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October-November Voter Guide
Get Ready for the 2026 Elections at elections.hawaii.gov
October 23, 2026

Hamada: What Hawai‘i is best at
Hawai‘i has the highest cost of living in the nation but it's far from the only expensive state, writes ASD opinion columnist Rick Hamada. Guess what the priciest states all have in common!
Rick HamadaOctober 23, 2026
Street art soon on display at Bishop Museum
Ready to dive into how modern street art and hip-hop culture got started? Tickets are now available online for a special exhibit called “Under/Ground" by World Wide Walls, which opens to the public on Saturday, Nov. 21, at Bishop Museum.
Katie HellandOctober 23, 2026

What happened to Waikīkī?
Back in the Statehood era, you could see Punchbowl from Kalākaua Avenue and Diamond Head from Kūhiō Avenue. ASD history columnist DeSoto Brown pairs then-and-now photos to show the dramatic changes from a low-rise Waikīkī to today's bustling mini-metropolis.
DeSoto BrownOctober 23, 2026

Local designer Rocket Ahuna teases next fashion show inspired by UH Mānoa
Ahuna took to Instagram on Thursday to preview his MĀNOA Spring/Summer27 Fashion Show — which pays homage to the valley, the university campus, and, of course, sports — set for Nov. 13 at the Neal S. Blaisdell Arena. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday.
Kelsey Kukaua MedeirosOctober 22, 2026

Danjah Dog serves up hot dogs, hamburgers with unique sauces
The business name comes from its signature Danjah sauce, made with different peppers and spices. Danjah Dog’s menu features “the kind of food we grew up eating in Hawaiʻi,” according to owner Turk Cazimero, who says Danjah sauce has been part of his family’s story for years. Customers can find the Danjah Dog truck in the parking lot of Lowe’s Home Improvement in the Iwilei neighborhood.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaOctober 22, 2026

Hawai‘i soccer aims to continue winning vibes during Mountain West homestand
The Rainbow Wahine, winners of five straight, have emerged as Mountain West contenders in their first year in the conference.
Christian ShimabukuOctober 22, 2026

What should we do with Green Fee funds?
State opens website to solicit public recommendations for projects to be funded by the Green Fee.
Michael BrestovanskyOctober 22, 2026

St. Andrew’s Schools’ Ruth Fletcher on integrating a co-educational model
For the first time in the school’s nearly 160-year history, both boys and girls joined the 2026-27 academic year across all grade levels from pre-school and up. Aloha State Daily spoke with Fletcher, president and head of school, about the significance of this transition, among other happenings around campus.
Kelsey Kukaua MedeirosOctober 22, 2026
Food & Dining
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Yakiniku Haretoke is opening in Honolulu
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaOctober 21, 2026
Stripsteak, A Michael Mina Restaurant, launches new bar-exclusive experiences
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaOctober 21, 2026
Movies, music and more: your guide to the weekend on Oʻahu
Katie HellandOctober 21, 2026
Matcha Pop is Hawaiʻi’s first luxury mobile matcha bar
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaOctober 20, 2026
Liliha Bakery's new happy hour includes prime rib
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaOctober 20, 2026
Arts & Entertainment
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What to know about HIFF 2026
Katie HellandOctober 22, 2026
Uncles and Aunties: Zita Cup Choy is ‘Iolani Palace’s longtime historian
Cheryl Chee TsutsumiOctober 21, 2026
Movies, music and more: your guide to the weekend on Oʻahu
Katie HellandOctober 21, 2026
Battle of the Bands is back
Katie HellandOctober 19, 2026
Winners named for Hula O Nā Keiki Competition
Katie HellandOctober 17, 2026
Sports
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Hawai‘i football heads to Northern Illinois with bowl hopes at stake
Christian ShimabukuOctober 21, 2026
Hawai‘i football melts down in homecoming loss to New Mexico
Christian ShimabukuOctober 18, 2026
Hawai‘i football preps for homecoming test against New Mexico
Christian ShimabukuOctober 17, 2026
Rich Miano overcomes personal tragedy en route to becoming Hawai‘i football staple
Christian ShimabukuOctober 16, 2026
Costas Theocharidis reflects on joy and pain of UH career ahead of Circle of Honor induction
Christian ShimabukuOctober 15, 2026


