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Aiana Swim’s latest drop makes a splash

Aiana Swim’s latest drop makes a splash

UH West Oʻahu student Zeidalyn Templado just released her second collection of swimsuits featuring hand-drawn designs inspired by the Hawaiian Islands, including a print that honors the memory of her childhood dog. She shares the story behind her brand and the greater purpose that drives her.

Kelsey Kukaua MedeirosOctober 12, 2026

Palmer Luckey’s oxytocin doping plan won’t fix the birth rate

Palmer Luckey’s oxytocin doping plan won’t fix the birth rate

Asked what company he would start today, Anduril co-founder Palmer Luckey said he would end divorce with “oxytocin doping.” ASD opinion columnist Sterling Higa on why the birth rate is a symptom, and why children are to be prayed for, not engineered.

Sterling HigaOctober 12, 2026

Community Voices: Financial Red Flags

Community Voices: Financial Red Flags

Hawaiʻi does have assets, but much of the cash is hidden in a honeycomb of special, revolving, and other non-general funds, writes Tom Yamachika of Tax Foundation of Hawaiʻi, in reaction to new data by Reason Foundation. According to the nonprofit, the state carries $27.5 billion in total liabilities, or $18,909 per capita, although assets exceed liabilities overall.

Tom YamachikaOctober 12, 2026

Seven4Two Bakery offers a variety of sourdough pastries

Seven4Two Bakery offers a variety of sourdough pastries

The husband-and-wife owned bakery, located in Pauoa Valley, is usually open for pre-orders online and pick-ups on Saturdays. Customers can choose from sourdough English muffins, breads, croissants, scones and cookies.

Kelli Shiroma BraiottaOctober 12, 2026

Community Voices: Catholics prepare to celebrate 200 years in Hawaiʻi

Community Voices: Catholics prepare to celebrate 200 years in Hawaiʻi

The missionaries, members of the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary, departed Bordeaux, France, in 1826 on a nine-month journey to Hawaiʻi. When they arrived in Honolulu in July 1827, they faced opposition from Protestant missionaries who had arrived seven years earlier and who had gained considerable influence with Kuhina Nui Queen Kaʻahumanu. Those difficult years also represent a formative period that helped strengthen and shape the faith in the Islands.

Donalyn Dela CruzOctober 12, 2026

Mistakes doom Hawai‘i football again in loss at Arizona State

Mistakes doom Hawai‘i football again in loss at Arizona State

The Rainbow Warriors fell to 1-5 for the 2026 season with another lackluster effort.

Christian ShimabukuOctober 11, 2026

Hawai‘i women's volleyball surpasses 2025 win total in sweep over San Jose State

Hawai‘i women's volleyball surpasses 2025 win total in sweep over San Jose State

The Rainbow Wahine are off to a 5-0 start in Mountain West play and are the only remaining unbeaten team in the conference.

Christian ShimabukuOctober 10, 2026

Waikīkī timeshare welcomes first guests

Waikīkī timeshare welcomes first guests

Developed by Hilton Grand Vacations Inc., Ka Haku, a Hilton Club, opened earlier this month. It is the company's 14th resort in the state and the first Hilton Club-branded property in the Islands. Rob Gunthner, regional vice president, resort operations for Hilton Grand Vacations, recently told Aloha State Daily that "this is the start of something really, really special."

Stephanie SalmonsOctober 10, 2026

Before we subsidize: Mapping Hawaiʻi’s childcare economy

Before we subsidize: Mapping Hawaiʻi’s childcare economy

In the second of a two-part series, ASD columnist Ray Tsuchiyama looks at how other states have taken comprehensive approaches to early childcare. Hawai‘i's first step should be gathering data before rushing to copy what others have done, to know exactly what we need.

Ray TsuchiyamaOctober 10, 2026

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