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Pro-Surfer Tatiana Weston-Webb rides the wild surf in new doc shot at Kaua‘i, O‘ahu, Tahiti and Beyond
“A Marble in the Jar” debuts on 10 screens across the Mainland this Friday. The doc includes eye-popping, jaw-dropping camerawork above the pounders and underwater, as Weston-Webb rides the waves from Hawai‘i to French Polynesia to Australia to Bali to Mexico to France to Portugal to California and beyond on the pro-surfer circuit, in search of championships and the ideal tube.
Ed RampellSeptember 09, 2026

Former legislator joins Catholic Charities Housing Development Corp.
In her new role as housing development director, Sharon Har will focus on the day-to-day development of CCHDC's newest affordable housing project, Hale Pilina, and serve as the main point of contact for financing, construction and consulting partners.
Stephanie SalmonsSeptember 09, 2026

Community Voices: Save Ala Moana!
The City & County of Honolulu received permits for beach replenishment at Ala Moana Regional Park back in 2019 but never moved forward for lack of funding. And yet, the county has $65 million accumulated in its Clean Water and Natural Lands Fund. Why isn't this money being used to replenish this beach, or Waikīkī Beach?
Tom YamachikaSeptember 09, 2026

Megabon, music, and more: Your guide to the weekend on Oʻahu
Lots to choose from among O‘ahu events this weekend, from Megabon to the chance to eat Okinawan food, including andagi, at local restaurants. Here are some of the events happening this Friday, Sept. 11, through Sunday, Sept. 13.
Katie HellandSeptember 08, 2026

HIFF announces first wave of festival films
Catch the Hawaiʻi premiere of “Drifter” and the world premiere of “Protecting Kahoʻolawe: 50 Years of Aloha ʻĀina” or “Making the Line,” among other films reaching new audiences for the first time at the upcoming Hawaiʻi International Film Festival. The first wave of films, which includes 15 titles, has been announced.
Katie HellandSeptember 08, 2026

Community Voices: Hawaiʻi's housing affordability problem
Permit reform is a supply problem. What Hawaiʻi has is a price problem.
Corey IdleburgSeptember 08, 2026

Dang Cha by Couture is a hidden Vietnamese café in Pearl City
The café — located on the second floor of Stuart Plaza — is known for its Vietnamese iced coffees, matcha and banh mi sandwiches.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaSeptember 07, 2026

New workforce housing under construction near Queen's Medical Center
Located at 1518 Miller St., the project, which broke ground last month, is the first ground-up development from Fergus Brothers LLC.
Stephanie SalmonsSeptember 07, 2026

Punahou alum Spencer McLachlin returns home for emotional weekend as new UCSD coach
Both of McLachlin's parents are in the UH Circle of Honor. He estimates he's been inside the Stan Sheriff Center over 500 times. On Sunday, for the first time as a head coach, he went up against his childhood team.
Christian ShimabukuSeptember 07, 2026
Food & Dining
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HI Cravings Co-Op opens in Kapolei
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaSeptember 04, 2026
Don Quijote Kāheka is featuring $9.99 chicken katsu plates this month
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaSeptember 04, 2026
Save the date for Megabon 2026
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaSeptember 03, 2026
La Tour Cafe launches egg sandos for a limited time
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaSeptember 03, 2026
Doraku Sushi is now open at Hilton Hawaiian Village
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaSeptember 02, 2026
Arts & Entertainment
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‘Don’t Stop Believin’ ’ band back for stop in Honolulu journey
Katie HellandSeptember 06, 2026
Slack Key guitar sings at Waikīkī festival
Katie HellandSeptember 04, 2026
Playwright seeks help with cancer battle
Katie HellandSeptember 03, 2026
Catch Journey, football, and more: your guide to the weekend
Katie HellandSeptember 02, 2026
Dolly Parton in Hawaiʻi: Photos from the Hawaiʻi State Archives
Katie HellandSeptember 01, 2026
Sports
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Hawai‘i football stumbles in loss to UNLV
Christian ShimabukuSeptember 06, 2026
New Hawai‘i running back DeVon Rice quickly making up for lost time
Christian ShimabukuSeptember 04, 2026
Inaugural Unity Bowl to bring high school football teams affected by separate wildfires to Lahaina
Christian ShimabukuSeptember 04, 2026
Two NBA teams to hold training camp in Hawai‘i, capped by exhibition game
Christian ShimabukuSeptember 02, 2026
Hawai‘i women's volleyball shows room for growth in opening weekend for new head coach Joshua Walker
Christian ShimabukuAugust 31, 2026


