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A mystery on the Koko Crater Trail
If you think climbing 1,000 steps is scary, just wait until you hear who — or what — you might meet at the summit!
Lopaka Kapanui and Tanya KapanuiApril 15, 2026
Lāna‘i resort tops list of 10 best golf resorts in the U.S.
The course "offers some hard-to-beat features, including a Jack Nicklaus-signature course built on lava outcroppings,” the list reads.
Stephanie SalmonsApril 15, 2026
Letter to the Editor: Keep the Green Fee project portfolio intact
A Chaminade student shares how habitat loss threatens Native Hawaiian land snails and how the Green Fee can help safeguard its resources.
Letters to the EditorApril 15, 2026
Community Voices: How building new homes benefits everyone
Several remaining reforms in the state Legislature propose more housing in Hawaiʻi at all levels, without spending a dime of taxpayer money. But how will legislators respond?
Keliʻi AkinaApril 14, 2026
604 Clubhouse revamped its brunch buffet
The eatery launched its brunch buffet in February. Since then, it’s made a few changes, and now features the buffet on both Saturdays and Sundays.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaApril 14, 2026
Ginza Bairin Tonkatsu has a new, late-night happy hour
The Waikīkī eatery recently launched a new late-night kushikatsu menu. Feast on fried katsu skewers ranging from pork tenderloin and chicken to shrimp and oyster.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaApril 14, 2026
Thirty Meter Telescope could be moved, project leader says
Controversial observatory could "feasibly" be moved to site of decommissioned facility elsewhere on Mauna Kea.
Michael BrestovanskyApril 14, 2026
Hawaiʻi-based artists participate in 24-hour play festival
More than 30 Hawaiʻi-based artists came together this past weekend to create six new plays, which were performed before a live audience at the end of the festival.
Katie HellandApril 14, 2026
Community Voices: Conveyance Tax Fright
The Legislature is advancing bills to increase the conveyance tax on properties sold in Hawai‘i, without revealing by how much. The are "Blankety Blank" bills, with the most important numbers left out. Early drafts, however, did propose rate increases as much as four times higher than current rates.
Tom YamachikaApril 14, 2026
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Daily Smile: Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Daily Smile: Monday, April 13, 2026
"Full moon on April 1. Aloha State Daily had an article this week about the Pink Moon. Here it is, last night from Paukaʻa on the Hilo side of Big Island."
Food & Dining
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Rise and Grind Coffee Bar expands
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaApril 13, 2026
New Girl Dinner in downtown Honolulu
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaApril 13, 2026
Where to celebrate Mother’s Day – part 1
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaApril 11, 2026
Sumida Farm launches collabs to celebrate watercress season
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaApril 10, 2026
Honolulu named one of the best U.S. cities for coffee
Stephanie SalmonsApril 09, 2026
Arts & Entertainment
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Merrie Monarch Festival names 2026 winners
Katie HellandApril 12, 2026
Kumu Hula Micah Kamohoalii blends tradition and fashion at Merrie Monarch
Katie HellandApril 11, 2026
Ziggy Marley reflects on benefit show, new album
Katie HellandApril 10, 2026
Community Voices: A story of enduring love
Puanani Fernandez-AkamineApril 09, 2026
Hawaiʻi Opera Theatre presents world premiere of new opera
Katie HellandApril 09, 2026
Sports
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The week ahead in Hawai‘i sports: UH men's volleyball closes out home slate
Christian ShimabukuApril 13, 2026
Hawai‘i baseball gears up for prolonged road trip after rare series win against UC Irvine
Christian ShimabukuApril 13, 2026
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship set for Hawai‘i debut in card packed with local talent
Christian ShimabukuApril 11, 2026
Hawai‘i men's volleyball closes in on Big West regular season title
Christian ShimabukuApril 10, 2026
'Masters Weekend' promotion celebrates Hawai‘i's love of baseball and golf
Christian ShimabukuApril 09, 2026
Food & Dining
View allRise and Grind Coffee Bar expands
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaApril 13, 2026
New Girl Dinner in downtown Honolulu
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaApril 13, 2026
Where to celebrate Mother’s Day – part 1
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaApril 11, 2026
Sumida Farm launches collabs to celebrate watercress season
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaApril 10, 2026
Honolulu named one of the best U.S. cities for coffee
Stephanie SalmonsApril 09, 2026
Arts & Entertainment
View allMerrie Monarch Festival names 2026 winners
Katie HellandApril 12, 2026
Kumu Hula Micah Kamohoalii blends tradition and fashion at Merrie Monarch
Katie HellandApril 11, 2026
Ziggy Marley reflects on benefit show, new album
Katie HellandApril 10, 2026
Community Voices: A story of enduring love
Puanani Fernandez-AkamineApril 09, 2026
Hawaiʻi Opera Theatre presents world premiere of new opera
Katie HellandApril 09, 2026
Sports
View allThe week ahead in Hawai‘i sports: UH men's volleyball closes out home slate
Christian ShimabukuApril 13, 2026
Hawai‘i baseball gears up for prolonged road trip after rare series win against UC Irvine
Christian ShimabukuApril 13, 2026
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship set for Hawai‘i debut in card packed with local talent
Christian ShimabukuApril 11, 2026
Hawai‘i men's volleyball closes in on Big West regular season title
Christian ShimabukuApril 10, 2026
'Masters Weekend' promotion celebrates Hawai‘i's love of baseball and golf
Christian ShimabukuApril 09, 2026