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KCC’s summer culinary cohorts to get cooking
Kapiʻolani Community College’s Culinary Institute of the Pacific, in partnership with Culinary Institute of America, is offering two culinary training programs at no cost for high school students and culinary professionals in June. The deadline to apply is through Friday, May 29.
Kelsey Kukaua MedeirosMay 23, 2026
Hamada: How corrupt is Hawai‘i?
Most public servants get through the day doing absolutely nothing wrong. But as ASD opinion columnist Rick Hamada observes, there have been more than enough high-profile cases of corruption to justify the perception that Hawai‘i can be pretty rotten.
Rick HamadaMay 23, 2026
Flowers, volunteers needed ahead of Memorial Day
Girl Scouts Hawaiʻi is collecting flowers and ti leaves for lei to honor the more than 10,000 service members at the Hawaiʻi State Veteran’s Cemetery in Kāneʻohe. On Saturday, May 23, members of the public are invited to join them in creating lei.
Katie HellandMay 23, 2026
Darren Matsuda out as Punahou boys basketball coach
The Buffanblu won three HHSAA titles under Matsuda.
Christian ShimabukuMay 23, 2026
This Italian eatery has a new ‘land and sea’ themed menu
Botanico Waikīkī, which opened last fall, recently launched a new dinner menu. It highlights premium ingredients from the earth and ocean. Customers can enjoy dishes ranging from an anchovy and mentaiko potato salad and crab cream linguine to a crispy swordfish cutlet.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaMay 22, 2026
Aloha Stadium tours to be made available to University of Hawai‘i football recruits
Executive Director Michael Yadao believes it's important for prospective players to be able to take a look at their future home.
Christian ShimabukuMay 22, 2026
NOAA predicts strong hurricane season
An early forecast of this year's hurricane season estimates between five and 13 tropical cyclones in the Eastern and Central Pacific, and Hawai‘i residents are advised to start preparing now.
Michael BrestovanskyMay 22, 2026
Budget Bites: $13 poke bowls at Noods Ramen Bar Hawaiʻi Kai
These poke bowls are only available at the ramen business’s East Oʻahu store. Choose from spicy ‘ahi, hurricane, ginger scallion and spicy garlic crunch.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaMay 22, 2026
The stories underneath
ASD opinion columnist Sterling Higa explores how an extensive story on homelessness by Civil Beat raises issues where both the political left and political right can do better on their approaches to solving the problem.
Sterling HigaMay 22, 2026
Food & Dining
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Vintage Books Hawaiʻi relaunches brunch service with new chef
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaMay 21, 2026
Rainbow Drive-In has a new happy hour
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaMay 21, 2026
New Korean fusion pop-up in Kaimukī
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaMay 21, 2026
New frozen Greek yogurt spot in Honolulu
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaMay 19, 2026
Da Morning Grind Cafe is tucked away within a laundromat
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaMay 19, 2026
Arts & Entertainment
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Backset drops new single “Up Late”
Katie HellandMay 22, 2026
Taimane, Los Lobos to headline Maui Music and Food Experience
Katie HellandMay 20, 2026
Exhibit on Robert Cazimero extends through next week
Katie HellandMay 19, 2026
'Groundbreaking' film combines Chile, Hawaiʻi and hula
Katie HellandMay 16, 2026
And the Nā Hōkū Hanohano finalists are…
Katie HellandMay 15, 2026
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Hawai‘i baseball eliminated from Big West Conference tournament
Christian ShimabukuMay 21, 2026
Hawai‘i Pacific University set to add women's flag football program
Christian ShimabukuMay 21, 2026
Hawai‘i baseball set for final Big West Conference tournament
Christian ShimabukuMay 20, 2026
Moanalua wins 2026 HHSAA Division I girls flag football championship
Christian ShimabukuMay 17, 2026
Makana Wade coaches Le Jardin to first state title in boys volleyball
Christian ShimabukuMay 17, 2026
Food & Dining
View allVintage Books Hawaiʻi relaunches brunch service with new chef
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaMay 21, 2026
Rainbow Drive-In has a new happy hour
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaMay 21, 2026
New Korean fusion pop-up in Kaimukī
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaMay 21, 2026
New frozen Greek yogurt spot in Honolulu
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaMay 19, 2026
Da Morning Grind Cafe is tucked away within a laundromat
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaMay 19, 2026
Arts & Entertainment
View allBackset drops new single “Up Late”
Katie HellandMay 22, 2026
Taimane, Los Lobos to headline Maui Music and Food Experience
Katie HellandMay 20, 2026
Exhibit on Robert Cazimero extends through next week
Katie HellandMay 19, 2026
'Groundbreaking' film combines Chile, Hawaiʻi and hula
Katie HellandMay 16, 2026
And the Nā Hōkū Hanohano finalists are…
Katie HellandMay 15, 2026
Sports
View allHawai‘i baseball eliminated from Big West Conference tournament
Christian ShimabukuMay 21, 2026
Hawai‘i Pacific University set to add women's flag football program
Christian ShimabukuMay 21, 2026
Hawai‘i baseball set for final Big West Conference tournament
Christian ShimabukuMay 20, 2026
Moanalua wins 2026 HHSAA Division I girls flag football championship
Christian ShimabukuMay 17, 2026
Makana Wade coaches Le Jardin to first state title in boys volleyball
Christian ShimabukuMay 17, 2026