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Maui Police corruption case shows why Hawaiʻi needs federal law enforcement
A Maui police lieutenant allegedly arranged his bribes over burner phones and Instagram, certain no one could read them. The FBI read every word. ASD columnist Sterling Higa on why corruption is only ever answered from the rung above.
Sterling HigaAugust 10, 2026
This Kakaʻako brunch spot is now open for dinner
Westman Cafe, which opened in March in Kōʻula at Ward Village, recently started opening for dinner. Diners can look forward to dishes like mahi mahi loco moco, oxtail soup, ʻahi tataki and more.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaAugust 10, 2026
Liquid natural gas proposal builds momentum
$2 billion facility in Kapolei could go online by 2030.
Michael BrestovanskyAugust 10, 2026
Lahaina banyan tree to remain fenced off for two more years
The 153-year-old tree was damaged by the heat produced in the August 2023 wildfires but remained largely unburned.
Stephanie SalmonsAugust 08, 2026
Lahaina harbor dredging project nearly half done
More than 8,300 cubic yards of material dredged from fire-damaged harbor
Michael BrestovanskyAugust 08, 2026
ʻThe Queen’s Willʻ premieres in Honolulu
The world premiere of a new play, “The Queen’s Will,” is headed for Kumu Kahua Theatre. Playwright Sean T.C. O’Malley shares how more than 500 articles helped inspire the show, which takes the stage for the first time this month.
Katie HellandAugust 08, 2026
Three years after wildfires, here's what's changed at Maui Emergency Management Agency
Maui Emergency Management Agency Administrator Amos Lonokailua-Hewett stepped into the role in January 2024, just months after wildfires devastated parts of the Valley Isle in August 2023.
Stephanie SalmonsAugust 08, 2026
The breakthrough that Hawai‘i needs: Measuring what leaders do
It’s time for a change. Leadership is more than charisma or slogans; it requires choosing real problems and acting with enough integrity and reasonableness that the public can judge results fairly. ASD introduces a new data-driven opinion column to help readers understand what works in Hawai‘i, what doesn't, and how we stack up against other states.
Peter S. Adler & PhDAugust 08, 2026
Aisiah 'Scoob' Paogofie emerges as potential impact player for Hawai‘i football
Paogofie, a second year linebacker out of Campbell, has turned heads so far during preseason training camp for the Rainbow Warriors.
Christian ShimabukuAugust 07, 2026
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We Heart Cake Co. has a new Honolulu store
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaAugust 07, 2026
Specialty Okinawa soba pop-up coming to The Kāhala Hotel & Resort
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaAugust 07, 2026
Rigo has a new happy hour
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaAugust 07, 2026
Naks Cafe offers gourmet takeout meals in Pearl City
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaAugust 06, 2026
New salt bread bakery in Honolulu
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaAugust 06, 2026
Arts & Entertainment
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Waikīkī resort opens entertainment center
Katie HellandAugust 07, 2026
Three Oʻahu contestants advance to ‘America’s Got Talent’ live shows
Katie HellandAugust 06, 2026
Eat spam and vote: Oʻahu weekend guide
Katie HellandAugust 05, 2026
Raina Huang returns for four Hawaiʻi eating contests
Katie HellandAugust 04, 2026
‘Past, present and future’: Hawaiian Council’s Native Hawaiian Convention and keiki hula competition focused on next generation of ʻŌiwi leaders
Kelsey Kukaua MedeirosAugust 03, 2026
Sports
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Hawai‘i soccer makes lei for Lahaina wildfire victims ahead of weekend Maui trip
Christian ShimabukuAugust 07, 2026
Kaua‘i's Kawaihau Community Little League continues historic run this weekend
Christian ShimabukuAugust 06, 2026
Campbell alumnus Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele eyes NFL future while at Cal
Christian ShimabukuAugust 05, 2026
Mililani's new dynamic duo looks to take Trojans back to HHSAA mountaintop
Christian ShimabukuAugust 04, 2026
Hawai‘i men's basketball set for Australia foreign tour
Christian ShimabukuAugust 01, 2026
Food & Dining
View allWe Heart Cake Co. has a new Honolulu store
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaAugust 07, 2026
Specialty Okinawa soba pop-up coming to The Kāhala Hotel & Resort
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaAugust 07, 2026
Rigo has a new happy hour
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaAugust 07, 2026
Naks Cafe offers gourmet takeout meals in Pearl City
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaAugust 06, 2026
New salt bread bakery in Honolulu
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaAugust 06, 2026
Arts & Entertainment
View allWaikīkī resort opens entertainment center
Katie HellandAugust 07, 2026
Three Oʻahu contestants advance to ‘America’s Got Talent’ live shows
Katie HellandAugust 06, 2026
Eat spam and vote: Oʻahu weekend guide
Katie HellandAugust 05, 2026
Raina Huang returns for four Hawaiʻi eating contests
Katie HellandAugust 04, 2026
‘Past, present and future’: Hawaiian Council’s Native Hawaiian Convention and keiki hula competition focused on next generation of ʻŌiwi leaders
Kelsey Kukaua MedeirosAugust 03, 2026
Sports
View allHawai‘i soccer makes lei for Lahaina wildfire victims ahead of weekend Maui trip
Christian ShimabukuAugust 07, 2026
Kaua‘i's Kawaihau Community Little League continues historic run this weekend
Christian ShimabukuAugust 06, 2026
Campbell alumnus Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele eyes NFL future while at Cal
Christian ShimabukuAugust 05, 2026
Mililani's new dynamic duo looks to take Trojans back to HHSAA mountaintop
Christian ShimabukuAugust 04, 2026
Hawai‘i men's basketball set for Australia foreign tour
Christian ShimabukuAugust 01, 2026