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Kimberly Agas promoted to new leadership role at Aulani

Kimberly Agas promoted to new leadership role at Aulani

Agas, who has been general manager of the Disney resort in Ko Olina for the past decade, is now executive director, a newly created position.

Stephanie SalmonsMay 28, 2026

Hilton Grand Vacations, Honolulu Habitat work to finish Waimānalo home

Hilton Grand Vacations, Honolulu Habitat work to finish Waimānalo home

Mitch Yokoyama, general manager of Hokulani Waikīkī, a Hilton Grand Vacations Club, reflects on the rewards of volunteering with HGV Serves, a corporate social responsibility program with several community partners, including Habitat for Humanity International. Yokoyama and colleagues recently joined Honolulu Habitat on a home build project in Waimānalo. Aloha State Daily also checked-in with two Honolulu Habitat employees — Shana and Feta Petelo, the mother-daughter team that work directly with local families and volunteers.

Kelsey Kukaua MedeirosMay 28, 2026

Hamada: Road rage justice served

Hamada: Road rage justice served

Hawai‘i has a reputation for being soft on crime but recently, victims of a multi-state road rager in California held a press conference to thank Hawai‘i for serving a tougher sentence on him than their own state had. Now, can we do something about the road ragers still among us?

Rick HamadaMay 27, 2026

Everest Grill offers Indian and Nepali cuisine in Windward Oʻahu

Everest Grill offers Indian and Nepali cuisine in Windward Oʻahu

The eatery, located in the former space of Kogi Aina in Kāneʻohe, opened earlier this year. Customers can enjoy a variety of popular Indian dishes, ranging from chicken momo and vegetable samosas to biryani and tandoor specialties.

Kelli Shiroma BraiottaMay 27, 2026

The Sweet Stand is a new bake stand in Kapolei

The Sweet Stand is a new bake stand in Kapolei

Business owner Ivy-Ann Fernandez, who originally opened home café Midori Matcha last year, decided to pivot and start a walk-up bake stand. Customers can enjoy a rotating selection of baked goods — ranging from cinnamon rolls and banana bread loaves to focaccia bread — and look forward to matcha and coffee bottled lattes in the future.

Kelli Shiroma BraiottaMay 27, 2026

Ghosts Run This Gulch

Ghosts Run This Gulch

From ancient battles to modern car crashes, a lot has happened around Roosevelt Bridge, where Kamehameha Highway crosses over Kīpapa Gulch. Is it any wonder it has a reputation for hauntings?

Lopaka Kapanui and Tanya KapanuiMay 27, 2026

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