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HPD justified in 2024 Waikīkī fatal shooting
Eric Walsh was shot 15 times in Waikīkī following a string of bank robberies.
Michael BrestovanskyFebruary 19, 2026

AC Carter returns to Hawai‘i ahead of jersey retirement
UH will honor Carter and retire his No. 23 jersey during Saturday night's game against UC Santa Barbara.
Christian ShimabukuFebruary 18, 2026

New dumpling shop in Honolulu
Located on the second floor of Discovery Bay Center, Waikīkī Snack Store recently opened. The shop — which specializes in Northern Chinese cuisine, including handcrafted dumplings and wontons in bone soup — also offers interactive ramen and shave ice stations.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaFebruary 18, 2026

Community Voices: More local food starts with housing
A look at several measures that have been introduced during this year’s state legislative session that could actually make a difference for Hawaiʻi’s farmers and ranchers, and for Hawaiʻi residents and consumers as a whole.
Keliʻi Akina & Ph.D.February 18, 2026

Paranormal activity at Paradise Park
If you want to understand why Mānoa Valley is filled with spirits and strange occurrences, consider that even the beauty of its endless rainbows has a dark side in the tragic story of Kahalaopuna, the famed “Rainbow Princess” of Mānoa.
Lopaka Kapanui and Tanya KapanuiFebruary 18, 2026

Hamada: Hawai‘i's classrooms should be politically neutral
A quality public education used to include a solid grounding in civics — a neutral understanding of how the government works and how to participate in the democratic process. Now it includes activist teachers using the classroom as a pulpit for their personal politics.
Rick HamadaFebruary 18, 2026

Officials gather for new Aloha Stadium milestones
A blessing was held for the Aloha Stadium Authority's temporary office, where multiple new pieces of information were also revealed.
Christian ShimabukuFebruary 18, 2026

Chance and the pandemic led West Maui resident to interior design career
Melissa Dyckman is the founder and principal designer at her namesake interior design studio, Melissa Dyckman Interiors.
Stephanie SalmonsFebruary 18, 2026

Hawai‘i County proposes higher property taxes for $4M-plus homes
New plan aims to raise millions for housing and homelessness programs, while protecting full-time residents.
Daniel FarrFebruary 18, 2026
Food & Dining
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You can get $1 shave ice this Saturday
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaFebruary 18, 2026
The Savellano’s Lechon business specializes in crispy pork belly
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaFebruary 17, 2026
Celine’s Best launches new potato wand snack
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaFebruary 16, 2026
Viral seafood rice bowl spot is opening in ʻAiea
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaFebruary 14, 2026
Egghead Café is offering Lunar New Year specials
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaFebruary 13, 2026
Arts & Entertainment
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Lunar New Year fun, fossilized shark teeth and more: Friday, Feb. 20, to Sunday, Feb. 22
Katie HellandFebruary 18, 2026
Uncles and Aunties: How John Rampage first got into theater and is shaping performers today
Cheryl Chee TsutsumiFebruary 17, 2026
Kalihi author releases second book
Kelsey Kukaua MedeirosFebruary 14, 2026
Stand-up comedian shares how he started Comedy U Hawaiʻi
Katie HellandFebruary 13, 2026
Inside the wardrobe of Cirque du Soleil’s ʻ ‘Auana’
Katie HellandFebruary 12, 2026
Sports
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The week ahead in Hawai‘i sports: UH men's basketball looking to stay atop Big West
Christian ShimabukuFebruary 17, 2026
Guided by Mānoa Magic, Hawai‘i baseball wins season-opening series over Gonzaga
Christian ShimabukuFebruary 17, 2026
UH testifies for increased NIL support
Christian ShimabukuFebruary 13, 2026
Hawai‘i ace pitcher Isaiah Magdaleno readies for his moment
Christian ShimabukuFebruary 13, 2026
Hawai‘i men's volleyball continues to take on the best amidst scheduling pivot
Christian ShimabukuFebruary 11, 2026


