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These airlines are now neighbors in terminals at two major Mainland airports

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

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

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

Comedian Heston Kaʻaihue to headline at Blue Note Hawaiʻi this weekend

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

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

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

Kumu Hula Kamaka Kūkona encourages dancers to “leave it all on the stage” at Merrie Monarch

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

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

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

Community Voices: Backyard Kuleana 2025 – When the systems fail, we must return to each other

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

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

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: Persistence amid permit issues to hold services at Waikīkī Beach

Community Voices: Persistence amid permit issues to hold services at Waikīkī Beach

Waikīkī Beach Chaplaincy has served the community surrounding the Hilton Hawaiian Village Waīkikī Beach Resort for 55 years. Last month, the chaplaincy received a “Cease and Desist Order” from the state Department of Land and Natural Resources for its Easter and weekly services. Pastor David “Waxer” Tipton, director and president of the chaplaincy since 2021, shares how the organization is handling permitting pitfalls this year.

David "Waxer" TiptonApril 17, 2025

Too fast, too furious? Proposed law aims to regulate police car chases

Too fast, too furious? Proposed law aims to regulate police car chases

In an effort to limit danger to the public, House Bill 277 would restrict when, where and how police officers can pursue a suspect vehicle.

Michael BrestovanskyApril 17, 2025

The Future is Keiki Market comes to Kāhala Mall

The Future is Keiki Market comes to Kāhala Mall

More than a dozen young entrepreneurs have been getting a lesson in business and entrepreneurship through Vivistop Honolulu's Dream Incubator program, which culminates with The Future is Keiki Market this weekend.

Stephanie SalmonsApril 17, 2025

ʻAmerican Idol’ winner Iam Tongi announces new single ʻSunshine’

ʻAmerican Idol’ winner Iam Tongi announces new single ʻSunshine’

The singer and songwriter talked about his father in his audition for ʻAmerican Idol.’ He grew up in Kahuku and also spoke about being priced out of paradise.

Katie HellandApril 15, 2025

Nonprofit, community members to ‘March for Babies’ this weekend

Nonprofit, community members to ‘March for Babies’ this weekend

March of Dimes Hawaiʻi is gearing up to host more than 700 walkers for one of its annual fundraising events this Saturday, April 19, at Kakaʻako Waterfront Park. The organization’s overall goal this year is to raise $280,000 for ʻohana statewide.

Kelsey Kukaua MedeirosApril 15, 2025

This oceanfront Kāhala estate can be yours — for $45 million

This oceanfront Kāhala estate can be yours — for $45 million

The single-level home spans nearly 10,000 square feet and features a 5,000-square-foot oceanfront lānai.

Stephanie SalmonsApril 15, 2025

Young Entrepreneurs Marketplace on Oʻahu showcased student creations

Young Entrepreneurs Marketplace on Oʻahu showcased student creations

More than 20 student-run businesses statewide set up shop at the KCC Farmersʻ Market on Saturday, selling snacks, beverages and skin care, among other locally made products, as part of the Hawai‘i Agricultural Foundation’s Young Entrepreneurs Program.

Kelsey Kukaua MedeirosApril 15, 2025

Readers share their eerie stories about "The cave of an ancient shark god"

Readers share their eerie stories about "The cave of an ancient shark god"

People have had a lot to say about their own strange encounters at what many call Mākua Cave since we published the legend of the place two weeks ago.

A. Kam NapierApril 15, 2025

Kumu Kahua Theatre seeks first-time writers for free workshop

Kumu Kahua Theatre seeks first-time writers for free workshop

This theater is bringing Hawaiʻi-based playwright Daniel A. Kelin II and longtime director Harry Wong III together to teach Oʻahu residents how to write plays. The one-day workshop opens first to Windward and North Shore residents.

Katie HellandApril 15, 2025

Where to go on Easter 2025: Part 3

Where to go on Easter 2025: Part 3

Didn’t make any plans yet? Hop to it!

Kelli Shiroma BraiottaApril 14, 2025

Wai‘anae District Park gets renamed to honor late boxing coach

Wai‘anae District Park gets renamed to honor late boxing coach

On Saturday, lawmakers, family and community members gathered to mark the official renaming of The Fred “Pops” Fernandez Pereira, Sr., Wai‘anae District Park Boxing Gym. Pops, who died April 25, 2024, was known for founding the Waiʻanae Boxing club and mentoring youth.

Kelsey Kukaua MedeirosApril 14, 2025

Hunt’s Tony Gaston shares how his work and community service go hand in hand

Hunt’s Tony Gaston shares how his work and community service go hand in hand

Gaston, a longtime Mililani resident and engineer, enjoys giving back to local public schools, as well the University of Hawai’i College of Engineering. For Hunt Companies Hawai‘i, he has also attended numerous Neighborhood Board meetings to help inform community members about ongoing road improvements at Kalaeloa.

Kelsey Kukaua MedeirosApril 14, 2025

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