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Ahonui specializes in real fruit ice cream

The pink food truck, located in Kahului, blends frozen fruit with locally sourced ice cream to create its desserts. Signature swirls include Hana banana — real fruit banana ice cream with dulce de leche sauce and praline pecans — and raspberry blackout. The biz also offers coffee and matcha lattes with housemade sauces.

Kelli Shiroma BraiottaOctober 09, 2026

Pritchett Cartoon: Supergreen!

John PritchettOctober 09, 2026

Hamada: Remember Officer O, not her killer

On Thursday, a jury convicted a man for the murder of Maui Police Officer Suzanne O, a young woman who based her life on service and courtesy.

Rick HamadaOctober 09, 2026

Trump approves FEMA funds for Lowell, Lala recoveries

Major Disaster Declarations for Hawaiʻi approved Thursday will grant additional federal funds for storm recovery projects

Michael BrestovanskyOctober 09, 2026

Black Orchid Lounge in Chinatown has a new happy hour

The new lounge — located in the former space of Obake — celebrated its grand opening in early September. It recently launched a new happy hour menu, complete with caviar frites, mini martinis and oyster shooters. For owner Tuda Sarian, it was important to create a space that was upscale, yet approachable.

Kelli Shiroma BraiottaOctober 08, 2026

Oʻahu churches ‘treat’ the community with family-friendly Halloween events

Check out these fall-themed events held by churches around the O‘ahu — from Waikīkī to Lāʻie — for the entire ʻohana to enjoy.

Kelsey Kukaua MedeirosOctober 08, 2026

Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park to temporarily close some trails for safety

Continued inflation and increased earthquake activity at the summit of Kīlauea Volcano prompted the safety closures on Wednesday.

Stephanie SalmonsOctober 08, 2026

State audit finds Kauhale Initiative made $13.7 million in unauthorized payments

Statewide homelessness initiative saw project changes, airfare and more ballooning budgets, alleges audit.

Michael BrestovanskyOctober 08, 2026

OHCRA looks to close out season strong with Molokai Hoe

Despite weather being a factor virtually the entire season, the organization's flagship race is good to go for another edition come Sunday.

Christian ShimabukuOctober 08, 2026