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Leonard’s Bakery has a new malasada mobile location
The newest malasada mobile location is on Lagoon Drive, near Daniel K. Inouye International Airport. It’s open daily from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., and customers can get “travel packs” of malasadas right before catching their next flight.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaMarch 03, 2026
CONGRESS WATCH: Hawai‘i delegation condemns Iran strike
Military in Hawai‘i on standby while lawmakers demand accountability from the president.
Michael BrestovanskyMarch 03, 2026
Hawaiian Council acquires Honolulu apartment building
The 12-unit property is located near The Queen's Medical Center in Honolulu and was acquired for just under $3 million, with plans to preserve the property as long-term workforce and affordable housing.
Stephanie SalmonsMarch 03, 2026
Community Voices: The Cruise Fee Quandary
The state argues that the Green Fee isn’t a tax on maritime traffic but the cruise ship industry says otherwise.
Tom YamachikaMarch 03, 2026
Budget Bites: Da Crawfish & Crab Shack’s $10 plate lunches
This Kapolei eatery is known for its seafood boils, but offers $9.99 lunch specials from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays to Fridays.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaMarch 02, 2026
The week ahead in Hawai‘i sports: After BYU series sweep, Hawaiʻi men's volleyball to take on Pepperdine
A bevy of sporting events will take place across the state in the coming week.
Christian ShimabukuMarch 02, 2026
Battle of the Books to return to Kahuku in April
The Ko‘olauloa Battle of the Books, an afterschool reading program that culminates in a game show-style competition, is set for Saturday, April 11. Kahuku Public and School Library Branch Manager Tamara King shares about how the program got started and has grown over the years, as well as the impact it has on ʻohana in the North Shore community.
Kelsey Kukaua MedeirosMarch 02, 2026
New bento and musubi shop opens in Downtown Honolulu
U-Kitchen Hawaiʻi — whose original location is in Kalihi — is known for its affordable bentos, but the Downtown Honolulu store has several exclusive items, including assorted musubi, chicken katsu bentos and chicken katsu curry.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaMarch 02, 2026
Community Voices: The hidden problem with emergency powers
Bills currently before the Legislature would put some much needed restrictions on Hawai‘i's emergency powers law, which grant the governor and mayors extraordinary control with little accountability. They would also provide the Legislature with the means to end a declared emergency.
Keliʻi AkinaMarch 02, 2026
Food & Dining
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‘Sip’ on these aesthetic matcha lattes
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaFebruary 28, 2026
Pitch Sports Bar launches a new lunch sushi omakase
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaFebruary 27, 2026
This late-night Chinatown spot has a new menu
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaFebruary 27, 2026
This “Shokudo Throwback” menu is available for a limited time
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaFebruary 26, 2026
Where to find treats for Girls’ Day 2026
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaFebruary 25, 2026
Arts & Entertainment
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Invasive species on the menu!
Katie HellandFebruary 28, 2026
Four Hawaiʻi beaches make Tripadvisor’s best U.S. beaches list for 2026
Katie HellandFebruary 27, 2026
Roberts Hawaiʻi to open new entertainment venue
Katie HellandFebruary 26, 2026
Kaula Lūʻau, new Bruno Mars music, and more: your guide to the weekend
Katie HellandFebruary 25, 2026
Maui County provides funding to strengthen community
Kelsey Kukaua MedeirosFebruary 25, 2026
Sports
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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
Aloha Stadium Authority holds first meeting at new location
Christian ShimabukuFebruary 27, 2026
Hawai‘i men's volleyball reignites BYU rivalry on short notice
Christian ShimabukuFebruary 24, 2026
Food & Dining
View all‘Sip’ on these aesthetic matcha lattes
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaFebruary 28, 2026
Pitch Sports Bar launches a new lunch sushi omakase
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaFebruary 27, 2026
This late-night Chinatown spot has a new menu
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaFebruary 27, 2026
This “Shokudo Throwback” menu is available for a limited time
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaFebruary 26, 2026
Where to find treats for Girls’ Day 2026
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaFebruary 25, 2026
Arts & Entertainment
View allInvasive species on the menu!
Katie HellandFebruary 28, 2026
Four Hawaiʻi beaches make Tripadvisor’s best U.S. beaches list for 2026
Katie HellandFebruary 27, 2026
Roberts Hawaiʻi to open new entertainment venue
Katie HellandFebruary 26, 2026
Kaula Lūʻau, new Bruno Mars music, and more: your guide to the weekend
Katie HellandFebruary 25, 2026
Maui County provides funding to strengthen community
Kelsey Kukaua MedeirosFebruary 25, 2026
Sports
View allHawai‘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
Aloha Stadium Authority holds first meeting at new location
Christian ShimabukuFebruary 27, 2026
Hawai‘i men's volleyball reignites BYU rivalry on short notice
Christian ShimabukuFebruary 24, 2026