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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

Spooky season with Taimane at Hawaiʻi Theatre

Spooky season with Taimane at Hawaiʻi Theatre

The ʻukulele virtuoso will play her newest album “Liʻulā,” along with some of her greatest hits, and Halloween medleys at Hawaiʻi Theatre later this month.

Katie HellandOctober 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

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

Lawsuit over Maui voter records settled, while Kaua‘i suit continues

Lawsuit over Maui voter records settled, while Kaua‘i suit continues

The Public Interest Legal Fund sued two county clerks after they failed to provide voter records on request.

Michael BrestovanskyOctober 10, 2026

Jamba Hawaiʻi just launched a new food truck

Jamba Hawaiʻi just launched a new food truck

Jamba Hawaiʻi kicked off the soft launch of its new Jamba food truck with its first-ever Free Smoothie Friday on Oct. 9. The truck will be traveling around Oʻahu. Its goal is to host community pop-ups a few times each month and give individuals the chance to enjoy free smoothies.

Kelli Shiroma BraiottaOctober 09, 2026

Ahonui specializes in real fruit ice cream

Ahonui specializes in real fruit ice cream

The pink food truck, located in Kahului, blends frozen fruit with locally sourced ice cream to create its desserts. Signature swirls include Hana banana — real fruit banana ice cream with dulce de leche sauce and praline pecans — and raspberry blackout. The biz also offers coffee and matcha lattes with housemade sauces.

Kelli Shiroma BraiottaOctober 09, 2026

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