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Pipikaula Corner: How much water was that, anyway?
Warning: Journalist doing math! That said, if you're wondering how much water the Kona Low just dumped on the Islands, there is a way to figure that out. The answer starts with a "T."
A. Kam NapierMarch 17, 2026
Community Voices: A taxing debate
House and Senate bills in motion, if adopted, will define our state income taxes for the next several years. Letʻs take a closer look.
Tom YamachikaMarch 17, 2026
Switching sides: Maui Rep. Elle Cochran quits Dems, joins GOP
Cochran says Republicans will help bring stronger leadership to West Maui.
Michael BrestovanskyMarch 17, 2026
The ladder and the helicopter
ASD columnist Sterling Higa finds a lot to admire in how people responded to the weekend's storm and flooding. Not just among professionals such as the Honolulu Fire Department and the work crews of Hawaiian Electric, but among everyday citizens whose own preparations meant that they could help each other.
Sterling HigaMarch 16, 2026
Ways to help with storm recovery
Looking to give back to organizations and causes across the Islands impacted by severe weather? Here’s some ideas spanning from GoFundMe campaigns for Waialua farmers to campaigns for local nonprofits.
Kelsey Kukaua MedeirosMarch 16, 2026
The week ahead in Hawai‘i sports: The 'Bows are ready to dance
The Rainbow Warriors are playing in their first Big Dance in 10 years, taking on SEC champion Arkansas in the first full day of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday.
Christian ShimabukuMarch 16, 2026
Aloha State Daily passes 10,000 Instagram followers
Social media is just one of the ways to keep up with us. Here are some of your options for being part of the Aloha State Daily story.
A. Kam NapierMarch 16, 2026
Hawai‘i men's basketball punches ticket to NCAA Tournament for first time since 2016
In their final Big West game, the Rainbow Warriors defeated UC Irvine in the conference tournament on Saturday night in Henderson, Nev.
Christian ShimabukuMarch 16, 2026
9 films to watch when it rains
Stuck inside due to bad weather? Aloha State Daily rounded up a list of recent films which feature local actors and ties to the ʻāina our readers call home.
Katie HellandMarch 14, 2026
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Stop by and say aloha to Aloha State Daily at Hawaiʻi FoodieCon & Spring Expo
Kady PascualMarch 13, 2026
Kapiʻolani Seafood Restaurant moves to new location
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaMarch 13, 2026
Elotes business Corn Onoz Hawaiʻi opens its first store
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaMarch 13, 2026
Le Petit Chef dinner experience available in Honolulu
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaMarch 12, 2026
Preview of Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaiʻi’s new Honolulu store
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaMarch 12, 2026
Arts & Entertainment
View allStop by and say aloha to Aloha State Daily at Hawaiʻi FoodieCon & Spring Expo
Kady PascualMarch 13, 2026
HoMA features innovative artist with Hawaiʻi Island roots
Katie HellandMarch 13, 2026
Jason Momoa and band to rock out in Waikīkī
Katie HellandMarch 11, 2026
What to do on Oʻahu this weekend: Friday, March 13, through Sunday, March 15
Katie HellandMarch 11, 2026
Honolulu Festival returns with parade, fireworks
Katie HellandMarch 10, 2026
Sports
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Former Hawai‘i men's volleyball assistant coach Milan Zarkovic returns to Islands with UCLA
Christian ShimabukuMarch 13, 2026
Hawai‘i Pacific basketball standout Joshua West inspires with max effort
Christian ShimabukuMarch 13, 2026
Hawai‘i women's basketball primed for deep run in final Big West tournament
Christian ShimabukuMarch 12, 2026
Tua Tagovailoa released by Miami Dolphins, set to sign with Atlanta Falcons
Christian ShimabukuMarch 11, 2026
The week ahead in Hawai‘i sports: Tournament time for basketball
Christian ShimabukuMarch 09, 2026
Food & Dining
View allStop by and say aloha to Aloha State Daily at Hawaiʻi FoodieCon & Spring Expo
Kady PascualMarch 13, 2026
Kapiʻolani Seafood Restaurant moves to new location
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaMarch 13, 2026
Elotes business Corn Onoz Hawaiʻi opens its first store
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaMarch 13, 2026
Le Petit Chef dinner experience available in Honolulu
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaMarch 12, 2026
Preview of Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaiʻi’s new Honolulu store
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaMarch 12, 2026
Arts & Entertainment
View allStop by and say aloha to Aloha State Daily at Hawaiʻi FoodieCon & Spring Expo
Kady PascualMarch 13, 2026
HoMA features innovative artist with Hawaiʻi Island roots
Katie HellandMarch 13, 2026
Jason Momoa and band to rock out in Waikīkī
Katie HellandMarch 11, 2026
What to do on Oʻahu this weekend: Friday, March 13, through Sunday, March 15
Katie HellandMarch 11, 2026
Honolulu Festival returns with parade, fireworks
Katie HellandMarch 10, 2026
Sports
View allFormer Hawai‘i men's volleyball assistant coach Milan Zarkovic returns to Islands with UCLA
Christian ShimabukuMarch 13, 2026
Hawai‘i Pacific basketball standout Joshua West inspires with max effort
Christian ShimabukuMarch 13, 2026
Hawai‘i women's basketball primed for deep run in final Big West tournament
Christian ShimabukuMarch 12, 2026
Tua Tagovailoa released by Miami Dolphins, set to sign with Atlanta Falcons
Christian ShimabukuMarch 11, 2026
The week ahead in Hawai‘i sports: Tournament time for basketball
Christian ShimabukuMarch 09, 2026