Aloha State Daily - Hawaii News

Honolulu man charged for allegedly shooting ‘Aiea school building

Joseph Chester Brown faces 15 years in federal prison over road rage incident.

Michael BrestovanskyOctober 24, 2026

Pritchett Cartoon: Ballot overload

John PritchettOctober 24, 2026

Hawai‘i baseball legend Kolten Wong named special advisor for UH Athletics

Wong, a 2025 Circle of Honor inductee, plans to be involved in multiple facets in the UH's athletics department as it continues to adjust to a new era of collegiate athletics.

Christian ShimabukuOctober 23, 2026

Chee Hoo Patisserie features festive Halloween treats

The bakery/cafe, located in the main lobby of the Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikīkī Beach Resort, has transformed into “Chee Boo Patisserie” for spooky season. Customers can enjoy limited-time desserts, ranging from decorated croissants with fillings to Jack-O-donuts and pumpkin "crookies," along with the bakery’s trompe-l’oeil pastries, which are available all year long.

Kelli Shiroma BraiottaOctober 23, 2026

First phase of Mayor Wright Homes redevelopment breaks ground

The transformation of the 70-year-old public housing community into a mixed-income neighborhood with more than 2,400 homes is underway. Phase 1A will deliver 308 new affordable rental homes.

Stephanie SalmonsOctober 23, 2026

Hawai‘i women's basketball displays relentless pace under new leadership

In the team's first opportunity to compete against another team under new head coach Khalilah Mitchell, the Rainbow Wahine showed a distinct style of play on Wednesday against Hawai‘i Pacific.

Christian ShimabukuOctober 23, 2026

State warns vendors of fraudulent emails

Multiple vendors have reported receiving requests for payment from emails posing as specific government employees.

Michael BrestovanskyOctober 23, 2026

October-November Voter Guide

Get Ready for the 2026 Elections at elections.hawaii.gov

October 23, 2026

Hamada: What Hawai‘i is best at

Hawai‘i has the highest cost of living in the nation but it's far from the only expensive state, writes ASD opinion columnist Rick Hamada. Guess what the priciest states all have in common!

Rick HamadaOctober 23, 2026