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Community Voices: Universal vax for Hawai‘i
A new bill would tax health plans so that the state can buy bulk vaccines for people not otherwise entitled to receive free vaccines. It also immunizes the state itself — against lawsuits.
Tom YamachikaMarch 17, 2025
Hawai‘i baseball digs deep in statement series win over No. 15 UCSB
The Rainbow Warriors took two out of three from the nationally ranked Gauchos.
Christian ShimabukuMarch 17, 2025
Hawai‘i women's basketball draws UNLV in WBIT
The Rainbow Wahine are playing in the WBIT for the second straight year.
Christian ShimabukuMarch 17, 2025
Here's how construction defect litigation is affecting housing in Hawai‘i
A new report from the University of Hawai‘i Economic Research Organization says that legal action related to construction defects is becoming an "increasingly significant source of uncertainty and risk in Hawai‘i's housing marketing."
Stephanie SalmonsMarch 16, 2025
Hawai‘i men's volleyball falls to USC in Outrigger championship
The No. 3 Rainbow Warriors fell to the No. 5 Trojans in the Outrigger Invitational finale on Saturday night.
Christian ShimabukuMarch 16, 2025
Pau hana with singer and songwriter Landon Chung this weekend
Meet one of the artists performing at this inaugural market in Waikīkī.
Katie HellandMarch 15, 2025
Oʻahu ʻukelele builder Manny Halican talks story in new Hawaiʻi State Archives show
Meet the luthier who makes ʻukelele that incorporate everything from seashells to resin to parts of kitchen countertops.
Katie HellandMarch 15, 2025
From Waipahu to Fort Street Mall, this new sober living store and bar prepares to open in Downtown Honolulu
Viper Heart, owner of Viper’s SanctuarNII, took over Waipahu-based Nii Superette last year after her friend and store owner Stephen Nii died suddenly. Heart, who is in recovery from alcohol and drug addiction, hopes to promote healing in the new space, which officially opens April 1. Its offerings include spiritual services and community events complete with hand-crafted mocktails, herbal teas and mushroom coffee, crystals, chicken feet and more.
Kelsey Kukaua MedeirosMarch 15, 2025
Behind its pitching staff, Kamehameha baseball enters 2025 ahead in the arms race
The Warriors boast a pitching staff considered one of the deepest in state history.
Christian ShimabukuMarch 15, 2025
Hawai‘i women's basketball eliminated in Big West semifinals
Despite a remarkable rally, the Rainbow Wahine lost as the top seed for the second year in a row.
Christian ShimabukuMarch 15, 2025
There’s a new, hidden omakase in Honolulu’s Chinatown
Hiro no Uchi is open daily for dinner on North King Street.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaMarch 14, 2025
Community Voices: Let’s close the book on school impact fees
It's not just big developers who have to pay these fees, which add to the cost of housing, even individuals adding an ADU have to come up with thousands of dollars.
Keliʻi Akina & Ph.D.March 14, 2025
Culinary teacher inspires student entrepreneurs on Maui
Joyce Miyamoto facilitates The Hawai‘i Agricultural Foundation’s Young Entrepreneurs Program at Baldwin High School. The culinary teacher shares her experience working with more than 100 local students, who have developed and launched new products with locally sourced ingredients such as kalo, macadamia nuts and fresh Kula strawberries.
Kelsey Kukaua MedeirosMarch 14, 2025
Kaua‘i, Maui leaders offer county updates
Aloha State Daily has the highlights from Kaua‘i County Mayor Derek Kawakami's State of the County address Thursday morning and Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen's address, which he gave March 7.
Stephanie SalmonsMarch 14, 2025
Hawai‘i baseball hosts nationally ranked UC Santa Barbara in midseason litmus test
UC Santa Barbara will enter the series as the No. 15 team in the country.
Christian ShimabukuMarch 14, 2025
Hawai‘i women's basketball out to finish the job at Big West Tournament
The Rainbow Wahine will take on UC San Diego in Friday's Big West Tournament semifinals.
Christian ShimabukuMarch 14, 2025
Kawaii Kon is back this weekend
This event, run by fans, celebrates anime, manga and Japanese culture.
Katie HellandMarch 13, 2025
Pie Day specials for 3.14
Some of these treats are available for multiple days.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaMarch 13, 2025
Kaua‘i County boosts local farms
For the second year, Kaua‘i County's Office of Economic Development has funded Agriculture Farm Expansion Grants. The 12 selected project proposals received a combined total of $637,429.
Stephanie SalmonsMarch 13, 2025
How do I watch the lunar eclipse this week?
Looking for free entertainment Thursday night? Glance up at the sky, particularly the moon, which will appear red for part of the evening. Learn more about some of watch parties for the celestrial event on Oʻahu and Hawaiʻi Island.
Katie HellandMarch 13, 2025
New book features stories from world's most iconic surfers
Claudia Lebenthal's "Surfer Stories" is set to be released on March 18.
Christian ShimabukuMarch 13, 2025
Meet this year's Lei Day queen Lei Llanos
Llanos, who is from Waipahu and was recently crowned queen for the annual May Day celebration put on by the City and County of Honolulu, shares more about her lei-making process.
Katie HellandMarch 13, 2025
Halekūlani Bakery will be open daily starting March 17
The bakery also launched a new selection of sweet and savory pastries.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaMarch 12, 2025
Haunted Hānaiakamalama
This storied house in Nu‘uanu Valley was well known more than a century ago for its many frightening experiences, from the sound of footsteps to visions of a disembodied head.
Lopaka Kapanui and Tanya KapanuiMarch 12, 2025