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Rigo has a new happy hour
The Spanish Italian restaurant on Kapahulu Avenue launched a happy hour for the first time. Happy hour is available daily from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.; the eatery also has a lunch happy hour from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Enjoy discounted drinks and tapas, including seafood platters, fresh oysters, and Rigo’s popular jamon serrano.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaAugust 07, 2026
Naks Cafe offers gourmet takeout meals in Pearl City
The business, which is located next to the Don Quijote Pearl City Food Court, has been open for one year. Business owner Nathan Wu strives to provide the community with affordable, high-quality meals for takeout.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaAugust 06, 2026
New salt bread bakery in Honolulu
Kilo Deli just opened on Kapiʻolani Boulevard, in the former space of Hawaiʻi Banchan Co. The bakery specializes in salt bread, which is available in flavors like original, truffle and spicy arabiki. Salt breads are limited to four per customer. Kilo Deli is currently open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., or until sold out.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaAugust 06, 2026
Three Oʻahu contestants advance to ‘America’s Got Talent’ live shows
Several acts featuring Oʻahu residents earned spots in the live shows of “America’s Got Talent.” The grand prize of the talent competition is $1 million, plus a potentially career-changing platform with an audience that spans more than 20 countries.
Katie HellandAugust 06, 2026
DLNR proposing stricter wildlife conservation rules
Harassing native wildlife to be prohibited under proposed rules.
Michael BrestovanskyAugust 06, 2026
Kaua‘i's Kawaihau Community Little League continues historic run this weekend
Kawaihau will be the state's representative in the Little League World Series West Regional, which begins on Sunday in San Bernardino, Calif.
Christian ShimabukuAugust 06, 2026
Mahana Ward Village sales gallery to open Aug. 8
The mixed-use development will feature 451 studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom residences and about 13,600 square feet of ground-floor commercial space.
Stephanie SalmonsAugust 06, 2026
In Hawai‘i, where are the multimember districts?
Election season is a good time to ask — why doesn't Hawai‘i go back to having multimember districts? In a such a system, more of Hawai‘i's voters would have representation in the state Legislature.
Perry ArrasmithAugust 05, 2026
Her daughter was murdered in 2014 — now she’s dedicated to helping other victims
Charli Scott was a Maui woman who was murdered in 2014 at age 27 when she was five months pregnant. In the 12 years since her daughter’s death, Kimberlyn Scott has dedicated herself to helping families of missing persons.
Christina O'ConnorAugust 05, 2026
Bakehouse by Island Brew is open in Hawaiʻi Kai
The new bakery, whose sister company is Island Brew Coffeehouse, is celebrating its grand opening this Saturday, Aug. 8. The shop offers freshly baked pastries like chocolate chip muffins, salt bread, biscuits with honey butter and oatmeal raisin cookies. It also features gluten-free pastries and other desserts like bingsu.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaAugust 05, 2026
Orchids revamps its Sunday brunch, adds executive business lunch for weekday dining
The popular Halekūlani eatery added a new artisan station — which includes hummus, chicken liver pate, pickled vegetables and more — along with Italian sausage and paella to its Sunday brunch buffet. Orchids also started a business lunch option, available from Monday to Friday.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaAugust 05, 2026
The races to watch
ASD opinion columnist Rick Hamada talks about the races he's most closely watching in the upcoming Primary Election. Is it going to be Case or Keohokalole? Tokuda or Awa? What about the LG's race? And he has questions for you about the elections and politics in Hawai‘i for further discussion.
Rick HamadaAugust 05, 2026
Beneath the Sand at Hūnānāniho
Waimānalo is one of the earliest human settlements on O‘ahu, dating back as much as a thousand years. For Native Hawaiians, it was a pu‘uhonua, a place of refuge. Later the area hosted a sugar plantation then a military airfield. In 2021, the City and County of Honolulu restored Waimānalo Bay Beach Park's traditional name, Hūnānāniho. Some say that's not the only presence from the past that walks the beach when the moon is just right.
Lopaka Kapanui and Tanya KapanuiAugust 05, 2026
Campbell alumnus Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele eyes NFL future while at Cal
The star left-handed quarterback has already earned top pick projections in the 2028 NFL Draft ahead of his sophomore year of college football.
Christian ShimabukuAugust 05, 2026
Hawaiian Homes Commission lawsuit continues after evictions averted
Two Kaua‘i renters can stay in their apartments while their suit against the Hawaiian Homes Commission, which previously attempted to evict them, goes forward.
Michael BrestovanskyAugust 05, 2026
Crews start Mānoa Stream flood mitigation
Crews started work on the Mānoa Stream this week in an effort to improve water flow, reduce potential flooding risks and maintain the functionality of Oʻahu's drainage system.
Haley LehmanAugust 05, 2026
Reddit advice, AI chatbots, and the counsel of strangers
A YouTube ad promised answers from “parents who get you.” ASD columnist Sterling Higa on why the counsel of strangers, now trained into our machines, is no substitute for a friend who knows you.
Sterling HigaAugust 05, 2026
A staple in the Lahaina community: Pizza Paradiso and Pineapple Robot
Pizza Paradiso, which has been open since 1995, was taken over by Hana Hou Hospitality Group three years ago. The restaurant became a community hub following the Lahaina fires. In October 2024, as a way to revitalize Lahaina's nightlife, Hana Hou Hospitality Group expanded the restaurant to include a karaoke bar called Pineapple Robot.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaAugust 05, 2026
Eat spam and vote: Oʻahu weekend guide
Looking for fun things to do this Friday, Aug. 7, through Sunday, Aug. 9? From celebrating National Spam Musubi Day to casting your vote in statewide elections, Aloha State Daily has your guide for how to spend the weekend.
Katie HellandAugust 05, 2026
Tickets on sale for 32nd annual Made in Hawai‘i Festival
The largest-ever MIHF is set for Aug. 20-23. We've got more details about what you can expect during the event.
Stephanie SalmonsAugust 05, 2026
Mai Musubi now offers Japanese curry
The Kakaʻako musubi shop now offers Japanese-style curry for dine-in and takeout. Customers can choose from tonkatsu, chicken karaage, shrimp katsu, potato croquette and more. The biz also extended its hours on weekends.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaAugust 04, 2026
Community Voices: Seattle artist reclaims culture through kapa making
“I’m not trying to gatekeep knowledge,” she said of her school and work experience both on the Mainland and on Oʻahu. “I’m trying to share it as much as possible.”
Megan Ulu-Lani BoyantonAugust 04, 2026
Mililani's new dynamic duo looks to take Trojans back to HHSAA mountaintop
Former Punahou teammates Zion White and Hunter Fujikawa are reunited at Mililani and have the Trojans thinking big ahead of the 2026 high school football season.
Christian ShimabukuAugust 04, 2026
Waiʻanae man accused of illegally hunting on West Oʻahu ranch
The Hawaiʻi Department of Law Enforcement arrested a Waiʻanae man on July 25 for allegedly illegally hunting on private land.
Haley LehmanAugust 04, 2026