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Aloha Tower at 100 years old, Part 2: It seemed like a good idea at the time ...

Aloha Tower at 100 years old, Part 2: It seemed like a good idea at the time ...

In the early 1960s, the State of Hawai‘i invested millions in harbor upgrades that included modernizing Aloha Tower as a terminal for passenger liners. But jet planes soon replaced passengers liners, rendering the terminal obsolete. In the 1990s, those structure were torn down to create Aloha Marketplace, a shopping and dining destination that would never draw the anticipated crowds. ASD history writer DeSoto Brown brings us to the present day as Aloha Tower celebrates its centennial.

DeSoto BrownJuly 06, 2026

Community Voices: Are your trees ready for hurricane season?

Community Voices: Are your trees ready for hurricane season?

As hurricane season unfolds, it's worth remembering that preparing for storms isn't only about what we store in our closets or garages. It's also about caring for the living infrastructure that surrounds us.

Daniel Dinell & Carol KwanJuly 03, 2026

CONGRESS WATCH: Schatz introduces bill requiring labels on AI content

CONGRESS WATCH: Schatz introduces bill requiring labels on AI content

U.S. Congress considered AI measures and other legislation last week.

Michael BrestovanskyJuly 03, 2026

Naks Pan is a new salt bread business on Oʻahu

Naks Pan is a new salt bread business on Oʻahu

The home bakery specializes in shio pan, or salt bread, and cream pan. The Japanese bread rolls are available in a variety of flavors, while the cream pan buns are filled with custard. The biz will be popping up at the Taste of Aloha market on July 11.

Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJuly 03, 2026

Ala Moana Center makes list of best shopping centers

Ala Moana Center makes list of best shopping centers

USA Today's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards aim to rank the 10 best in several areas of travel and lifestyle. Here's where Ala Moana — and other Hawai‘i businesses — landed on several lists.

Stephanie SalmonsJuly 03, 2026

From Waipahu to Italy: Remembering Staff Sgt. Grover Kazutomi Nagaji

From Waipahu to Italy: Remembering Staff Sgt. Grover Kazutomi Nagaji

Born and raised in Waipahu, Nagaji joined the U.S. Army on March 25, 1943. He became a proud member of the 100th Infantry Battalion (Separate), 34th Infantry Division, and trained at Camp Shelby in Mississippi. One year later, he was deployed to Europe, where he saw action in Italy as part of the Allied campaign against German forces.

John DekhaneJuly 03, 2026

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