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Hamada: North Shore beating sickens
A dozen boys and men ganged up on a 15-year-old boy this week, then turned on the young lifeguard who tried to save him. ASD opinion columnist Rick Hamada asks — who the heck raised these people, and what are we going to do about this crime?
Rick HamadaJune 03, 2026
Dog-Spirits and Moʻo at Kapena Falls
Who — or what — lives in the pond beneath Kapena Falls in Nu‘uanu Valley? In ancient legends, the valley has been home to guardian dogs with supernatural abilities, and creatures who can take both human and lizard form. For some visitors to the valley, those legends haven't been so ancient after all.
Lopaka Kapanui and Tanya KapanuiJune 03, 2026
Federal lawsuit targets state hemp regulations
An O‘ahu dispensary has claimed that Hawai‘i's laws regulating hemp are illegal.
Michael BrestovanskyJune 03, 2026
The Park Ward Village opens
The ninth residence in Ward Village, The Park delivers 546 studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom homes and more than 30,000 square feet of retail and dining space.
Stephanie SalmonsJune 03, 2026
Pipikaula Corner: UH athletics and the race for dollars
Name, Image, Likeness is already upsetting the finances of college sports. Now there's a new trend — universities are starting to spin off their entire athletics programs as freestanding corporations. Where will this leave the University of Hawai‘i?
A. Kam NapierJune 03, 2026
Corpse flower, Festa Italiana and more: Your guide to the weekend on Oʻahu
Check the status of Foster Botanical Garden’s corpse flower, which is known for its powerful death-like smell that might bloom this week. Think that idea stinks? Then, eat food at a street festival or enjoy live Reggae music. There is also an outdoors expo happening this weekend.
Katie HellandJune 03, 2026
HANO report highlights current challenges, opportunities for local nonprofits
Melissa Miyashiro, president and CEO of the Hawai'i Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations, shares how its 2026 state of the sector report, “The View From Here: Insights From Hawai'i Nonprofits," came to be, and what conversations she hopes this will spark for the sector, policymakers, the public and more, to take action.
Kelsey Kukaua MedeirosJune 03, 2026
Cinnamon’s Sweet Shop is open in Kailua
The sister business of Cinnamon’s Restaurant offers housemade cookies, specialty drinks like cream sodas, and a rotating selection of soft serve desserts.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJune 02, 2026
Blanc Nook Café opens in Honolulu
The cozy café recently opened on Waimanu Street; it’s located above Ry’s Poke Shack’s Honolulu location. The space is home to an apparel line and a café, and business owner Momo Sakauye plans to expand the café menu to include more drinks.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJune 02, 2026
Too much sunshine
Transparency is great, but it isn't the only value government has to weigh, writes ASD opinion columnist Sterling Higa. There's so much sunshine on some commission hiring that good applicants might shy away for fear of getting needlessly burned.
Sterling HigaJune 02, 2026
Mililani teacher housing project still on schedule
95 apartments for Department of Education employees are scheduled to be move-in ready by late 2029 or early 2030.
Michael BrestovanskyJune 02, 2026
Documentary spotlights Maui wildfire
"Lahaina Rising" focuses on how the devastating Lahaina wildfire of August 2023 changed lives and ignited already existing concerns about water rights and land. Director Matty Schweitzer shares more about the award-winning documentary, which will screen at the inaugural Wailuku Film Festival in June.
Katie HellandJune 02, 2026
Community Voices: How Hawaiʻi parents can set kids free from digital addiction
A Mililani mom and certified life coach/private tutor shares tips on how local families can break free from daily struggles with screen time.
Karen K.C. GibsonJune 02, 2026
Community Voices: Lawmakers choose innovation over red tape
We can’t predict whether seagliders will take off as an efficient and economical way to travel interisland, but it is nice to know that efforts are being made to ensure the potential growth of a new industry will not be held back by unnecessary regulations, writes Grassroot Institute of Hawai‘i's Keli‘i Akina.
Keliʻi AkinaJune 02, 2026
Akira Japanese Restaurant has a new happy hour
The Japanese eatery recently launched a new happy hour menu, available daily from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. and from 8 to 9:30 p.m. Popular dishes include sashimi and sushi of the day, yuzu jalapeno hamachi and oysters with ponzu.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJune 02, 2026
CU Hawaiʻi opens third store on Oʻahu
The popular Korean convenience store brand recently opened in Kapahulu. Customers can enjoy popular features like the smoothie machine and Ramyun Library, in addition to slushy machines that are exclusive to this store. To celebrate its Kapahulu opening, CU Hawaiʻi is giving away tickets to BTS World Tour Arirang until June 4.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJune 02, 2026
What to expect at Kaua‘i Poke Fest
The sixth annual culinary event is set for June 19 and 20 at Kōloa Landing Resort at Poʻipū, Autograph Collection.
Stephanie SalmonsJune 02, 2026
UPDATE: Kīlauea's latest eruptive episode ends after 9 hours
Episode 48 of the ongoing eruption began before sunrise Monday.
Stephanie SalmonsJune 01, 2026
Budget Bites: $4 hand roll deal in Honolulu
Osoyami Bar & Grill features sports bar fare like burgers, fries and mozzarella sticks, but it’s also a hidden gem for sushi. The eatery launched a new deal, which features $4 hand rolls available every night except on Fridays and Saturdays.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJune 01, 2026
OHA Board decides not to pursue proposed KITV- KIKU acquisition
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs Board of Trustees voted Thursday against funding due diligence for the potential purchase of local television stations KITV Island News and KIKU TV.
Kelsey Kukaua MedeirosMay 30, 2026
Kaua‘i Council halts land purchase over chemical contamination concerns
A $5 million land purchase for a county auto repair shop drew questions about long-term environmental impacts.
Michael BrestovanskyMay 30, 2026
Servco Pacific unveils exclusive Hawai‘i edition Toyota Tacoma
The Tacoma has been Hawai‘i's top-selling vehicle for 25 years.
Stephanie SalmonsMay 30, 2026
Former Hawai‘i County housing official sentenced for bribery scheme
Alan Scott Rudo was paid nearly $1.9 million for conspiring to fraudulently award housing development contracts to his associates.
Michael BrestovanskyMay 30, 2026
The politics downstream
Presidents used to emerge out of whistlestop tours, radio address, television and cable. Now, for the youngest voters and voters-to-be, political power gathers in the frenetic world of livestreams. ASD opinion columnist Sterling Higa talks about what this means.
Sterling HigaMay 30, 2026