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Hawai‘i basketball eliminated by Arkansas in NCAA Tournament
The Rainbow Warriors could not recover from a slow start on Thursday and were promptly knocked out of their first Big Dance in a decade.
Christian ShimabukuMarch 20, 2026
Pipikaula Corner: Hawai‘i is hypocritical about vice
Yesterday's rally at the State Capitol against disposable vapes is an example of how lawmakers approach vices with a dazzling mix of inconsistency, hypocrisy and amnesia over the laws they've already passed.
A. Kam NapierMarch 19, 2026
Makua Banana Bread’s next “mochi drop” is coming up
Orders for the business’s small-batch mochi banana bread only open once a month since it’s a limited item. The Haleʻiwa-based business also offers classic and chocolate chip banana bread, which can be ordered in-person or online.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaMarch 19, 2026
Governor and attorney general endorse disposable vape ban
Keiki and lawmakers rallied Wednesday in support of bills cracking down on vape sales.
Michael BrestovanskyMarch 19, 2026
Hawai‘i men's volleyball opens up Big West play at archnemesis Long Beach State
The Beach is ranked No. 2 in the country, while the Rainbow Warriors are ranked third in the AVCA national collegiate men's volleyball poll.
Christian ShimabukuMarch 19, 2026
Residents urged to file insurance claims following severe storm
Read ahead to find more information and resources about filing claims after last week's Kona Low storm system brought heavy rains, high winds and property damage to the Islands.
Stephanie SalmonsMarch 19, 2026
Movies, yoga with baby goats, and more: what to do on Oʻahu this weekend
Trying to plan another weekend when rain is in the forecast? From a deal for ramen to inspiration for a movie marathon, Aloha State Daily put together this list to help you spend a few days indoors.
Katie HellandMarch 19, 2026
Some areas of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park have reopened
Some areas, though, remain closed due to major storm and volcanic impacts.
Stephanie SalmonsMarch 18, 2026
Save the date for 2026 Irasshai: Eat, Drink, Kanpai!
2026 Irasshai: Eat, Drink, Kanpai! by Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaiʻi is coming up April 3. Attendees can look forward to Japanese street food-inspired dishes, live music and refreshing beverages.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaMarch 18, 2026
Middle Eats brings its authentic flavors to Keʻeaumoku
Middle Eats features a variety of Middle Eastern dishes, ranging from hummus and falafel to kebabs and shawarma. The business recently opened within Midtown Eats food hall, located at The Park on Keʻeaumoku.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaMarch 18, 2026
Fuel contaminated in ‘Ewa Beach during Kona Low
Due to heavy rainfall, water leaked into a Hele gas station’s fuel tank, then into customer’s vehicles.
Kady PascualMarch 18, 2026
The ghost dog at Kukui Plaza
Sightings, decades apart, of a ghostly dog suggest that an enduring presence roams the area of Downtown Honolulu that now houses Kukui Plaza.
Lopaka Kapanui and Tanya KapanuiMarch 18, 2026
Hamada: Anyone up for "Singin' in the Rain?"
Our recent roundup of Hawai‘i films to watch when kept indoors had ASD columnist Rick Hamada reflecting on his own favorites.
Rick HamadaMarch 18, 2026
Retired professor brings “Spring Awakening” to life in Honolulu
The recently retired theater professor Lurana Donnels O’Malley had originally planned to bring the rock musical “Spring Awakening” to the stage at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa's John F. Kennedy Theatre in 2020, but the Covid-19 pandemic derailed that plan. Now, she is leading a cast to bring the show to life for her debut production at Mānoa Valley Theatre.
Katie HellandMarch 18, 2026
Japanese energy company proposes natural gas plant in Kapolei
Gov. Josh Green announced a proposal by Japanese energy producer JERA to partner with the state.
Michael BrestovanskyMarch 18, 2026
What the Carpenters couldn't buy
ASD columnist Sterling Higa writes that the PAC of the Carpenters Union has spent millions opposing candidates who have opposed rail spending, including Sylvia Luke. Now that she's politically vulnerable and facing challengers, the union might be getting what it wants.
Sterling HigaMarch 18, 2026
Community Voices: Housing bills looked like winners, until they didn’t
This is regrettable not just because of what it means for Hawaiʻi’s ongoing housing crisis, but also because of the way it happened.
Keliʻi AkinaMarch 18, 2026
Hawai‘i men's basketball shifts focus to loaded Arkansas squad at NCAA Tournament
The Rainbow Warriors will take on one of the country's best teams during their NCAA Tournament opener on Thursday.
Christian ShimabukuMarch 17, 2026
Kaua‘i Poke Fest named one of 10 Best Specialty Food Festivals
The sixth annual Kaua‘i Poke Fest returns to Kōloa Landing Resort in June.
Stephanie SalmonsMarch 17, 2026
Where to celebrate Easter 2026 – part 1
Get egg-cited for a variety of dining options.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaMarch 17, 2026
Community Voices: Threats to Greenland recall the annexation of Hawaiʻi
In Nuuk, the capital of Kalaallit Nunaat (Greenland), thousands gathered in what the Naalakkersuisut (the Greenlandic government) described as the largest protest in the country’s history. Similarly, Kanaka Maoli march annually to mark 133 years since the overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom. For both island homelands, foreign powers attempt to determine their futures.
Adam Keawe Manalo-CampMarch 17, 2026
Ono-Ya Ramen Kapahulu is offering a BOGO ramen deal
The Kapahulu location is celebrating its fifth anniversary with a buy-one-get-one-free ramen deal from March 18 to 20. This offer is valid for dine-in only.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaMarch 17, 2026
A 'generational storm'
Aloha State Daily spoke with National Weather Service meteorologist Patrick Blood about last week's severe storms and what's next for Hawai‘i's weather.
Stephanie SalmonsMarch 17, 2026
Pipikaula Corner: How much water was that, anyway?
Warning: Journalist doing math! That said, if you're wondering how much water the Kona Low just dumped on the Islands, there is a way to figure that out. The answer starts with a "T."
A. Kam NapierMarch 17, 2026