A Democrat, he served three terms as Hawaii’s governor (1974-86), rising out of a tough district of Honolulu. He tried to diversify an economy heavily dependent on tourism.
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Apr 20, 2026
George Ariyoshi, 100, America’s First Governor of Asian Descent, Dies
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By Robert D. McFadden
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