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Wailuku Film Festival returns for second year

Wailuku Film Festival returns for second year

Catch screenings of films focused on Hawaiʻi, Indigenous voices, watersports, animation, ocean conservation and more as part of the second Wailuku Film Festival, which will return to Maui in June of 2027. Learn more about plans for the second festival and how the event impacts local businesses.

Katie HellandOctober 16, 2026

Dare to go 'Over the Edge' to support Special Olympics Hawaiʻi?

Dare to go 'Over the Edge' to support Special Olympics Hawaiʻi?

The 17th annual fundraiser invites individuals on Oct. 17 to rappel more than 400 feet down the side of the Hyatt Regency Waikīkī Beach Resort & Spa to raise funds for athletes with intellectual disabilities. “Every participant is able to face and overcome their fears and challenges, much like our athletes do every day,” says a spokesperson for the local nonprofit.

Kelsey Kukaua MedeirosOctober 15, 2026

Frida’s Hawaiʻi is now open in Honolulu

Frida’s Hawaiʻi is now open in Honolulu

The Mexican restaurant, whose original location is in ‘Ewa Beach, recently opened in Puck’s Alley, close to the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. The restaurant — open for dine-in and takeout — features an extensive menu; signature dishes include supreme nachos, super burritos and birria tacos.

Kelli Shiroma BraiottaOctober 15, 2026

Costas Theocharidis reflects on joy and pain of UH career ahead of Circle of Honor induction

Costas Theocharidis reflects on joy and pain of UH career ahead of Circle of Honor induction

Theocharidis, the star outside hitter from Greece who suited up for the Warriors from 2000 to 2003, will be one of five figures officially into the Circle of Honor on Friday evening at the Stan Sheriff Center.

Christian ShimabukuOctober 15, 2026

So what is a RISE bond anyway?

So what is a RISE bond anyway?

Voters may wonder what Constitutional Amendment Question 2 means when they receive their ballots this week.

Michael BrestovanskyOctober 15, 2026

Sonny Lim reflects on new album, upcoming festival

Sonny Lim reflects on new album, upcoming festival

Born and raised in Kohala, Sonny Lim, a slack key guitar master, will be one of more than a dozen artists sharing music at the 29th Annual Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festival – Kona Style on Hawaiʻi Island this weekend. His newest solo album, “Hoene,” recently won the Nā Hoku Hanohano Award for 2026 Slack Key Album of the Year.

Katie HellandOctober 15, 2026

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