Aloha State Daily - Hawaii News
News
Headlines
View all
Kawaihau Little League defeated in West Region championship game
Despite a valiant effort, the little leaguers from the Garden Isle fell to Southern California 11-3 on Friday afternoon.
Christian ShimabukuAugust 15, 2026

Hawai‘i Sports Hall of Fame inducts 2026 class
A quartet of Island sporting legends were commemorated recently at Honolulu Country Club.
Christian ShimabukuAugust 15, 2026

Kani Ka Pila Grille announces finalists for talent search
Looking to catch some Hawaiian music at the Made in Hawaiʻi Festival? Stop by the Main Stage on Saturday, Aug. 22, to see the finalists for the 19th annual Kani Ka Pila Grille Talent Search. The winner of the contest gets a paid performance contract at Kani Ka Pila Grille, which is part of Outrigger Reef Waikīkī Beach Resort.
Katie HellandAugust 15, 2026

Maui oceanfront estate is on the market for $45M
The offering includes two adjacent oceanfront residences that span more than 7,500 square feet of living space on a little more than 1.2 acres.
Stephanie SalmonsAugust 15, 2026

City to host community outreach event in Makiki
Residents can provide feedback on traffic safety improvements at 6:30 p.m. this Tuesday, Aug. 18, at Makiki District Park to The City and Council of Honolulu Department of Transportation Services and Honolulu Complete Streets.
Haley LehmanAugust 15, 2026

Aloha Manapua is open in Waimalu Shopping Center
This is the business’s third and newest location; it’s celebrating its grand opening Aug. 15. Customers can enjoy its signature manapua, along with dim sum and plate lunches. The business is featuring a 10% discount for the rest of the month.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaAugust 15, 2026

Shawarma Break features a permanent buy one, get one free deal
The business, which started doing pop-ups in late 2024, is a first-time vendor at Made in Hawaiʻi Festival. Shawarma Break’s tagline is “The Home for Sharing,” according to business owner Giezel Alimboyoguen, who explains the meaning behind its BOGO menu items.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaAugust 14, 2026

Play pickleball in Downtown Honolulu to rally for a good cause
Stay out of the kitchen and paddle on at Northwestern Mutual Hawaiʻi’s charity pickleball tournament scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 26. All proceeds will benefit Kapiʻolani Medical Center for Women & Children’s new Martha B. Smith Cancer & Infusion Center, slated to open next year. Individual tickets start at $100 per person, and include round-robin play, lunch and more.
Kelsey Kukaua MedeirosAugust 14, 2026

Hawaiʻi’s next billion-dollar industry is not tourism — it is capital stewardship
Everyday people in Hawai‘i are, collectively, sitting on a vast source of wealth, mainly real estate. As Guild Consulting's real estate and finance expert Ray Tsuchiyama explains, the Islands' next big challenge — and opportunity — could be putting this wealth to work at the neighborhood level for positive change.
Ray TsuchiyamaAugust 14, 2026
Daily Features
View all
Daily Smile: Friday, Aug. 14, 2026

Daily Smile: Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026

"This was taken in December 2020 on a hike during the pandemic. Social distancing at its best. Double rainbow over the city."
Food & Dining
View all
Green Times Matcha is bringing mango matcha to Made in Hawaiʻi Festival
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaAugust 13, 2026
New skewers spot opening in Honolulu
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaAugust 13, 2026
Save the date for The Best of Hawaiʻi’s Best Kitchens event
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaAugust 12, 2026
Līhu‘e-based Melrose is reopen for business
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaAugust 12, 2026
Marujuu is launching sizzling skillet washugyu burgers
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaAugust 12, 2026
Arts & Entertainment
View all
“Kuleana” shares story of aloha ʻāina
Katie HellandAugust 14, 2026
Bishop Museum opens auction for E Ulu A Paʻa
Katie HellandAugust 13, 2026
Laughs, carnivals and more: What to do on Oʻahu this weekend
Katie HellandAugust 12, 2026
Now streaming: 'ʻAuana' soundtrack
Katie HellandAugust 11, 2026
'The Queen’s Will' premieres in Honolulu
Katie HellandAugust 08, 2026
Sports
View all
Hawai‘i water polo coach James Robinson steps down
Christian ShimabukuAugust 14, 2026
Hawai‘i Athletics launches Shoji Society
Christian ShimabukuAugust 13, 2026
Wahine soccer adjusts to home matches on campus amid field issues at Waipi‘o
Christian ShimabukuAugust 12, 2026
Aloha Stadium prepares for next round of milestones
Christian ShimabukuAugust 11, 2026
Aisiah 'Scoob' Paogofie emerges as potential impact player for Hawai‘i football
Christian ShimabukuAugust 07, 2026