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Matsumoto’s Okazuya by JV Kitchen is giving out free chow fun

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.

Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJuly 22, 2026

New book features Hawaiʻi film spots

New book features Hawaiʻi film spots

A new book, set to release in August, highlights the movies and television series that have been filmed on Hawaiʻi Island, Maui, Lānaʻi, Molokai, Oʻahu and Kauaʻi. Written by Ed Rampell and Luis Reyes, the book explores the cinematic histories of spots across the state, including shoutouts for recent film productions, such as "Chief of War" and Disney's live-action "Moana."

Katie HellandJuly 22, 2026

Night Marchers at the Naniloa

Night Marchers at the Naniloa

Babe Ruth and President Franklin D. Roosevelt are among the Mainland luminaries who planted banyan trees along Banyan Drive. The history of the Hilo area surrounding the Naniloa Hotel goes back to ancient times, and as hotel staff tell it, on some nights the old days come marching through in a mist.

Lopaka Kapanui and Tanya KapanuiJuly 22, 2026

Years later, fate leads Hawai‘i head football coach Timmy Chang back to his alma mater

Years later, fate leads Hawai‘i head football coach Timmy Chang back to his alma mater

Fall camp for Chang's fifth season at the helm of his alma mater is set to begin next Wednesday, a role he may have not been in had it not been for a key decision years earlier.

Christian ShimabukuJuly 22, 2026

DKT Jesus & Coffee opens its first storefront in Wahiawā

DKT Jesus & Coffee opens its first storefront in Wahiawā

The business — which stands for “dessert kine thingz” — has a trailer in Kapolei, but just celebrated the grand opening of its new storefront in Wahiawā. The faith-based café features drinks named after books of the Bible, according to owners Janey and Ray Decena.

Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJuly 21, 2026

Hula, surf films, and more: Friday, July 24, to Sunday, July 26

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.

Katie HellandJuly 21, 2026

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