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Meet the team behind new book set at Sacred Hearts Academy

Meet the team behind new book set at Sacred Hearts Academy

“Ghosting Aloha,” a newly released young adult coming-of-age novel written by a hui of teens explores themes of friendship, fear, love and lore from the school, which includes ghost stories set at the Kaimukī campus and surrounding neighborhoods on Oʻahu. Aloha State Daily recently attended a book celebration recognizing the young writers and adults who helped make this project possible.

Kelsey Kukaua MedeirosOctober 21, 2026

Passenger pickup temporarily moved at Līhu‘e Airport

Passenger pickup temporarily moved at Līhu‘e Airport

The move is due to an ongoing construction project.

Stephanie SalmonsOctober 21, 2026

Stripsteak, A Michael Mina Restaurant, launches new bar-exclusive experiences

Stripsteak, A Michael Mina Restaurant, launches new bar-exclusive experiences

The restaurant, located in International Market Place, recently launched its Mina Meals — adult “happy meals” with a steakhouse twist — and wagyu and whiskey pairing menu. The steakhouse also revamped its happy hour menu with new dishes like bone marrow prime beef burger and fries, and fish and chips.

Kelli Shiroma BraiottaOctober 21, 2026

Community Voices: RISE bonds

Community Voices: RISE bonds

Many questions still loom about “Resilient Infrastructure for Shelter and Equity,” or RISE, bonds.

Tom YamachikaOctober 21, 2026

Letter to the Editor: 'Hawaiʻi can build on its fortunate track record'

Letter to the Editor: 'Hawaiʻi can build on its fortunate track record'

Hawaiʻi's public and private schools have had zero school deaths by guns so far. But instead of harping on the current system. let's work together on solutions, writes a local educator in response to "Pipikaula Corner: What Oregon should teach Hawai‘i."

Letters to the EditorOctober 21, 2026

Ranked choice voting in Honolulu, part 2: The case for, and against, changing how Oʻahu elects its leaders

Ranked choice voting in Honolulu, part 2: The case for, and against, changing how Oʻahu elects its leaders

In this follow-up to Part 1, ASD columnist Peter Adler weighs the arguments, evidence, and open questions surrounding Honolulu’s proposed shift to ranked-choice voting.

Peter S. Adler & PhDOctober 21, 2026

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