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Honolulu Zoo launches new online ticketing system
Digital tickets will be available starting Saturday, Nov. 1.
Stephanie SalmonsNovember 01, 2025
Chao features a modern Vietnamese fusion dining experience
The restaurant first opened for takeout in July, but is now open for dine-in for brunch, lunch, dinner and happy hour. Dinner highlights range from hamachi crudo and seafood ceviche to spring rolls and the eatery’s signature chicken pho.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaOctober 31, 2025
All That Cake Co. features modern cakes in local flavors
All That Cake Co., which launched this past July, features layered cakes that feature Hawaiʻi-grown flavors like pandan, lilikoʻi, Kona Coffee and more.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaOctober 31, 2025
Hawai‘i soccer ends season and Big West Conference tenure with loss to UC Irvine
The Rainbow Wahine fell to the Anteaters 2-0 at Waipio Peninsula Soccer Stadium on Thursday night. The 'Bows will compete in the Mountain West beginning in 2026.
Christian ShimabukuOctober 31, 2025
SNAP freeze: Green announces additional aid programs as benefit cut looms
Hawai‘i Food Assistance Program will fill in for delayed SNAP benefits, but only after two weeks.
Michael BrestovanskyOctober 31, 2025
“Defining Courage” returns to Hawai’i
This live show honors the Japanese American soldiers of World War II. "Defining Courage" was previously at Hawai'i Theatre on O'ahu in 2023. Now, the immersive live show is back on two islands: O'ahu and Maui.
Katie HellandOctober 31, 2025
Hawai‘i men's basketball to retire Anthony "AC" Carter's jersey number
Carter's No. 23 will be just the second jersey number retired in program history, joining Bob Nash's 33.
Christian ShimabukuOctober 31, 2025
Mana Up Showcase highlights Hawai‘i entrepreneurs
Tickets are on sale now for an in-person marketplace set for Nov. 6 at Bloomingdale’s in Ala Moana Center.
Stephanie SalmonsOctober 31, 2025
Home Care Association of America launches Hawai‘i chapter
HCAOA is a nationwide a trade association for private-duty home care providers that recently established a new chapter in Hawai‘i. The organization supports nearly 4,500 home care agencies across the country.
Stephanie SalmonsOctober 31, 2025
Daily Features
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Hawai‘i Scene on Social: Dreams do come true
"There was a show in the water and the sky, and both were epic!"
Adopt-a-Pet Maui: Aspen ʻenjoys life at a calmer paceʻ
Opinion
Hamada: Fixing what's wrong in America
Opinion by Rick Hamada
Uncles and Aunties: Joanne “Cookie” Fujio's fight against ALS
Opinion by Cheryl Chee Tsutsumi
Community Voices: Charitable giving under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act
Opinion by Tom Yamachika
Hauntings at Hawai‘i’s Biggest Mall
Opinion by Lopaka Kapanui and Tanya Kapanui
Food & Dining
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HI Shack is celebrating its grand opening on Nov. 1
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaOctober 30, 2025
Budget Bites: Limited-time deals at Zippy’s
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaOctober 30, 2025
This popular Asian snack shop just opened its third location
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaOctober 29, 2025
This ice cream shop’s got “soul”
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaOctober 29, 2025
Halloween, Día de los Muertos and more: Friday, Oct. 31 through Sunday, Nov. 2
Katie HellandOctober 29, 2025
Arts & Entertainment
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Wreath submissions open soon for display at Honolulu Hale
Katie HellandOctober 29, 2025
Halloween, Día de los Muertos and more: Friday, Oct. 31 through Sunday, Nov. 2
Katie HellandOctober 29, 2025
Students paint mural along Kamehameha Highway
Katie HellandOctober 28, 2025
Photos: Aloha to Aloha Stadium
Katie HellandOctober 28, 2025
Henry Kapono, Ekolu, The Mākaha Sons, and more celebrate Aloha Stadium
Katie HellandOctober 27, 2025
Sports
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Hawai‘i connections run deep on San Jose State roster and coaching staff ahead of Saturday's matchup
Christian ShimabukuOctober 30, 2025
Chad and Champ Kapanui set for father-son matchup ahead of Hawai‘i-San Jose State game
Christian ShimabukuOctober 28, 2025
Mid-Pacific alums chip in to send coaches to World Series
Christian ShimabukuOctober 27, 2025
Hawai‘i football team utilizing unique 2025 schedule to its advantage
Christian ShimabukuOctober 25, 2025
Baldwin alumnus Kurt Suzuki makes Hawai‘i history as new manager for Los Angeles Angels
Christian ShimabukuOctober 24, 2025
Food & Dining
View allHI Shack is celebrating its grand opening on Nov. 1
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaOctober 30, 2025
Budget Bites: Limited-time deals at Zippy’s
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaOctober 30, 2025
This popular Asian snack shop just opened its third location
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaOctober 29, 2025
This ice cream shop’s got “soul”
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaOctober 29, 2025
Halloween, Día de los Muertos and more: Friday, Oct. 31 through Sunday, Nov. 2
Katie HellandOctober 29, 2025
Arts & Entertainment
View allWreath submissions open soon for display at Honolulu Hale
Katie HellandOctober 29, 2025
Halloween, Día de los Muertos and more: Friday, Oct. 31 through Sunday, Nov. 2
Katie HellandOctober 29, 2025
Students paint mural along Kamehameha Highway
Katie HellandOctober 28, 2025
Photos: Aloha to Aloha Stadium
Katie HellandOctober 28, 2025
Henry Kapono, Ekolu, The Mākaha Sons, and more celebrate Aloha Stadium
Katie HellandOctober 27, 2025
Sports
View allHawai‘i connections run deep on San Jose State roster and coaching staff ahead of Saturday's matchup
Christian ShimabukuOctober 30, 2025
Chad and Champ Kapanui set for father-son matchup ahead of Hawai‘i-San Jose State game
Christian ShimabukuOctober 28, 2025
Mid-Pacific alums chip in to send coaches to World Series
Christian ShimabukuOctober 27, 2025
Hawai‘i football team utilizing unique 2025 schedule to its advantage
Christian ShimabukuOctober 25, 2025
Baldwin alumnus Kurt Suzuki makes Hawai‘i history as new manager for Los Angeles Angels
Christian ShimabukuOctober 24, 2025