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Earning the right to teach

Earning the right to teach

Fame is not the same as mastery, says ASD opinion columnist Sterling Higa, as he contemplates the careers of Kamohai and Tristyn Kalama, stars of "Renovation Aloha." The duo was in trouble again recently, this time for having run two illegal short-term rentals.

Sterling HigaMay 12, 2026

Community Voices: Follow the yellow brick road

Community Voices: Follow the yellow brick road

Stay tuned for further news on the bills advancing toward the Land of Oz.

Tom YamachikaMay 11, 2026

AYCE wagyu shabu shabu spot opens in Kapahulu

AYCE wagyu shabu shabu spot opens in Kapahulu

Mikiya Honolulu just opened its second location in Kapahulu Shopping Center. The eatery is currently open nightly from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. Customers can look forward to meats ranging from Japanese A5 wagyu brisket to Australian wagyu, a self-serve veggie bar, and soft serve for dessert.

Kelli Shiroma BraiottaMay 11, 2026

Community Voices: Last week to apply for OHA’s Mahiʻai Micro Fund Program

Community Voices: Last week to apply for OHA’s Mahiʻai Micro Fund Program

Farmers impacted by the recent Kona Low storms may be eligible for awards of up to $5,000, while other eligible farmers may receive awards of up to $3,000 to support ongoing operational costs. The deadline to apply is Friday, May 15.

Bill BrennanMay 11, 2026

The week ahead in Hawai‘i sports: HHSAA wraps up state championships

The week ahead in Hawai‘i sports: HHSAA wraps up state championships

Four different sports will crown their state championships this week to wrap up the school year in high school sports.

Christian ShimabukuMay 11, 2026

53 By The Sea has a new chef and tasting menu

53 By The Sea has a new chef and tasting menu

Internationally acclaimed chef Takayoshi Kawai is now at the oceanfront restaurant; he is known for his 1995 appearance on Fuji TV’s “Iron Chef.” Diners can choose from five-course and six-course tasting menus. The eatery plans to replace its former Sunday brunch with weekend lunch service in the upcoming months.

Kelli Shiroma BraiottaMay 11, 2026

Pipikaula Corner: How the Clinton White House just bamboozled Hawai‘i

Pipikaula Corner: How the Clinton White House just bamboozled Hawai‘i

The Legislature was jubilant as it passed SB2471 on Friday, seeking to overturn the effects of the Citizens United decision in Hawai‘i and get big money and outside influences out of our elections. The irony is, Mainland power players were pulling our strings the whole time.

A. Kam NapierMay 11, 2026

Mililani breaks through to win first HHSAA baseball title

Mililani breaks through to win first HHSAA baseball title

The Trojans defeated Pac-Five 1-0 in a pitcher's duel for the ages.

Christian ShimabukuMay 11, 2026

Community Voices: Historic 2024 tax cuts rescued for majority of Hawai‘i residents

Community Voices: Historic 2024 tax cuts rescued for majority of Hawai‘i residents

Grassroot Institute of Hawai‘i played a part in convincing the Legislature to preserve nearly all of the promised tax cuts that had been poised for repeal at the start of the session.

Keliʻi AkinaMay 11, 2026

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