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Documentary spotlights Maui wildfire
Documentary spotlights Maui wildfire
“Lahaina Rising” focuses on how the devastating Lahaina wildfire of August 2023 changed lives and ignited already existing concerns about water rights and land. Director Matty Schweitzer shares more about the award-winning documentary, which will screen at the inaugural Wailuku Film Festival in June. READ MORE
 
CU Hawaiʻi opens third store on Oʻahu
CU Hawaiʻi opens third store on Oʻahu

The popular Korean convenience store brand recently opened in Kapahulu. Customers can enjoy popular features like the smoothie machine and Ramyun Library, in addition to slushy machines that are exclusive to this store. To celebrate its Kapahulu opening, CU Hawaiʻi is giving away tickets to BTS World Tour Arirang until June 4. ​READ MORE
 
Mililani teacher housing project still on schedule
Mililani teacher housing project still on schedule
95 apartments for Department of Education employees are scheduled to be move-in ready by late 2029 or early 2030. ​READ MORE
 
 
Community Voices: How Hawaiʻi parents can set kids free from digital addiction
Community Voices: How Hawaiʻi parents can set kids free from digital addiction
A Mililani mom and certified life coach/private tutor shares tips for how local families can break free from daily struggles with screen time.​ READ MORE
 
Community Voices: Lawmakers choose innovation over red tape
Community Voices: Lawmakers choose innovation over red tape
We can’t predict whether seagliders will take off as an efficient and economical way to travel interisland, but it is nice to know that efforts are being made to ensure the potential growth of a new industry will not be held back by unnecessary regulations, writes Grassroot Institute of Hawai‘i’s Keli‘i Akina. ​READ MORE
 
Akira Japanese Restaurant has a new happy hour
Akira Japanese Restaurant has a new happy hour
The Japanese eatery recently launched a new happy hour menu, available daily from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. and from 8 to 9:30 p.m. Popular dishes include sashimi and sushi of the day, yuzu jalapeno hamachi and oysters with ponzu. READ MORE
 
 
UPDATE: Kīlauea's latest eruptive episode ends after 9 hours
UPDATE: Kīlauea’s latest eruptive episode ends after 9 hours
Episode 48 of the ongoing eruption began before sunrise Monday. ​READ MORE
 
Budget Bites: $4 hand roll deal in Honolulu

Budget Bites: $4 hand roll deal in Honolulu

Osoyami Bar & Grill features sports bar fare like burgers, fries and mozzarella sticks, but it’s also a hidden gem for sushi. The eatery launched a new deal, which features $4 hand rolls available every night except on Fridays and Saturdays. ​READ MORE
 
Cat Café Maui nominated for 10Best list

What to expect at Kaua‘i Poke Fest
The sixth annual culinary event is set for June 19 and 20 at Kōloa Landing Resort at Poʻipū, Autograph Collection. ​READ MORE
 
Servco Pacific unveils exclusive Hawai‘i edition Toyota Tacoma
Servco Pacific unveils exclusive Hawai‘i edition Toyota Tacoma
Servco Pacific Inc. President and CEO Peter Dames said that the Tacoma’s popularity in the Islands goes beyond transportation. 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 expect at Kaua‘i Poke Fest
Kaua‘i Council halts land purchase over chemical contamination concerns​
A $5 million land purchase for a county auto repair shop drew questions about long-term environmental impacts. READ MORE
 
Daily Smile: Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Daily Smile: Tuesday, June 2, 2026
This is Edward. He was given 6 months to live after being found as a stray. His family was determined to give him the best few months possible, so they introduced him to the ice cream truck. That was 27 months ago. ​READ MORE
 
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