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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

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

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

Keeno pleads 'not guilty' of Kailua shooting

The 24-year-old alleged murderer remains in custody without bail.

Michael BrestovanskyOctober 09, 2026