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Community Voices: Hawaiʻi Women Lawyers opens doors for generations
The organization was started in 1976 by attorney Rai Saint Chu.
Richard TurbinApril 21, 2026

Amy Hānaialiʻi and more to star in benefit concert
Amy Hānaialiʻi spoke with Aloha State Daily about Hawaiian Council’s Aloha in Action Benefit Concert, which will raise funds for those impacted by the recent Kona Low storms. A limited number of tickets are still available for the nine-act concert which will feature Jason Momoa's band Öof Tatatá, alongside internationally recognized artist Jack Johnson, as well as Kolohe Kai, The Green, Kimié Miner and more.
Katie HellandApril 21, 2026

The week ahead in Hawai‘i sports: UH softball hosts final set of home games
The Rainbow Wahine are currently tied for third in the Big West standings.
Christian ShimabukuApril 21, 2026

New taiyaki spot in Honolulu
Boba Bing! is one of the newest vendors inside Midtown Eats food hall. The business specializes in boba, bingsu and waffle desserts. Its version of taiyaki — a Japanese fish-shaped pastry — features a selection of sweet and savory fillings.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaApril 20, 2026

Community Voices: Where’s your second tax return — part 2
Tax Foundation of Hawaiʻi details its latest win at the Legislature — submitting a redraft for HB2429 in testimony that would have forced residents to file a second, publicly available, tax return. Conference Committee meetings now begin.
Tom YamachikaApril 20, 2026

Da Burger Wing Hub opens second location in Kapolei
The eatery, whose original location is in Wahiawā, just opened at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Oʻahu Kapolei. Its menu is mostly the same, with the addition of a few new appetizers. The eatery will be launching its weekend brunch menu soon.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaApril 20, 2026

Hawai‘i men's volleyball clinches Big West regular season title
The Rainbow Warriors will be the top seed in next week's conference tournament in Irvine, Calif.
Christian ShimabukuApril 18, 2026

Ask them, don't study them
Political commentator Neal Milner is alarmed that teenagers find new value in mothers staying home to take care of the family. ASD opinion columnist Sterling Higa has a rebuttal.
Sterling HigaApril 18, 2026

Bishop Museum opens exhibit honoring artists of the Kanakaʻole and Zane ʻohana
A new exhibit at the Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum features the work of the late Nālani Kanakaʻole, as well as that of her husband, Sig Zane, and their son, Kūhaʻoʻīmaikalani Zane. The exhibit, called "Ea Mai ʻEiwa: Patterns of Practice," opens on Saturday, April 18.
Katie HellandApril 18, 2026
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Where to celebrate Mother’s Day 2026 – part 2
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaApril 18, 2026
Tonkatsu Tamafuji is now open in an expanded space
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaApril 17, 2026
Everything you’ll find at the 22nd annual Waikīkī SPAM JAM Festival
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaApril 16, 2026
MF Burger Shop is a new smashburger pop-up in Honolulu
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaApril 16, 2026
Zippy's, Diamond Bakery create limited soda cracker box
Stephanie SalmonsApril 16, 2026
Arts & Entertainment
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How a poem inspired a career for Hawaiʻi Poet Laureate
Katie HellandApril 17, 2026
“Meet the Drapers” episode films in Kāneʻohe
Katie HellandApril 16, 2026
Jack Johnson hometown tour tickets set to release
Kelsey Kukaua MedeirosApril 16, 2026
Documentary featuring professional surfer to screen at Wai Kai
Katie HellandApril 16, 2026
Ledward Kaapana, Hōkūleʻa tribute and more: What to do on Oʻahu Friday, April 17, to Sunday, April 19
Katie HellandApril 14, 2026
Sports
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Over-50 soccer league aims to inspire women
Christian ShimabukuApril 17, 2026
Former competitors Maika Eugenio and Bjorn Jurgensen now Hawai‘i teammates
Christian ShimabukuApril 16, 2026
Documentary featuring professional surfer to screen at Wai Kai
Katie HellandApril 16, 2026
Rising pro surfer Kalā DeSoto finds purpose in the ocean
Donalyn Dela CruzApril 15, 2026
The week ahead in Hawai‘i sports: UH men's volleyball closes out home slate
Christian ShimabukuApril 13, 2026


