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Baritone Quinn Kelsey returns to stage where he started his career

Baritone Quinn Kelsey returns to stage where he started his career

The opera singer who performed as Sharpless in Giacomo Puccini’s “Madama Butterfly” at The Metropolitan Opera in March, has roots in the Islands. This week, baritone Quinn Kelsey is back on stage where he started his career: Hawaiʻi Opera Theatre. Catch him in one of the lead roles of “Kamalehua: The Sheltering Tree,” which is performed in ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi and English and will have its world premiere this week.

Katie HellandApril 30, 2026

Honolulu to host second 'Rebuild O‘ahu' event

Honolulu to host second 'Rebuild O‘ahu' event

The event, which aims to offer support to residents and businesses affected by recent severe storms, will be held in Lā‘ie on May 2.

Stephanie SalmonsApril 30, 2026

Debbie Cabebe to retire from Maui Economic Opportunity after 26 years

Debbie Cabebe to retire from Maui Economic Opportunity after 26 years

Aloha State Daily caught up with Cabebe, who joined the nonprofit in 2000 and took the helm nine years ago, about what she’ll miss most working alongside staff to serve its clients. Meanwhile, Executive Director Maggie Clark Batangan readies to become CEO in August.

Kelsey Kukaua MedeirosApril 30, 2026

Punahou School grad is guest conductor for new opera

Punahou School grad is guest conductor for new opera

Lance Inouye is the principal guest conductor for the world premiere of a new opera “Kamalehua: The Sheltering Tree.” The opera, which is being presented by Hawaiʻi Opera Theatre, opens Friday, May 1, in Honolulu.

Katie HellandApril 30, 2026

"Fraud can't happen here"

"Fraud can't happen here"

ASD opinion columnist Sterling Higa sees a pattern on Maui, where Mayor Bissen's former chief of staff has filed a whistleblower lawsuit over how he was allegedly treated after reporting what he considered fraud in county government and where a recent fraud risk assessment commissioned by the county found that controls were inadequate to prevent fraud.

Sterling HigaApril 30, 2026

Outrigger Hospitality Group starts $100M 'transformation' of Waikīkī Beach Resort

Outrigger Hospitality Group starts $100M 'transformation' of Waikīkī Beach Resort

The company says the resort is being "reimagined as a design-led, barefoot luxury destination more deeply connected to the ocean, surf culture and sense of place that defines Waikīkī."

Stephanie SalmonsApril 29, 2026

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