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Hamada: Tourism on the rocks

Hamada: Tourism on the rocks

We said we wanted fewer visitors and our wish was granted — and now revenue is dropping. Where do we go from here?

Rick HamadaOctober 01, 2026

City compost program grows islandwide

City compost program grows islandwide

Thousands of Oʻahu residents can now put food waste in their green compost carts, thanks to The City and County of Honolulu's expanded its GROW program.

Haley LehmanOctober 01, 2026

Maui Frozen features affordable, chilled treats

Maui Frozen features affordable, chilled treats

The business, which specializes in Maui slush and pineapple scoop ice, originated as a food truck in 2024 and recently opened its first storefront in Kīhei. According to Maui Frozen owner Jason Kashtan, all desserts do not feature any dyes, flavorings or extracts, or high fructose corn syrup, and are kept at a $4.75 price point to serve the community.

Kelli Shiroma BraiottaOctober 01, 2026

Community Voices: Significant fuel shipments quietly head to Hawaiʻi under Jones Act waiver

Community Voices: Significant fuel shipments quietly head to Hawaiʻi under Jones Act waiver

Hawaiʻi has received four shipments of fuel from refineries along the U.S. Gulf Coast — something that hasn’t happened for at least two decades.

Keliʻi AkinaSeptember 30, 2026

Nori Bar has a new 'rollmakase' experience for a limited time

Nori Bar has a new 'rollmakase' experience for a limited time

The hand roll restaurant’s twist on omakase includes sashimi, nigiri, hand rolls and a choice of dessert. The $85 curated menu is only available at Nori Bar’s Waikīkī location for a limited time.

Kelli Shiroma BraiottaSeptember 30, 2026

What Haunts Waterfront Plaza

What Haunts Waterfront Plaza

Back in the day, when this complex was known as Restaurant Row, many of us enjoyed being pleasantly haunted by ’50s tunes at Rose City Diner or catching sight of celebrities at Black Orchid. But even then, some people were haunted by far more disturbing sights, perhaps owing to a cemetery that had been at the same location long ago.

Lopaka Kapanui and Tanya KapanuiSeptember 30, 2026

Moanalua won four state titles: Who paid?

Moanalua won four state titles: Who paid?

In 2012, a parent accused a Roosevelt coach of kissing a 13-year-old wrestler. The next year, Moanalua hired him and he won four state titles. ASD columnist Sterling Higa on idolatry, mandated reporting, and the trophy case nobody wants to look inside.

Sterling HigaSeptember 30, 2026

Walk, feast, and party: What to do on Oʻahu this weekend

Walk, feast, and party: What to do on Oʻahu this weekend

From the Hawaiʻi Walk & Roll to Cure ALS to First Friday celebrations and Hawaiʻi Children & Youth Day, there are lots of events happening on Oʻahu this weekend.

Katie HellandSeptember 30, 2026

A silent constitutional amendment for the courts

A silent constitutional amendment for the courts

One of the things you'll be asked to decide as a voter in the general election is whether or not the State Constitution should be changed to give the state Senate more time to review people nominated to be judges. ASD political historian Perry Arrasmith explains how this got on the ballot and what the change could mean for the judicial system.

Perry ArrasmithSeptember 30, 2026

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