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Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park to temporarily close some trails for safety
Continued inflation and increased earthquake activity at the summit of Kīlauea Volcano prompted the safety closures on Wednesday.
Stephanie SalmonsOctober 08, 2026

Macho Grill offers sizzling steak skillets
The eatery, located on Piʻikoi Street, specializes in sizzling steak skillets. Choose from popular options like beef steak, pork chop, rib-eye and pork combos and more.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaOctober 07, 2026

Pīkake Cafe offers local-style comfort food in downtown Honolulu
The sister business of Guieb Cafe is located in the cafeteria space of the Prince Kūhiō Federal Building in downtown Honolulu. The cafeteria is open to the public — customers have to go through a security checkpoint — from Mondays to Fridays. Diners can expect some of the most popular dishes from Guieb Café, including ube mascarpone pancakes, pork adobo omelets and hamburger steak.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaOctober 07, 2026

Community Voices: Waikīkī Beachboys seek to restore historic koa canoe
For more than four decades, Kamoho Aliʻi, beloved traditional koa waʻa of the Waikīkī Beachboys Canoe Club has served as a physical connection to the club’s roots. The koa canoe has been in dry dock for more than two decades, but fundraising efforts to restore it are currently underway.
Kyler HoodOctober 07, 2026

Community Voices: Tax, spend, regulate, repeat
In Hawaiʻi, business leaders have watched for years as state and county policymakers talk about lowering the cost of living or encouraging economic growth. But what has really happened?
Keliʻi AkinaOctober 07, 2026

The Hauntings of Waimea Canyon
Carved by rainwater over ages, Kauai's Waimea Canyon holds mysteries both ancient and modern. Have you ever felt watched while hiking the canyon's trails?
Lopaka Kapanui and Tanya KapanuiOctober 07, 2026

Residents weigh in on storm power outages
The state PUC held the first of five town hall meetings discussing power outages caused by this year's various storms.
Michael BrestovanskyOctober 07, 2026
Spooky season, jazz and more: what to do on Oʻahu this weekend
Aloha State Daily rounded up 10 ways you can spend the weekend. From a pumpkin patch visit at Waimānalo Country Farms to a craft beer event inside a hanger at the Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum, there are lots of events happening on Oʻahu this weekend. ʻIolani Palace will also host its Kamaʻāina Sunday this weekend, which includes a kōnane tournament.
Katie HellandOctober 07, 2026

Press ‘pause’ at this upcoming event on Oʻahu’s east side
Kailua-based mindfulness coach and clinical psychologist Gaby Toloza will debut PauseFest on Oct. 24 at YWCA Kokokahi in Kāneʻohe. The family-friendly event aims to encourage participants to slow down, unplug and connect in-person through screen-free fun and activities, a collective pause and chance to shop local vendors focused on food, wellness and creativity. Toloza says come as you are.
Kelsey Kukaua MedeirosOctober 06, 2026
Food & Dining
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This Honolulu eatery has a BOGO 50% off lunchtime pizza deal
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaOctober 06, 2026
Little Pickle is a new specialty hot dog shop in Kailua
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaOctober 06, 2026
Stop by and say ‘aloha’ to Aloha State Daily at OnoFest & Fall Expo
Kady PascualOctober 06, 2026
Yours Truly to launch a limited-time Halloween speakeasy
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaOctober 06, 2026
Budget Bites: $9.99 tonkatsu plates at Don Quijote Pearl City
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaOctober 05, 2026
Arts & Entertainment
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Kit Ebersbach shares how free jazz album came to life
Katie HellandOctober 06, 2026
Brittni Paiva and ʻGod Mode’
Katie HellandOctober 02, 2026
Lego bricks inspire sky-high imagination on display at Bishop Museum
Katie HellandOctober 01, 2026
Walk, feast, and party: What to do on Oʻahu this weekend
Katie HellandSeptember 30, 2026
Aloha Beer Co.’s Oktoberfest celebration is coming
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaSeptember 29, 2026
Sports
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Lotte Championship relocates to Maui
Christian ShimabukuOctober 06, 2026
Clippers, Warriors put on a show in Hawai‘i NBA exhibition
Christian ShimabukuOctober 05, 2026
Thailand's Jeeno Thitikul wins 2026 Lotte Championship
Christian ShimabukuOctober 05, 2026
Hawai‘i football's Mountain West hopes dealt fatal blow with frustrating loss to San Jose State
Christian ShimabukuOctober 04, 2026
Hawai‘i point guard Tanner Cuff works his way back from injury to lead new-look 'Bows
Christian ShimabukuOctober 03, 2026


