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Vince’s Cafe is now open at Kahala Mall, serving authentic Vietnamese dishes to the community.

Owner Vincent Nguy (with years of experience running four cafes in Vietnam) said the 307 sqft eatery offers family-inspired meals in a cozy setting.

At 1128 Smith St. in Chinatown, Pigeonhole now offers craft cocktails & Taiwanese-inspired bar bites in a cozy setting.

Open Sunday, Monday, and Thursday from 5 p.m. to 12 a.m. and Friday and Saturday from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m., the bar showcases creative drinks and local flavor.

Billy V Live hosted a conversation with actress Jelynn Malone and comedian Tommy Davidson; Malone explained her lead role in Nurse the Dead and highlighted Filipino representation in media, while the show previewed this Saturday's Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award ceremony.

Hawaii's visitor industry faces new fuel cost challenges (rising oil prices) that are raising airfares amid steady summer travel demand.

CNBC reported that Hawaii ranked last in America’s Top States for Business rankings on Thursday, July 9 because low scores in key areas challenged local companies.

Lieutenant Governor Sylvia Luke is on leave amid an investigation.

Miss Gayle Ritchie, a dedicated aide at Kama’aina Kids in Pearl Harbor since 1997, was honored at the Class of 2026 graduation for her service.

She will take six weeks off work next month for surgery.

Two Hawaii Island students will join education leaders in Boston from July 17 — 19 for AASA's national fellowship, where they will help draft a National AI Policy to guide ethical AI use in public schools as part of America's Youth AI Festival.

The state Department of Health is seeking $475,000 in fines from ABC Junkyard in Waiawa after months of unregulated expansion disrupted Pearl City neighbors with dust & noise.

The junkyard continues operating while its owner appeals the penalties.

The state has launched a new program to wipe out medical debt for eligible patients after Governor Josh Green signed a law allocating $500,000.

The Office of Wellness and Resilience will notify qualified patients to have their debt reduced based on income.

Honolulu EMS is conducting its third annual mass casualty incident training program in Waikiki with 180 first responders coming from across the islands.

Experts from cities such as Memphis, Tennessee have shared lessons on emergency response and new water rescue technology — all part of an Urban Area Security Initiative grant.

Maui County and Higashimatsushima City in Japan signed a Friendship City agreement on Jul.

9 that builds on shared recovery efforts from Lahaina & the Japanese community. The agreement aims to enhance cultural ties and foster continued international cooperation.

Gov. Josh Green signed HB 1969 on Wednesday to require insurance plans to cover follow-up colonoscopies after a positive screening (no copays or deductibles) and to fund a program for uninsured residents.

The law will take effect Jan. 1 to improve early detection and reduce colorectal cancer risks.

Helena Hazelton, who had a seizure at age seven on Kauai, reunited last week with the health care team that saved her life at Kapiolani Medical Center during her graduation from Island School.

The 18-year-old plans to study neuroscience and give back to the community.

Fighter Max Holloway will face Conor McGregor on Saturday, July 11 in Las Vegas at UFC 329 + the welterweight bout sees Holloway at 170 pounds without a severe weight cut while McGregor, returning after a long injury break, aims to silence critics.