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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

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

Changing Kaka‘ako: The ocean connection

Changing Kaka‘ako: The ocean connection

The hundred-year-old Kewalo Basin was originally made to move fishing sampans out of busy Honolulu Harbor. At one point, 1,000 people worked in the adjacent Hawaiian Tuna Packers facility, producing up to 65,000 cans of tuna per day under the Coral brand for sale locally and on the Mainland. In time, the famous Fisherman's Wharf restaurant appeared, thrived, then shut down as well. It remains a harbor for fishing boats, but of the recreational variety, as well as for boat tours and "booze cruises."

DeSoto BrownAugust 21, 2026

AM to PM Coffee is Oʻahu’s first kei cafe on wheels

AM to PM Coffee is Oʻahu’s first kei cafe on wheels

The coffee café is usually at Hoalauna Park in ‘Ewa Beach. The business, run by husband-and-wife team Emil and Paula Corpuz, came from a vision to offer a friendly, welcoming place where people can enjoy a quality cup of coffee at any time of the day.

Kelli Shiroma BraiottaAugust 20, 2026

Da Burger Wing Hub & Bar is open in Honolulu

Da Burger Wing Hub & Bar is open in Honolulu

This is the business’s third location; it’s located on Keʻeaumoku Street. Customers can look forward to the eatery’s signature loaded burgers, along with steaks, which are exclusive to the Honolulu location.

Kelli Shiroma BraiottaAugust 20, 2026

$6 million in federal road repair funds coming to Hawai‘i

$6 million in federal road repair funds coming to Hawai‘i

Additional recovery funds expected as post-Lala damage assessments continue.

Michael BrestovanskyAugust 20, 2026

With Hawai‘i football in his blood, Wynden Ho‘ohuli looks to lead the 'Bows in 2026

With Hawai‘i football in his blood, Wynden Ho‘ohuli looks to lead the 'Bows in 2026

The local high school star spent his first collegiate season at Nebraska. As a transfer, he became the first player to commit to Timmy Chang in 2022.

Christian ShimabukuAugust 20, 2026

Moses Goods brings one-man show 'Duke' to Waikīkī

Moses Goods brings one-man show 'Duke' to Waikīkī

This one-night-only show at Blue Note Hawaiʻi will then move to Neighbor Islands, including a premiere on Kauaʻi and in Hilo on Hawaiʻi Island. The actor, movie star and cultural practitioner shares his inspiration for the story and how he gets into character.

Katie HellandAugust 20, 2026

River of Life Mission expands homeless ministry

River of Life Mission expands homeless ministry

Over the summer, Aloha State Daily visited one of the nonprofit's weekly hub sites in Waikīkī, where guests were treated to haircuts, showers and meals thanks to combined efforts of various church members and community organizations. We talked with leadership about what they've been working on and toward, in light of this year's Point in Time Count findings.

Kelsey Kukaua MedeirosAugust 20, 2026

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