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MONDAY, MAY 25, 2026
 
Remembering the Fallen
Remembering the Fallen
More than 1,600 men and women from Hawai‘i have died serving their country in wartime. For Memorial Day, we pulled together this guide to online resources where you can find nearly every single name. READ MORE
 
Lambert says no to deputy chief role for the time being
Lambert says no to deputy chief role for the time being
Mike Lambert, who will return to HPD later this year, won’t be incoming Chief David Lazar’s deputy for the foreseeable future, nor will he run again for the top spot, he said Friday. READ MORE
 
Honolulu launches AI training program for O‘ahu businesses, nonprofits
Honolulu launches AI training program for O‘ahu businesses, nonprofits
The city’s Office of Economic Revitalization, in partnership with Māpunawai and Skilled Tomorrow, is set to launch “AI for Everyone at Work: Training Trainers to Teach Across Generations.” The program aims to help organizations on the island introduce artificial intelligence “in practical, responsible and accessible ways for a multigenerational workforce.” READ MORE
 
Hamada: How corrupt is Hawai‘i?
Hamada: How corrupt is Hawai‘i?
Most public servants get through the day doing absolutely nothing wrong. But as ASD opinion columnist Rick Hamada observes, there have been more than enough high-profile cases of corruption to justify the perception that Hawai‘i can be pretty rotten. READ MORE
 
KCC’s summer culinary cohorts to get cooking
KCC’s summer culinary cohorts to get cooking
Kapiʻolani Community College’s Culinary Institute of the Pacific, in partnership with Culinary Institute of America, is offering two culinary training programs at no cost for high school students and culinary professionals in June. The deadline to apply is through Friday, May 29. READ MORE
 
Darren Matsuda out as Punahou boys basketball coach
Darren Matsuda out as Punahou boys basketball coach
The Buffanblu won three HHSAA titles under Matsuda. READ MORE
 
This Italian eatery has a new ‘land and sea’ themed menu
This Italian eatery has a new ‘land and sea’ themed menu
Botanico Waikīkī, which opened last fall, recently launched a new dinner menu. It highlights premium ingredients from the earth and ocean. Customers can enjoy dishes ranging from an anchovy and mentaiko potato salad and crab cream linguine to a crispy swordfish cutlet. READ MORE
 
Reader Submissions: Send us your sky photos
Reader Submissions: Send us your sky photos
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
 
What to do on Oʻahu for Memorial Day weekend
What to do on Oʻahu for Memorial Day weekend
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
 
Kumu Earl Kawaʻa, haumana recognized for Board and Stone
Kumu Earl Kawaʻa, haumana recognized for Board and Stone
Born and raised on Molokaʻi, Kawaʻa has offered Board and Stone to ʻohana across the Islands since 2010. The cultural classes teach families how to carve a wooden board (papa kuʻi ʻai) and shape a stone poi pounder (pōhaku) using only hand tools, while perpetuating Hawaiian traditions, language, moʻolelo and more. Last month, the Hawaiʻi House of Representatives honored him and his team for their dedication to community. READ MORE
 
The stories underneath
The stories underneath
ASD opinion columnist Sterling Higa explores how an extensive story on homelessness by Civil Beat raises issues where both the political left and political right can do better on their approaches to solving the problem. READ MORE
 
Daily Smile: Monday, May 25, 2026
Daily Smile: Monday, May 25, 2026
There are two types of people in the morning… READ MORE
 

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