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MF Burger Shop is a new smashburger pop-up in Honolulu
The pop-up is around once a week and located next to Jugo Life in the Ala Moana neighborhood. Business owner Tommy Oh is striving to make a “good, simple” burger, which he pairs with beef tallow fries.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaApril 16, 2026
Pipikaula Corner: Congratulations, Hawai‘i, we're No. 1! In local taxes!
A walletHub analysis of state and local taxes puts Hawai‘i at the top.
A. Kam NapierApril 16, 2026
Jack Johnson hometown tour tickets set to release
Following recent flooding across the Islands, the Haleʻiwa-based musician paused ticket sales for the film premieres and concerts on May 14 and 15 in Honolulu. Starting April 16, the presale for Hawai‘i residents will launch, while remaining tickets are planned to go live on Friday, April 17. Part of the proceeds will benefit nonprofit The Lāhui Foundation to support ongoing storm recovery and rebuilding efforts.
Kelsey Kukaua MedeirosApril 16, 2026
City acquires Chinatown property for future housing, redevelopment
The property, located at 175 N. Pauahi St., was acquired on April 1 for $4.52 million.
Stephanie SalmonsApril 16, 2026
Former competitors Maika Eugenio and Bjorn Jurgensen now Hawai‘i teammates
After meeting at a youth camp in Georgia in 2018, the two freshmen quarterbacks have reunited as Rainbow Warriors.
Christian ShimabukuApril 16, 2026
House passes anti-corporate-election-spending bill
Bill that would strip from corporations the power to make political donations is on the cusp of passing, despite Attorney General's warnings.
Michael BrestovanskyApril 16, 2026
Zippy's, Diamond Bakery create limited soda cracker box
The collaboration commemorates Zippy's 60th and Diamond Bakery's 105th anniversaries.
Stephanie SalmonsApril 16, 2026
Documentary featuring professional surfer to screen at Wai Kai
Growing up, Sheldon Paishon experienced homelessness on Oʻahu's west side. A documentary about his life — and the mentor who helped him find success as a professional surfer — will be screening at Wai Kai this week.
Katie HellandApril 16, 2026
The fight never has to end
There have always been beefs and scraps in Hawai‘i's schools. Now fights are social media events, incentivizing kids to put on bigger and more violent shows for the audience, writes ASD opinion columnist Sterling Higa. This is going to get someone killed.
Sterling HigaApril 15, 2026
Hamada: Why tip your servers?
Inspired by a viral TikTok, ASD Columnist Rick Hamada talks tipping, customers' standards and protocols, concern over servers' paychecks, and more.
Rick HamadaApril 15, 2026
Istanbul Hawaiʻi launches its spring menu
The Kakaʻako eatery’s new spring menu features lighter flavors and seasonal ingredients. Enjoy revamped dishes like hand-rolled pasta filled with Miyazaki A5 wagyu, chicken tagine with Kula orange and lemon blossom oil, and aged steak with zucchini sauce.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaApril 15, 2026
Flair European Steakhouse is reopening in Kakaʻako
The eatery, which was temporarily closed for about two months, is reopening this week with a new chef and revamped menu.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaApril 15, 2026
A mystery on the Koko Crater Trail
If you think climbing 1,000 steps is scary, just wait until you hear who — or what — you might meet at the summit!
Lopaka Kapanui and Tanya KapanuiApril 15, 2026
Lāna‘i resort tops list of 10 best golf resorts in the U.S.
The course "offers some hard-to-beat features, including a Jack Nicklaus-signature course built on lava outcroppings,” the list reads.
Stephanie SalmonsApril 15, 2026
What's new at Ala Moana Center
The shopping center has welcomed a number of new tenants with more coming soon.
Stephanie SalmonsApril 15, 2026
Letter to the Editor: Keep the Green Fee project portfolio intact
A Chaminade student shares how habitat loss threatens Native Hawaiian land snails and how the Green Fee can help safeguard its resources.
Letters to the EditorApril 15, 2026
Rising pro surfer Kalā DeSoto finds purpose in the ocean
In January, 18-year-old surfer Kalānōweo DeSoto from Mākaha became the youngest invitational surfer to win Da Hui Backdoor Shootout held on Oʻahu's North Shore — and the only competitor in event history to win titles in both longboard and shortboard categories. Learn more about what got him in the water and his hopes for the next competition and beyond.
Donalyn Dela CruzApril 15, 2026
Ledward Kaapana, Hōkūleʻa tribute and more: What to do on Oʻahu Friday, April 17, to Sunday, April 19
Looking for weekend plans? From catching a free concert from the legendary Ledward Kaapana to listening to “Raise Hawaiki,” a symphony about Hōkūleʻa performed in its entirety for the first time by the Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra, here are some of the things you can do this weekend on Oʻahu.
Katie HellandApril 14, 2026
Community Voices: How building new homes benefits everyone
Several remaining reforms in the state Legislature propose more housing in Hawaiʻi at all levels, without spending a dime of taxpayer money. But how will legislators respond?
Keliʻi AkinaApril 14, 2026
604 Clubhouse revamped its brunch buffet
The eatery launched its brunch buffet in February. Since then, it’s made a few changes, and now features the buffet on both Saturdays and Sundays.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaApril 14, 2026
Honolulu to host 'Rebuild O‘ahu' event on Saturday
The city says the April 18 event aims to support residents affected by recent storms that have caused widespread flooding across the island over the past two months.
Stephanie SalmonsApril 14, 2026
Public input sought for Kauleolī plan in South Kona
Now through May 15, The National Park Service is seeking public feedback to help shape the long-term vision of the Kauleolī Unit of Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail on Hawaiʻi Island. A community meeting will be held on April 18 at the Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden in Captain Cook, where trail managers will share preliminary concepts, gather ideas and answer questions.
Kelsey Kukaua MedeirosApril 14, 2026
Ginza Bairin Tonkatsu has a new, late-night happy hour
The Waikīkī eatery recently launched a new late-night kushikatsu menu. Feast on fried katsu skewers ranging from pork tenderloin and chicken to shrimp and oyster.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaApril 14, 2026
Thirty Meter Telescope could be moved, project leader says
Controversial observatory could "feasibly" be moved to site of decommissioned facility elsewhere on Mauna Kea.
Michael BrestovanskyApril 14, 2026