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Canio’s Pizza is serving New York-style slices
Business owner Kip Praissman has been making pizza professionally for more than 10 years. Canio’s Pizza — named after his grandfather — specializes in New York-style pizzas, which are known for their slightly crispy crust that still boasts a nice chew.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJuly 27, 2026
L&L Hawaiian Barbecue is giving out free Spam musubis on Aug. 8
In honor of National Spam Musubi Day, participating L&L Hawaiian Barbecue locations in Hawaiʻi and on the Mainland are giving away free Spam musubis from 12 to 4 p.m.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJuly 27, 2026
Community Voices: Empty homes tax just empty promises
Grassroot Institute of Hawai‘i helped persuade the Honolulu Charter Commission to not advance a poorly conceived empty homes tax to the ballot. Instead, as GIH proposes, improvements to zoning and permitting could speed the supply of housing.
Keliʻi AkinaJuly 26, 2026
Hawaiʻi’s first solo dining katsu experience is opening in Honolulu
Katsu Zen — located in the former space of Little G Café in the 808 Center — is opening to the public on Wednesday, July 29. Customers can scan the QR code and choose from a variety of katsu bowls and sets; options include pork loin, pork collar, chicken katsu and tiger shrimp katsu.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJuly 26, 2026
Luke indicted for bribery
Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke and four others have been charged in Attorney General corruption investigation
Michael BrestovanskyJuly 25, 2026
New program brings free tennis to Hawai‘i schools
The United States Tennis Association already began its tour of Island schools in March, which brings free lessons and equipment to schools.
Christian ShimabukuJuly 25, 2026
Hawaiʻi population decline: How George Ariyoshi’s managed growth policies shaped today’s crisis
George Ariyoshi dressed for the office he held and trusted the most respected experts of his age — and the experts were wrong. ASD opinion columnist Sterling Higa on the population prophecy that failed twice.
Sterling HigaJuly 25, 2026
Here's the best of Hawai‘i, according to the people
The best family attraction, cruise, lū‘au, resort, restaurant and tour company in Hawai‘i have been decided by voters in USA Today's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards. Read on to see who made the lists.
Stephanie SalmonsJuly 25, 2026
Ala Moana Center to launch luxury shopping event
For two weeks in August, the popular shopping destination will offer shoppers exclusive experiences at 14 luxury boutiques.
Stephanie SalmonsJuly 25, 2026
Senators demand answers after Iran casualties vanish from Pentagon website
Four soldiers, including one from ‘Ewa Beach, are no longer listed as casualties in Iran war on a Department of War website.
Michael BrestovanskyJuly 24, 2026
53 By the Sea has a new weekend lunch and happy hour
The restaurant, known for its oceanfront dining, recently launched its weekend lunch and happy hour experiences. The happy hour menu features exclusive dishes like a wagyu burger, seafood roll, and ham and cheese croquettes.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJuly 24, 2026
Miya Bowls is a new acai bowl shop in Wahiawā
The shop — located next to Teapresso — opened recently in the space of Mia Bella gelato shop. Miya Bowls offers build-your-own acai bowls with a variety of bases, ranging from acai and pitaya to mango, coconut, guava and lilikoʻi.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJuly 24, 2026
Frank De Lima is still making everyone laugh
The legendary Island comedian, who recently celebrated his 77th birthday, now resides in Las Vegas and still writes new material.
Christian ShimabukuJuly 24, 2026
Artificial reef coming to Waikīkī
$9 million NOAA project to stimulate coral restoration.
Michael BrestovanskyJuly 24, 2026
Updated: Bayer to make changes to Hawai‘i operations
These changes include consolidating some of the company's farm activities on O‘ahu and Maui over time, which will affect more than 70 employees.
Stephanie SalmonsJuly 24, 2026
Changing Kaka‘ako: The first high-rise
Perhaps no urban Honolulu neighborhood has changed more over the past 50 years than Kaka‘ako. ASD history columnist DeSoto Brown looks back on the changes, starting with the skyline, which used to boast but a single high-rise building. That has certainly changed! The condo 1350 Ala Moana once stood as a landmark and now is lost in the crowd.
DeSoto BrownJuly 23, 2026
SinIceStir Speakeasy opens in Honolulu
The hidden lounge — tucked away behind SinIceStir Shave Ice — features handcrafted cocktails and boozy shave ice in a cozy setting, complete with views of Waikīkī Beach. Customers must message the business on Instagram for the speakeasy password, which changes periodically.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJuly 23, 2026
Common Ground launches The Food Fix in downtown Honolulu
AC Hotel Honolulu’s elevated coffee shop just started a new grab-and-go menu with comforting eats like breakfast burritos, grilled cheese sandwiches, croissant sandwiches and more.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJuly 23, 2026
State Supreme Court overturns Maui SMA permit exemptions
A 2024 rule allowing certain projects within the Special Management Area to go forward without a use permit has been overturned.
Michael BrestovanskyJuly 23, 2026
New LPGA tournament set to debut on Big Island in 2027
Nanea Golf Club will host the inaugural Nanea Cup on March 11-14, with features a $4 million purse.
Christian ShimabukuJuly 23, 2026
Hawaiʻi millionaire tax: Why the new 13% bracket won’t be the last
The millionaire tax passed with barely a murmur. ASD opinion columnist Sterling Higa on why the measures nobody argues about deserve the second look.
Sterling HigaJuly 23, 2026
Hamada: Thirty years of infamy for our business climate — when does that change?
Hawai‘i was just ranked worst in the nation for business. Again. Mainland and local observers have been pointing this out consistently since the 1990s, even, at times, as far back as the 1970s. Well, asks ASD opinion columnist Rick Hamada, who has been in charge all this time?
Rick HamadaJuly 23, 2026
Uncles and Aunties: Vicky Holt Takamine, legendary kumu hula
“My mother was my inspiration,” Takamine told ASD. “I used to watch her dance on the ‘Lucky Luck’ TV show in the 1950s. I begged her to let me go to hula classes, but she said I was too young and that I would quit after a year. I proved her wrong!” In 2025, she was recognized as a Living Treasure of Hawai‘i for her accomplishments — one of several accolades, both local and national, she has received over the years for her contributions to hula and Native Hawaiian arts and culture.
Cheryl Chee TsutsumiJuly 22, 2026
30th annual Walk in the Country Gala is coming this August
The fundraiser, which benefits the Boys & Girls Club of Hawaiʻi, will be at the Four Seasons Resort Oʻahu at Ko Olina on Aug. 8. This is one of the highlights for BGCH, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJuly 22, 2026