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Hawai‘i Pacific University adds surfing team to athletics department

Hawai‘i Pacific University adds surfing team to athletics department

The Sharks will become the first college in the state to have an official surfing team.

Christian ShimabukuSeptember 17, 2026

Buckle up, cellos! HSO heads to Maui

Buckle up, cellos! HSO heads to Maui

Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra, which was recently designated the official state orchestra, will make its first appearance on Maui in 10 years with a free concert, Mele for Maui, on Saturday, Sept. 19. The outdoor performance under the stars of Kā‘anapali celebrates the resilience and courage of Lahaina, Kihei and Kula, and features guest artists such as Keola Beamer, Amy Hānaiali‘i and John Cruz.

Katie HellandSeptember 17, 2026

Honolulu Hiking Club founder combines recreation with respect and community

Honolulu Hiking Club founder combines recreation with respect and community

Shilo Garner founded Honolulu Hiking Club in 2024 to build community among outdoor recreationists. Today, he wants hikers to take home a sense of pride and responsibility for the beauty of Hawaiʻi.

Haley LehmanSeptember 17, 2026

Choco leʻa is celebrating its 12th birthday

Choco leʻa is celebrating its 12th birthday

From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 19, the Mānoa-based business will be offering free samples, a free gift with purchase, and a first look at its new merchandise. Choco leʻa also recently launched a variety of interactive experiences; come with Aloha State Daily on its mini kitchen access tour, where we learned more about the chocolate-making process.

Kelli Shiroma BraiottaSeptember 16, 2026

Taste of Ward is back Sept. 16 to 30

Taste of Ward is back Sept. 16 to 30

For two weeks, you can take advantage of featured dishes and limited-time offers at participating Ward Village restaurants and businesses.

Kelli Shiroma BraiottaSeptember 16, 2026

The Forgotten Landscape of Mapunapuna

The Forgotten Landscape of Mapunapuna

Tides and rain, time and spirits converge in this now-industrial area mauka of the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport. Here is the true history of a region shaped first by nature and then by two different cultures in two different eras, where traces remain of days and people long past.

Lopaka Kapanui and Tanya KapanuiSeptember 16, 2026

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