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Kaiser strike ends after nearly one month
Registered nurses and health care professionals at Moanalua Medical Center will return to work Tuesday after stalled negotiations resume.
Michael BrestovanskyFebruary 24, 2026
James Beard Foundation collaboration dinner coming to Waikīkī
Beachhouse at the Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa, and Azure Restaurant at The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort, are featuring dinner menus from a sold-out James Beard Foundation event last month in New York City. These “Modern-Day Lūʻau” experiences will be available in Honolulu for a limited time.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaFebruary 24, 2026
Community Voices: Reviving Hawaiʻi’s extreme sport
Tom Pōhaku Stone, a waterman, cultural practitioner and educator, brought back heʻe hōlua, or land sledding, and is considered to be Hawaiʻi’s foremost expert in the sport. For the last 30 years, Stone has ridden his papa hōlua (sled) on ancient hōlua slides and grassy hills across the pae‘āina.
Puanani Fernandez-AkamineFebruary 23, 2026
Community Voices: Use that hoarded tuition and fees now
If this special fund – almost $429 million as of June 2025 – cannot be deployed now by The University of Hawaiʻi, lawmakers will try to beat it out of the taxpayers, now.
Tom YamachikaFebruary 23, 2026
New Vietnamese cafe opens in Kakaʻako
Rollin’ Rolls Cafe opened recently in the former space of Hibachi Honolulu, next to Mad Pie in Kakaʻako. The biz offers a variety of spring and summer rolls, banh mi sandwiches and Vietnamese coffees.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaFebruary 23, 2026
The week ahead in Hawai‘i sports: UH women's basketball closes out home slate
The Rainbow Wahine have won 10 of their last 11 games heading into their final pair of home games.
Christian ShimabukuFebruary 23, 2026
Hawai‘i men's basketball triumphs over UC Santa Barbara on AC Carter night
The Rainbow Warriors prevailed over the Gauchos in overtime in front of a season-high crowd.
Christian ShimabukuFebruary 22, 2026
Hawai‘i baseball wins on Les Murakami Hall of Fame night
The Rainbow Warriors honored their legendary coach before improving to 5-1 for the 2026 season on Friday night.
Christian ShimabukuFebruary 21, 2026
Mauna Kea leases could get 10-year extension under proposed bill
Bill progressing in the state Legislature could allow the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority to extend Mauna Kea master lease by 10 years.
Michael BrestovanskyFebruary 21, 2026
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Daily Smile: Tuesday, February 24, 2026
"Bingo! This is THE shot I wanted to share for the mission! Full rainbow over Waimea Bay in May 2013, Kaʻena Point in view. It was a very lucky moment!"
Daily Smile: Monday, February 23, 2026
Food & Dining
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Executive Vineyards 2026 is coming this March
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaFebruary 21, 2026
New Korean grocery store open in Honolulu
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaFebruary 21, 2026
New weekday dinner buffet at Prince Waikīkī
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaFebruary 20, 2026
New seafood restaurant opens at Pier 38
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaFebruary 19, 2026
Aloha Beer Co. launched a new menu
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaFebruary 19, 2026
Arts & Entertainment
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AI music regulations, a state symphony, and more in these bills to watch
Katie HellandFebruary 20, 2026
Services for Hula Master Nālani Kanakaʻole
Katie HellandFebruary 19, 2026
Lunar New Year fun, fossilized shark teeth and more: Friday, Feb. 20, to Sunday, Feb. 22
Katie HellandFebruary 18, 2026
Uncles and Aunties: How John Rampage first got into theater and is shaping performers today
Cheryl Chee TsutsumiFebruary 17, 2026
Kalihi author releases second book
Kelsey Kukaua MedeirosFebruary 14, 2026
Sports
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Danny Alvarez set to make debut as Hawai‘i beach volleyball head coach
Christian ShimabukuFebruary 19, 2026
AC Carter returns to Hawai‘i ahead of jersey retirement
Christian ShimabukuFebruary 18, 2026
Officials gather for new Aloha Stadium milestones
Christian ShimabukuFebruary 18, 2026
The week ahead in Hawai‘i sports: UH men's basketball looking to stay atop Big West
Christian ShimabukuFebruary 17, 2026
Guided by Mānoa Magic, Hawai‘i baseball wins season-opening series over Gonzaga
Christian ShimabukuFebruary 17, 2026
Food & Dining
View allExecutive Vineyards 2026 is coming this March
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaFebruary 21, 2026
New Korean grocery store open in Honolulu
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaFebruary 21, 2026
New weekday dinner buffet at Prince Waikīkī
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaFebruary 20, 2026
New seafood restaurant opens at Pier 38
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaFebruary 19, 2026
Aloha Beer Co. launched a new menu
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaFebruary 19, 2026
Arts & Entertainment
View allAI music regulations, a state symphony, and more in these bills to watch
Katie HellandFebruary 20, 2026
Services for Hula Master Nālani Kanakaʻole
Katie HellandFebruary 19, 2026
Lunar New Year fun, fossilized shark teeth and more: Friday, Feb. 20, to Sunday, Feb. 22
Katie HellandFebruary 18, 2026
Uncles and Aunties: How John Rampage first got into theater and is shaping performers today
Cheryl Chee TsutsumiFebruary 17, 2026
Kalihi author releases second book
Kelsey Kukaua MedeirosFebruary 14, 2026
Sports
View allDanny Alvarez set to make debut as Hawai‘i beach volleyball head coach
Christian ShimabukuFebruary 19, 2026
AC Carter returns to Hawai‘i ahead of jersey retirement
Christian ShimabukuFebruary 18, 2026
Officials gather for new Aloha Stadium milestones
Christian ShimabukuFebruary 18, 2026
The week ahead in Hawai‘i sports: UH men's basketball looking to stay atop Big West
Christian ShimabukuFebruary 17, 2026
Guided by Mānoa Magic, Hawai‘i baseball wins season-opening series over Gonzaga
Christian ShimabukuFebruary 17, 2026