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Q&A: Hawai‘i football offensive coordinator Anthony Arceneaux ahead of highly anticipated 2026 season

Q&A: Hawai‘i football offensive coordinator Anthony Arceneaux ahead of highly anticipated 2026 season

Arceneaux has been on the UH coaching staff since 2024 and was named offensive coordinator in 2025.

Christian ShimabukuAugust 28, 2026

44th annual Okinawan Festival is coming in September

44th annual Okinawan Festival is coming in September

This year’s festival features a modified format, due to renovations at the Hawaiʻi Convention Center. There will be no bon dance or early admission, but new this year is Prince Waikīkī’s House of Sakura pop-up that will include Okinawan-inspired dishes.

Kelli Shiroma BraiottaAugust 28, 2026

Shopping carts could be banned if removed from commercial stores

Shopping carts could be banned if removed from commercial stores

Sponsored by Chair Tommy Waters, Bill 53 is a "step toward reducing avoidable cost increases, while helping keep neighborhoods across O‘ahu safe and accessible," he says.

Haley LehmanAugust 28, 2026

Chick-fil-A has new chicken & waffles sandwiches for a limited time

Chick-fil-A has new chicken & waffles sandwiches for a limited time

The sweet-and-savory sandwich — which debuted on National Waffle Day — is available at Chick-fil-A locations nationwide until Nov. 14, while supplies last. Chick-fil-A also has two new s’mores-inspired desserts.

Kelli Shiroma BraiottaAugust 28, 2026

‘Aiea quarterback Fatboy Jesus-Kapesi takes his newfound name fame in stride

‘Aiea quarterback Fatboy Jesus-Kapesi takes his newfound name fame in stride

Jesus-Kapesi, the overnight viral sensation, confirms it's fine to call him by his nickname. He says he even prefers it.

Christian ShimabukuAugust 28, 2026

Commercial aquarium fishing question may be resolved after three years

Commercial aquarium fishing question may be resolved after three years

After years of a statewide pause on commercial aquarium fishing, the BLNR could vote to resurrect the industry or kill it permanently on Friday.

Michael BrestovanskyAugust 28, 2026

Two candidates challenge primary election results

Two candidates challenge primary election results

A lawsuit contesting the results of the August primary election for Makakilo in the state house is scheduled to go to the Hawaiʻi Supreme Court next week, while a case for Waikīkī on the Honolulu City Council is still pending.

Haley LehmanAugust 28, 2026

New drink collaboration to make you say, Das' how

New drink collaboration to make you say, Das' how

Comedian Tumua Tuinei talks about the coffee that kept him going when he started his career doing stand-up at Blue Note Hawaiʻi. Now, Honolulu Coffee Co. has created a drink inspired by his current national tour, “Dasʻ How,” which has stops on Maui and Kauaʻi next month.

Katie HellandAugust 28, 2026

Hawaiʻi meth deaths and the wrong account of human nature

Hawaiʻi meth deaths and the wrong account of human nature

A state planner earning $139,860 a year was found dead on his apartment floor, a glass pipe in his lap. ASD opinion columnist Sterling Higa on how every remedy for meth rests on some account of the man being remedied.

Sterling HigaAugust 28, 2026

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