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“Hawaii gun restriction overturned” by U.S. Supreme Court.

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U.S. Supreme Court stakes Hawai‘i’s ‘vampire’ gun law

A 2023 law prohibiting bringing concealed firearms onto private property without the owner’s explicit consent has been deemed unconstitutional. READ MORE

GoFundMe warns new Hawaiʻi law will impact nonprofits

Hawaiʻi’s Act 205, which goes into effect July 1, requires written consent from nonprofits using GoFundMe, among other online charitable fundraising platforms, to keep its accounts active online and able to receive donations. GoFundMe VP Amanda Brown Lierman shares what local organizations need to know about the company’s process. READ MORE

Kaua‘i Coffee Co. secures 15-year lease

The brand’s parent company, Massimo Zanetti Beverage USA, negotiated a new 15-year lease for the 3,100-acre farm on which it has been operating with property owner Brue Baukol Capital Partners. Kaua‘i Mayor Derek Kawakami shares what this means for the Garden Isle community. READ MORE

Warriors Don’t Bully returns for sequel at Hi Fit Expo

Two anti-bullying and self-defense sessions will be held at the Hi Fit Expo at the Blaisdell Exhibition Hall this weekend. READ MORE

Pipikaula Corner: Hawai‘i’s crappy priorities

The state just announced a process for Hawai‘i’s businesses and nonprofits to apply for funding out of the new $120-million “green fee” fund. ASD editor in chief A. Kam Napier opines that we could be aiming all of that money at a single very significant environmental problem we made for ourselves right here in the Islands. Instead, it will get diluted. READ MORE

What’s new at Ala Moana Center

The shopping center has welcomed a number of new tenants with more coming soon. READ MORE

New mural unveiling on Kauaʻi this Saturday

The Garden Island has new art, which will be unveiled to the public this weekend. The project is a collaboration between Common Ground Kauaʻi, a 63-acre regenerative farm, and Capitol Modern. The project involves 11 artists, including many who call Kauaʻi home. READ MORE

BirdyGo! offers fried chicken sandwiches in Downtown Honolulu

The new concept from the Bar Leather Apron and MĀZE is located downstairs from Bar Leather Apron in Topa Financial Center. The business is in its soft opening and features fried chicken sandwiches, chicken tenders, seasoned fries and cauliflower nuggets. READ MORE

Inside Hunter Hayes’ new album: ʻEvergreenʻ

The singer and songwriter spoke with Aloha State Daily about his new music and upcoming performances at the Blue Note Hawaiʻi in Waikīkī, ahead of the start of a tour to promote his new album. Catch him in Honolulu on Sunday, June 28, and Tuesday, June 30. READ MORE

Haveli Da Tandoor food truck serves authentic North Indian flavors

The food truck features Punjabi cuisine, including tandoori chicken, wagyu beef samosas and tandoori lamb lollipops. Customers can find the truck at events across Oʻahu, including Ono Grindz & Makeke at Wai Kai, What the Truck?! and at the Village Night Market. READ MORE

Hawai‘i Skies: There’s a storm coming

Today’s Hawai‘i Skies was captured by Ronald Freed at Ala Moana Park. 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

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. Looking to stay cool inside? Sign up for the Hawai’i State Public Library’s Summer Reading Challenge. 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

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

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

Daily Smile: Friday, June 26, 2026

When you thought you were getting a smart German Shepherd but instead you got one with one brain cell… READ MORE

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“Hawaii gun restriction overturned” by U.S. Supreme Court.

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