AdvertiseGet Free Daily Edition
AdvertiseGet Free Daily Edition

Aloha State Daily - Hawaii News

News

Headlines

View all
Community Voices: The one-dollar solution

Community Voices: The one-dollar solution

Under the state constitution, surpluses are supposed to be returned to Hawai‘i's taxpayers. Here are some of the games lawmakers and governors play so that the amount returned is always, somehow, just a dollar.

Tom YamachikaJuly 28, 2026

L&L Hawaiian Barbecue is giving out free Spam musubis on Aug. 8

L&L Hawaiian Barbecue is giving out free Spam musubis on Aug. 8

In honor of National Spam Musubi Day, participating L&L Hawaiian Barbecue locations in Hawaiʻi and on the Mainland are giving away free Spam musubis from 12 to 4 p.m.

Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJuly 27, 2026

Community Voices: Empty homes tax just empty promises

Community Voices: Empty homes tax just empty promises

Grassroot Institute of Hawai‘i helped persuade the Honolulu Charter Commission to not advance a poorly conceived empty homes tax to the ballot. Instead, as GIH proposes, improvements to zoning and permitting could speed the supply of housing.

Keliʻi AkinaJuly 26, 2026

Hawaiʻi population decline: How George Ariyoshi’s managed growth policies shaped today’s crisis

Hawaiʻi population decline: How George Ariyoshi’s managed growth policies shaped today’s crisis

George Ariyoshi dressed for the office he held and trusted the most respected experts of his age — and the experts were wrong. ASD opinion columnist Sterling Higa on the population prophecy that failed twice.

Sterling HigaJuly 25, 2026

Here's the best of Hawai‘i, according to the people

Here's the best of Hawai‘i, according to the people

The best family attraction, cruise, lū‘au, resort, restaurant and tour company in Hawai‘i have been decided by voters in USA Today's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards. Read on to see who made the lists.

Stephanie SalmonsJuly 25, 2026

Ala Moana Center to launch luxury shopping event

Ala Moana Center to launch luxury shopping event

For two weeks in August, the popular shopping destination will offer shoppers exclusive experiences at 14 luxury boutiques.

Stephanie SalmonsJuly 25, 2026

Daily Features

View all

Opinion

Food & Dining

View all

Arts & Entertainment

View all

Sports

View all