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6 days ago | 
alohastatedaily.com | Stephanie Salmons
Aloha State Daily reached out to representatives of Ward Village to find out more. Now that Dave & Buster’s has relocated from its longtime locale in Ward Entertainment Center to Ala Moana Center, what’s next for the space? Aloha State Daily reached out to representatives of Ward Village to find out.
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1 week ago | 
alohastatedaily.com | Stephanie Salmons
A new leader is at the helm of Hawai‘i Farm Project, an organization that aims to connect people to the land, the food it produces and those who grow it. John White was named CEO in March. In this role, he'll oversee the company's brands, including Maui Gold Pineapple, Maui Pineapple Tour, Maui Pineapple Store, Maui Chocolate Tour, Lahaina Honey Co. and Maui Farm Events.
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1 week ago | 
alohastatedaily.com | Stephanie Salmons
An oceanfront estate in Kāhala has hit market with a $45 million price tag. The property, listed by Coldwell Banker Realty independent agent Tracy Allen, can be found at 4505 Kāhala Ave. According to the brokerage on Monday, the single-level home spans nearly 10,000 square feet and has six bedrooms and six full- and two half-bathrooms.
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1 week ago | 
alohastatedaily.com | Kelli Shiroma Braiotta
While the Pearl at Kalauao — formerly Pearl Country Club — has been part of the golf course community on Oʻahu since 1967, it was closed for all of 2024 for a full renovation of the building, kitchen, restaurant and ballrooms. The newly renovated space reopened on Nov. 29 last year, according to sales and marketing manager Kelsey Kozuma. Renovations include premium paspalum greens, enhanced facilities and a more modern look — which is especially evident in the golf course’s restaurant.
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1 week ago | 
alohastatedaily.com | Kelli Shiroma Braiotta
Han No Daidokoro, known for offering high-quality A5 grade Miyazaki beef and washu beef, just introduced a new tasting menu for $65. The tasting menu is like a sampler of the eatery’s more popular meats — including a few exotic options. It’s available daily during both lunch and dinner, and no end date has been announced yet. It’s only available at the Ward location (not the eatery’s Waikīkī location). Minimum two orders are required to experience this tasting menu, and no substitutions are allowed.
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1 week ago | 
alohastatedaily.com | Tom Yamachika
Hawai‘i's state Department of Transportation pays the most among all departments in internal fees back to state government for its shared expenses. Here's why it may be stuck with that arrangement. Sometimes we at the Foundation have to save our government from accidentally shooting itself in the foot. In our current legislative session, the Hawaii Department of Transportation (HIDOT) introduced Senate Bill 1473, Relating to Central Services Assessment.
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1 week ago | 
alohastatedaily.com | Christian Shimabuku
For a series that seemingly checked all the boxes, the No. 4 University of Hawai‘i men's volleyball team's series against No. 1 Long Beach State somehow ended up delivering more than fans bargained for. The Rainbow Warriors and The Beach battled for two consecutive nights in front of sold-out crowds, providing spectators with high level displays of volleyball throughout the weekend.
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1 week ago | 
alohastatedaily.com | Michael Brestovansky
A bill to outlaw the sale of "assault rifles" is on the verge of passage in the Hawai‘i Legislature, despite wide opposition by gun advocates. Senate Bill 401 proposes to ban the purchase or sale of “assault rifles” and “assault shotguns” in the state after July 8. While such weapons purchased and registered before July 8 would remain legal, those guns could not be again sold within the state. The bill has generated substantial opposition from gun owners statewide.
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1 week ago | 
alohastatedaily.com | Katie Helland
The Maui-based singer and songwriter has won four Grammy Awards and five Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards. He is teaming up with award-winning singers and dancers to bring several memorable Lei Day performances to Oʻahu. Katie HellandApril 12, 2025less than a minute readWhen Lei Day arrives, Maui singer and songwriter Kalani Peʻa will don a gardenia lei with 250 flowers in honor of his late grandmother.
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1 week ago | 
alohastatedaily.com | Christian Shimabuku
They call it goosebumps where Lee Leslie is from. In Hawai‘i, the sensation he felt on the Kahuku team bus is more commonly referred to as chicken skin. Leslie only spent one year as the head football coach of the Red Raiders, departing his native Idaho to coach the school's storied program for the 2014 season. On a drive back from Aloha Stadium, he turned around from his seat to watch members of the team sing the school's alma mater unprompted in unison.