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HI93ʻs Local Break Battle of the Bands holds grand finale

HI93ʻs Local Break Battle of the Bands holds grand finale

Watch local talent compete in this battle of the bands, which will pick a winner from four finalists at Capitol Modern’s First Friday on Nov. 6. Learn which bands will be competing for a chance to win eight hours of studio time.

Katie HellandOctober 31, 2026

Hamada: Boo to Halloween!

Hamada: Boo to Halloween!

ASD opinion columnist Rick Hamada has a bone to pick with the ghoulish holiday.

Rick HamadaOctober 30, 2026

Protect Kahoʻolawe ʻOhana celebrates 50 years with album, concert

Protect Kahoʻolawe ʻOhana celebrates 50 years with album, concert

More than five decades ago, nine people evaded the U.S. Coast Guard to land on Kahoʻolawe and protest the bombing of a sacred space for Native Hawaiians. This year, the Protect Kahoʻolawe ʻOhana has been hosting events across the state to reignite the call for aloha ʻāina, or care for the land. In about two weeks, PKO is teaming up with Bishop Museum to celebrate the release of a new album that features mele about this place.

Katie HellandOctober 30, 2026

Hawai‘i football visionary June Jones passes away at 73

Hawai‘i football visionary June Jones passes away at 73

The former UH quarterback and head coach left an indelible mark on the program he spurned the NFL for in 1999.

Christian ShimabukuOctober 30, 2026

Changing Kaka‘ako: The IBM Building

Changing Kaka‘ako: The IBM Building

At one time, the plan for the IBM Building included a basement bomb shelter in case of nuclear war. Later, the building faced destruction from a more ordinary source — changing ownership and redevelopment plans. Fortunately, writes ASD history columnist DeSoto Brown, it has been preserved, even as the neighborhood around it changes drastically.

DeSoto BrownOctober 30, 2026

UH Mānoa Athletics generated $753 million in economic value since 2023, study finds

UH Mānoa Athletics generated $753 million in economic value since 2023, study finds

State officials tout new report as reason to further invest in UH sports.

Michael BrestovanskyOctober 30, 2026

Transportation officials to host public meeting in Honolulu

Transportation officials to host public meeting in Honolulu

The City and County of Honolulu Department of Transportation Services is seeking public feedback on roadway changes to Beretania Street, South King Street and Young Street at a public meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Nov. 4.

Haley LehmanOctober 30, 2026

Budget Bites: $9.99 chicken tenders plates at Don Don Donki

Budget Bites: $9.99 chicken tenders plates at Don Don Donki

Don Don Donki, located in Kapolei, is launching its $9.99 plates on Wednesday, Nov. 4. Customers can get $9.99 chicken tenders plates starting at 3 p.m. on Wednesdays for all of November — including the Wednesday before Thanksgiving.

Kelli Shiroma BraiottaOctober 30, 2026

These Hawai‘i coffee subscriptions, shops are among the 10 best in the U.S.

These Hawai‘i coffee subscriptions, shops are among the 10 best in the U.S.

The USA Today's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards aim to rank the 10 best in several areas of travel, lifestyle and other categories. See where these Hawai‘i businesses landed.

Stephanie SalmonsOctober 29, 2026

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