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ʻThe Queen’s Willʻ premieres in Honolulu

ʻThe Queen’s Willʻ premieres in Honolulu

The world premiere of a new play, “The Queen’s Will,” is headed for Kumu Kahua Theatre. Playwright Sean T.C. O’Malley shares how more than 500 articles helped inspire the show, which takes the stage for the first time this month.

Katie HellandAugust 08, 2026

Three years after wildfires, here's what's changed at Maui Emergency Management Agency

Three years after wildfires, here's what's changed at Maui Emergency Management Agency

Maui Emergency Management Agency Administrator Amos Lonokailua-Hewett stepped into the role in January 2024, just months after wildfires devastated parts of the Valley Isle in August 2023.

Stephanie SalmonsAugust 08, 2026

The breakthrough that Hawai‘i needs: Measuring what leaders do

The breakthrough that Hawai‘i needs: Measuring what leaders do

It’s time for a change. Leadership is more than charisma or slogans; it requires choosing real problems and acting with enough integrity and reasonableness that the public can judge results fairly. ASD introduces a new data-driven opinion column to help readers understand what works in Hawai‘i, what doesn't, and how we stack up against other states.

Peter S. Adler & PhDAugust 08, 2026

Specialty Okinawa soba pop-up coming to The Kāhala Hotel & Resort

Specialty Okinawa soba pop-up coming to The Kāhala Hotel & Resort

Chef Eibun Nakamura, known for his specialty soba, is bringing his Okinawa soba to The Kāhala Hotel & Resort’s Plumeria Beach House on Aug. 13 to 16. Soba will be available during lunch from Aug. 13 to 16 and as part of the restaurant’s seafood buffet on Aug. 14 and 15.

Kelli Shiroma BraiottaAugust 07, 2026

Hawai‘i soccer makes lei for Lahaina wildfire victims ahead of weekend Maui trip

Hawai‘i soccer makes lei for Lahaina wildfire victims ahead of weekend Maui trip

The Rainbow Wahine will play an exhibition game against Seattle on the Valley Isle on Sunday, a trip in which both programs will also honor victims of the 2023 Lahaina wildfires.

Christian ShimabukuAugust 07, 2026

Community Voices: How Hawai‘i's latest bribery scandal blocked healthcare access

Community Voices: How Hawai‘i's latest bribery scandal blocked healthcare access

Rep. Ryan Yamane, recently indicted for bribery, allegedly killed a bill that would have exempted certain critical categories of health care facilities from the state's onerous Certificate of Need requirements. As a result, treatments like dialysis remain in short supply.

Malia HillAugust 07, 2026

Honolulu DPP requires use of AI tool for residential project permit applications

Honolulu DPP requires use of AI tool for residential project permit applications

The City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Planning and Permitting announced this week that applicants will be required to use an artificial intelligence tool to submit residential project permit applications. Julia Fink, executive vice president of AIA Honolulu, shared with ASD why the organization is advocating for this AI.

Haley LehmanAugust 07, 2026

Maui police lieutenant charged with corruption

Maui police lieutenant charged with corruption

Michael Vaitu‘ulala, a 17-year veteran of the Maui Police Department, allegedly took thousands of dollars in bribes to protect illegal cockfights, drug deals, and more.

Michael BrestovanskyAugust 07, 2026

Changing Kaka‘ako: The first on Kaka‘ako’s Automobile Row

Changing Kaka‘ako: The first on Kaka‘ako’s Automobile Row

Shiny, new high-rise condos are popping up all over Kaka‘ako, and it isn't the first time a trend changed the neighborhood. In the 1950s, the new kids on the blocks were car dealerships. The first of these, in 1958, was for Volkswagen.

DeSoto BrownAugust 07, 2026

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