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Community Voices: Planting the seeds for progress
Two laws supported by Grassroot Institute of Hawai‘i have passed, allowing farmers to run home kitchen operations on their properties and build on-site housing for much-needed workers.
Keliʻi AkinaJuly 14, 2026
Community Voices: Molokai is ready for another option
Lānaʻi Air will begin flying between Oʻahu and Molokai in September.
Philamer FelicitasJuly 14, 2026
Free soil, plant testing for Kona Low-affected farmers ends July 21
Three months of free testing offered by the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa's Agricultural Diagnostic Service Center ends soon. Tests can identify soil and plant health issues and shifts in pest populations since the storm.
ASD StaffJuly 14, 2026
Your guide to upcoming theater on Oʻahu
Ready to see a production on stage? From Hawaiʻi premieres to Shakespearean classics, there are lots of shows to catch in Honolulu, Waikīkī, and more this summer and fall.
Katie HellandJuly 14, 2026
$1 ice cream flight cones at Hammond’s Gourmet Ice Cream
The Hawaiʻi Kai biz is offering limited-time specials for National Ice Cream Day this Sunday, July 19. Customers can enjoy $2 ice cream scoops, $1 flight cones and specialty flavors.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJuly 13, 2026
Max Holloway defeats injured Conor McGregor via TKO at UFC 329
An anticlimactic main event ended in a Holloway victory 13 years in the making in Las Vegas on Saturday night.
Christian ShimabukuJuly 12, 2026
Kamaka ʻUkulele celebrates 110 years
The ʻukulele company which makes instruments played by ʻukulele virtuosos and movie stars is celebrating more than a century of business. The instruments will be featured at the International ʻUkulele Festival of Hawaiʻi, a free event that returns to the Kapiʻolani Park Bandstand, this Sunday, July 12.
Katie HellandJuly 12, 2026
Wai‘anae's Max Holloway, Pearl CIty's Kai Kamaka III good to go at UFC 329
Each UFC 329 fight was made official on Friday morning after all fighters successfully made weight.
Christian ShimabukuJuly 11, 2026
Hawaiʻi attacks on parents: What the Liliha, Hawaiʻi Kai and Waikīkī cases share
A blood-soaked man stood in the middle of a Liliha street and answered police with his father’s name. ASD opinion columnist Sterling Higa on three attacks on parents in a single year — and the commandment written for ordinary homes.
Sterling HigaJuly 11, 2026
Daily Features
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"Just loved the colors in the sky that morning, felt really peaceful looking at them. Special because it was right over the ocean here. The Golden Rays just really make me feel like I live in Heaven here on Earth."
Daily Smile: Monday, July 13, 2026
Daily Smile: Sunday, July 12, 2026
Food & Dining
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Monkeypod Kitchen Waikīkī has a new late-night happy hour
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJuly 10, 2026
Hush Hush is a new speakeasy in Pint + Jigger
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJuly 10, 2026
Mahalo Noodle Waikīkī offers Okinawan soba
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJuly 09, 2026
This Wahiawā coffee shop is tucked away behind a tattoo shop
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJuly 08, 2026
Neko Koneko is a Tokyo-meets-Hawaiʻi café
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJuly 07, 2026
Arts & Entertainment
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What are the economic impacts of 'Moana' for Hawaiʻi?
Katie HellandJuly 10, 2026
'Haagua' featured at Honolulu Surf Film Festival
Katie HellandJuly 10, 2026
HoMA announces new director and CEO
Katie HellandJuly 09, 2026
Anna O’Brien’s under new management
Katie HellandJuly 09, 2026
Disney’s live action 'Moana' sails into theaters and more: Oʻahu weekend guide
Katie HellandJuly 08, 2026
Sports
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Kai Kamaka III looks to set the tone for Hawai‘i at UFC 329
Christian ShimabukuJuly 10, 2026
Wai‘anae's Max Holloway and Conor McGregor exchange barbs during contentious UFC 329 presser
Christian ShimabukuJuly 10, 2026
Top Hawai‘i prospects prepare for MLB Draft decisions
Christian ShimabukuJuly 10, 2026
Max Holloway, Conor McGregor take to the mic and reflect ahead of UFC 329
Christian ShimabukuJuly 09, 2026
Hamada: Hawai‘i not to blame for losing Sony Open
Rick HamadaJuly 08, 2026
Food & Dining
View allMonkeypod Kitchen Waikīkī has a new late-night happy hour
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJuly 10, 2026
Hush Hush is a new speakeasy in Pint + Jigger
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJuly 10, 2026
Mahalo Noodle Waikīkī offers Okinawan soba
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJuly 09, 2026
This Wahiawā coffee shop is tucked away behind a tattoo shop
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJuly 08, 2026
Neko Koneko is a Tokyo-meets-Hawaiʻi café
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJuly 07, 2026
Arts & Entertainment
View allWhat are the economic impacts of 'Moana' for Hawaiʻi?
Katie HellandJuly 10, 2026
'Haagua' featured at Honolulu Surf Film Festival
Katie HellandJuly 10, 2026
HoMA announces new director and CEO
Katie HellandJuly 09, 2026
Anna O’Brien’s under new management
Katie HellandJuly 09, 2026
Disney’s live action 'Moana' sails into theaters and more: Oʻahu weekend guide
Katie HellandJuly 08, 2026
Sports
View allKai Kamaka III looks to set the tone for Hawai‘i at UFC 329
Christian ShimabukuJuly 10, 2026
Wai‘anae's Max Holloway and Conor McGregor exchange barbs during contentious UFC 329 presser
Christian ShimabukuJuly 10, 2026
Top Hawai‘i prospects prepare for MLB Draft decisions
Christian ShimabukuJuly 10, 2026
Max Holloway, Conor McGregor take to the mic and reflect ahead of UFC 329
Christian ShimabukuJuly 09, 2026
Hamada: Hawai‘i not to blame for losing Sony Open
Rick HamadaJuly 08, 2026