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Uncles and Aunties: Melvin Matsuda, the karate farmer of Kahuku
Kahuku-born and -raised, Melvin Matsuda decamped to California in the early ’70s with his black belt and ran successful martial arts schools in San Bernadino and Palm Springs for five years. But when his father asked if he would come home to look after the family farm, he signed on, came home, and never looked back.
Cheryl Chee TsutsumiApril 25, 2025
Hawai‘i Island homeowner wins three-year permit battle
Lawsuit against Hawai‘i County could set precedent for other permitting woes, plaintiff says.
Michael BrestovanskyApril 25, 2025
Sheraton returns as Hawai‘i Bowl sponsor
Sheraton Hotels & Resorts previously sponsored the Hawai‘i Bowl from 2003 to 2013.
Christian ShimabukuApril 25, 2025
These airlines are now neighbors in terminals at two major Mainland airports
Hawaiian Airlines has joined Alaska Airlines at terminals in Los Angeles International Airport and New York City's John F. Kennedy International Airport.
Stephanie SalmonsApril 25, 2025
Study: How Hawaiian cultural practices can help heal first responders
Vibrant Hawaiʻi CEO Janice Ikeda shares findings from its recent study, No Nā Pua, which put participants knee-deep in fishponds to work with the ʻāina – and each other. She shares the nonprofitʻs overall goal with studies like these, next steps and even whatʻs sheʻs been learning as a leader in the community.
Kelsey Kukaua MedeirosApril 25, 2025
Waimānalo's Tetairoa McMillan selected by Carolina Panthers in 2025 NFL Draft
McMillan was born and raised in the Islands before relocating to California as a middle schooler.
Christian ShimabukuApril 25, 2025
This cozy shop is a hidden gem for kimbap
Kimbap Plus offers assorted kimbap and acai bowls.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaApril 25, 2025
Behind-the-scenes of Merrie Monarch prep with Hālau Pua Aliʻi ʻIlima
Kumu Hula Vicky Holt Takamine talks about how Hālau Pua Aliʻi ʻIlima will share a mele about Queen Emma and her visit to Mauna Kea at Merrie Monarch this week. For the longtime judge of the competition, Merrie Monarch is not about comparing hālau but rather supporting performances.
Katie HellandApril 24, 2025
Budget Bites: Basalt Waikīkī’s $55 prix fixe menu
This three-course meal includes a 10-ounce prime rib
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaApril 24, 2025
Pipikaula Corner: UH joins the Resistance
But I have questions about its claims that it was ever politically independent.
A. Kam NapierApril 24, 2025
Hawai‘i men's volleyball set to host Big West Tournament with NCAA Tournament bid up for grabs
The Rainbow Warriors will face either Cal State Northridge or UC Irvine in Friday night's semifinals.
Christian ShimabukuApril 24, 2025
Where to go for Dubai chocolate bar-inspired desserts
This chocolate-pistachio-kataifi combination is popping up in shops all over Oʻahu.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaApril 24, 2025
Comedian Heston Kaʻaihue to headline at Blue Note Hawaiʻi this weekend
This Hawaiʻi Island comedian with Oʻahu roots believes “laughter heals.” He will take the stage on Sunday, April 27, at Blue Note Hawaiʻi in Waikīkī. Special guests include comedians James Mane and Kinohi Betts.
Katie HellandApril 24, 2025
Days before NFL Draft, Mililani's Dillon Gabriel gives back to alma mater again
Gabriel donated various new pieces of training and recovery equipment to Mililani High School just days before he becomes an NFL Draft selection.
Christian ShimabukuApril 23, 2025
Hawai‘i Island nonprofit seeks community support for transitional housing project
Humanity Hale’s Charis Higginson recently launched the organization’s first GoFundMe campaign requesting $550,000 to purchase a 10-acre farmstead in Captain Cook. Her goal is to build a safe haven for local youth, offering transitional housing, trauma-based support and Hawaiian arts and culture programming, as well as a community gathering space.
Kelsey Kukaua MedeirosApril 23, 2025
Have a ball at Central O‘ahu's new sports simulator experience
Sports Box is opening another location in Pearlridge Center’s Wai Makai on May 1.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaApril 23, 2025
Kamaʻāina can get 25% off at this revamped Waikīkī buffet
The Buffet at Hyatt debuted a new menu and brought back its popular kamaʻāina discount.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaApril 23, 2025
A Hair Pulling Ghost at the Pier
Honolulu's waterfront changed dramatically 100 years ago, but the presence of an even older past did not.
Lopaka Kapanui and Tanya KapanuiApril 23, 2025
Kumu Hula Kamaka Kūkona encourages dancers to “leave it all on the stage” at Merrie Monarch
This Maui-based hālau is sending eight kāne to compete in Merrie Monarch at the Edith Kanakaʻole Multi-Purpose Stadium in Hilo this week. Aloha State Daily spoke with Kumu Hula Kamaka Kūkona about the performances, his advice for dancers, and more.
Katie HellandApril 23, 2025
High-Low: On the market in Kailua Beachside
Median home prices are just one way to look at the real estate market. In this new feature, Aloha State Daily will look at neighborhoods, and even single apartment buildings, to find the highest- and lowest-priced homes on the market so readers can see the spectrum of what's available. Up first, Kailua Beachside.
Stephanie SalmonsApril 23, 2025
Molded by past adversities, Hawai‘i football star Cam Stone set to begin pro career
The 2025 NFL Draft runs from Thursday to Saturday, with Stone viewed as a potential Day 3 selection.
Christian ShimabukuApril 22, 2025
This volunteer hates food waste and loves giving back to the local community
Meet Sally Chow, a volunteer for Oʻahu nonprofit Aloha Harvest, which collects on average about 6,000 pounds of excess food per day and redistributes it for free to partner agencies that feed those in need.
Kelsey Kukaua MedeirosApril 22, 2025
Messaging apps implicated in alleged assault of 11-year old
A U.S. Marine charged with sexually assaulting an 11-year-old girl had first contacted the child on an app called Wizz.
Michael BrestovanskyApril 22, 2025
This new happy hour is starting soon in Honolulu
Ki Club Hawaiʻi’s happy hour features dishes that are less than $20 each
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaApril 22, 2025
What's planned for Iwilei infrastructure, Liliha Civic Center
The final environmental impact statement includes an infrastructure plan that covers 555 acres in Iwilei-Kapālama and proposes improvements that will help spur redevelopment, and the Liliha Civic Center Master Plan, which proposes a mixed-use development on 3.79 acres in Iwilei.
Stephanie SalmonsApril 22, 2025
Will the state acquire Downtown Honolulu’s Hawaiʻi Theatre?
Beset by mounting insurance costs, the historic theater's nonprofit operator hopes the state can take ownership.
Kelsey Kukaua MedeirosApril 22, 2025
Where to go on Mother’s Day 2025: Part 1
Treat mom to unforgettable dining experiences.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaApril 22, 2025
University of Hawai‘i president Wendy Hensel gives new updates on AD search
Hensel provided new details of what the job entails for the school's future athletics director at a recent Board of Regents meeting.
Christian ShimabukuApril 22, 2025
Watch “Pride & Prejudice” on the big screen
This cinematic take on Jane Austen’s classic novel was released in 2005 and will be playing on the big screen this week at Consolidated Theatres in Kāhala, Pearlridge, Mililani and Kapolei.
Katie HellandApril 21, 2025
Kapa Hale’s new spring menu
This seasonal prix fixe includes a comforting salmon ochazuke and a new lava cake.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaApril 21, 2025
Community Voices: Backyard Kuleana 2025 – When the systems fail, we must return to each other
We are looking at a collapse of many systems that our communities rely upon to sustain themselves. We will all need to step up our service going forward. Here, I share more about that forward-looking evolution.
Keone KealohaApril 21, 2025
Community Voices: Fearing federal cuts, state looks to axe tax credits
Renters, landlords, business owners and more should watch out for House Bill 1369, which the Tax Foundation of Hawai‘i has dubbed the "Category Killer," for the categories of tax exemptions and credits it seeks to eliminate.
Tom YamachikaApril 21, 2025
Community Voices: Apply rebuilding waivers to all Lahaina fire victims
When disaster strikes, people want to rebuild what they lost. If that property is in a Shoreline Management Area, however, the law can get in the way, as hundreds of Lahaina homeowners have found out. A bill before the legislature would waive such restrictions, freeing people to rebuild their homes.
Keliʻi Akina & Ph.D.April 20, 2025
Community Voices: Presidential proclamation balances ocean protection and sustainable commercial tuna fishing
This viewpoint from the Hawai‘i Longline Association makes a case that President Donald Trump's reopening of commercial fishing grounds around Pacific islands is good for local consumers and industry, which use more sustainable methods than do foreign fishing fleets.
Eric KingmaApril 19, 2025
Pipikaula Corner: Downtown Honolulu 100 years ago (Updated!)
Do you recognize anything in this aerial view of Honolulu taken in April 1925?
A. Kam NapierApril 19, 2025
Limited-edition Lilo & Stitch Spam classic cans now available in Hawaiʻi stores
There are three different designs available.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaApril 19, 2025