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AC Carter returns to Hawai‘i ahead of jersey retirement
UH will honor Carter and retire his No. 23 jersey during Saturday night's game against UC Santa Barbara.
Christian ShimabukuFebruary 18, 2026
New dumpling shop in Honolulu
Located on the second floor of Discovery Bay Center, Waikīkī Snack Store recently opened. The shop — which specializes in Northern Chinese cuisine, including handcrafted dumplings and wontons in bone soup — also offers interactive ramen and shave ice stations.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaFebruary 18, 2026
Community Voices: More local food starts with housing
A look at several measures that have been introduced during this year’s state legislative session that could actually make a difference for Hawaiʻi’s farmers and ranchers, and for Hawaiʻi residents and consumers as a whole.
Keliʻi AkinaFebruary 18, 2026
Paranormal activity at Paradise Park
If you want to understand why Mānoa Valley is filled with spirits and strange occurrences, consider that even the beauty of its endless rainbows has a dark side in the tragic story of Kahalaopuna, the famed “Rainbow Princess” of Mānoa.
Lopaka Kapanui and Tanya KapanuiFebruary 18, 2026
Hamada: Hawai‘i's classrooms should be politically neutral
A quality public education used to include a solid grounding in civics — a neutral understanding of how the government works and how to participate in the democratic process. Now it includes activist teachers using the classroom as a pulpit for their personal politics.
Rick HamadaFebruary 18, 2026
Officials gather for new Aloha Stadium milestones
A blessing was held for the Aloha Stadium Authority's temporary office, where multiple new pieces of information were also revealed.
Christian ShimabukuFebruary 18, 2026
Chance and the pandemic led West Maui resident to interior design career
Melissa Dyckman is the founder and principal designer at her namesake interior design studio, Melissa Dyckman Interiors.
Stephanie SalmonsFebruary 18, 2026
Hawai‘i County proposes higher property taxes for $4M-plus homes
New plan aims to raise millions for housing and homelessness programs, while protecting full-time residents.
February 18, 2026
Anti-gambling advocates split 50/50 on proposed betting regulations
A pair of measures intended to regulate online betting markets are making progress despite mixed reactions.
Michael BrestovanskyFebruary 18, 2026
Island Insurance employees give back
The charitable arm of Island Insurance, Island Insurance Foundation, donated more than $500K to 50 local nonprofits last year. Employees gave more than 350 hours of their time through various service projects spearheaded by its Ho‘ohana Club.
Kelsey Kukaua MedeirosFebruary 18, 2026
Lunar New Year fun, fossilized shark teeth and more: Friday, Feb. 20, to Sunday, Feb. 22
From looking for fossilized shark teeth in Waipahu to learning about Joseph Kekuku — the inventor of the steel guitar — in Downtown Honolulu, there are a variety of events happening on Oʻahu this weekend. Ready to plan some weekend fun? Aloha State Daily has you covered with this list of events across the Island from the Windward to the Leeward side.
Katie HellandFebruary 18, 2026
You can get $1 shave ice this Saturday
Matsumoto Shave Ice is celebrating its 75th anniversary this Saturday, Feb. 21. The community is invited to enjoy a variety of specials, including $1 small shave ice (no toppings included), discounted anniversary T-shirts and more.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaFebruary 18, 2026
Uncles and Aunties: How John Rampage first got into theater and is shaping performers today
Over his 54-year career in theater, Rampage has acted in, directed and/or choreographed more than 90 different shows, including Tony Award winners “Evita,” “Cabaret,” “The Producers” and “A Chorus Line.” Since 1995, he has served as Diamond Head Theatre's artistic director.
Cheryl Chee TsutsumiFebruary 17, 2026
The Savellano’s Lechon business specializes in crispy pork belly
The biz officially launched in 2023 and offers lechon pork belly plates, along with whole lechon rolls. Its lechon is made using a family recipe, and is known for its ultra-crispy texture and tender meat.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaFebruary 17, 2026
Honolulu man sentenced to 15 years for sexually extorting minors
Devan Caulk pled guilty last year to producing child pornography via Instagram.
Michael BrestovanskyFebruary 17, 2026
The week ahead in Hawai‘i sports: UH men's basketball looking to stay atop Big West
The Rainbow Warriors will host Cal Poly on Thursday and UC Santa Barbara on Saturday in a pivotal pair of conference matchups.
Christian ShimabukuFebruary 17, 2026
Guided by Mānoa Magic, Hawai‘i baseball wins season-opening series over Gonzaga
The Rainbow Warriors took three out of four from the Bulldogs, beginning and ending the series with heart-stopping finishes.
Christian ShimabukuFebruary 17, 2026
Celine’s Best launches new potato wand snack
The business, originally known for its waffle dogs, participates in various events across Oʻahu. It just launched new potato wands — shredded potatoes with a cheesy crust — which are available in six topping combinations.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaFebruary 16, 2026
CONGRESS WATCH: Anniversary planning
The U.S. House passed a handful of bills, including a pair in celebration of the U.S.'s 250th anniversary, while the Senate remained deadlocked over ICE reforms.
Michael BrestovanskyFebruary 16, 2026
'Secret Treehouse' in Volcano was one of Airbnb's most loved listings in 2025
The company last month shared its list of Airbnbs "topping Instagram and TikTok feeds" in 2025.
Stephanie SalmonsFebruary 16, 2026
Community Voices: Civic engagement does not negate nationhood
In the 19th century, organizations such as Hui Kālaiʻāina and Hui Aloha ʻĀina mobilized tens of thousands of Kānaka Maoli to defend constitutional governance, national sovereignty and the authority of the Hawaiian Kingdom.
Adam Keawe Manalo-CampFebruary 16, 2026
Community Voices: Pause versus stop
Amid a $3 billion budget shortfall, here's a proposal: no changes to tax cuts in 2026 and pause the tax cuts planned for 2027 through 2029.
Tom YamachikaFebruary 16, 2026
Viral seafood rice bowl spot is opening in ʻAiea
Totoya Hawaiʻi, known for its negitoro bowls, is opening in ʻAiea Shopping Center on Sunday, Feb. 15. The menu here is the same as the business’s other two locations in the Ala Moana and Kaimukī neighborhoods. Customers can now add “ikura showers” when ordering specific seafood bowls.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaFebruary 14, 2026
Bill aims to boost affordable housing in Honolulu
Bill 18 aims to relax zoning limits, increase density near transit, and speed construction of affordable units across Oʻahu.
February 14, 2026