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WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 2026

Pālolo proud: Jayden Maiava doesn’t shy away from his roots along football journey Maiava, the first Polynesian quarterback to start for USC, took some time back home before the most consequential season of his young football career. READ MORE

West O‘ahu redevelopment breaks ground A blessing ceremony was held Thursday for the redevelopment of the former Paradise Cove Lū‘au site near Ko Olina. READ MORE

CONGRESS WATCH: Firework laundering Hawai‘i lawmakers introduce bill making fireworks trafficking prosecutable under money laundering laws. READ MORE

New rodeo highlights Hawaiian cowboy heritage on Hawaiʻi Island “Paniolo Legends Under the Lights” is produced by third-generation paniolo Aki Smith, owner of Paniolo Culture Co. Presented in partnership with 1832 Hawaiʻi Living Co. and Waikōloa Stables, the evening includes rodeo events in the historic arena, a meal from Chef Nakoa Pabre of Umekes, live music and time to talk story with cowboys. READ MORE

Ghosts Run This Gulch From ancient battles to modern car crashes, a lot has happened around Roosevelt Bridge, where Kamehameha Highway crosses over Kīpapa Gulch. Is it any wonder it has a reputation for hauntings? READ MORE

The news according to OHA The Office of Hawaiian Affairs has shown an interest in purchasing a television station. ASD opinion columnist Sterling Higa thinks this might not do for OHA what the agency would like in terms of controlling the message. READ MORE

Community Voices: A good lesson in curtailing government growth Kudos to Councilmember Val Okimoto and the Honolulu Budget Committee, which made the fiscally responsible decision this week to ax most of the funding for the city’s Office of Economic Recovery. READ MORE

Laughs, science and more: What to do on Oʻahu this weekend Already dreaming of the weekend after three days off? Aloha State Daily can help you make plans for Friday, May 29, through Sunday, May 31. From a women in rap party in Waikīkī to stand-up comedy in Kapolei, there are lots of events happening this weekend on Oʻahu. READ MORE

Luna’s Tex-Mex Cantina is open in Ward Village The restaurant opened about a week ago and is still in its soft opening phase. Customers can expect dishes like ceviche, housemade tortilla chips and guac, elotes, steak and chicken fajitas, and Baja fish tacos. The eatery is planning to extend its hours to include lunch service. READ MORE

Chart House Waikīkī has a new late-night menu The eatery’s new late-night menu is served nightly from 9 to 10:30 p.m. at the bar for dine-in only. Customers can enjoy plate lunch-style entrees like Hawaiian chopped steak and boneless prime barbecue short ribs. READ MORE

Hawaiʻi Skies: A bright and complete rainbow Today’s Hawai‘i Skies was captured by Bruce Hidaka-Gordon while sailing in front of Waikīkī. READ MORE

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Community Voices: The people who will save Hawai‘i Katie Chang, executive director of Center for Tomorrow’s Leaders, talks about why she’s bullish on Hawai‘i’s future. She sees a thousand reasons each year — the number of student leaders in CTL’s programs who are going to fight for their Hawai‘i. READ MORE

The Surfing Pig has a hidden speakeasy The Kaimukī eatery is also home to an “if you know, you know” speakeasy, which opened last fall. Customers must call the restaurant to make reservations for the speakeasy. READ MORE

Daily Smile: Wednesday, May 27, 2026 This is Watson. His family threw him a surprise 9th birthday party. Invited all his stuffed friends and everything… READ MORE

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