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Hau Tree launches a refreshed brunch menu

Hau Tree launches a refreshed brunch menu

Executive chef Chaz Wilmore and chef de cuisine Denecio Urias recently revamped The Kaimana Beach Hotel restaurant’s brunch menu. Diners can look forward to dishes like shakshuka and naan, an updated avocado toast, fish sandwich and more.

Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJune 24, 2026

Community Voices: The art of the tax deal

Community Voices: The art of the tax deal

We, the people, have an interest in the deals that our government is making. Especially if tax money, or government resources paid for by tax money, is part of the deal.

Tom YamachikaJune 24, 2026

Ocean House by Roy Yamaguchi is now open on Kauaʻi

Ocean House by Roy Yamaguchi is now open on Kauaʻi

The new eatery, which celebrated its grand opening on June 22, is located at Outrigger Kauaʻi Beach Resort & Spa in Līhu‘e. The restaurant is currently open for breakfast and dinner and features a locally sourced menu that highlights Kauaʻi’s farms and fishing communities.

Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJune 24, 2026

Maui-based clothing shop now open at Kāhala Mall

Maui-based clothing shop now open at Kāhala Mall

Waiwaolani, a Native Hawaiian-owned alohawear business featuring prints of Hawaiʻi’s native species, has expanded to Oʻahu with the opening of its first retail store on the island.

Kelsey Kukaua MedeirosJune 23, 2026

Festivals, a hui hou to Kam Bowl, and cinema: What to do on O’ahu this weekend

Festivals, a hui hou to Kam Bowl, and cinema: What to do on O’ahu this weekend

Ready to make plans for the weekend? Aloha State Daily can help. From saying a hui hou to Kam Bowl Restaurant, which closes Sunday, to checking out the Pacific Rim Festival or Hawai’i Beer Fest, there are lots of events happening on O’ahu this weekend. Looking to stay cool inside? Sign up for the Hawai’i State Public Library’s Summer Reading Challenge.

Katie HellandJune 23, 2026

Red Lobster closes Waikīkī location

Red Lobster closes Waikīkī location

The restaurant permanently closed on June 21, a company spokesperson confirmed.

Stephanie SalmonsJune 23, 2026

Community Voices: Grassroot Institute of Hawaiʻi turns 25, same year U.S. turns 250

Community Voices: Grassroot Institute of Hawaiʻi turns 25, same year U.S. turns 250

A personal invite to Grassroot Institute of Hawaiʻi's 25th Anniversary Gala on Sept. 4. The theme of the evening is "The Freedom to Thrive," and will bring together Grassroot’s friends from around the Islands and the country to enjoy a meal, open bar, entertainment and more.

Keliʻi AkinaJune 23, 2026

Brug Bakery is celebrating its 13th anniversary with $3 pastries

Brug Bakery is celebrating its 13th anniversary with $3 pastries

The Japanese-style bakery’s popular annual pastry sale is back on Friday, July 3, at all six Brug locations. All pastries will be $3 each on a first-come, first-served basis; limit 12 pastries per customer. Six winners will also win a $130 Brug gift card.

Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJune 23, 2026

From Lāʻie to The League: Kahuku's Tolu Smith represents the Red Raiders along NBA journey

From Lāʻie to The League: Kahuku's Tolu Smith represents the Red Raiders along NBA journey

In 2025, Smith became just the second player who graduated from a high school in the Islands to appear in an NBA game, joining Hilo's Red Rocha, who debuted in the NBA in 1950.

Christian ShimabukuJune 23, 2026

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