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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
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

HFUF awards grants to food producers statewide
Hawai‘i Farmers Union Foundation has raised more than $1 million through its Hawaiʻi Flood Response Fund, part of which is headed directly to 162 farmers, ranchers and fishers that were impacted by the Kona Low storms in March. Now, the 501(c)3 is raising support for those affected by Hurricane Lala, while looking at ways to sustain long-term funding.
Kelsey Kukaua MedeirosAugust 28, 2026

New Hawai‘i kicker Sean Olvera-Harle hopes to replicate program's recent success at position
Olvera-Harle was named the team's starting kicker during an impressive fall camp for the Rainbow Warriors.
Christian ShimabukuAugust 27, 2026

Diamond Head Drip now has a new location
The business features specialty coffee and was designed to serve the Kāhala/Diamond Head community. The business recently found a permanent spot and pops up in the Lotus Honolulu parking lot.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaAugust 27, 2026

Dog owners could be fined if their dog strays
Bill 16 would create a civil penalty structure with fines of $250, $500 or $1,000 depending on if a dog has strayed before.
Haley LehmanAugust 27, 2026

Hawai‘i gets $76 million in Meta settlement
Multi-state lawsuit over Meta's policies toward underage users ends in agreement.
Michael BrestovanskyAugust 27, 2026

Hawaiʻi doesn't have a condo crisis, it has a missing law
Tens of thousands of people in Hawai‘i live in apartment towers that are now a half-century old, or older. Owners face sometimes ruinously expensive assessments to repair or replace aging building systems. Under Hawai‘i law they're stuck. There's no provision for owners to take the radical step of collectively selling their units and handing the building off to someone else to redevelop. Other places have such laws, here's how they work.
Ray TsuchiyamaAugust 27, 2026

Kainoa 'Kaikai' Carvalho adds more excitement to UH football's receiver rotation
Carvalho, who redshirted in 2025, was the 2021 state consensus high school football player of the year at Kahuku before going on a two-year mission to Japan.
Christian ShimabukuAugust 27, 2026
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Daily Smile: Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026

Daily Smile: Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026

"Thumbs up from the sky! Every time I come back to this photo, I’m reminded that everything will be alright."
Food & Dining
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Shibu’s Kauaʻi is serving up fresh poke in Līhu‘e
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaAugust 26, 2026
Himalayan Kitchen has a new spot in Windward Oʻahu
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaAugust 26, 2026
Waikīkī late-night spot Sidequest revamped its food menu
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaAugust 26, 2026
Pū Kena is a new coffee trailer in ‘Aiea
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaAugust 25, 2026
Waikīkī Market and ‘Olili are reopening this week
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaAugust 24, 2026
Arts & Entertainment
View allSlack key guitar, a Powwow and more: your guide to the weekend on Oʻahu
Katie HellandAugust 26, 2026
Hawaiʻi remembers Dolly Parton and ʻMy Hawaiʻiʻ
Katie HellandAugust 26, 2026
Uncles and Aunties: Kumu Hula Pattye Wright to participate in Aloha Festivals Floral Parade
Cheryl Chee TsutsumiAugust 25, 2026
Kani Ka Pila Grille Talent Search names winner
Katie HellandAugust 25, 2026
Hawaiian martial arts master inaugurates “Warrior Women” exhibit at L.A. Museum
Ed RampellAugust 25, 2026
Sports
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Hawai‘i head football coach Timmy Chang set to hit longevity milestone during season opener
Christian ShimabukuAugust 26, 2026
Hawaiian Airlines named new jersey patch sponsor for Hawai‘i football team
Christian ShimabukuAugust 26, 2026
Kalihi's Andre Ilagan set to make history at U.S. Open
Christian ShimabukuAugust 25, 2026
Former Hawai‘i star receiver John Ursua dives into coaching career
Christian ShimabukuAugust 22, 2026
Q&A: Pearl City Little League manager Ty Takahashi
Christian ShimabukuAugust 21, 2026