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Former Hawaii Governor George R. Ariyoshi Dies at 100

4/21/2026

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Former Hawaii Governor George R. Ariyoshi, the first Asian American governor in the U.S., died at 100.
He served as Hawaii governor from 1973 to 1986, guiding the state through a transformative era.
His tenure emphasized fiscal responsibility and infrastructure amid rapid population growth.
Governor Josh Green ordered flags to be flown at half-staff in his honor.
Ariyoshi advanced agriculture and environmental conservation, surviving his wife Jean and three children.

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Story summary

Former Hawaii Governor George R. Ariyoshi, the first Asian American governor in the U.S., died at 100.
He served as Hawaii governor from 1973 to 1986, guiding the state through a transformative era.
His tenure emphasized fiscal responsibility and infrastructure amid rapid population growth.
Governor Josh Green ordered flags to be flown at half-staff in his honor.
Ariyoshi advanced agriculture and environmental conservation, surviving his wife Jean and three children.