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The spirit at Plantation Hale
The Kaua‘i area now known as Waipouli was formerly known as Kololoku or Kaloloku Swamp, a former wetland where Native Hawaiians once thrived. For half a century it's been developed for modern tourism, but the spirits remain and make themselves known.
Lopaka Kapanui and Tanya KapanuiMarch 04, 2026
Kona residents urge action over parking woes
County Council bill would limit parking charges in Kailua Village
Michael BrestovanskyMarch 04, 2026
Grand Hyatt Kauaʻi to host Bum Run for Colon Cancer Awareness Month
When Diann Hartman of Grand Hyatt Kauaʻi Resort & Spa was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer nine years ago, her colleagues offered support by spearheading a community event to raise funds and awareness for cancer research, screening and treatment. This year’s Bum Run, organized by the resort to benefit the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life Kauaʻi, is slated for Saturday, March 7, at Poʻipū Bay Golf Course.
Kelsey Kukaua MedeirosMarch 04, 2026
Live music, whales and yoga: Your guide to this weekend
Wondering what to do on Oʻahu this Friday, Saturday and Sunday? Aloha State Daily did the research, so you can plan weekend adventures. Ready for live music? Head to Capitol Modern. Want to get out on the water? Try whale watching or canoe paddling.
Katie HellandMarch 04, 2026
Hawai‘i man dies after 'incident' in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park
National Park Service personnel responded to an"incident" in a closed area on the east side of Kīlauea caldera on Feb. 26.
Stephanie SalmonsMarch 04, 2026
Community Voices: A quiet pillar of the Polynesian voyaging renaissance
Milton “Shorty” Gervin Bertelmann (Aug. 15, 1947 – Nov. 26, 2025) was an extraordinary leader of Hōkūleʻa, who sailed twice from Hawai'i to Tahiti. Across his journeys, he raised the bar of excellence for voyaging, establishing rigorous standards of training, safety, preparation and conduct that remain foundational today.
Polynesian Voyaging SocietyMarch 03, 2026
Made in Hawai‘i Festival to return in August
The popular event will be held Aug. 20 to 23 at the Hawai‘i Convention Center. Read on to learn more about some of the changes to this year's festival.
Stephanie SalmonsMarch 03, 2026
Leonard’s Bakery has a new malasada mobile location
The newest malasada mobile location is on Lagoon Drive, near Daniel K. Inouye International Airport. It’s open daily from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., and customers can get “travel packs” of malasadas right before catching their next flight.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaMarch 03, 2026
CONGRESS WATCH: Hawai‘i delegation condemns Iran strike
Military in Hawai‘i on standby while lawmakers demand accountability from the president.
Michael BrestovanskyMarch 03, 2026
Paddle a canoe as part of the annual Kualoa/Hakipuʻu Canoe Festival
Mark Ellis, the education director for the Polynesian Voyaging Society, shares how community members can experience Polynesian voyaging culture at the upcoming 17th annual Kualoa/Hakipuʻu Canoe Festival.
Katie HellandMarch 03, 2026
More money won’t fix what’s broken in Hawai‘i’s schools
A bill before the Legislature would give the state powers it has never had to tax property, arguing it would give to money to education. The state wants us to forget that Hawai‘i's public schools already have enormous tax funding available to no other state — direct access to our income taxes and the GET we pay on every purchase we make. ASD columnist Sterling Higa has a counter proposal.
Sterling HigaMarch 03, 2026
Hawaiian Council acquires Honolulu apartment building
The 12-unit property is located near The Queen's Medical Center in Honolulu and was acquired for just under $3 million, with plans to preserve the property as long-term workforce and affordable housing.
Stephanie SalmonsMarch 03, 2026
Community Voices: The Cruise Fee Quandary
The state argues that the Green Fee isn’t a tax on maritime traffic but the cruise ship industry says otherwise.
Tom YamachikaMarch 03, 2026
Budget Bites: Da Crawfish & Crab Shack’s $10 plate lunches
This Kapolei eatery is known for its seafood boils, but offers $9.99 lunch specials from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays to Fridays.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaMarch 02, 2026
The week ahead in Hawai‘i sports: After BYU series sweep, Hawaiʻi men's volleyball to take on Pepperdine
A bevy of sporting events will take place across the state in the coming week.
Christian ShimabukuMarch 02, 2026
Battle of the Books to return to Kahuku in April
The Ko‘olauloa Battle of the Books, an afterschool reading program that culminates in a game show-style competition, is set for Saturday, April 11. Kahuku Public and School Library Branch Manager Tamara King shares about how the program got started and has grown over the years, as well as the impact it has on ʻohana in the North Shore community.
Kelsey Kukaua MedeirosMarch 02, 2026
New bento and musubi shop opens in Downtown Honolulu
U-Kitchen Hawaiʻi — whose original location is in Kalihi — is known for its affordable bentos, but the Downtown Honolulu store has several exclusive items, including assorted musubi, chicken katsu bentos and chicken katsu curry.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaMarch 02, 2026
Community Voices: The hidden problem with emergency powers
Bills currently before the Legislature would put some much needed restrictions on Hawai‘i's emergency powers law, which grant the governor and mayors extraordinary control with little accountability. They would also provide the Legislature with the means to end a declared emergency.
Keliʻi AkinaMarch 02, 2026
Hawai‘i baseball takes series from Ball State, heading into Big West play with winning momentum
The Rainbow Warriors outscored the Cardinals 24-2, lifted by a bevy of strong performances at the plate and on the mound.
Christian ShimabukuMarch 02, 2026
Hawai‘i women's basketball routs Cal State Fullerton on senior night
The Rainbow Wahine have won 12 of their last 13 games heading into the final week of the regular season.
Christian ShimabukuMarch 01, 2026
Hawai‘i men's volleyball gives fans a show with sweep over BYU
The Rainbow Warriors had no trouble closing out the Cougars on Friday night, taking the series finale in straight sets.
Christian ShimabukuFebruary 28, 2026
Invasive species on the menu!
Almost 200 fishers are participating in the Eat the Invaders Fishing Tournament to collect invasive species in Hawai‘i's waters, which chefs will cook for the community to eat this weekend. Learn more about what’s on the menu and how this event, which is free to the public, helps Maunalua Bay.
Katie HellandFebruary 28, 2026
Partnership brings new EMT training program to West O’ahu
Waiʻanae Coast Comprehensive Health Center, in collaboration with The City and County of Honolulu, have launched a program that offers both classroom and hands-on training, to strengthen emergency medical services capacity, while creating career pathways for those on the Leeward Coast.
Kelsey Kukaua MedeirosFebruary 28, 2026
‘Sip’ on these aesthetic matcha lattes
Sippin’ Pretty specializes in curated matcha lattes and coffees. The biz pops up at various events across Oʻahu. While the banana bread latte and cream latte are popular choices from its regular menu, the biz also offers monthly specials. March brings St. Patrick’s Day-themed specialties like End of the Rainbow and Charmed & Lucky.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaFebruary 28, 2026