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San Paolo Pizza & Wine is starting brunch
The Honolulu-based eatery, known for its Italian-Brazilian fusion, is launching its new brunch menu starting March 14. Brunch will be from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on weekends only for now. The menu features a mix of classics — including French toast, pancakes and avocado toast — with unique options like Brazilian breakfast platters, spaghetti carbonara and bombolonis (malasadas).
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaMarch 11, 2026

Hamada: The SAVE America Act is important, and sensible
ASD columnist Rick Hamada finds Rep. Ed Case to be the only voice of reason among Hawai‘i's congressional delegation in voting in favor of the SAVE America act requiring that voters show ID to prove their eligibility to vote.
Rick HamadaMarch 11, 2026

Early morning ghosts at Wahiawā General
Wahiawā in central O‘ahu has long been at the center of things. It once boasted extensive taro lo‘i. It was important to the sandalwood trade. As a modern community grew up around its agriculture, so did a town with a school that became a hospital. That's where this week's ghost story takes, in the wee hours, in the waiting room.
Lopaka Kapanui and Tanya KapanuiMarch 11, 2026

Kahuku Medical Center awarded $6M from Helmsley Charitable Trust
The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust has granted $6 million to Kahuku Medical Center to upgrade its emergency department and electronic health record system. Kori Napaʻa, chief strategy officer of the hospital, shares how the funding will be allocated and what this means for staff and patients in the North Shore community.
Kelsey Kukaua MedeirosMarch 11, 2026

What to do on Oʻahu this weekend: Friday, March 13, through Sunday, March 15
Ready to plan a weekend when the keiki begin spring break and rain is in the forecast? Check out free events like the Japanese Film Festival at the Honolulu Festival or head to the Honolulu Museum of Art, which offers free entry for kamaʻāina on the third Sunday of each month.
Katie HellandMarch 11, 2026

Tua Tagovailoa released by Miami Dolphins, set to sign with Atlanta Falcons
Tagovailoa had been with the Dolphins since getting selected fifth overall in the 2020 NFL Draft.
Christian ShimabukuMarch 11, 2026

Kīlauea erupts again, bringing more tephra, ash fall to Hawai‘i Island
Tephra and ash fall from the latest eruptive episode of Kīlauea volcano, which began and ended on Tuesday, March 10, has led to the temporary closure of its summit in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park and parts of Highway 11.
Stephanie SalmonsMarch 11, 2026

"The Rep from Bethlehem"
ASD columnist Sterling Higa explores how a recent exchange on the floor of the House of Representatives between House Majority Leader Sean Quinlan and Rep. Elijah Pierick went so wrong.
Sterling HigaMarch 11, 2026

ZIGU launched a new late-night happy hour
Located in Waikīkī, the Japanese izakaya’s new late-night menu is offered from 9 to 11 p.m. Sundays to Thursdays. Customers can enjoy discounted dishes like mochiko fried chicken, spicy tuna roll, hot sukiyaki soba and more.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaMarch 10, 2026
Food & Dining
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Cool Cat Express brings its burgers back to West Maui
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaMarch 09, 2026
Bad Ass Coffee opens in Kaimukī March 13
Stephanie SalmonsMarch 07, 2026
Thirty Eight Honolulu launches lunch service
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaMarch 07, 2026
Where to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day 2026
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaMarch 06, 2026
New happy hour at Prince Waikīkī
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaMarch 05, 2026
Arts & Entertainment
View allHonolulu Festival returns with parade, fireworks
Katie HellandMarch 10, 2026
Mid-Pacific filmmakers take stories to Doris Duke Theatre and overseas
Katie HellandMarch 07, 2026
Win a chance to see Bruno Mars in Las Vegas
Katie HellandMarch 05, 2026
Fish, it's what's for lunch
Katie HellandMarch 05, 2026
Live music, whales and yoga: Your guide to this weekend
Katie HellandMarch 04, 2026
Sports
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The week ahead in Hawai‘i sports: Tournament time for basketball
Christian ShimabukuMarch 09, 2026
Wai‘anae's Max Holloway relinquishes BMF belt at UFC 326
Christian ShimabukuMarch 08, 2026
Hawai‘i men's basketball stunned on senior night against Long Beach State
Christian ShimabukuMarch 08, 2026
Wai‘anae's Max Holloway continues to chase greatness ahead of next UFC bout
Christian ShimabukuMarch 07, 2026
Competition for key spots in Hawai‘i's special teams unit will carry into the fall
Christian ShimabukuMarch 06, 2026


