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Nānākuli High and Intermediate School to get police School Resource Officers
Nearly three years ago, Kaui Asinsin started advocating for the creation of a School Resource Officer program in Nānākuli. The Hawaiʻi Department of Education and Honolulu Police Department announced the expansion of the pilot program to include Nānākuli High and Intermediate School on Friday morning.
Haley LehmanAugust 01, 2026

Community Voices: Giving Kūpeke Back to Itself
Located on the east end of Molokai, the ahupuaʻa of Kūpeke includes about 300 acres, from the top of the mountain to the shoreline and out to the fishpond wall. Laʻa Poepoe’s stewardship of Kūpeke is the confluence of his Molokai lineage, aloha for his community, a passion to mālama ʻāina, an unshakable work ethic, and his foresight.
Puanani Fernandez-Akamine & Hannah Kaʻiulani CoburnJuly 31, 2026

The 22nd annual Korean Festival is coming Aug. 8
The event is free to attend, and will be from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 8, at Kapiʻolani Park. Attendees can look forward to Korean food, cultural experiences, family-friendly activities and live performances.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJuly 31, 2026

Budget Bites: Yujin K-Bowl’s $6 bowls
The Waipahu business offers Korean-style bowls for takeout only. Bowls include a choice of protein, rice, corn and japchae.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJuly 31, 2026

Hawai‘i women's volleyball gears up for first season of Joshua Walker era
Led by their new head coach, the Rainbow Wahine held their first preseason practice on Thursday afternoon.
Christian ShimabukuJuly 31, 2026

Spectrum, Charter Communications lay off several local employees
Spectrum’s local news division has recently laid off a few journalists, in addition to fewer than 10 employees at the Spectrum Store near Mililani Tech Park and neighboring corporate call center facility, officials with the company told Aloha State Daily on Thursday.
Kelsey Kukaua MedeirosJuly 31, 2026

'Slow down': New school year brings new speeds in school zones
The Department of Transportation Services is updating traffic signs across Oʻahu to reflect speed limits of 20 miles per hour in school zones from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on school days.
Haley LehmanJuly 31, 2026

Hawaiʻi officials accused of bribery plead not guilty
Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke, former Rep. Ryan Yamane, lobbyist Tobi Solidum, former chair of the state Public Utilities Commission Leodoloff Asuncion Jr., and Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation Airports Administrator Ford Fuchigami pleaded not guilty to corruption charges Thursday morning.
Haley LehmanJuly 31, 2026

Smith & Kings is revamping its brunch menu
The Chinatown eatery’s brunch is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Customers can look forward to new dishes like Monte Cristo, peanut butter and jelly French toast, eggs Florentine and more.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJuly 31, 2026
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Chubbies Burgers is opening in Kakaʻako
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJuly 31, 2026
Kale’s Hale is launching a limited-time wagyu special
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJuly 30, 2026
Mu‘u and mimosas afternoon tea is now every Saturday
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJuly 29, 2026
Kamitoku Ramen moves from Ward Centre to South Shore Market
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJuly 29, 2026
Pho Que Huong opens second location in Honolulu
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJuly 29, 2026
Arts & Entertainment
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Inside Ballet Hawaiʻi’s ʻForces of Natureʻ
Katie HellandJuly 30, 2026
Mu‘u and mimosas afternoon tea is now every Saturday
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJuly 29, 2026
Bon dance, 'Les Misérables,' and laughs: what to do on Oʻahu this weekend
Katie HellandJuly 29, 2026
Oʻahu hālau wins top awards at Queen Liliʻuokalani Keiki Hula Competition
Katie HellandJuly 28, 2026
Frank De Lima is still making everyone laugh
Christian ShimabukuJuly 24, 2026
Sports
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Hawai‘i football kicks off fall camp with key returns and losses
Christian ShimabukuJuly 30, 2026
Preseason practices underway for Hawai‘i soccer team ahead of 2026 season
Christian ShimabukuJuly 29, 2026
Jayden Maiava makes one last stop home before the grind begins again
Christian ShimabukuJuly 28, 2026
New program brings free tennis to Hawai‘i schools
Christian ShimabukuJuly 25, 2026
New LPGA tournament set to debut on Big Island in 2027
Christian ShimabukuJuly 23, 2026


