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Kate Bakes serves up chunky cookies made with love
The business — which started in January 2024 — was created as a result of owner Kate Borja’s love for baking, combined with her own personal pregnancy journey. Kate Bakes pops up at events across Oʻahu; you can find the biz this Saturday at Nordstrom at Ala Moana Center.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaSeptember 24, 2026
Mosa! opens late-night spot in Kakaʻako
The business, known for its ice cream desserts with a shaven peanut brittle topping, just opened its third location in SALT At Our Kakaʻako. This store is open daily from 8 a.m. to midnight, and includes brand-new menu items like matcha and coffee.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaSeptember 24, 2026
Honolulu, state Land Use Commission, battle in Supreme Court
Decade-old attempt to change zoning leads to procedural debate.
Michael BrestovanskySeptember 24, 2026
Honolulu's next story is not about rail. It is about jobs.
Could a Skyline station become the center of a local economy where people live, work, shop and build businesses in the same neighborhood?
Ray TsuchiyamaSeptember 24, 2026
At Oregon, ‘Iolani alumna Kodi Look plays a vital role for one of college football's biggest brands
Look is the director of football operations for the Ducks, a job that is as all-encompassing as it sounds.
Christian ShimabukuSeptember 24, 2026
UPDATED: Hurricane Nolo passes south of Islands causing severe wind
No longer a rainfall threat to the state, Nolo brings strong winds and high surf across Hawaiʻi.
Michael BrestovanskySeptember 24, 2026
2026 disasters cost the state $1 billion and counting
Two hurricanes so far, two Kona Lows and an earthquake cost than $600 million in recovery funds and another $300 million for future mitigation projects.
Michael BrestovanskySeptember 24, 2026
Pritchett Cartoon: Trojan Panda
And this time, we're not talking about the mayor!
John PritchettSeptember 24, 2026
20 questions: Oʻahu voters to decide on updating the City’s charter in November
City and County of Honolulu voters will vote on 20 questions proposed to amend the city’s governing document in the November general election. Here’s a look at what’s on the ballot and how the process works.
Haley LehmanSeptember 24, 2026
Pipikaula Corner: Bowfin leads the way
In Pearl Harbor, the Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum is celebrating its 45th anniversary with the debut of $4 million worth of new exhibits. This comes just five years after a $20-million overhaul of the entire museum to bring it into the 21st century. ASD Editor in Chief A. Kam Napier explains why this is possible for a small, historic ship nonprofit.
A. Kam NapierSeptember 24, 2026
Mana Up showcase will highlight Hawai‘i entrepreneurs
Eleven businesses selected to be part of Mana Up's Cohort 11 will be introduced during a television broadcast and livestream that premiers on Sunday Oct. 18. An in-person marketplace will follow from Nov. 5 at Bloomingdale’s in Ala Moana Center.
Stephanie SalmonsSeptember 24, 2026
Aloha Council camp on Kauaʻi damaged by Hurricane Lowell
Aloha Council CEO and Scout Executive Blake Parsons says Camp Alan Faye on the Garden Isle will be “closed for the foreseeable future.” Meanwhile, the nonprofit has partnered with local government agencies, businesses and community volunteers to clear debris and begin the remediation process. Here’s how folks can support recovery efforts and its broader Scouting mission.
Kelsey Kukaua MedeirosSeptember 24, 2026
Kingdom Market Hawaiʻi launches first Christian market this Saturday
The market will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sept. 26 in Kapolei; the event is free to attend and features more than 45 vendors. Attendees can look forward to food, live worship, kids’ activities, and interacting with a variety of local businesses.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaSeptember 23, 2026
Izakaya Lala is opening in Honolulu
Located above Totoya on Piʻikoi Street, the new eatery features Fukuoka-style maki kushi — or grilled pork-wrapped skewers — oden, and an extensive sake selection. The restaurant’s name is inspired by the Japanese kanji for “enjoy.”
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaSeptember 23, 2026
How Hawai‘i got its gas stations
Strange but true — at one time, horse-drawn carriages delivered supplies of gasoline around O‘ahu, and fuel pumps were often located by the side of the road for motorists running on empty. As gas-powered cars became more common, a new kind of building emerged in the Islands — the gas station. Guess which famous waterman owned one in Waikīkī!
DeSoto BrownSeptember 23, 2026
Drums of Kāne‘ākī
In the back of Mākaha Valley stands Kāneʻākī Heiau, a temple built and enlarged many times by Native Hawaiians and restored in 1969. It is believed to have started out as devoted to the god Lono and agriculture, and King Kamehameha dedicated it to Kū, god of war. The heiau is difficult to access now, surrounded by the gated community of Mauna ʻOlu Estates, but residents there report that it has ways of making its presence known.
Lopaka Kapanui and Tanya KapanuiSeptember 23, 2026
Vendor applications open for interim Lahaina marketplace
‘Ulu O Lele will be the first project to bring storefronts back to Lahaina's Front Street.
Stephanie SalmonsSeptember 23, 2026
OHCRA cancels 2026 Na Wahine O Ke Kai
The 40.8-mile women's race was set for Sunday before being called off due to a storm system approaching the Islands.
Christian ShimabukuSeptember 23, 2026
Catch Aloha Festivals’ floral parade, films and snails: what to do on Oʻahu
Ready to plan the weekend? From a floral parade featuring the traditional art of pāʻū riding in Waikīkī to a showcase of Korean independent films at the Honolulu Museum of Art, there are lots of events happening on Oʻahu this Friday, Sept. 25, through Sunday, Sept. 27.
Katie HellandSeptember 23, 2026
AIA Hawai‘i Book Club event to highlight climate action
Attendees can expect conversation and collaboration on climate solutions in their own backyard this Saturday, Sept. 26, at Hawaiʻi Nature Center’s Rain Shelter in Makiki. The discussion, which stems from author and climate activist Ayana Elizabeth Johnson’s “What If We Get It Right?,” will be led by Kirsten Oleson, who is a Climate Change Commission member with the Honolulu City and County and a professor of ecological economics at UH Mānoa.
Kelsey Kukaua MedeirosSeptember 23, 2026
Kula Hospital to reopen following $65 million renovations
Storm-damaged historic hospital will return to service following a project funded by the state and Kaiser Permanente.
Michael BrestovanskySeptember 23, 2026
Hawaiʻi County to select new fire chief this week
The Hawaiʻi County Fire Commission will hold public meetings on Thursday and Friday to interview six candidates for fire chief, succeeding Fire Chief Kazuo S.K.L. Todd, 45, who died in December 2025.
Haley LehmanSeptember 23, 2026
Flavors of Waikīkī Restaurant Week is coming in October
Fourteen Waikīkī restaurants will feature limited-time specials and prix fixe menus during this new, 11-day dining event.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaSeptember 23, 2026
Nobu Grand Wailea celebrates one-year anniversary
The restaurant, located at Grand Wailea, a Waldorf Astoria Resort, opened last April. Aloha State Daily caught up with chef Nobu Matsuhisa when he was on Maui for the resort’s “An Evening with Chef Nobu” anniversary event. Matsuhisa talked more about his cooking style, recent projects, and what makes the Grand Wailea restaurant special.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaSeptember 23, 2026