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Aloha Festivals celebrates 80 years

Aloha Festivals celebrates 80 years

The festival underway consists of three events this weekend, including Hoʻolaulea, with four stages and more than 100 vendors in Waikīkī­­­. Also coming up on Sept. 26 is the Aloha Festivals’ 78th Annual Floral Parade, where Sam Shenkus, co-chair of the Aloha Festivals board of directors, has watched some families grow up over time.

Katie HellandSeptember 19, 2026

Hawai‘i joins multi-state lawsuit against DHS over immigration

Hawai‘i joins multi-state lawsuit against DHS over immigration

Immigration rule changes reduce availability of public benefits for immigrants.

Michael BrestovanskySeptember 19, 2026

"Hawaiʻi Ponoʻī" lyrics and history: The Liliʻuokalani anthem that Kalākaua replaced

"Hawaiʻi Ponoʻī" lyrics and history: The Liliʻuokalani anthem that Kalākaua replaced

For 10 years the Hawaiian Kingdom stood and sang a prayer written by the future queen. Then her brother wrote his own song. ASD opinion columnist Sterling Higa on the words “Hawaiʻi Ponoʻī” replaced.

Sterling HigaSeptember 19, 2026

AIA Honolulu continues to build community with Architecture Month

AIA Honolulu continues to build community with Architecture Month

October is AIA Honolulu's annual Architecture Month and the organization has events planned on O‘ahu and Hawai‘i Island throughout the month.

Stephanie SalmonsSeptember 18, 2026

Ahi & Vegetable is giving out free mini poke bowls

Ahi & Vegetable is giving out free mini poke bowls

The biz will be giving out free mini poke bowls at all of its locations (except downtown Honolulu) from 2 to 6 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 28, for International Poke Day. No purchase is necessary to get a free mini poke bowl. One mini free poke bowl will be available per guest, while supplies last, in-store only.

Kelli Shiroma BraiottaSeptember 18, 2026

Ballet Hawaiʻi is featuring a bespoke ballet performance at Noe

Ballet Hawaiʻi is featuring a bespoke ballet performance at Noe

The Italian restaurant at the Four Seasons Resort Oʻahu at Ko Olina will offer an exclusive five-course dining experience — with ballet performances featured in between each course — on Saturday, Oct. 3. Attendees can look forward to a unique culinary experience; a portion of the proceeds benefits Ballet Hawaiʻi.

Kelli Shiroma BraiottaSeptember 18, 2026

Hawai‘i women's volleyball hits the road for Las Vegas trip

Hawai‘i women's volleyball hits the road for Las Vegas trip

The Rainbow Wahine will play three matches in as many days at the Lucky Aces Women's Volleyball Invitational, beginning on Friday against Texas A&M-Corpus Christi.

Christian ShimabukuSeptember 18, 2026

Puppet designer puts spotlight on conservation

Puppet designer puts spotlight on conservation

Artist Greg Corbino brings to life a manta ray and a larger-than-life native land snail, along with other creatures who call Hawaiʻi home as part of the world premiere of “Carnival of the Nearly Extinct Animals” this weekend. The production combines music, dance and puppets to tell the stories of the world’s disappearing animals.

Katie HellandSeptember 18, 2026

West Maui nonprofit rallies to raise funds after hit from hurricanes Lala and Lowell

West Maui nonprofit rallies to raise funds after hit from hurricanes Lala and Lowell

Kahākūkahi Ocean Academy, which provides local youth free ocean-based education and mentorship, needs to raise $18,000 following the recent storms to repair a damaged classroom before the arrival of its fall school groups in the coming weeks. Here’s how to help.

Kelsey Kukaua MedeirosSeptember 18, 2026

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