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Save the date for Megabon 2026
The fourth annual Megabon — created by JCI Honolulu and Hawaiʻi Todaiji — is set for Sept. 12 at Leeward Community College. Here’s what you can look forward to during this year’s festival.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaSeptember 03, 2026
La Tour Cafe launches egg sandos for a limited time
The cafe’s egg sandos are a collaboration with Eggs Hawaiʻi. La Tour Cafe’s Kakaʻako location is launching the egg sando and truffle egg sando on Saturday, Sept. 5. The filling is made with local eggs between slices of La Tour Bakehouse’s shokupan bread.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaSeptember 03, 2026
Hamada: A confession for Suicide Awareness and Prevention Month
When there's a month dedicated to a cause, we're suppose to talk about that cause, right? ASD opinion columnist Rick Hamada has frank thoughts about this particular month.
Rick HamadaSeptember 03, 2026
Community Voices: Education Freedom Tax Credits
Hawaiʻi is hesitant to participate in the new federal program wrought by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which would give a dollar-for-dollar tax credit of up to $1,700 for individual donations to school scholarship groups.
Tom YamachikaSeptember 03, 2026
Playwright seeks help with cancer battle
She wrote plays like “Talk-Story,” “Banyan,” “Walls” and “Buffaloʻed.” Now, this playwright — who lives in Hilo and has created more than 80 plays — needs help battling cancer bills.
Katie HellandSeptember 03, 2026
Supreme Court to decide future of House District 43 primary
The Hawaiʻi Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday in the election contest of the Makakilo primary race that was settled by a tiebreaker in August.
Haley LehmanSeptember 03, 2026
Air Force lieutenant colonel gets 20 years for child enticement
Ross Brown of Kailua was busted earlier this year for sending sexual messages to an undercover agent posing as a 14-year-old girl.
Michael BrestovanskySeptember 03, 2026
Southwest Airlines set to debut first-ever lounges at four airports — including Honolulu
Construction is underway on the first four Southwest lounges, which are set to open next year in Austin, Baltimore, Honolulu and Nashville.
Stephanie SalmonsSeptember 03, 2026
Neighborhood capital: Unlocking Hawai'i's hidden housing resource
Redevelopment in Hawai‘i has typically forced landowners into one of just two decisions — sell, or don't sell. But there is a third choice, one where current landowners, by the dozens or the hundreds, could participate in coordinate redevelopments that could renew entire neighborhoods.
Ray TsuchiyamaSeptember 03, 2026
Doraku Sushi is now open at Hilton Hawaiian Village
The sushi spot opened last month in Hilton Hawaiian Village. This is its second Waikīkī location; the restaurant is still located in Royal Hawaiian Center, but is moving from the third floor to the first floor.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaSeptember 02, 2026
This sourdough micro-bakery is on the ‘rise’
Blossom & Rhyze, a Wahiawā-based micro-bakery, stemmed from owner Christine Acohido’s love of sourdough. The business is known for its sourdough loaves, sourdough cookies and specialty coffees, which include kūlolo crunch latte.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaSeptember 02, 2026
Community Voices: Grassroot turns 25, gala tickets still available
Grassroot President Keli‘i Akina shares founder's Dick Rowland's vision for a better Hawaiʻi, and a last call to celebrate together this Friday.
Keliʻi AkinaSeptember 02, 2026
Sightings of Pele at Lē‘ahi
You might associated Pele most with the active volcanoes of Hawai‘i Island but ancient myths — and contemporary encounters — tell of her presence on Kaua‘i and O‘ahu as well.
Lopaka Kapanui and Tanya KapanuiSeptember 02, 2026
Two NBA teams to hold training camp in Hawai‘i, capped by exhibition game
The Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Clippers will hold an exhibition game at the Stan Sheriff Center on Oct. 4.
Christian ShimabukuSeptember 02, 2026
BLNR rejects aquarium fishing rules again
After public outcry, the Department of Land and Natural Resources must go back to the drawing board for rules governing commercial aquarium fishing.
Michael BrestovanskySeptember 02, 2026
Catch Journey, football, and more: your guide to the weekend
Ready to make plans for Labor Day weekend? Aloha State Daily has you covered. From live performances from the legendary rock band Journey to catching the Rainbow Warriors at their first home football game, here are some of the events happening on Oʻahu this weekend.
Katie HellandSeptember 02, 2026
Hawaiʻi brain drain: How discrimination kept talent in the Islands, and why it doesn’t anymore
In February 1954, Nisei veterans who bled for their country couldn’t get a loan from Hawaiʻi’s banks, so they opened one of their own. ASD opinion columnist Sterling Higa on how the discrimination that once concentrated talent in the Islands has faded — and why Hawaiʻi must now compete for people it used to keep by default.
Sterling HigaSeptember 02, 2026
State gets $58 million for rural health development
Hawai‘i was awarded more than $180 million in federal funds for rural health care improvements this fiscal year alone.
Michael BrestovanskySeptember 02, 2026
Dine and donate to Kahākūkahi Ocean Academy on Maui this month
Hana Hou Hospitality Group’s Round-up program allows its restaurants’ patrons to round their checks up to support nonprofit efforts on the Valley Isle. This month, the company will donate proceeds to KOA, which is focused on strengthening the mental well-being of Maui keiki through connection to kai and ʻāina.
Kelsey Kukaua MedeirosSeptember 02, 2026
Community Voices: When do judges have free speech?
Hawaiʻi Supreme Court Justices must follow federal interpretations of federal laws and the U.S. Constitution, but are in no way subordinate to the U.S. Supreme Court on issues of state law or the state constitution. That is part of the way our government was set up.
Tom YamachikaSeptember 01, 2026
Aliʻi Coffee Co. opens on Monsarrat Avenue
The coffee biz — which recently moved its Ward Centre store to Ala Moana Center — opened another location on Monsarrat Avenue. This location has a slightly different food menu — compared to the business’s other stores — and brought back dishes like the roast beef sandwich, brie and balsamic toast, and prosciutto pear flatbread.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaSeptember 01, 2026
Diner en Blanc is celebrating its 10th Anniversary Edition
The popular outdoor garden party returns Saturday, Sept. 12 at a brand-new, secret location. This year, the event’s curated meals will be catered by Memoirs Hawaiʻi.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaSeptember 01, 2026
Budget Bites: $9.99 plates at Marukai
This plate lunch special is available every Wednesday in September, starting from 3 p.m. Hamburger steak is the featured plate for September; each plate includes a 10-ounce hamburger patty, rice, veggies and a brown gravy/Japanese demi-glace sauce.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaSeptember 01, 2026
CU Hawai‘i opens in Pagoda Hotel
In the 648-square-foot retail space you'll find fresh grab-and-go items, customizable beverages, a ramen bar with various Korean instant ramen offerings, travel and wellness necessities, and a range of Korean and local products, according to an announcement Monday.
Stephanie SalmonsSeptember 01, 2026