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The races to watch

The races to watch

ASD opinion columnist Rick Hamada talks about the races he's most closely watching in the upcoming Primary Election. Is it going to be Case or Keohokalole? Tokuda or Awa? What about the LG's race? And he has questions for you about the elections and politics in Hawai‘i for further discussion.

Rick HamadaAugust 05, 2026

Beneath the Sand at Hūnānāniho

Beneath the Sand at Hūnānāniho

Waimānalo is one of the earliest human settlements on O‘ahu, dating back as much as a thousand years. For Native Hawaiians, it was a pu‘uhonua, a place of refuge. Later the area hosted a sugar plantation then a military airfield. In 2021, the City and County of Honolulu restored Waimānalo Bay Beach Park's traditional name, Hūnānāniho. Some say that's not the only presence from the past that walks the beach when the moon is just right.

Lopaka Kapanui and Tanya KapanuiAugust 05, 2026

Reddit advice, AI chatbots, and the counsel of strangers

Reddit advice, AI chatbots, and the counsel of strangers

A YouTube ad promised answers from “parents who get you.” ASD columnist Sterling Higa on why the counsel of strangers, now trained into our machines, is no substitute for a friend who knows you.

Sterling HigaAugust 05, 2026

Eat spam and vote: Oʻahu weekend guide

Eat spam and vote: Oʻahu weekend guide

Looking for fun things to do this Friday, Aug. 7, through Sunday, Aug. 9? From celebrating National Spam Musubi Day to casting your vote in statewide elections, Aloha State Daily has your guide for how to spend the weekend.

Katie HellandAugust 05, 2026

Mai Musubi now offers Japanese curry

Mai Musubi now offers Japanese curry

The Kakaʻako musubi shop now offers Japanese-style curry for dine-in and takeout. Customers can choose from tonkatsu, chicken karaage, shrimp katsu, potato croquette and more. The biz also extended its hours on weekends.

Kelli Shiroma BraiottaAugust 04, 2026

Community Voices: Seattle artist reclaims culture through kapa making

Community Voices: Seattle artist reclaims culture through kapa making

“I’m not trying to gatekeep knowledge,” she said of her school and work experience both on the Mainland and on Oʻahu. “I’m trying to share it as much as possible.”

Megan Ulu-Lani BoyantonAugust 04, 2026

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