Aloha State Daily - Hawaii News

Kanaka author reflects on recent recognition

Earlier this month, Kauakanilehua Māhoe Adams’ debut young adult novel in verse, “An Expanse of Blue,” was listed as a Best Book of 2026 by Publishers Weekly. The California-based writer says she was shocked when she heard the news and “incredibly honored.”

Kelsey Kukaua MedeirosNovember 10, 2026

Community Voices: Anti-speech laws are starting to spread

In passing Act 11, Hawaiʻi kicked off a nationwide effort to restrict free speech surrounding elections and political issues — and two other states have recently followed suit, according to Keli‘i Akina, president of Grassroot Institute of Hawaiʻi, which filed a federal lawsuit earlier this year against the measure. Akina shares "the frightening effects" that such laws could have on organizations.

Keliʻi AkinaNovember 10, 2026

Watch movies, drink wine, eat focaccia at this returning festival

The 2026 Italian Film Festival is back for its second year in Honolulu with three films over three days from Nov. 13 to 15 at the Doris Duke Theatre. The collaboration between the Friends of Italy Society of Hawaiʻi, the Honolulu Museum of Art, and the Italian Cultural Institute of San Francisco returns this year with a new surprise for all moviegoers: focaccia and wine.

Katie HellandNovember 10, 2026

Why Nvidia CEO’s infidelity is a national security problem

Jensen Huang and his wife, Lori Huang, cut the ribbon together on a girls’ dormitory at the Kentucky Baptist school that took him in. Six years later he is apologizing to his wife in public, and his mistress may be a Chinese spy. ASD opinion columnist Sterling Higa on why the men who hold America’s satellites, rockets, and AI cannot be trusted with the country if they cannot be trusted with a marriage.

Sterling HigaNovember 09, 2026

Annual Mana Up events puts Hawai‘i entrepreneurs on display

The Mana Up Showcase spotlights Hawai‘i-based companies that have gone through the accelerator program.

Stephanie SalmonsNovember 09, 2026

Soup dumpling spot Sijie Special Noodle opens in Honolulu

The restaurant, known for its premium handmade noodles and dumplings, just opened on Kamakee Street. Customers can look forward to soup dumplings with a variety of fillings — including pork, shrimp, premium beef brisket and more — steamed dumplings, chef specials and noodle soups.

Kelli Shiroma BraiottaNovember 09, 2026

Lam’s Kitchen is now open for dinner

The family-owned and -operated noodle shop, located in Honolulu’s Chinatown, recently extended its hours; the biz is now open nightly for dinner. Lam’s Kitchen is known for its beef flank and tendon look funn, along with won ton mein, beef chow funn and look funn rolls.

Kelli Shiroma BraiottaNovember 09, 2026

Pritchett Cartoon: Animal instincts

John PritchettNovember 09, 2026

Lacaden's clutch day leads Hawai‘i football to narrow victory at UTEP

The Rainbow Warriors held on to their bowl hopes with a 17-14 win in El Paso on Saturday.

Christian ShimabukuNovember 08, 2026