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Hawaii baseball standout riding momentum of breakout season into Cape Cod League
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – A number of Hawaii baseball standouts made an impact across the country this season. Among those to break through for a stellar year is Aiva Arquette.
After an injury plagued freshman season, the Huskies slugger quickly made up for lost time and engineered an outstanding sophomore campaign that saw him land earn All Pac-12 first and defensive team honors.
“It was a big step for me as a player and as a person,” Arquette said. “I just wanted to continue my path and my journey, the best way i can, which is just learn as much as possible from my older guys on the baseball team and to give back to the freshmen coming in.”
Huskies head coach Jason Kelly took over the program just as Arquette was entering his freshman year and says priority one was convincing him not to transfer.
“On the offense, you just kind of saw bat speed, just exit velocity, every time he hits the ball, he hits it really really hard,” Kelly said. “The physical nature of him is just something that if you were to build somebody on MLB The Show, it would look a lot like Aiva Arquette.”
And his talent landed him a spot in the famed Cape Cod League- the century-old New England showcase that features the nation’s best collegiate stars.
The Cape is almost a pipeline to Major League Baseball as nearly 30% of current Major Leaguers have played in this league.
“Just to see what they have and kind of show my abilities in that travel ball circuit, which is really nice and to see how I stack up against them,” Arquette said.
By the end of his sophomore year, Arquette was hitting leadoff for the Huskies and coaches see him taking on an even bigger role as a team captain.
“A lot of kids say they want to be the man and they want the ball in those moments, they want to take the big shot, they want that at bat,” Kelly said. “Aiva truly does and you get a different level of intensity from him.”
Athletic prowess runs in the family as not only is Aiva a baseball star, but he’s also a former Gatorade player of the year in basketball.
His sister Adriana led Kamehameha to a girls volleyball state title and was just inducted into the Hawaii High School Athletic Association Hall of Honor.
“We got blessed by the genes,’ Arquette said. “My mom is 6′1, my dad is 6′1. We got lucky, but me and my sister really work hard. My sister, really really works hard at her craft.”
With Aiva entering his junior year and Adrianna playing at the University of Hawaii-Manoa next season, expect the Arquettes to keep adding to highlight reels.
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June 23, 2026, 6:00 PM HST
Maui musician Logan Kalawaia will headline the next installment of the Hawaiian Music Series from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday on the lawn of Waiola Church in Lahaina, according to concert series organizer Lahaina Restoration Foundation.
Parking is available onsite for the free concert, with additional spaces provided by the Lahaina Hongwanji Mission next to the Waiola Church lot. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets, mats or low-back beach chairs for seating on the lawn.
Kalawaia was born and raised on Maui and comes from a family with deep roots in Hawaiian music, drawing inspiration from his father and uncles. He has performed professionally since a young age and is known in Maui’s music community for a contemporary sound grounded in the traditions and storytelling of Hawaiian mele.
Music has long played a role in bringing the Lahaina community together, and the organization, in partnership with Waiola Church, is continuing that tradition by providing a gathering space for residents to reconnect and celebrate Hawaiian music.
Now in its 18th year, the Hawaiian Music Series is supported by the Maui County Office of Economic Development and parking fee revenues. Waiola Church is hosting the series for 2026.
More information is available at lahainarestoration.org.
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – One of Hawaii’s sweetest partnerships is returning with a larger footprint this year.
In celebration of National Pineapple Day and Dole’s 125th anniversary, residents who donate blood on Friday, June 26, will receive a free fresh Dole pineapple while supplies last.
The effort is a collaboration between Dole Food Company and Blood Bank of Hawaii aimed at boosting donations during a time of year when blood supplies traditionally decline.
According to Blood Bank of Hawaii, donations typically drop by about 15% during the summer months, even as hospitals continue to rely on a steady stream of lifesaving blood products every day. Organizers say all blood types are needed, with a particularly urgent demand for O-type blood, platelet donations, and AB plasma.
The campaign also comes during a milestone year for Dole.
The company is celebrating 125 years of pineapple history, commemorating the fruit that helped shape Hawaiʻi’s agricultural identity and introduced generations around the world to the islands’ pineapple legacy.
This year, blood donors will receive not only a pineapple, but commemorative Dole-branded anniversary gifts while supplies last.
National Pineapple Day recognizes a fruit often called the “fruit of kings.” Though pineapples originated in South and Central America, they became deeply intertwined with Hawaiʻi’s history after James Dole established commercial pineapple operations in the islands in the early 1900s. Today, Dole continues operating facilities in Wahiawā while promoting initiatives centered around nutrition and community wellness.
Unlike previous years, organizers are expanding the giveaway to every Blood Bank of Hawaii donor center and mobile drive location participating on Friday.
Donation sites include:
Young Street Donor Center
1907 Young Street, Honolulu
6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Waikele Center
94-849 Lumiaina Street, Waipahu
7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Windward Mall
46-056 Kamehameha Highway, Kāneʻohe
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Hyatt Regency Waikiki
2424 Kalākaua Avenue, Honolulu
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Pearlridge Center
98-1005 Moanalua Road, ʻAiea
Noon to 6 p.m.
Appointments are strongly encouraged and can be made through Blood Bank of Hawaii’s website or by calling (808) 848-4770.
Copyright 2026 Hawaii News Now. All rights reserved.
The Philippine Consulate General in Honolulu welcomed the arrival of the Philippine contingent from the Philippine Navy and the Philippine Coast Guard participating in the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2026 that will be held from 24 June to 31 July 2026.
Led by Consul General Arman R. Talbo, the Consulate, together with members of the Filipino community in Hawaii, greeted the officers and crew aboard the PH Navy’s BRP Miguel Malvar and the PH Coast Guard’s BRP Gabriela Silang as they arrive and dock in Pearl Harbor, and conveyed support for their participation in the world’s largest international maritime exercise.
In his remarks, Consul General Talbo highlighted that the deployment of both a Philippine Navy and a Philippine Coast Guard vessel to RIMPAC 2026 reflects the Philippines’ growing maritime capabilities and its commitment to advancing maritime security, interoperability, and regional cooperation alongside allies and partners to promote a free, open, and secure Indo-Pacific region.
The Consul General further underscored that the participation of BRP Miguel Malvar and BRP Gabriela Silang is especially meaningful as the Philippines and the United States commemorate the 80th anniversary of diplomatic relations this year. He noted that the presence of both vessels at RIMPAC symbolizes the strength of the Philippines-US alliance and the expanding cooperation between the two countries in defense, security, and maritime affairs.
Named after two distinguished heroes of Philippine history, BRP Miguel Malvar and BRP Gabriela Silang also serve as reminders of the Philippines’ enduring legacy of courage, patriotism and unwavering dedication to national sovereignty.
The Philippine contingent will join other ships and personnel from participating nations during RIMPAC 2026 to further strengthen interoperability in multi-domain combat and contingency training. END
This article is brought to you by The Office of the Consul General of the Republic of the Philippines in Honolulu.
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