Aloha — your week in the islands, for the week of August 2, 2026.
This week’s news
- Primary Election set for Saturday, Aug. 8
- Lt. Gov. Luke and three others plead not guilty in bribery case
- OHA at-large races draw a crowded primary field
- DHHL pushes homestead development with $600M appropriation
Word of the Day
Today’s word is laulima — cooperation, joint action; a group of people working together. Literally: many hands.
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Coming up
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