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FRIDAY, MAY 29, 2026

Octogenarian sues Honolulu over $600,000 fines Sandra May was told she owed the city hundreds of thousands of dollars over an improper online rental listing. READ MORE

Hawaiian Airlines moving to pre-paid meals in main cabin for most Mainland flights Travelers will be able to pre-order from a menu curated by Maui-based chef Sheldon Simeon starting July 1. READ MORE

Brandi-Ann Uyemura releases first book about Obon festival   In late March, the Kailua-based writer launched children’s book, “I am a Bon Dancer,” inspired by her own experiences with her grandfather attending Obon festivals in Hanapēpē. The author is hosting a couple of events open to the public at Kaimukī Library on May 31 and June 2, with more to be announced. READ MORE

​‘Memory Beads’ premieres at Kumu Kahua Theatre​ Memory, aging and identity are at the heart of this play from retired public school teacher Diane Aoki. A story that came out of a challenge at a festival for playwrights is now finding its way to the stage for the first time in its entirety at Kumu Kahua Theatre. READ MORE

Goofy Café & Dine opens second location This popular brunch spot — whose original location is near Hilton Hawaiian Village — opened a second location at The Twin Fin Hotel. This new location features brunch, lunch, happy hour and an expanded dinner menu. The café’s grand opening is Friday, May 29. READ MORE

Hawaiʻi Skies: Legendary sunsets Today’s Hawai‘i Skies was captured by Don and Deb Chinery in Kona. ​READ MORE

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Hawaiʻi Food and Wine Festival announces line-up The festival features renowned chefs across three Islands this year. Learn about the 11 events the festival announced on Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi Island and Maui. READ MORE

Lytvynchuk pleads ‘not guilty’ in monk seal case Igor Lytvynchuk will be barred from O‘ahu beaches as his court case over an alleged attack on a Hawaiian monk seal continues. 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

Daily Smile: Friday, May 29, 2026 Golden retriever and baby have a cry-off… READ MORE

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