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The Choking Ghost at OCCC

The Choking Ghost at OCCC

As if prison wasn't scary enough, prisoners and guards alike at O‘ahu Community Correctional Center have many tales of a choking ghost stalking the facility, as well as other apparitions.

Lopaka Kapanui and Tanya KapanuiJune 17, 2026

Hamada: Commemorating Honouliuli

Hamada: Commemorating Honouliuli

Events coming up this weekend recognize the 80th anniversary of the closing of the Honouliuli Internment Camp, where up to 1,800 Japanese and Japanese Americans were detained during World War II. ASD opinion columnist Rick Hamada gives an overview of the history of the site, and the steps taken in the years after to attempt to right that wrong.

Rick HamadaJune 17, 2026

Juneteenth, Father’s Day, and more: what to do on Oʻahu this weekend

Juneteenth, Father’s Day, and more: what to do on Oʻahu this weekend

Ready to make plans for Juneteenth and Father’s Day? From live music at a botanical garden to free entry at a local museum and a movie screening that stars an actor who calls Kakaʻako home, there are lots of events happening on Oʻahu this weekend. Make your plans now for Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Katie HellandJune 17, 2026

Chef Chai is featuring a prime rib special

Chef Chai is featuring a prime rib special

The Kakaʻako eatery’s prime rib special ran from June 10 to 14, and it was so popular that it’s extended. Customers can take advantage of the four-course meal — which features prime rib as the entrée — from June 17 to 19. A prime rib carving station will also be added to the restaurant’s all-you-can-eat Father’s Day weekend buffet (June 20 and 21).

Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJune 17, 2026

Kouign Amann Day is coming June 20

Kouign Amann Day is coming June 20

Kona Coffee Purveyors and b. Patisserie are offering boba-inspired Kouign Amann flavors on this day only from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. The specialty flavors include ube cream, black sesame coffee, brown sugar milk tea, peach oolong and more. Preorders are available.

Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJune 16, 2026

Community Voices: Defending the First Amendment

Community Voices: Defending the First Amendment

New law, known as Act 11, will prohibit groups you might normally think of as representing you from saying anything about candidates for public office, ballot measures or political parties. Learn more about the lawsuit filed by Grassroot Institute of Hawaiʻi.

Keliʻi AkinaJune 16, 2026

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