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Community Voices: Understanding Blood Quantum

It was not until the 1921 Hawaiian Homes Commission Act was passed by the U.S. Congress, with language defining “natives” as those individuals having 50% or more Hawaiian blood, that the idea of “blood quantum” to determine our Hawaiian-ness was introduced into the consciousness of our people.

Puanani Fernandez-AkamineMarch 09, 2026

The week ahead in Hawai‘i sports: Tournament time for basketball

Multiple teams across multiple levels will play to keep their postseason hopes alive this week.

Christian ShimabukuMarch 09, 2026

Wai‘anae's Max Holloway continues to chase greatness ahead of next UFC bout

Holloway will headline UFC 326 on Saturday in Las Vegas, putting his BMF belt on the line against Brazil's Charles Oliveira.

Christian ShimabukuMarch 07, 2026

Bad Ass Coffee opens in Kaimukī March 13

You'll find the newest location at 3502-C Wai‘alae Ave.

Stephanie SalmonsMarch 07, 2026

Thirty Eight Honolulu launches lunch service

The new eatery, which recently opened for dinner at Pier 38, just debuted its new lunch menu. The menu features some of the most popular pūpū from the dinner menu, along with elevated plate lunches like a mix plate, Korean fried chicken, loco moco and more.

Kelli Shiroma BraiottaMarch 07, 2026

Mid-Pacific filmmakers take stories to Doris Duke Theatre and overseas

Eve Davidson, a student filmmaker who is part of the Mid-Pacific School of the Arts Film Program, will have her short film “Ke Kino Lua” screening at the Doris Duke Theatre at the Honolulu Museum of Art and several international film festivals this month.

Katie HellandMarch 07, 2026

Chaminade student gives back to program that turned his life around

Jeffrey “JD” Davidson of Oʻahu made the most of his prison sentence by participating in Chaminade University’s Prison Education Program to get a college degree while at Hālawa Correctional Facility. Now, he’s working to expand the program, while pursuing a bachelor’s in criminal justice, with a minor in psychology, to continue helping others.

Kelsey Kukaua MedeirosMarch 06, 2026