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Community Voices: Building pilina on the Continent

Community Voices: Building pilina on the Continent

Oregon- and Washington-serving nonprofit Olekona Hawaiian Civic Club's vision continues to center on Prince Kūhiō’s call to uplift the lāhui beyond the pae ʻāina. This is accomplished through scholarships, support for Native Hawaiian artists and businesses, increased access to health and traditional food services, the opening of spaces to learn mele, hula, oli, and traditional crafts, and culturally immersive summer programs.

Jayden Kepoʻo-CaspinoMarch 24, 2026

Jamba Hawaiʻi is offering $2 lychee smoothies

Jamba Hawaiʻi is offering $2 lychee smoothies

$2 Lychee Day is coming up on March 24. Customers can enjoy a 16-ounce lychee smoothie for a discounted price from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Jamba Hawaiʻi stores, while supplies last.

Kelli Shiroma BraiottaMarch 24, 2026

Hawaiian Council announces campaign for individuals impacted by floods

Hawaiian Council announces campaign for individuals impacted by floods

The initiative helps those impacted by recent storms, which flooded houses, farms and roads. By Monday, March 23, that campaign had already reached its matching gift of up to $100,000.

Katie HellandMarch 24, 2026

New Vietnamese café open in Honolulu

New Vietnamese café open in Honolulu

Banh Mi’licious — inspired by the word “delicious” — recently opened in Kapalama Shopping Center. It’s the sister restaurant of Vietnam Deli, but its menu is focused on pho, banh mi sandwiches and side dishes like spring rolls.

Kelli Shiroma BraiottaMarch 23, 2026

Community Voices: Is the Jones Act finally sinking?

Community Voices: Is the Jones Act finally sinking?

President Donald Trump recently issued a 60-day waiver of the Jones Act and within 24 hours, foreign ships were being chartered to carry essential goods. When nearly every emergency, from hurricanes to military action, raises the need for a Jones Act waiver, it is time to stop issuing temporary waivers and start looking at permanent reform. 

Keliʻi AkinaMarch 23, 2026

The week ahead in Hawai‘i sports: UH baseball returns home after extended road trip

The week ahead in Hawai‘i sports: UH baseball returns home after extended road trip

The Rainbow Warriors notched a series win at preseason Big West favorite UC Santa Barbara over the weekend.

Christian ShimabukuMarch 23, 2026

Uncles and Aunties: Diane Harding, president of the Lani-Kailua Outdoor Circle

Uncles and Aunties: Diane Harding, president of the Lani-Kailua Outdoor Circle

In a journey that has taken her from Kāne‘ohe to Boston and back, Diane Harding spent 40 years developing geophysics software for such projects as undersea cable across the Pacific. Now, as president of the Lani-Kailua Outdoor Circle, she tends to the beauty of the Islands.

Cheryl Chee TsutsumiMarch 23, 2026

Hawai‘i men's volleyball emerges as Big West favorite after series sweep at Long Beach State

Hawai‘i men's volleyball emerges as Big West favorite after series sweep at Long Beach State

The Rainbow Warriors, who hadn't beaten The Beach on the road since 2015, earned a pair of road victories on Friday and Saturday.

Christian ShimabukuMarch 22, 2026

Island vibes at the heart of Kelandy’s new single

Island vibes at the heart of Kelandy’s new single

The singer and songwriter, who has collaborated with Josh Tatofi and Fiji, shares how he wrote his new song “Mango Tree,” which released today, Saturday, March 21.

Katie HellandMarch 21, 2026

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