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Waikīkī Business Improvement District, Improvement Association to align management

The move aims to streamline operations, reduce overhead and enhance efficiency and goes into effect July 1. READ MORE

Maui County review recommends total ‘reform’ of volunteer boards

The Maui County Cost of Government Commission found systemic dysfunction throughout 15 of the county’s volunteer boards and commissions. READ MORE

Molokaʻi or Molokai, and why? ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi speakers, community share manaʻo

Aloha State Daily revisits the Molokaʻi or Molokai debate over the spelling and pronunciation of the place name — with or without an ʻokina — initially for our own house style guide used across the website. Here’s what we learned from community members statewide. READ MORE

Oakberry Hawaiʻi is opening its third store in ‘Āina Haina

The new store — located in ‘Āina Haina Shopping Center, in the former space of Uncle Clay’s House of Pure Aloha — will be celebrating its grand opening at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 13. READ MORE

Your guide to Father’s Day 2026: laugh, eat, fish

Ready to make Father’s Day plans? From fishing to eating, Aloha State Daily has your guide for how to celebrate on Oʻahu. READ MORE

Where to celebrate Father’s Day 2026 – part 2

Father’s Day dining 2026 – part 2

Whether you’re looking to dine-in or celebrate Father’s Day at home, we’ve got you covered. This guide also contains some local fare on Maui. READ MORE

High Watah, Three Plus headline first public late night event at Limelight Hawaiʻi

Keldin Calairo-Nakagawa, the lead singer of High Watah, reflects on a new performance venue on Oʻahu, which opens to the public on Saturday, June 13. The space will offer late night entertainment and is an approximately $15 million investment from Roberts Hawaiʻi. READ MORE

Coffee Cruiser offers lattes and stuffed croissants in West Oʻahu

The business sells coffees and matchas out of its 1973 VW bus. The business usually pops up at Laulani Community Park in ‘Ewa Beach, and partners with other local businesses, like Lyman Lattes, to offer baked goods with its beverages. READ MORE

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

For sale: Queen Theater in Kaimukī

Originally constructed in 1936, the long-shuttered 12,497-square-foot theater sits on a 10,396-square foot parcel at 3588 Wai‘alae Ave. READ MORE

Coming soon, for six years

Maui County promised a new zoning code on a six-year timeline, notes ASD opinion columnist Sterling Higa. The six years are up, the website says “coming soon,” and the County is calling for a fresh start. READ MORE

Nonprofit aims to scale programs to serve more ʻohana

Family Promise of Hawaiʻi Executive Director Ryan Catalani discusses findings from the most recent Point in Time Count and how the organization serving families on Oʻahu and Maui plans to be part of the solution to end homelessness. READ MORE

Daily Smile: Monday, June 15, 2026

This is Copo. He firmly believes this cow statue is his new best friend… READ MORE

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“Waikiki Business Improvement District: Waikiki orgs align to improve area.”

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