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Hawaiʻi Act 11: Why the corporate campaign spending ban can’t fix our politics

Hawaiʻi Act 11: Why the corporate campaign spending ban can’t fix our politics

Hawaiʻi’s new ban on corporate election money assumes the voters are ready to govern themselves. ASD opinion columnist Sterling Higa on why self-government can’t be legislated.

Sterling HigaJuly 15, 2026

Where to find Tennessee-style barbecue in Honolulu

Where to find Tennessee-style barbecue in Honolulu

Bozie Jones Barbecue — with its signature red trailer on South King Street — has been serving Tennessee-style barbecue for about nearly 10 years. Owner Sean Paul Jones learned how to cook barbecue from his grandfather in Tennessee, and now serves up brisket, barbecue ribs and rib tips.

Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJuly 15, 2026

First look at Liliha Bakery's new Waikīkī restaurant

First look at Liliha Bakery's new Waikīkī restaurant

The business is opening its sixth location on Oʻahu this Friday, July 17. The Waikīkī Beach Walk restaurant will be open daily and features signature dishes like fried chicken, loco moco, Coco Puffs and poi doughnuts.

Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJuly 15, 2026

Aliʻi Coffee Co. is now open at Ala Moana Center

Aliʻi Coffee Co. is now open at Ala Moana Center

The coffee biz — which closed its Ward Centre and downtown Honolulu locations — recently opened in Ala Moana Center. The menu is the same; customers can enjoy the business’s signature cold brews and lattes. Aliʻi Coffee Co. plans to open another location soon on Monsarrat Avenue.

Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJuly 15, 2026

Hamada: Airport carjacker skating on kidnapping charge

Hamada: Airport carjacker skating on kidnapping charge

Lawrence and Rose Ching are stunned that the man who carjacked them at Honolulu International Airport — driving off with their teen daughter in the back seat — isn't getting charged with kidnapping. ASD opinion columnist Rick Hamada agrees and takes a close look at the definition of the crime.

Rick HamadaJuly 15, 2026

Silent Spirits at the Hilo Hawaiian

Silent Spirits at the Hilo Hawaiian

Life thrived along Hilo Bay and Waiākea Peninsula, with abundant taro lo‘i, fish ponds, for centuries before Western contact. Spiritual life was ever-present and the landscape was dominated by the towering Kūakaʻananuʻu heiau, where men were sacrificed in elaborate ceremonies. Now the site is home to Hilo Hawaiian Hotel, and guests share stories of spectral visitors from long ago.

Lopaka Kapanui and Tanya KapanuiJuly 15, 2026

Police shooting of man in 2025 Mākaha vehicular assault justified

Police shooting of man in 2025 Mākaha vehicular assault justified

Iosua Stevens was killed in June 2025 after ramming a police car with his truck.

Michael BrestovanskyJuly 15, 2026

Kamaʻāina can enjoy limited-time discounts at the Buffet at Hyatt

Kamaʻāina can enjoy limited-time discounts at the Buffet at Hyatt

Hyatt Regency Waikīkī Beach Resort & Spa recently updated its buffet menu to include more Island-inspired dishes. As part of the resort’s 50th anniversary celebration, kamaʻāina can enjoy 25% off at the Buffet at Hyatt from Mondays to Thursdays and 20% off on Fridays to Sundays for all of July.

Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJuly 15, 2026

Hula, ʻAuana soundtrack, and $1 ice cream: weekend guide for Oʻahu

Hula, ʻAuana soundtrack, and $1 ice cream: weekend guide for Oʻahu

Looking for ways to celebrate the weekend? Catch the Prince Lot Hula Festival, listen to the ʻAuana soundtrack, eat $1 ice cream and attend Bon Dances. Aloha State Daily shares a list of a dozen ways you can get into weekend mode this Friday, July 17, through Sunday, July, 19.

Katie HellandJuly 15, 2026

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