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Everest Grill offers Indian and Nepali cuisine in Windward Oʻahu
The eatery, located in the former space of Kogi Aina in Kāneʻohe, opened earlier this year. Customers can enjoy a variety of popular Indian dishes, ranging from chicken momo and vegetable samosas to biryani and tandoor specialties.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaMay 27, 2026
The Sweet Stand is a new bake stand in Kapolei
Business owner Ivy-Ann Fernandez, who originally opened home café Midori Matcha last year, decided to pivot and start a walk-up bake stand. Customers can enjoy a rotating selection of baked goods — ranging from cinnamon rolls and banana bread loaves to focaccia bread — and look forward to matcha and coffee bottled lattes in the future.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaMay 27, 2026
The news according to OHA
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs has shown an interest in purchasing a television station. ASD opinion columnist Sterling Higa thinks this might not do for OHA what the agency would like in terms of controlling the message.
Sterling HigaMay 27, 2026
Ghosts Run This Gulch
From ancient battles to modern car crashes, a lot has happened around Roosevelt Bridge, where Kamehameha Highway crosses over Kīpapa Gulch. Is it any wonder it has a reputation for hauntings?
Lopaka Kapanui and Tanya KapanuiMay 27, 2026
CONGRESS WATCH: Firework laundering
Hawai‘i lawmakers introduce bill making fireworks trafficking prosecutable under money laundering laws.
Michael BrestovanskyMay 27, 2026
Community Voices: A good lesson in curtailing government growth
Kudos to Councilmember Val Okimoto and the Honolulu Budget Committee, which made the fiscally responsible decision this week to ax most of the funding for the city’s Office of Economic Recovery.
Keliʻi AkinaMay 26, 2026
Chart House Waikīkī has a new late-night menu
The eatery’s new late-night menu is served nightly from 9 to 10:30 p.m. at the bar for dine-in only. Customers can enjoy plate lunch-style entrees like Hawaiian chopped steak and boneless prime barbecue short ribs.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaMay 26, 2026
The Surfing Pig has a hidden speakeasy
The Kaimukī eatery is also home to an “if you know, you know” speakeasy, which opened last fall. Customers must call the restaurant to make reservations for the speakeasy.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaMay 26, 2026
HHSAA reveals Hall of Honor Class of 2026
Twelve student athletes will each receive a $2,000 scholarship. Honorees come from public and private high schools and represent a wide range of sports, from swimming to football.
Christian ShimabukuMay 25, 2026
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Daily Smile: Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Daily Smile: Tuesday, May 26, 2026
"We were out sailing with some friends. … Everyone was wearing polarized sunglasses so it took a while for us to even notice and then suddenly as soon as we took off, the glasses were amazed at the complete rainbow and it’s brightness. It stayed across the city like that for a very long time and it was just the perfect Hawaiʻi rainbow and afternoon sailing."
Food & Dining
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L&L Hawaiian Barbecue continues Mainland expansion
Stephanie SalmonsMay 25, 2026
KCC’s summer culinary cohorts to get cooking
Kelsey Kukaua MedeirosMay 23, 2026
This Italian eatery has a new ‘land and sea’ themed menu
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaMay 22, 2026
Budget Bites: $13 poke bowls at Noods Ramen Bar Hawaiʻi Kai
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaMay 22, 2026
Vintage Books Hawaiʻi relaunches brunch service with new chef
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaMay 21, 2026
Arts & Entertainment
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Windward Community College professor named Guggenheim Fellow
Katie HellandMay 25, 2026
Flowers, volunteers needed ahead of Memorial Day
Katie HellandMay 23, 2026
Backset drops new single “Up Late”
Katie HellandMay 22, 2026
Taimane, Los Lobos to headline Maui Music and Food Experience
Katie HellandMay 20, 2026
What to do on Oʻahu for Memorial Day weekend
Katie HellandMay 19, 2026
Sports
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Darren Matsuda out as Punahou boys basketball coach
Christian ShimabukuMay 23, 2026
Aloha Stadium tours to be made available to University of Hawai‘i football recruits
Christian ShimabukuMay 22, 2026
Hawai‘i baseball eliminated from Big West Conference tournament
Christian ShimabukuMay 21, 2026
Hawai‘i Pacific University set to add women's flag football program
Christian ShimabukuMay 21, 2026
Hawai‘i baseball set for final Big West Conference tournament
Christian ShimabukuMay 20, 2026
Food & Dining
View allL&L Hawaiian Barbecue continues Mainland expansion
Stephanie SalmonsMay 25, 2026
KCC’s summer culinary cohorts to get cooking
Kelsey Kukaua MedeirosMay 23, 2026
This Italian eatery has a new ‘land and sea’ themed menu
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaMay 22, 2026
Budget Bites: $13 poke bowls at Noods Ramen Bar Hawaiʻi Kai
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaMay 22, 2026
Vintage Books Hawaiʻi relaunches brunch service with new chef
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaMay 21, 2026
Arts & Entertainment
View allWindward Community College professor named Guggenheim Fellow
Katie HellandMay 25, 2026
Flowers, volunteers needed ahead of Memorial Day
Katie HellandMay 23, 2026
Backset drops new single “Up Late”
Katie HellandMay 22, 2026
Taimane, Los Lobos to headline Maui Music and Food Experience
Katie HellandMay 20, 2026
What to do on Oʻahu for Memorial Day weekend
Katie HellandMay 19, 2026
Sports
View allDarren Matsuda out as Punahou boys basketball coach
Christian ShimabukuMay 23, 2026
Aloha Stadium tours to be made available to University of Hawai‘i football recruits
Christian ShimabukuMay 22, 2026
Hawai‘i baseball eliminated from Big West Conference tournament
Christian ShimabukuMay 21, 2026
Hawai‘i Pacific University set to add women's flag football program
Christian ShimabukuMay 21, 2026
Hawai‘i baseball set for final Big West Conference tournament
Christian ShimabukuMay 20, 2026