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Budget Bites: Yakitori Hachibei’s omakase happy hour
This yakitori happy hour meal is only $35. You'll find an attention to detail throughout the meal — even the coals for the grills are imported from Japan.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJanuary 28, 2025
Beeman's Bigger Bash a success for UH women's basketball
The Rainbow Wahine moved into a tie for first place in the Big West Conference standings with its win on Saturday night.
Christian ShimabukuJanuary 27, 2025
Nami Kaze Hawai‘i ends brunch to pave the way for its new lunch menu
The lunch menu is available from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesdays to Sundays. It features an amuse — which will also rotate monthly — choice of starter, choice of entrée and specialty cake of the day by pastry chef Beverly Luk.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJanuary 27, 2025
Hawaiʻi dietician cares for community, starts business
Kristen Salles, a licensed dietitian nutritionist based on Oʻahu, has begun taking on new clients of her own. She aims to work with individuals and businesses on their health goals.
Kelsey Kukaua MedeirosJanuary 25, 2025
Library exhibit commemorates Kalaupapa Month
This university professor from the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo is helping students learn about the history of Kalaupapa Peninsula, where about 8,000 people with Hansen’s disease were sent to isolate from the rest of the world.
Katie HellandJanuary 25, 2025
Les Murakami Stadium receives turf upgrade
The $2 million project was years in the making for UH.
Christian ShimabukuJanuary 25, 2025
Hiss, hiss, hooray: Here are some tasty ways to celebrate the Year of the Snake
Besides the traditional foods for Lunar New Year, of course
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJanuary 25, 2025
How a book changed Donna Blanchard’s career
While on vacation, she read a book that changed the trajectory of her career. Today, she is the managing director of Kumu Kahua Theatre.
Katie HellandJanuary 24, 2025
Valentine’s love in Wai‘anae
Lanterns Restaurant and Tavern’s new pop-up is celebrating the month of love
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJanuary 24, 2025
This Kāhala estate has been listed for $65 million
Sitting on 1.5 acres along Kāhala Beach, the Hale Hanohano estate includes more than 11,800 square feet of living space across three separate residences.
Stephanie SalmonsJanuary 24, 2025
New University of Hawai‘i water polo head coach embraces challenge
James Robinson, 30, is in his first season as head coach for the Rainbow Wahine.
Christian ShimabukuJanuary 24, 2025
Nonprofit director reimagines interfaith organizationʻs next steps
Rev. Estela Chao-Reza sees her role at Faith Action for Community Equity as a liaison for mobilizing causes that align with the grassroots organization’s mission "to act justly and speak boldly for all of the divine's creation in Hawaiʻi." Practically, her job entails partnering with like-minded nonprofits to offer resources and support with social justice issues.
Kelsey Kukaua MedeirosJanuary 24, 2025
Legendary Hawaiʻi baseball broadcaster Don Robbs dies at 88
Scott Robbs, Don's son, announced the news on Thursday morning.
Christian ShimabukuJanuary 23, 2025
This Brazilian-Italian fusion spot launched a new all-you-can-eat pizza experience
San Paolo Pizza & Wine offers an AYCE gourmet pizza dinner on Wednesdays only
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJanuary 23, 2025
Dr. Marcus Iwane shares his experience from volunteering with Kaiser Permanente on MLK Day
Kaiser Permanente Hawai‘i’s annual day of service on Jan. 20 attracted hundreds of employees and their ʻohana, who helped restore cultural sites statewide. Recurring volunteer Dr. Marcus Iwane shares why this year was “special” at Kāko‘o ‘Ōiwi on Oʻahu’s windward side.
Kelsey Kukaua MedeirosJanuary 23, 2025
Hawai‘i women’s basketball set for Beeman’s Bigger Bash
After a successful marketing initiative by UH in 2024, sights are set for a bigger event on Saturday.
Christian ShimabukuJanuary 23, 2025
How this Maui nonprofit has taken root
Maui-based nonprofit Treecovery Hawaiʻi aims to keep surviving trees alive within the burn zones of Lahaina and Kula, as well as provide free trees to families affected by those fires on Aug. 8, 2023.
Stephanie SalmonsJanuary 23, 2025
This iconic restaurant just brought back its lunch service
Roy’s Waikīkī offers local favorites and exclusive dishes for lunch.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJanuary 23, 2025
Sssslide into the Year of the Snake with this weekend’s festivities
Chinatown 808’s popular Chinatown Festival & Parade is this weekend
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJanuary 22, 2025
7 ways to celebrate Lunar New Year in Waikīkī
Lion dances, calligraphy and stars are just some of the attractions for celebrations for the Year of the Snake! International Market Place and Royal Hawaiian Center are some of the groups hosting celebrations.
Katie HellandJanuary 22, 2025
New yakiniku and hot pot spot now open in Kapahulu
Hiromi-Ya is celebrating its grand opening today. Business owner Hiromi Koh said "it was time" to launch the new concept, which offers specialty meats from Japan.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJanuary 22, 2025
State of the State: six takeaways
Gov. Josh Green delivered the State of the State address before state legislators on Jan. 21.
Stephanie SalmonsJanuary 22, 2025
POG comes in a can and a candle
For kamaaina near and far from their island home, smelling a candle from Hale Plume can bring back nostalgic memories. Owner Shandra Hastings is in the business of bottling local scents like lei, POG, ling hing mui and more, to pay homage to Hawaii. She shares why she started the Honolulu-based company and plans for growth.
Kelsey Kukaua MedeirosJanuary 22, 2025
Late pilots remembered at 2025 Polynesian Bowl
Hiram deFries-Sanoritman competed in the 2020 Polynesian Bowl, while Preston Kaluhiwa was a 2016 graduate of Kamehameha-Kapalama, the site of Friday's game.
Christian ShimabukuJanuary 22, 2025