Windward Planning Commission approves application for “Falls On Fire” festival, despite trepidation from neighbors. READ MORE

The Rainbow Warriors will take on Cal State Fullerton in Wednesday’s play-in game. READ MORE

If you thought just being in the 7th or 8th grade was scary, imagine if some tragic set of circumstances had you trapped there in the afterlife! Stories abound about the things seen at Robert Louis Stevenson Middle School in Honolulu, long known as an “Intermediate School” in the DOE naming system. Ancient warriors. Headless bodies. A cop on his beat. A mysterious woman in high heels. All these and more. READ MORE

On Haleakalā, the land from where the forest begins up to the summit is considered a wao akua (realm of gods). The summit itself is called the piko, or highest point, which draws down nourishment that feeds the entire, living, breathing mountain system. READ MORE

Aloha Greek Waikīkī opened recently on Kūhiō Avenue. The business offers self-serve frozen Greek yogurt with Hawaiʻi-inspired flavors like ube, mango, liliko‘i and pineapple. READ MORE

The business’s takeout window is located on South King Street. Open for grab-and-go, the café offers a variety of coffees, teas, dirty sodas and specialty drinks, including a twist on the London Fog latte. READ MORE

From sewing lei for service members to the Shinnyo Lantern Floating Hawaiʻi, there are lots of events happening on Oʻahu this weekend. Aloha State Daily rounded up some of the ceremonies and activities, so you can make plans. READ MORE

Today’s Hawai‘i Skies was captured by Jessica Doney at Mākaha Valley. READ MORE

Kindly submit your high-resolution, horizontal Hawaiʻi Skies photo that you own and/or have the rights to general@alohastatedaily.com. Additional details here: READ MORE

Department of Law Enforcement director Mike Lambert believes fixing officer retention is the key to improving Honolulu’s police. READ MORE

Dave Lazar, candidate for Honolulu’s police chief, promises strong leadership, technological improvements and no deals with ICE. READ MORE

The former U.S. senator from Nebraska is talking about big ideas everywhere he can as pancreatic cancer takes his life. Hawai‘i’s politicians could learn from what he has to say about government doing fewer things well, says ASD opinion columnist Sterling Higa. READ MORE

A special exhibit honoring the work of legendary musician and Kumu Hula Robert Cazimero has been extended due to popular demand. Catch it at Gallery ‘Iolani at Windward Community College. READ MORE

Little dog having fun at doggy daycare until his dad shows up at the window… READ MORE

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