‘i ace pitcher Isaiah Magdaleno readies for his moment
Christian ShimabukuFebruary 13, 2026