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Frank De Lima is still making everyone laugh The legendary Island comedian, who recently celebrated his 77th birthday, now resides in Las Vegas and still writes new material. READ MORE

Artificial reef coming to Waikīkī $9 million NOAA project to stimulate coral restoration. READ MORE

Bayer to make changes to Hawai‘i operations These changes include consolidating some of the company's farm activities on O‘ahu and Maui over time, which will affect more than 70 employees. READ MORE

Changing Kaka‘ako: The first high-rise Perhaps no urban Honolulu neighborhood has changed more over the past 50 years than Kaka‘ako. ASD history columnist DeSoto Brown looks back on the changes, starting with the skyline, which used to boast but a single high-rise building. That has certainly changed! The condo 1350 Ala Moana once stood as a landmark and now is lost in the crowd. READ MORE

SinIceStir Speakeasy opens in Honolulu The hidden lounge — tucked away behind SinIceStir Shave Ice — features handcrafted cocktails and boozy shave ice in a cozy setting, complete with views of Waikīkī Beach. Customers must message the business on Instagram for the speakeasy password, which changes periodically. READ MORE

Common Ground launches The Food Fix in downtown Honolulu AC Hotel Honolulu’s elevated coffee shop just started a new grab-and-go menu with comforting eats like breakfast burritos, grilled cheese sandwiches, croissant sandwiches and more. READ MORE

Uncles and Aunties: Vicky Holt Takamine, legendary kumu hula “My mother was my inspiration,” Takamine told ASD. “I used to watch her dance on the ‘Lucky Luck’ TV show in the 1950s. I begged her to let me go to hula classes, but she said I was too young and that I would quit after a year. I proved her wrong!” In 2025, she was recognized as a Living Treasure of Hawai‘i for her accomplishments — one of several accolades, both local and national, she has received over the years for her contributions to hula and Native Hawaiian arts and culture. READ MORE

30th annual Walk in the Country Gala is coming this August The fundraiser for the Boys & Girls Club of Hawaiʻi will be at the Four Seasons Resort Oʻahu at Ko Olina on Aug. 8. This is one of the highlights for BGCH, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary. 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

State Supreme Court overturns Maui SMA permit exemptions A 2024 rule allowing certain projects within the Special Management Area to go forward without a use permit has been overturned. READ MORE

Hawaiʻi millionaire tax: Why the new 13% bracket won’t be the last The millionaire tax passed with barely a murmur. ASD opinion columnist Sterling Higa on why the measures nobody argues about deserve the second look. READ MORE

Matsumoto’s Okazuya by JV Kitchen is giving out free chow fun The Kalihi okazuya is giving out complimentary chow fun with every purchase on Aug. 1 to celebrate its first anniversary under new ownership. Business owners Vanessa Pascua and Jay Palma also recently updated the business’s menu and renovated the okazuya interior. READ MORE

Hula, surf films, and more: Friday, July 24, to Sunday, July 26 Ready to plan for the weekend? Aloha State Daily can help! Whether you are looking to catch the Queen Liliʻuokalani Keiki Hula Competition and Festival or watch a free movie at Queen’s Beach in Waikīkī, there are lots of options for weekend fun on Oʻahu. READ MORE

Daily Smile: Friday, July 24, 2026 "These are the days that we'll want back...." READ MORE

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