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Hamada: Hot takes on bribery, Tommy Waters, Hāna Highway confrontation

Hamada: Hot takes on bribery, Tommy Waters, Hāna Highway confrontation

With so much in the news, ASD opinion columnist weighs in on the state's bribery scandal, Tommy Waters' attempt at a third term and a recent ugly confrontation between locals and tourists in the Hāna Highway.

Rick HamadaJuly 29, 2026

Secrets of the Scottish Rite Cathedral

Secrets of the Scottish Rite Cathedral

ASD's ghost and history columnists themselves had a very strange experience giving a tour of Makiki's Scottish Rite Cathedral. The Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry was welcomed into the Islands in 1874 by King David Kalākaua and John Owen Dominis, husband of Queen Lili‘uokalani. Its members have a long history of service to community, with an air of Masonic mystery.

Lopaka Kapanui and Tanya KapanuiJuly 29, 2026

Pho Que Huong opens second location in Honolulu

Pho Que Huong opens second location in Honolulu

The popular Vietnamese eatery — which opened its first location in Chinatown about nine years ago — just opened on Kapiʻolani Boulevard. To celebrate the restaurant’s opening, customers can enjoy 20% off their entire meal until July 30.

Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJuly 29, 2026

Tommy Waters term limits ruling: Why the Council Chair should step aside

Tommy Waters term limits ruling: Why the Council Chair should step aside

A judge ruled Monday that Tommy Waters has already served his two terms — while voters were filling out ballots bearing his name. ASD opinion columnist Sterling Higa on the difference between fighting for the people within the law and fighting the people with it.

Sterling HigaJuly 29, 2026

New eateries planned for Kamehameha Schools' Mō‘ili‘ili redevelopment

New eateries planned for Kamehameha Schools' Mō‘ili‘ili redevelopment

Eleven tenants for Waiānuenue at Kapa‘akea have so far been announced.

Stephanie SalmonsJuly 28, 2026

Gyu-Kaku Japanese Barbecue is offering limited-time yakiniku specials

Gyu-Kaku Japanese Barbecue is offering limited-time yakiniku specials

The eatery is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a special "Adventures in Niku" menu, which is available until Sunday, Sept. 6. Diners can take advantage of specials like 1.5 pounds of thinly sliced beef for $35.

Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJuly 28, 2026

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