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Hamada: The inside scoop on 30 years in talk radio
ASD columnist Rick Hamada talks about how he got into radio in the first place and what he loves most about it.
Rick HamadaNovember 13, 2026

Keep It Kaimukī Saturday returns for 10th year
The free event, which aims to support small businesses throughout the Honolulu neighborhood, is planned for Saturday, Nov. 28, and coincides with Small Business Saturday.
Stephanie SalmonsNovember 13, 2026

Changing Kakaʻako: The Ward family and their home, Part 1
In 1881, Curtis and Victoria Ward built their grand home in Honolulu beside a fishpond and coconut tree grove, just makai of Thomas Square and McKinley High School today. ASD history columnist DeSoto Brown explores the generations that stewarded this place and how it impacted residents at the time. Still to come: How the widening of Ward Avenue would slice off part of this land, along with the construction of what would initially be the Honolulu International Center.
DeSoto BrownNovember 12, 2026

Hawai‘i and North Dakota State collide for first-ever meeting
The inaugural Mountain West Conference matchup features a pair of teams with plenty at stake in their respective seasons on Saturday.
Christian ShimabukuNovember 12, 2026

Homemade on the Hillside is a new bake stand in the Tantalus area
The bake stand is currently open every Saturday. Customers can find a variety of desserts, ranging from chocolate chip cookies and s’mores rice Krispie treats, to pickles in assorted flavors.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaNovember 12, 2026

Everest Grill just opened its second location in ʻAiea
The Indian and Nepali restaurant, whose original location is in Kāneʻohe, recently opened in Westridge Shopping Center. The biz is known for dishes like chicken tikka masala, lamb rogan josh and chicken biryani, but the ‘Aiea location has a few exclusive dishes.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaNovember 12, 2026

All 10 Kamehameha girls soccer seniors sign with Division 1 schools
The Warrior seniors were part of an on-campus signing day ceremony on Thursday morning, representing eight different universities on the Mainland.
Christian ShimabukuNovember 12, 2026

Watch 'Moana 2' in ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi
A Polynesian wayfinder will share her story in ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi under the stars in Ko Olina this weekend. Producer Ty Sanga shares more about the movie and its upcoming screening on Oʻahu.
Katie HellandNovember 12, 2026

Hawai‘i soccer loses heartbreaker in Mountain West semifinals
In their Mountain West tournament debut, the Rainbow Wahine lost via golden goal to Wyoming on Wednesday in Phoenix.
Christian ShimabukuNovember 12, 2026
Food & Dining
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Hy’s Steak House is celebrating 50 years
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaNovember 11, 2026
The Lei Stand is featuring $8 cocktails
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaNovember 11, 2026
Veterans Day celebrations, 'Moana 2,' and more: what to do on Oʻahu this weekend
Katie HellandNovember 10, 2026
The Matcha Social is a new kiosk in Pearlridge Center
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaNovember 10, 2026
Soup dumpling spot Sijie Special Noodle opens in Honolulu
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaNovember 09, 2026
Arts & Entertainment
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Free event to feature art and mele inspired by Hawaiʻi
Kelsey Kukaua MedeirosNovember 12, 2026
HI93’s Battle of the Bands names winner
Katie HellandNovember 12, 2026
Veterans Day celebrations, 'Moana 2,' and more: what to do on Oʻahu this weekend
Katie HellandNovember 10, 2026
Watch movies, drink wine, eat focaccia at this returning festival
Katie HellandNovember 10, 2026
Mōʻiliʻili musician combines Pokémon with piano
Katie HellandNovember 07, 2026
Sports
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Punahou's Tanoa Scanlan signs with University of Montana
Christian ShimabukuNovember 12, 2026
Sterling Carvalho selected new football coach at Saint Louis
Christian ShimabukuNovember 11, 2026
Lacaden's clutch day leads Hawai‘i football to narrow victory at UTEP
Christian ShimabukuNovember 08, 2026
UH coaches dish on NCAA's new five-year eligibility rule
Christian ShimabukuNovember 07, 2026
Hawai‘i football heads to UTEP after bye
Christian ShimabukuNovember 06, 2026


