Sandra May was told she owed the city hundreds of thousands of dollars over an improper online rental listing. ​READ MORE

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

The Buffanblu won three HHSAA titles under Matsuda. READ MORE

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

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

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

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

“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

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 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

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

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

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This is Sadie. She’s a service dog who was honored with her own bone diploma at her human’s college graduation. Worked very hard in all her classes and is glad her efforts didn’t go unnoticed … READ MORE

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