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Bad Ass Coffee opens in Kaimukī March 13
You'll find the newest location at 3502-C Wai‘alae Ave.
Stephanie SalmonsMarch 07, 2026

Thirty Eight Honolulu launches lunch service
The new eatery, which recently opened for dinner at Pier 38, just debuted its new lunch menu. The menu features some of the most popular pūpū from the dinner menu, along with elevated plate lunches like a mix plate, Korean fried chicken, loco moco and more.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaMarch 07, 2026

Mid-Pacific filmmakers take stories to Doris Duke Theatre and overseas
Eve Davidson, a student filmmaker who is part of the Mid-Pacific School of the Arts Film Program, will have her short film “Ke Kino Lua” screening at the Doris Duke Theatre at the Honolulu Museum of Art and several international film festivals this month.
Katie HellandMarch 07, 2026

Where to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day 2026
Get ready to (sham) rock and roll with green beers, corned beef and these limited-time specials.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaMarch 06, 2026

Former congresswoman Colleen Hanabusa dead at 74
Flags to fly at half-staff over the weekend in commemoration of the state's first female Senate President.
Michael BrestovanskyMarch 06, 2026

Competition for key spots in Hawai‘i's special teams unit will carry into the fall
The Rainbow Warriors will have the tall task of replacing both their historic kicker and prolific punter in 2026.
Christian ShimabukuMarch 06, 2026

The best Youtube videos on Hawai‘i’s problems
Content creators from outside the Islands have made compelling, long-form videos about conditions in Hawai‘i, observes ASD columnist Perry Arrasmith. Here are some of the best, plus a call for Hawai‘i's own filmmakers to get in the game.
Perry ArrasmithMarch 06, 2026

Farm to School program leaves student lunches "essentially unchanged," audit finds
The Department of Education has until 2030 to ensure that 30% of school meals be made of locally sourced food. By 2025, the department managed only 5.4%.
Michael BrestovanskyMarch 06, 2026

Win a chance to see Bruno Mars in Las Vegas
The graduate of Roosevelt High School recently released his first solo album in almost a decade. Aloha State Daily is teaming up with 94.7 Kumu to send one person and their friend to the opening of his tour to promote the new music.
Katie HellandMarch 05, 2026
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Food & Dining
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New happy hour at Prince Waikīkī
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaMarch 05, 2026
Fish, it's what's for lunch
Katie HellandMarch 05, 2026
Alejandro’s Mexican Food opens in Pauoa
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaMarch 04, 2026
Leonard’s Bakery has a new malasada mobile location
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaMarch 03, 2026
Budget Bites: Da Crawfish & Crab Shack’s $10 plate lunches
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaMarch 02, 2026
Arts & Entertainment
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Fish, it's what's for lunch
Katie HellandMarch 05, 2026
Live music, whales and yoga: Your guide to this weekend
Katie HellandMarch 04, 2026
Paddle a canoe as part of the annual Kualoa/Hakipuʻu Canoe Festival
Katie HellandMarch 03, 2026
Battle of the Books to return to Kahuku in April
Kelsey Kukaua MedeirosMarch 02, 2026
Invasive species on the menu!
Katie HellandFebruary 28, 2026
Sports
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Hawai‘i men's basketball standout Isaac "Big Fish" Johnson rediscovers his love for the game in Islands
Christian ShimabukuMarch 05, 2026
The week ahead in Hawai‘i sports: After BYU series sweep, Hawaiʻi men's volleyball to take on Pepperdine
Christian ShimabukuMarch 02, 2026
Hawai‘i baseball takes series from Ball State, heading into Big West play with winning momentum
Christian ShimabukuMarch 02, 2026
Hawai‘i women's basketball routs Cal State Fullerton on senior night
Christian ShimabukuMarch 01, 2026
Hawai‘i men's volleyball gives fans a show with sweep over BYU
Christian ShimabukuFebruary 28, 2026