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Nonprofit that trains service dogs taps new leader

Nonprofit that trains service dogs taps new leader

Former UH Athletic Director David Matlin joined Hawaiʻi Fi-Do Service Dogs in June as executive director, bringing more than 30 years of leadership experience to the role. A dog lover himself, Matlin spoke with Aloha State Daily about what attracted him to the role and his vision for growth.

Kelsey Kukaua MedeirosAugust 22, 2026

Couple pleads not guilty in child torture case

Couple pleads not guilty in child torture case

Jasmine Quiroz-Pele and James Heffernan were accused of physically abusing and imprisoning a 13-year-old boy for years.

Michael BrestovanskyAugust 22, 2026

For Kaua’i pet biz: Anything is paw-sible

For Kaua’i pet biz: Anything is paw-sible

This Garden Isle entrepreneur will have five suitcases of alohawear for pets at the Made in Hawai’i Festival this weekend. Learn about the dog that inspired the designs, which are love at fur-st sight for some shoppers.

Katie HellandAugust 21, 2026

Hopohni is a new neighborhood pizza spot in Honolulu

Hopohni is a new neighborhood pizza spot in Honolulu

The pizza biz opened a few weeks ago in the former space of a gluten-free bakery. Customers can find thin-crust pizzas with unique toppings, including chimichurri, kalua pig, and chopped pickled red onions.

Kelli Shiroma BraiottaAugust 21, 2026

Mugen offers an elevated breakfast in Waikīkī

Mugen offers an elevated breakfast in Waikīkī

The eatery — located in luxury boutique hotel ESPACIO, The Jewel of Waikīkī — is open to the public for breakfast and dinner. The new menu features an elevated twist on breakfast classics, including a wagyu short rib loco moco, smoked salmon avocado toast, Japanese breakfast and A-5 wagyu bacon.

Kelli Shiroma BraiottaAugust 21, 2026

What Pennsylvania and Florida know about sports tourism that Hawai‘i doesn't

What Pennsylvania and Florida know about sports tourism that Hawai‘i doesn't

Hawai‘i has plenty of sporting events that are, individually, successful and well known: Paddling, surfing, golf, triathlons and more. Here's how to take that collection to the next level and really elevate the Islands' sports stature.

Ray TsuchiyamaAugust 21, 2026

Q&A: Pearl City Little League manager Ty Takahashi

Q&A: Pearl City Little League manager Ty Takahashi

Takahashi coached Pearl City to the Senior League World Series championship on Aug. 8. He's been a busy man lately, and it has little to do with baseball.

Christian ShimabukuAugust 21, 2026

The $88 billion bill we agreed to ignore

The $88 billion bill we agreed to ignore

Seven years ago, a room full of Hawaiʻi’s most powerful executives agreed the state faced an $88 billion problem in investing for the future. Then everyone went back to work. ASD opinion columnist Sterling Higa on why the maintenance never comes.

Sterling HigaAugust 21, 2026

Waiākea High School student wants to bring symphony to Hilo

Waiākea High School student wants to bring symphony to Hilo

Keira Ayu, who is a high school senior, is raising funds to bring the state orchestra, Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra, to her hometown of Hilo. A musician herself, she wants keiki who call Hawaiʻi Island home to have a chance to experience symphonic music without getting on a plane. Here's how you can help.

Katie HellandAugust 21, 2026

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