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THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 2026

DOJ awards $17 million to over 600 Red Hill plaintiffs

Military family members impacted by the Red Hill water contamination receive settlements, but the case continues as thousands more plaintiffs remain. READ MORE

Q&A: New Hawai‘i women’s volleyball head coach Joshua Walker hits the ground running

Walker, a former UH men’s volleyball player and assistant coach, returns to his alma mater after four seasons on Baylor’s staff. READ MORE

New from Maui Gold Pineapple Co.: Maui Pineapple Farm

The new brand launched this week, offering value-added products made from Maui Gold pineapples. READ MORE

And the Wailuku Film Festival winners are…

It’s a wrap for the inaugural Wailuku Film Festival, time to name the winners. Brian Kohne, the festival’s director and the Maui film commissioner, reflected on the event and how it impacted local businesses. READ MORE

Mid-Pacific Institute looks for next leader

The private school in Mānoa Valley has launched its search for president. The deadline to apply is Sept. 4, with the school hopeful to announce its new president on July 1, 2027. Outgoing president Paul Turnbull will head to North Carolina for a new role next summer. READ MORE

Hamada: Let me be a warning to you

ASD columnist Rick Hamada gets personal with some health news, in hopes that you’ll be inspired to take better care of yourself. READ MORE

Wehiwehi artists perform at Bishop Museum, Shangri La

Six Kānaka Maoli artists shared their work with the community at the Wehiwehi artist showcase on June 19 at Bishop Museum. This week, artists from the Wehiwehi residency program will also perform at Shangri La before an evening crowd of up to 200 people at the first event of its kind for the museum and cultural center, after an expanded conditional use permit went into effect this year. READ MORE

UBAE opens second location in Pearlridge Center

The business — which stands for “ube before anything else” — just opened in ‘Aiea. Its Pearlridge Center store has several exclusive treats, including ube slushies and ubaegato, or soft serve topped with a shot of hot espresso. READ MORE

Hau Tree launches a refreshed brunch menu

Executive chef Chaz Wilmore and chef de cuisine Denecio Urias recently revamped The Kaimana Beach Hotel restaurant’s brunch menu. Diners can look forward to dishes like shakshuka and naan, an updated avocado toast, fish sandwich and more. 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

Red Lobster closes Waikīkī location

The restaurant permanently closed on June 21, a company spokesperson confirmed. READ MORE

Festivals, a hui hou to Kam Bowl, and cinema: What to do on O’ahu this weekend

Ready to make plans for the weekend? Aloha State Daily can help. From saying a hui hou to Kam Bowl Restaurant, which closes Sunday, to checking out the Pacific Rim Festival or Hawai’i Beer Fest, there are lots of events happening on O’ahu this weekend. READ MORE

Legends and Spirits of Polihale

At the end of an unpaved, 5-mile road on Kaua‘i’s west side is Polihale Beach. It is many things — a treasured local hangout, a visitor attraction that’s gaining popularity, and, in ancient Hawaiian tradition, it is a jumping-off place for souls seeking the afterlife. Eerie stories abound about it. READ MORE

Daily Smile: Thursday, June 25, 2026

When your jam comes on and everyone knows what’s about to go down… READ MORE

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“Families affected by 2021 Red Hill fuel leak to get $17M payout.”

Views expressed in this Hawaii news update are those of the reporters and correspondents.

Accessed on 25 June 2026, 1707 UTC.

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