Aloha State Daily - Hawaii News

More changes ahead for Hawaiian Airlines' interisland, international travelers

Daily supplemental service between Honolulu and Kahului take flight Oct. 3 on Alaska Airlines-branded 737-800 aircraft, among other changes.

Stephanie SalmonsOctober 03, 2026

Hawai‘i point guard Tanner Cuff works his way back from injury to lead new-look 'Bows

Cuff suffered an ACL injury ahead of the 2025-2026 regular season, watching the Rainbow Warriors clinch an NCAA Tournament bid from the sideline.

Christian ShimabukuOctober 03, 2026

The Pinehopple Room is a new upstairs lounge in Kakaʻako

Located upstairs from Aloha Beer Co. on Queen Street, The Pinehopple Room — previously home to the HI Brau Room speakeasy — recently opened to the public. The upscale lounge features a vintage Hawaiʻi-inspired aesthetic, along with classic Hawaiʻi cocktails with a modern twist.

Kelli Shiroma BraiottaOctober 03, 2026

Hawai‘i's first Curio Collection by Hilton resort now open

You'll find Hale Hōkūala Kaua‘i within the Hōkūala Resort community in Līhu‘e. The resort is designed to be more than a place to stay, General Manager Jon Itoga told Aloha State Daily, noting, that "the goal isn't to bring something new to Kauaʻi, but to create a resort experience that honors what's already here and helps guests connect more deeply with the island, its stories and its people."

Stephanie SalmonsOctober 02, 2026

This Michelin-recognized ramen restaurant is now open for lunch

Mensho, which opened in Kapolei in May, started lunch service last month. The lunch menu is more limited compared to the eatery’s dinner menu, but features a variety of the restaurant’s bestsellers.

Kelli Shiroma BraiottaOctober 02, 2026

Hawaiʻi’s Invisible Childcare Subsidy: Free Kūpuna Labor

In the first of a two-part series, ASD columnist Ray Tsuchiyama explores the economics of the childcare crisis in Hawai‘i, including the dimensions we're not talking about, but should.

Ray TsuchiyamaOctober 02, 2026

Waterfront Plaza responds to "What Haunts Waterfront Plaza"

Letters to the EditorOctober 02, 2026

Woman charged in Kailua shooting turned in by father

Hilinakailimakualopali Keeno faces a $1 million bail for a second-degree murder charge.

Michael BrestovanskyOctober 02, 2026

Nearly a year into the role, Hawaiian Airlines CEO talks challenges, changes

The 11 months since Diana Birkett Rakow has taken the helm of Hawaiian Airlines has been full of change for the carrier.

Stephanie SalmonsOctober 02, 2026