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Aloha State Daily | High-low: Homes for sale in Launani Valley

1 day ago | alohastatedaily.com | Stephanie Salmons

What's on the market? Today, we have the scoop on the highest- and lowest-priced properties actively listed in the Central O‘ahu neighborhood of Launani Valley — a condominium and a single-family home, both of which are on the market for under $1 million. Lowest: Gardens at Launani Valley, 95-798 Wikao St #S104, MililaniPrice: $475,000Listed by Greg Bradley, Seaside RealtyThis 724-square-foot ground-floor condominium at Gardens at Launani Valley can be yours for under $500,000.
Mana Up's Meli James says small businesses are the 'core and backbone' of Hawai‘i

2 days ago | alohastatedaily.com | Stephanie Salmons

Mana Up's Meli James says small businesses have always been the "core and backbone of Hawai‘i."She would know. Mana Up, a business accelerator and venture fund co-founded by James and Brittany Heyd, introduces Hawai‘i-based companies to global markets. It recently announced the 10th cohort of companies for its accelerator program. Since the accelerator began, Mana Up has worked with 105 businesses.
Aloha State Daily | Mana Up announces newest cohort

2 days ago | alohastatedaily.com | Stephanie Salmons

On the hunt for handcrafted spices, jewelry, clothing and swimwear, snacks and more? The companies included in Mana Up's 10th cohort — a new batch of Hawai‘i's emerging entrepreneurs —might have what you're looking for. Mana Up, a business accelerator and venture fund founded by Meli James and Brittany Heyd, introduces Hawai‘i-based companies to global markets. It recently announced its 10th cohort of companies from across the Islands.
Aloha State Daily | Zippy's Restaurants is using technology to bring kama‘āina home

2 days ago | alohastatedaily.com | Stephanie Salmons

For Zippy's Restaurants, the commitment to supporting local goes beyond the food it serves, extending all the way into how it cooks up new technology — new tech developments are creating jobs at the company for kama‘āina looking to return to the Islands.
Aloha State Daily | Snake captured in Kaimukī

3 days ago | alohastatedaily.com | Stephanie Salmons

According to the state Department of Agriculture, inspectors noted the snake was very docile, likely making it an escaped pet. A live, three-and-a-half foot non-venomous ball python was captured by state agriculture inspectors Sunday. The serpent was found in the backyard of a Kaimukī residence. According to the state Department of Agriculture, the homeowner saw the snake in the afternoon but thought it was a child's toy. He called 911 after he noticed it moving later in the evening.
Aloha State Daily | Hotel legends launch high-powered hospitality group

3 days ago | alohastatedaily.com | Stephanie Salmons

Hawai‘i hospitality executive Elliot Mills says he and Jerry Gibson, another longtime industry leader, have — first and foremost — been friends "for many many years." Both men have spent decades working in the sector, leading some of the largest hospitality operations in the Islands, but they've now teamed up to launch Hawai‘i Hospitality Group, a new asset management firm headquartered on O‘ahu, "focused on hotel, resort and tourism-aligned real estate" across the state, a recent...
Aloha State Daily | Historic tour boat Vida Mia delivers Old Hawai‘i charm

4 days ago | alohastatedaily.com | Stephanie Salmons

It's just past 7 a.m. on Friday as the Vida Mia pulls away from her slip at the Ala Wai Small Boat Harbor. The water is calm but gently rocks the boat as Captain Ricky Walker leads her out across the clear ocean. Fewer than a dozen of people are on board for a sunrise coffee cruise this morning, including Owner Brynn Rovito, a small crew and about a half-dozen others.
Aloha State Daily | Shangri La and Capitol Modern host Summer Solstice celebration

4 days ago | alohastatedaily.com | Katie Helland

Shop, eat and listen to music in the sculpture garden at Capitol Modern through its Summer Solstice event, Night//Shift: Summer Rising. The First Friday event is cohosted by Capitol Modern and the Shangri La Museum of Islamic Art, Culture & Design. It features live performances from Johnny Suite and Irie Love, among other artists.
Aloha State Daily | Win prizes for reading – and meet the artist behind this summer…

5 days ago | alohastatedaily.com | Katie Helland

Kakaʻako-based artist Lauryn Gordines planned to become a teacher, but then moved into the fashion world. Today, she paints murals and recently designed art for the Hawaiʻi State Public Library System’s summer reading program. The Hawaiʻi State Public Library System has unveiled new artwork for its summer reading program, created by the Kakaʻako-based artist Lauryn Gordines.
Aloha State Daily | Kevin’s Kitchen serves up Hong Kong-style cuisine

5 days ago | alohastatedaily.com | Kelli Shiroma Braiotta

Plus, you can get bento with roast pork and roast duck before 2 p.m.It’s prime lunch time on day three of Kevin’s Kitchen being open … and the eatery is packed with large groups dining in. That’s a good sign for the new business, but just be forewarned that there might be a wait, depending on the time of your visit. The eatery serves up Cantonese and Hong Kong-style cuisine. The menu is huge — many dishes are designed to share family style, but there’s also a butcher counter within the restaurant.