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On Wednesday at 1:30 p.m., lifeguards posted warning signs at Ala Moana Beach Park after a 10-foot tiger shark bumped a surfer off her board near the concessions and tennis courts (the shark’s teeth left scratch marks on a surfboard), and officials urged ocean users to exit the water calmly.

C-Mui Center in Chinatown will close its doors Saturday, Aug.

30 after 66 years of service as longtime manager Sok Hwa Miyashiro retires after 26 years with health concerns and caregiving challenges. No successor is set to take over, leaving a cherished local shop to memory.

L&L Hawaiian Barbecue set a record on August 8 by giving out over 20,000 free SPAM Musubi nationwide for National SPAM Musubi Day.

The Keeaumoku restaurant in Honolulu led the event by distributing 500 musubi and hosting live entertainment, giveaways, and family-friendly activities.

On Saturday, Sept. 5, the 2026 Hale ‘Aina Celebration will be held at The Kāhala Hotel and Resort.

Top chefs and award-winning restaurants will offer an immersive Fantasy Island experience — featuring early VIP access at 5:30 p.m. and general admission at 6:30 p.m., with festivities running until 9 p.m.

The Berkeley Institute for Human Connection, in partnership with Hawaii Business Magazine, will host a three-day executive leadership event at AC Hotels by Marriott in Honolulu from Oct.

26–28. Led by Dr. Mark Rittenberg, the program will train leaders to build trust and enhance communication as workplaces adapt to AI.

In Hawaii Kai, a family saw a 20-foot section of their roof ripped off by strong winds during Hurricane Lala, forcing them to sleep in their car until they found hotel shelter.

They now brace for Tropical Storm Moke as power outages keep them from reaching a relative in Kaʻu.

Attorney General Anne Lopez announced today a $17.1 billion settlement with Meta to add safety features on Facebook and Instagram that will include daily time limits, nighttime blocks and improved age verification to protect youth mental health; Hawaii will get up to $76 million from the deal.

The Hawaii Department of Health is investigating the sixth cyclosporiasis case after an Oahu resident fell ill at the end of July without traveling outside the islands.

Officials said no contaminated food source has been identified (risk remains low) and updates will follow as the investigation continues.

Officials issued a fentanyl alert today after EMS responded to 12 overdose calls in Waikiki, with five people requiring Narcan treatment in two incidents as they warned young adults to avoid buying drugs both on the streets & online.

Hawaiʻi seniors will face higher Medicare Part D premiums next year as a federal subsidy program ends, prompting many kupuna to adjust their budgets.

Katsu Zen is Honolulu's newest tonkatsu spot offering a solo dining experience with private seating and digital ordering; it serves chicken, pork, and shrimp katsu sets and opens Tuesday to Sunday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Secret menu items (including breakfast) will launch soon.