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Letter to the Editor: Remembering Bob Krauss

Krauss had influence on Hawaiʻi politics, culture and more, including family.

Letters to the EditorFebruary 10, 2026

Community Voices: Maintaining Hilo's Keaukaha Beach Park

A recent cleanup at Puhi Bay was initiated to utilize community resources and ʻike to support the park's transition into community-driven management. Discussions remain ongoing between Department of Hawaiian Home Lands and Keaukaha Community Association, which helped organize the event called “People for Puhi,” along with the group, Kānewala.

Kuʻuwehi Hiraishi February 10, 2026

New sandwich shop opening in Kapolei

Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop is opening its new Kapolei location on Tuesday, Feb. 10. The business is known for its loaded hot and cold subs; bestsellers include Cap’s BLT, classic cheesesteak and The Bobbie.

Kelli Shiroma BraiottaFebruary 09, 2026

Honolulu-born Jacob Batalon speaks pidgin in Prime's new action comedy

This graduate of Damien Memorial School returned to Oʻahu to film part the movie, “The Wrecking Crew.” The buddy cop film, which stars Jason Momoa and Dave Bautista as estranged brothers, launched on Amazon Prime Video on Tuesday, Jan. 27.

Katie HellandFebruary 07, 2026

Hawai‘i alum Jahlani Tavai joins exclusive club ahead of Super Bowl debut

Tavai is the first player with direct ties to the Aloha State to compete in the Super Bowl since 2023.

Christian ShimabukuFebruary 07, 2026

These Hawai‘i businesses and organizations have been nominated for best-of lists

Several Hawai‘i businesses, eateries, museums, festivals — and even Honolulu itself — are among those vying to be among the best in a handful of USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards categories.

Stephanie SalmonsFebruary 07, 2026