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New salt bread bakery in Honolulu

New salt bread bakery in Honolulu

Kilo Deli just opened on Kapiʻolani Boulevard, in the former space of Hawaiʻi Banchan Co. The bakery specializes in salt bread, which is available in flavors like original, truffle and spicy arabiki. Salt breads are limited to four per customer. Kilo Deli is currently open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., or until sold out.

Kelli Shiroma BraiottaAugust 06, 2026

Three Oʻahu contestants advance to ‘America’s Got Talent’ live shows

Three Oʻahu contestants advance to ‘America’s Got Talent’ live shows

Several acts featuring Oʻahu residents earned spots in the live shows of “America’s Got Talent.” The grand prize of the talent competition is $1 million, plus a potentially career-changing platform with an audience that spans more than 20 countries.

Katie HellandAugust 06, 2026

Mahana Ward Village sales gallery to open Aug. 8

Mahana Ward Village sales gallery to open Aug. 8

The mixed-use development will feature 451 studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom residences and about 13,600 square feet of ground-floor commercial space.

Stephanie SalmonsAugust 06, 2026

Bakehouse by Island Brew is open in Hawaiʻi Kai

Bakehouse by Island Brew is open in Hawaiʻi Kai

The new bakery, whose sister company is Island Brew Coffeehouse, is celebrating its grand opening this Saturday, Aug. 8. The shop offers freshly baked pastries like chocolate chip muffins, salt bread, biscuits with honey butter and oatmeal raisin cookies. It also features gluten-free pastries and other desserts like bingsu.

Kelli Shiroma BraiottaAugust 05, 2026

Orchids revamps its Sunday brunch, adds executive business lunch for weekday dining

Orchids revamps its Sunday brunch, adds executive business lunch for weekday dining

The popular Halekūlani eatery added a new artisan station — which includes hummus, chicken liver pate, pickled vegetables and more — along with Italian sausage and paella to its Sunday brunch buffet. Orchids also started a business lunch option, available from Monday to Friday.

Kelli Shiroma BraiottaAugust 05, 2026

The races to watch

The races to watch

ASD opinion columnist Rick Hamada talks about the races he's most closely watching in the upcoming Primary Election. Is it going to be Case or Keohokalole? Tokuda or Awa? What about the LG's race? And he has questions for you about the elections and politics in Hawai‘i for further discussion.

Rick HamadaAugust 05, 2026

Beneath the Sand at Hūnānāniho

Beneath the Sand at Hūnānāniho

Waimānalo is one of the earliest human settlements on O‘ahu, dating back as much as a thousand years. For Native Hawaiians, it was a pu‘uhonua, a place of refuge. Later the area hosted a sugar plantation then a military airfield. In 2021, the City and County of Honolulu restored Waimānalo Bay Beach Park's traditional name, Hūnānāniho. Some say that's not the only presence from the past that walks the beach when the moon is just right.

Lopaka Kapanui and Tanya KapanuiAugust 05, 2026

Campbell alumnus Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele eyes NFL future while at Cal

Campbell alumnus Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele eyes NFL future while at Cal

The star left-handed quarterback has already earned top pick projections in the 2028 NFL Draft ahead of his sophomore year of college football.

Christian ShimabukuAugust 05, 2026

Hawaiian Homes Commission lawsuit continues after evictions averted

Hawaiian Homes Commission lawsuit continues after evictions averted

Two Kaua‘i renters can stay in their apartments while their suit against the Hawaiian Homes Commission, which previously attempted to evict them, goes forward.

Michael BrestovanskyAugust 05, 2026

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