The stage at Hawaii Theatre was crowded with pageant officials, prize sponsors and many other well-wishers as newly crowned Miss Hawaii 2025 Emalia Dalire did her first news media interview Saturday night as a titleholder. Appreciative as she is for all the glamour that comes with the title, sash and tiara, Dalire says she looks forward to a year of community service.

“I don’t think I’ve had time to comprehend that it’s happening, everything is happening so fast, but most importantly, I’m just grateful, grateful for the (Miss Hawaii) organization and for having the opportunity to represent not only my class (of Miss Hawaii candidates), but my entire state of Hawaii,” she said. “For tomorrow (Sunday), I gotta wake up at 6 a.m., so I’m gonna take the time to actually sleep a little bit, but

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