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Hamada: Let me be a warning to you

Hamada: Let me be a warning to you

ASD columnist Rick Hamada gets personal with some health news, in hopes that you'll be inspired to take better care of yourself.

Rick HamadaJune 25, 2026

UBAE opens second location in Pearlridge Center

UBAE opens second location in Pearlridge Center

The business — which stands for “ube before anything else” — just opened in ‘Aiea. Its Pearlridge Center store has several exclusive treats, including ube slushies and ubaegato, or soft serve topped with a shot of hot espresso.

Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJune 25, 2026

Wehiwehi artists perform at Bishop Museum, Shangri La

Wehiwehi artists perform at Bishop Museum, Shangri La

Six Kānaka Maoli artists shared their work with the community at the Wehiwehi artist showcase on June 19 at Bishop Museum. This week, artists from the Wehiwehi residency program will also perform at Shangri La before an evening crowd of up to 200 people at the first event of its kind for the museum and cultural center, after an expanded conditional use permit went into effect this year.

Katie HellandJune 24, 2026

City loan program for first-time homebuyers nears passage

City loan program for first-time homebuyers nears passage

A Honolulu City Council committee discussed a long-gestating program that would allow prospective homebuyers to apply for a loan from the city to help cover a down payment on a home.

Michael BrestovanskyJune 24, 2026

Legends and Spirits of Polihale

Legends and Spirits of Polihale

At the end of an unpaved, 5-mile road on Kaua‘i's west side is Polihale Beach. It is many things — a treasured local hangout, a visitor attraction that's gaining popularity, and, in ancient Hawaiian tradition, it is a jumping-off place for souls seeking the afterlife. Eerie stories abound about it.

Lopaka Kapanui and Tanya KapanuiJune 24, 2026

Turtle Bay Resort vs. a bee: Why the rules keep choosing luxury

Turtle Bay Resort vs. a bee: Why the rules keep choosing luxury

An endangered bee could stall a Turtle Bay resort, writes ASD columnist Sterling Higa. A few miles down the coast, homes that start at $5.9 million are going up untouched.

Sterling HigaJune 24, 2026

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