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Fundraiser for farms surpasses goal

Fundraiser for farms surpasses goal

Thanks to you and an anonymous donor, we raised more than $200,000 for the Hawai‘i Farmers Union Foundation's Hawai‘i Flood Response Fund. The GoFundMe page remains open as more donations come in that will help Hawai‘i’s farmers and rural communities devastated by recent Kona Low storms.

Kelsey Kukaua MedeirosMay 14, 2026

Hamada: Lawmakers saved the tax cuts with a "tax the rich" increase

Hamada: Lawmakers saved the tax cuts with a "tax the rich" increase

ASD opinion columnist Rick Hamada assesses the Legislative session and find just one idea reigning in the Big Square Building. Tax the "rich," even when preserving tax cuts. Do they know who the rich really are?

Rick HamadaMay 14, 2026

H-1 closures planned in June, July

H-1 closures planned in June, July

A portion of the freeway will be closed for improvement work, the state Department of Transportation says.

Stephanie SalmonsMay 14, 2026

'Mister ambassador of aloha'

'Mister ambassador of aloha'

It's a bad look for the word "aloha" when it's used to commend a vigilante beat down, as state Sen. Brenton Awa did last week, says ASD opinion columnist Sterling Higa.

Sterling HigaMay 13, 2026

Kukane Street Stand is a new bake stand in Kāneʻohe

Kukane Street Stand is a new bake stand in Kāneʻohe

The neighborhood bake stand offers a rotating selection of desserts and specialty lattes. Baked goods are available on a first-come, first-served basis; the bake stand is usually open on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

Kelli Shiroma BraiottaMay 13, 2026

Strange Events at the Ke‘elikōlani Building

Strange Events at the Ke‘elikōlani Building

It's hard to imagine now, but this area of the Capitol District of Honolulu was once waterfront property, where King Kamehameha I and his Royal Court made their home. Now, state government department heads, rather than powerful kahuna, hold sway, but it's possible the old energies linger, causing eerie experiences.

Lopaka Kapanui and Tanya KapanuiMay 13, 2026

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