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Community Voices: Supporting Government’s Central Services
Hawai‘i's state Department of Transportation pays the most among all departments in internal fees back to state government for its shared expenses. Here's why it may be stuck with that arrangement.
Tom YamachikaApril 13, 2025
No. 4 Hawai‘i men's volleyball prevails over No. 1 Long Beach State on senior night
The Rainbow Warriors and The Beach battled each other in front of a sold-out crowd for consecutive nights.
Christian ShimabukuApril 13, 2025
State Legislature poised to pass sweeping weapons ban
Senate Bill 401 proposes a ban on the sale of "assault rifles" beginning July 8.
Michael BrestovanskyApril 12, 2025
Kalani Peʻa to headline back-to-back Lei Day performances
The Maui-based singer and songwriter has won four Grammy Awards and five Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards. He is teaming up with award-winning singers and dancers to bring several memorable Lei Day performances to Oʻahu.
Katie HellandApril 12, 2025
Sacrifice, joy and pressure comes with Kahuku football job, say former coaches
Aloha State Daily spoke with two former Kahuku head football coaches in the wake of Sterling Carvalho's removal.
Christian ShimabukuApril 12, 2025
Developers break ground on Mō‘ili‘ili project
Kuilei Place will offer 1,005 residences on 3.15 acres. More than 85% of the units are already spoken for.
Stephanie SalmonsApril 12, 2025
Here are a few of the most well-attended Good Friday/Easter services on Oʻahu
Easter Sunday is a high attendance day for most churches across the country. While this is not an exhaustive list of Easter services statewide, hereʻs how three local organizations plan to celebrate "the greatest story ever told" this year.
Kelsey Kukaua MedeirosApril 11, 2025
This New York-style street cart is serving up Mediterranean food
Kailua-based Naji Baba is open Fridays to Sundays.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaApril 11, 2025
Community Voices: Turns out you can fight city hall — and win!
Trapped in Hawai‘i County permitting limbo, Shahzaad Ausman could neither live in his home nor renovate it. So he took officials to court. “If the government can wrongfully revoke my permit, it can revoke many other permits. We must hold officials accountable and stand up for our rights,” he said.
Keliʻi Akina & Ph.D.April 11, 2025
CONGRESS WATCH: How Hawai‘i's reps voted on the SAVE Act
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, a pillar of Republicans’ domestic policy intended to ensure that anyone voting in a federal election produce proof of citizenship. Here's how Hawai‘i's reps voted.
Michael BrestovanskyApril 11, 2025
Tiki's Grill & Bar expands to Japan
Tiki's Tokyo — a partnership between Tiki's Grill & Bar and Tiki's SHIBUYA Limited Liability Partnership — will open April 25. It's the restaurant's first location outside of the Islands.
Stephanie SalmonsApril 11, 2025
3 things we learned from visiting a hula class at Mid-Pacific
Led by Kumu Hula Michael Lanakila Casupang, the private school’s Pūpūkahi halau has about 90 high school students, who study and practice Hawaiian language, culture and traditions, as part of their curriculum. Here’s how a recent $250,000 gift will help expand its hula program.
Kelsey Kukaua MedeirosApril 11, 2025
Inside Hawaiʻi Opera Theatre’s production of “Carmen”
Opera singer Robert Feng shares the Hawaiʻi Opera Theatre performance that made him want to be a singer. The Punahou School graduate is now performing in the same group’s upcoming production of “Carmen.”
Katie HellandApril 11, 2025
Key positional battle takes setter stage between UH and LBSU
Hawai‘i and Long Beach State each have their offenses run by an 18-year-old setter.
Christian ShimabukuApril 10, 2025
Mian & Bao expands menu with dim sum
This popular soup dumpling restaurant in Honolulu just started serving dim sum.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaApril 10, 2025
What you're dying to know about Dave & Buster’s Honolulu at Ala Moana Center
The nearly 45,000-square-foot space, featuring a “Human Crane” game and a variety of immersive experiences, is slated to open on Monday, April 14.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaApril 10, 2025
Tony Pisculli shares behind-the-scenes moments from his play, “The Magic of Polly Amnesia”
Hawaiʻi-based Tony Pisculli is the playwright of “The Magic of Polly Amnesia,” which is on stage at Kumu Kahua Theatre through April 27. He is also a former software developer, a founder of the Hawaiʻi Shakespeare Festival and — sometimes a magician.
Katie HellandApril 10, 2025
King Lunalilo Trust CEO shares plans to grow long-term care services, affordable housing for kūpuna
Meet Keolamaikalani Dean, a former attorney and health policy expert, who followed his aumakua and returned home to the Islands three years ago. Now, the CEO of King Lunalilo Trust and Home is mapping out expansion plans that include unveiling a new cultural center, affordable rentals and a larger long-term care facility.
Kelsey Kukaua MedeirosApril 10, 2025
Crumbl launches its first gluten-friendly flavor as part of its collab with the Kardashian Jenner family
This line-up is only available until April 12, while supplies last.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaApril 09, 2025
Hawai‘i hosts No. 1 Long Beach State for high stakes, emotional series
The No. 4 Rainbow Warriors will host the country's top team on Friday and Saturday night.
Christian ShimabukuApril 09, 2025
Crashes, falls and heart attacks: State settles lawsuits for $6.5 million
Among these settlements is a $275,000 payment over a heart attack connected to the 2018 ballistic missile false alarm
Michael BrestovanskyApril 09, 2025
Catch-and-release fishing returns to Ho‘omaluhia
With the return comes the launch of a new online reservation system developed as a collaboration between the City and County of Honolulu's Department of Parks and Recreation and Department of Information Technology.
Stephanie SalmonsApril 09, 2025
Hawaiian History Meets Feng Shui
Looking into the eerie energies surrounding the Mānoa Chinese Cemetery.
Lopaka Kapanui and Tanya KapanuiApril 09, 2025
RevoluSun: Homeowners beware of ‘misleading’ sales tactics by Mainland solar companies
RevoluSun’s Eric Carlson shares tips for individuals who may be targeted by door-to-door scammers. “If it feels off, it probably is,” he said in an interview with Aloha State Daily.
Kelsey Kukaua MedeirosApril 09, 2025