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Honolulu Zoo nominated for Best Zoo list

The zoo has also been nominated for the 10Best list of Best Zoo Memberships.

Stephanie SalmonsFebruary 13, 2026

Buy one, get one free ramen deal at this new shop

The Broth Bar Noodle House is opening Feb. 14 in Kāhala. Its grand opening festivities are Feb. 14 to 16, and customers can take advantage of a BOGO ramen deal during all three days.

Kelli Shiroma BraiottaFebruary 13, 2026

Stand-up comedian shares how he started Comedy U Hawaiʻi

Comedian Jose Figueras did not grow up as a class clown. In fact, he bombed his first few open mics. But he continued to hone his skills and now runs Comedy U Hawaiʻi, which provides a space for amateur comedians to test their jokes with a live audience.

Katie HellandFebruary 13, 2026

Hawai‘i ace pitcher Isaiah Magdaleno readies for his moment

Magdaleno will get the start on opening day for the Rainbow Warriors on Friday night against Gonzaga.

Christian ShimabukuFebruary 13, 2026

Pearl City woman gets supervised release following threats against the president

Rebecca Folley made hundreds of Facebook posts threatening to kill Presidents Joe Biden and Donald Trump.

Michael BrestovanskyFebruary 13, 2026

New Casamigos lounge experience in Honolulu

Located on the 37th floor of the Hilton Waikīkī Beach Resort & Spa, Casamigos House of Friends is a new lounge that’s open to both, local patrons and hotel guests. Enjoy curated Casamigos tequila cocktails, along with shareable appetizers.

Kelli Shiroma BraiottaFebruary 13, 2026

Sakura Sushi & Hibachi has a new all-you-can-eat sushi menu

The eatery, located in Ka Makana Aliʻi, now offers AYCE sushi during lunch and dinner on Mondays to Thursdays. The AYCE experience costs $28.95 per adult during lunch and $38.95 per adult during dinner.

Kelli Shiroma BraiottaFebruary 12, 2026

Inside the wardrobe of Cirque du Soleil’s ʻ ‘Auana’

The first resident Cirque du Soleil show of Hawaiʻi, “ ʻAuana” includes more than 270 costume elements, such as clothing, shoes and accessories. Aloha State Daily spoke with Luana Ouverney, the production’s head of wardrobe, about what it takes to keep that many costume pieces looking fresh and vibrant.

Katie HellandFebruary 12, 2026