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Hawaiʻi doesn't have a condo crisis, it has a missing law

Hawaiʻi doesn't have a condo crisis, it has a missing law

Tens of thousands of people in Hawai‘i live in apartment towers that are now a half-century old, or older. Owners face sometimes ruinously expensive assessments to repair or replace aging building systems. Under Hawai‘i law they're stuck. There's no provision for owners to take the radical step of collectively selling their units and handing the building off to someone else to redevelop. Other places have such laws, here's how they work.

Ray TsuchiyamaAugust 27, 2026

Community Voices: It’s time to fix how Hawaiʻi rebuilds

Community Voices: It’s time to fix how Hawaiʻi rebuilds

Current state and county laws make it difficult to rebuild homes, lives and communities after natural disasters. Grassroot Institute of Hawaiʻi recommends some flexibility in how government officials craft and enforce regulations.

Keliʻi AkinaAugust 26, 2026

Aloha Harvest and Chick-fil-A partnership combats food waste, hunger

Aloha Harvest and Chick-fil-A partnership combats food waste, hunger

The Chick-fil-A Shared Table program turns surplus food into free meals for local organizations and individuals. Aloha State Daily spoke with a couple of the local leaders involved to learn more about the process and overall impact.

Kelsey Kukaua MedeirosAugust 26, 2026

Shibu’s Kauaʻi is serving up fresh poke in Līhu‘e

Shibu’s Kauaʻi is serving up fresh poke in Līhu‘e

The business — formerly known as Poipu Poke Shack — opened earlier this year within Tip Top Motel, Cafe & Bakery. Owned by Jana Oshita and Cody Shibukawa, Shibu’s Kauaʻi is known for its fresh poke and sushi, made with fresh ‘ahi.

Kelli Shiroma BraiottaAugust 26, 2026

Himalayan Kitchen has a new spot in Windward Oʻahu

Himalayan Kitchen has a new spot in Windward Oʻahu

The eatery moved from its former location at 600 Kailua Road to the space vacated by Tokoname Sushi Bar & Restaurant. The eatery has been open for about two months. Himalayan Kitchen is known for its Nepali and Indian cuisine, and this location features a variety of lunch specials.

Kelli Shiroma BraiottaAugust 26, 2026

Haunted Banyans at Ali‘iolani Hale

Haunted Banyans at Ali‘iolani Hale

The two banyan trees next to Ali‘iolani Hale were planted in the 1880s. Such trees carry a wealth of symbolism throughout Asian cultures — enlightenment, divinity, magic, longevity, strength, and more. Legends also surround banyan trees as the abodes of ghosts and mysterious spirit beings. That was the experience of one Hawai‘i sheriff, who shared a frightening encounter with our authors.

Lopaka Kapanui and Tanya KapanuiAugust 26, 2026

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