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Hawai‘i football holds inaugural Braddahhood Ball
The debut fundraiser for the Rainbow Warriors saw tens of thousands of dollars raised during a live auction on Saturday night.
Christian ShimabukuAugust 17, 2025
Annual Made in Hawai‘i Festival welcomes shoppers
The three-day event began Friday and continues through the weekend. Aloha State Daily spoke with a handful of the small business owners who set up shop.
Stephanie SalmonsAugust 16, 2025
This Waikīkī eatery features a new culinary experience inspired by local favorites
855-ALOHA, located in Romer House Waikīkī, just launched a new menu, spearheaded by executive chef Brad Dodson. What you’ll find: poke nori wraps, kalbi ribs and the most addicting edamame hummus.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaAugust 16, 2025
Budget Bites: Kamitoku Japanese Hot Pot’s $29.99 AYCE wagyu hot pot
This all-you-can-eat hot pot deal is from Aug. 18 to 24 during dinner only.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaAugust 15, 2025
Commuters take note: Rail construction will lead to extended lane closures
Closures are planned on Nimitz Highway and Iwilei Road as part of the Skyline rail's City Center Guideway and Stations project.
Stephanie SalmonsAugust 15, 2025
Visit this museum for free on Labor Day
Hawaiʻi residents and active military can now pre-register for free tickets to tour the Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum, including the USS Bowfin, on Aug. 30 through Sept. 1.
Kelsey Kukaua MedeirosAugust 15, 2025
Little League World Series pioneers among those inducted into Hawai‘i Sports Hall of Fame
The 2005 Little League Champions were among those honored in a ceremony on Thursday evening.
Christian ShimabukuAugust 15, 2025
Victims find solace as former basketball coach Dwayne Yuen sentenced
Yuen was sentenced to over 33 years in prison on Thursday on counts of sex trafficking, producing and possessing child pornography, and sexual coercion of minors.
Michael Brestovansky & Christian ShimabukuAugust 15, 2025
HART breaks ground on next phase of Honolulu rail project
A blessing and groundbreaking ceremony was held Aug. 11 at the future site of the Ka‘ākaukukui, or Civic Center, station in Kaka‘ako for the next phase of the project, the city center guideway and stations.
Stephanie SalmonsAugust 15, 2025
Need to find your way around the airport? There's an app for that
Apps for the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in Honolulu and the Līhu‘e Airport on Kaua‘i provide travelers a new tool to help navigate the airports and find more information.
Stephanie SalmonsAugust 15, 2025
Catch the Keʻalohi International Piano Competition: free quarterfinal and semifinal performances
The winner of this competition takes home a $10,000 cash award and the top finalists perform with the Hawai’i Symphony Orchestra. The contest draws pianists from around the world to O’ahu, where they are competing this month.
Katie HellandAugust 15, 2025
HCAN executive director lands city job, new interim named
After 13 years leading nonprofit Hawaiʻi Children’s Action Network, Deborah Zysman will be stepping into her new role as Deputy Director for the City and County of Honolulu Office of Economic Revitalization on Aug. 18. Former HANO President and CEO Lisa Maruyama is serving as interim.
Kelsey Kukaua MedeirosAugust 14, 2025