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For Kaua’i pet biz: Anything is paw-sible
This Garden Isle entrepreneur will have five suitcases of alohawear for pets at the Made in Hawai’i Festival this weekend. Learn about the dog that inspired the designs, which are love at fur-st sight for some shoppers.
Katie HellandAugust 21, 2026
Hopohni is a new neighborhood pizza spot in Honolulu
The pizza biz opened a few weeks ago in the former space of a gluten-free bakery. Customers can find thin-crust pizzas with unique toppings, including chimichurri, kalua pig, and chopped pickled red onions.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaAugust 21, 2026
Mugen offers an elevated breakfast in Waikīkī
The eatery — located in luxury boutique hotel ESPACIO, The Jewel of Waikīkī — is open to the public for breakfast and dinner. The new menu features an elevated twist on breakfast classics, including a wagyu short rib loco moco, smoked salmon avocado toast, Japanese breakfast and A-5 wagyu bacon.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaAugust 21, 2026
What Pennsylvania and Florida know about sports tourism that Hawai‘i doesn't
Hawai‘i has plenty of sporting events that are, individually, successful and well known: Paddling, surfing, golf, triathlons and more. Here's how to take that collection to the next level and really elevate the Islands' sports stature.
Ray TsuchiyamaAugust 21, 2026
Q&A: Pearl City Little League manager Ty Takahashi
Takahashi coached Pearl City to the Senior League World Series championship on Aug. 8. He's been a busy man lately, and it has little to do with baseball.
Christian ShimabukuAugust 21, 2026
State warns: take new storm seriously
Another storm approaches, even as Lala recovery continues.
Michael BrestovanskyAugust 21, 2026
The $88 billion bill we agreed to ignore
Seven years ago, a room full of Hawaiʻi’s most powerful executives agreed the state faced an $88 billion problem in investing for the future. Then everyone went back to work. ASD opinion columnist Sterling Higa on why the maintenance never comes.
Sterling HigaAugust 21, 2026
Waiākea High School student wants to bring symphony to Hilo
Keira Ida Ayu, who is a high school senior, is raising funds to bring the state orchestra, Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra, to her hometown of Hilo. A musician herself, she wants keiki who call Hawaiʻi Island home to have a chance to experience symphonic music without getting on a plane. Here's how you can help.
Katie HellandAugust 21, 2026
Changing Kaka‘ako: The ocean connection
The hundred-year-old Kewalo Basin was originally made to move fishing sampans out of busy Honolulu Harbor. At one point, 1,000 people worked in the adjacent Hawaiian Tuna Packers facility, producing up to 65,000 cans of tuna per day under the Coral brand for sale locally and on the Mainland. In time, the famous Fisherman's Wharf restaurant appeared, thrived, then shut down as well. It remains a harbor for fishing boats, but of the recreational variety, as well as for boat tours and "booze cruises."
DeSoto BrownAugust 21, 2026
Historic Podmore building in Downtown Honolulu sold for $2.6M
International architecture, engineering and environmental consulting firm ESC Pacific acquired the property in a privately negotiated and off-market transaction. Katherine Nomura, partner at Podmore, told Aloha State Daily that the restaurant is not affected by the sale of the building.
Stephanie SalmonsAugust 20, 2026
AM to PM Coffee is Oʻahu’s first kei cafe on wheels
The coffee café is usually at Hoalauna Park in ‘Ewa Beach. The business, run by husband-and-wife team Emil and Paula Corpuz, came from a vision to offer a friendly, welcoming place where people can enjoy a quality cup of coffee at any time of the day.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaAugust 20, 2026
Da Burger Wing Hub & Bar is open in Honolulu
This is the business’s third location; it’s located on Keʻeaumoku Street. Customers can look forward to the eatery’s signature loaded burgers, along with steaks, which are exclusive to the Honolulu location.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaAugust 20, 2026
With Hawai‘i football in his blood, Wynden Ho‘ohuli looks to lead the 'Bows in 2026
The local high school star spent his first collegiate season at Nebraska. As a transfer, he became the first player to commit to Timmy Chang in 2022.
Christian ShimabukuAugust 20, 2026
$6 million in federal road repair funds coming to Hawai‘i
Additional recovery funds expected as post-Lala damage assessments continue.
Michael BrestovanskyAugust 20, 2026
Moses Goods brings one-man show 'Duke' to Waikīkī
This one-night-only show at Blue Note Hawaiʻi will then move to Neighbor Islands, including a premiere on Kauaʻi and in Hilo on Hawaiʻi Island. The actor, movie star and cultural practitioner shares his inspiration for the story and how he gets into character.
Katie HellandAugust 20, 2026
River of Life Mission expands homeless ministry
Over the summer, Aloha State Daily visited one of the nonprofit's weekly hub sites in Waikīkī, where guests were treated to haircuts, showers and meals thanks to combined efforts of various church members and community organizations. We talked with leadership about what they've been working on and toward, in light of this year's Point in Time Count findings.
Kelsey Kukaua MedeirosAugust 20, 2026
John Berry is living his dream, again
The new Honolulu Zoo Director John Berry took the role in July and said he is living his dream. Aloha State Daily caught up with Berry and some of his favorite zoo residents on Tuesday at the zoo.
Haley LehmanAugust 20, 2026
Tali’s Bagels & Schmear is reopening in Honolulu
The bagel shop, which used to be located in Ward Centre, is soft opening in its new location on Waimanu Street on Friday, Aug. 21. The business features bestselling dishes like the OG NYC bagel, along with new deli-style creations like the hot pastrami.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaAugust 20, 2026
Kilo Summit brings intention, collabs to Made in Hawai‘i Festival
The largest-ever MIHF is set for Aug. 20 to 23 at the Hawai‘i Convention Center. Kilo Summit will bring a curated collection of local artists, designers, musicians, brands and storytellers to the event.
Stephanie SalmonsAugust 20, 2026
Miss Kimchi Korean Barbecue is now open in ʻEwa Beach
The local-style Korean plate lunch spot is open in the former place of Elim Korean Barbeque. Choose from popular plates like Mama’s special, kalbi plate and seafood special.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaAugust 19, 2026
Community Voices: Will sky-high Skyline costs ever stop climbing?
"So far, every request for more money or an extension of the county’s general excise tax surcharge has come with detailed justification," writes Keli‘i Akina. "What we haven’t seen is any attempt to reassure taxpayers that fiscal accountability is an important part of the plan."
Keliʻi AkinaAugust 19, 2026
U-Kitchen opens a new bento and musubi cafe
The business, whose original location is in Kalihi, just opened a third location on Young Street in the former J-Shop space. The business’s Downtown Honolulu store has been temporarily closed since July 23, according to U-Kitchen owner Yudai Fukuda.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaAugust 19, 2026
Hamada: Lack of investment in infrastructure taking a toll
This state has never had a money problem, it's had a problem setting priorities to deliver the basics and we pay the price every time a storm strains the system.
Rick HamadaAugust 19, 2026
Among the Graves at Kawaiaha‘o
Nearly 200 years ago, American missionaries at Kawaiaha‘o Church introduced the Western practice of graveyards with tombstones. While the living carry on with church services and wedding receptions and happy occasions, grief seems to bind some spirits to the graveyard — unhappy souls who make their presence known.
Lopaka Kapanui and Tanya KapanuiAugust 19, 2026