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Lāʻie teacher’s viral Columbus lesson shows why teachers shouldn’t be social media influencers

Lāʻie teacher’s viral Columbus lesson shows why teachers shouldn’t be social media influencers

A Lāʻie elementary teacher filmed her lesson, posted it, and watched it go viral for the wrong reasons. ASD opinion columnist Sterling Higa on why public classrooms are no place for content creation, and how the algorithm rewards the habits teachers are supposed to train out of children.

Sterling HigaOctober 22, 2026

Community Voices: After the storms passed, the work had just begun for Hawai‘i’s small businesses

Community Voices: After the storms passed, the work had just begun for Hawai‘i’s small businesses

One small business's experience after the Kona Low shows why Hawai‘i must pair disaster recovery with long-term investments in resilience, infrastructure and preparedness.

Sherry MenorOctober 22, 2026

Community Voices: Food security fund put on the ballot as Hawaiʻi's hunger crisis continues

Community Voices: Food security fund put on the ballot as Hawaiʻi's hunger crisis continues

Question 1 would establish a recurring source of City funding — using existing revenues, not new taxes — for programs focused on local food production and access. Voters will decide whether that funding should be dedicated through the City Charter, according to Amy Miller, president and CEO of Hawaiʻi Foodbank.

Amy MillerOctober 21, 2026

Wandering Spirits in an ‘Ewa Neighborhood

Wandering Spirits in an ‘Ewa Neighborhood

Before the suburbs and before sugar, the ‘Ewa plain had a thriving Native Hawaiian community and was renowned for its poi. It was also within the region known as Kaupe‘a, the gathering place for wandering spirits ... who perhaps wander there still.

Lopaka Kapanui and Tanya KapanuiOctober 21, 2026

Snake captured in West O‘ahu

Snake captured in West O‘ahu

A 45-inch long ball python was found Saturday, Oct. 17, following a snake-sighting report from the Camp Wai‘anae area. Snakes are illegal in Hawai‘i, have no natural predators here and pose a threat to the Islands' environment.

Stephanie SalmonsOctober 21, 2026

Meet the team behind new book set at Sacred Hearts Academy

Meet the team behind new book set at Sacred Hearts Academy

“Ghosting Aloha,” a newly released young adult coming-of-age novel written by a hui of teens explores themes of friendship, fear, love and lore from the school, which includes ghost stories set at the Kaimukī campus and surrounding neighborhoods on Oʻahu. Aloha State Daily recently attended a book celebration recognizing the young writers and adults who helped make this project possible.

Kelsey Kukaua MedeirosOctober 21, 2026

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