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The latest made-in-Hawai‘i movie world premieres at L.A. Film Festival, Native Hawaiian actress wins award

Written by and starring Colby Haines, crime story "Kāhala Sunset" was filmed entirely in the Islands with a cast and crew featuring "NCIS: Hawai‘i," "Five-O" and "Magnum P.I." alums.

Ed RampellAugust 18, 2026

Hawai‘i State Senior Tournament celebrates 50th anniversary

Teams from multiple Islands and age groups competed in the tournament, which took place earlier in the month.

Christian ShimabukuAugust 18, 2026

Community Voices: Returning to Mākua

While visiting cemeteries is a common tradition in many cultures to honor loved ones, Aunty Muriel “Puni” Ioane cannot access the graves of her own ancestors whose ties to Mākua span generations.

Hannah Kaʻiulani CoburnAugust 18, 2026

Almond Tree is ‘meant to be shared’

The first-time Made in Hawaiʻi Festival vendor hopes to share its values of family, gratitude and aloha through its toffee, according to business founder Joanne Young. Almond Tree will also be debuting a new exclusive product — graham cracker matcha toffee — at this year’s festival.

Kelli Shiroma BraiottaAugust 17, 2026

Environmental groups file lawsuit against Interior Secretary, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Seven environmental groups filed a lawsuit against Department of the Interior Secretary Doug Burgum and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service alleging that the new Critical Habitat Exclusion Rule prioritizes economic development over environmental protections. The Interior Department wrote that they stand by the regulation.

Haley LehmanAugust 17, 2026