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No. 6 Hawai‘i water polo earns Big West regular season title in dominant senior night victory
UH routed Cal State Fullerton 20-2 in its home finale on Friday, delivering a special moment for its seven seniors at the end of the match.
Christian ShimabukuApril 04, 2026
Faith-based nonprofit aims to bring hope amid disaster
Convoy of Hope, a global humanitarian and disaster relief organization headquartered in Springfield, Missouri, continues to provide food, supplies and services to residents on Oʻahu in response to recent flooding.
Kelsey Kukaua MedeirosApril 04, 2026
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park readies for next eruptive episode
The U.S. Geological Survey's Hawaiian Volcanic Observatory expects episode 44 to begin between April 6 and 14. The park says visitors should be prepared for tephra, volcanic gas and potential temporary closures.
Stephanie SalmonsApril 04, 2026
Hawaiian Electric bills expected to rise in the coming months
The utility has warned customers that bills are expected to increase by 20% to 30%, driven by rising global oil prices.
Stephanie SalmonsApril 04, 2026
More resources available for storm victims
Gov. Josh Green announces new case management program, while the City and County of Honolulu has launched a storm damage tracker for communities throughout the island.
Michael BrestovanskyApril 04, 2026
How to watch Merrie Monarch
The Merrie Monarch Festival returns this year with hula competitions from Thursday, April 9, through Saturday, April 11. Activities and events for the weeklong festival also include an invitational Hawaiian arts fair, along with hula shows and a grand parade.
Katie HellandApril 04, 2026
What's in a chee hoo?
Generations removed from the plantation era that forged it, local culture is in danger of becoming a nostalgia-fueled performance of itself, writes ASD columnist Sterling Higa.
Sterling HigaApril 04, 2026
Limited-time menu for ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’
The movie started playing at all Consolidated Theatres locations starting April 1. Customers can enjoy a themed menu until April 12; exclusive Mario merchandise is also available while supplies last.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaApril 03, 2026
Halekulani’s French restaurant has a new grand tasting menu
La Mer, known for its Neo-Classic French cuisine served in a pristine setting, recently debuted a new menu degustation. The course menu only changes a few times a year; highlights from this version includes seared scallop with caviar, poached Maine lobster, and duck foie gras topped with cotton candy.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaApril 03, 2026
Hawai‘i surfing community comes together for Kona low storm relief
Multiple raffles, in addition to a Saturday giveaway, aim to help those affected by March's devastating Kona low storms.
Christian ShimabukuApril 03, 2026
Irie Love shares musical journey on Saturday in Waikīkī
The Kailua-based Queen of Island Reggae just returned from Aotearoa where she performed for the first time in more than 10 years. This weekend, she will share classics, new music from her album “Reflections,” and archive throwback songs on Saturday, April 4, in Waikīkī.
Katie HellandApril 03, 2026
2024 election question to be resolved after 2026 election
Allegations of election mismanagement on Hawai‘i County two years ago are disputed by the state, but official answers are still likely months away.
Michael BrestovanskyApril 03, 2026