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Hamada: The SAVE America Act is important, and sensible

Hamada: The SAVE America Act is important, and sensible

ASD columnist Rick Hamada finds Rep. Ed Case to be the only voice of reason among Hawai‘i's congressional delegation in voting in favor of the SAVE America act requiring that voters show ID to prove their eligibility to vote.

Rick HamadaMarch 11, 2026

Kīlauea erupts again, bringing more tephra, ash fall to Hawai‘i Island

Kīlauea erupts again, bringing more tephra, ash fall to Hawai‘i Island

Tephra and ash fall from the latest eruptive episode of Kīlauea volcano, which began and ended on Tuesday, March 10, has led to the temporary closure of its summit in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park and parts of Highway 11.

Stephanie SalmonsMarch 11, 2026

ZIGU launched a new late-night happy hour

ZIGU launched a new late-night happy hour

Located in Waikīkī, the Japanese izakaya’s new late-night menu is offered from 9 to 11 p.m. Sundays to Thursdays. Customers can enjoy discounted dishes like mochiko fried chicken, spicy tuna roll, hot sukiyaki soba and more.

Kelli Shiroma BraiottaMarch 10, 2026

Pause on tax cuts still advancing despite debate

Pause on tax cuts still advancing despite debate

A proposal to halt a "historic" series of tax cuts is halfway through the state Legislature, but its final form is still open for debate.

Michael BrestovanskyMarch 10, 2026

Honolulu Festival returns with parade, fireworks

Honolulu Festival returns with parade, fireworks

Live stage performances, the Sake & Food Fest, Bon Dances, and a craft fair are just some of the events on the agenda for the upcoming Honolulu Festival, which celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. There will also be a number of free events, including the Japanese Film Festival, the Nagaoka Fireworks show, and the Grand Parade.

Katie HellandMarch 10, 2026

Mother-daughter duo lead wellness program in Waimānalo

Mother-daughter duo lead wellness program in Waimānalo

Playing to their strengths of integrating education, plant-based nutrition and brain health, Malia Smith and Kapiʻolei Smythe co-founded nonprofit We the Well Beings to provide healing through cultural practices, healthy meal plans, peer support and more. The results so far show that participants experience mitigated and even reversed chronic diseases.

Kelsey Kukaua MedeirosMarch 10, 2026

Community Voices: Fighting to save Hawai‘i's income tax cuts

Community Voices: Fighting to save Hawai‘i's income tax cuts

Bills before the Legislature to claw back tax relief were met with stiff opposition from voters. These proposals to abandon announced tax relief have eroded public trust — and raised a lot of questions about our government’s commitment to reducing Hawai‘i’s cost of living.

Keliʻi AkinaMarch 10, 2026

Community Voices: Rental car loophole

Community Voices: Rental car loophole

Various bills in the Legislature propose to require car rental companies to pay 4.5% when they buy or import cars.

Tom YamachikaMarch 10, 2026

Neiman Marcus to close at Ala Moana Center

Neiman Marcus to close at Ala Moana Center

Last month, parent company Saks Global Enterprises said it is “refining the Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus store footprint to focus on profitable locations with the highest growth potential.”

Stephanie SalmonsMarch 10, 2026

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