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Physician Ira Zunin seeks successor for clinic in Honolulu

Physician Ira Zunin seeks successor for clinic in Honolulu

Zunin, the medical director at Manakai O Malama Integrative Healthcare Group and Rehabilitation Center along Ala Moana Boulevard, founded the integrative health care practice in 2002 with wife and acupuncturist, Alia Zunin. With hopes of semi-retiring by the end of May, he is looking for the next person or entity to take over the facility and continue “to move this kind of medicine forward.”

Kelsey Kukaua MedeirosApril 09, 2026

Hamada: "Lucky You Live Hawai‘i," we say — as celebration, or as cope?

Hamada: "Lucky You Live Hawai‘i," we say — as celebration, or as cope?

ASD columnist Rick Hamada discusses three phrases we tell ourselves to get by in the Islands.

Rick HamadaApril 09, 2026

Uncles and Aunties: Kate Johnson, the cycling clarinetist of the Royal Hawaiian Band

Uncles and Aunties: Kate Johnson, the cycling clarinetist of the Royal Hawaiian Band

Kate Johnson has been a clarinetist with the Royal Hawaiian Band for 25 years, and has competed in numerous triathlons. She still gets in 60 miles of cycling a week in between performances.

Cheryl Chee TsutsumiApril 09, 2026

Hawaiʻi Opera Theatre presents world premiere of new opera

Hawaiʻi Opera Theatre presents world premiere of new opera

The opera, “Kamalehua: The Sheltering Tree," will be performed next month in ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi and English. The lead role features baritone Quinn Kelsey, who recently performed at The Metropolitan Opera.

Katie HellandApril 09, 2026

La Birria opens new brick-and-mortar restaurant

La Birria opens new brick-and-mortar restaurant

The eatery — known for its birria tacos — is opening its second storefront today in Pearl Kai Shopping Center. Its birria-centric menu includes queso birria tacos, birria ramen, and spicy hell fire tacos that feature a ghost pepper blend.

Kelli Shiroma BraiottaApril 08, 2026

Ghosts of the King Street Cemetery

Ghosts of the King Street Cemetery

From 1845 until the 1920s, a parcel of land outside of Honolulu granted by Governor Boki served as an active cemetery for the Catholic Church in Hawai‘i. It's still there on King Street, though its quiet surroundings have given way to high-rises, utilities and a hospital. Also still there, some say, are the spirits of the deceased appearing amid the headstones.

Lopaka Kapanui and Tanya KapanuiApril 08, 2026

Historic Makiki home on the market for $5.5M

Historic Makiki home on the market for $5.5M

The five-bedroom home is believed to have been designed by noted architect Charles W. Dickey.

Stephanie SalmonsApril 08, 2026

Merrie Monarch, steel guitar and Ziggy Marley: Friday, April 10, to Sunday, April 12

Merrie Monarch, steel guitar and Ziggy Marley: Friday, April 10, to Sunday, April 12

With a third Kona Low storm in the forecast, Aloha State Daily rounded up some things to do this weekend. Stuck at home? Watch the livestream of Merrie Monarch or enjoy movies featuring local actors and the Islands. Or venture out to catch reggae star Ziggy Marley’s show, which benefits the Waikīkī Community Center. This weekend, readers can also enjoy free admission to ʻIolani Palace for Kamaʻāina Sunday.

Katie HellandApril 08, 2026

Former Tripler patients file complaint against Army over sexual abuse

Former Tripler patients file complaint against Army over sexual abuse

Former patients of Maj. Blaine McGraw, accused by more than 100 plaintiffs of sexual misconduct, are seeking damages from the U.S. Army.

Michael BrestovanskyApril 08, 2026

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