Aloha State Daily - Hawaii News

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

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 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

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

Readers respond to 'Changing Kaka‘ako: Remembering Ward Warehouse'

On Instagram, readers share their memories of Ward Warehouse in response to DeSoto Brown's column on Ward Warehouse. Here are some of the replies

Letters to the EditorOctober 09, 2026

Pritchett Cartoon: Supergreen!

John PritchettOctober 09, 2026

Hamada: Remember Officer O, not her killer

On Thursday, a jury convicted a man for the murder of Maui Police Officer Suzanne O, a young woman who based her life on service and courtesy.

Rick HamadaOctober 09, 2026

Trump approves FEMA funds for Lowell, Lala recoveries

Major Disaster Declarations for Hawaiʻi approved Thursday will grant additional federal funds for storm recovery projects

Michael BrestovanskyOctober 09, 2026

Hawai‘i football doubles down on its faith ahead of Arizona State matchup

Following their most disappointing loss of the season thus far, the Rainbow Warriors will hit the road for their second Power Four road game of the year.

Christian ShimabukuOctober 09, 2026