In a statement, his wife Jean said the former governor died Sunday night, surrounded by family.

Former Hawaii Gov. George R. Ariyoshi — the nation’s first Asian American governor — has died at the age of 100. Current Hawaii Gov.

HONOLULU – Former Hawaii Gov. George R. Ariyoshi – the nation’s first Asian American governor – has died at age 100. Ariyoshi, a Democrat who led the state from 1973 to 1986, died peacefully while ...

FILE - Former Hawaii Gov. George Ariyoshi, left, and and Princess Abigail Kawananakoa, center, arrive before oral arguments at the Hawaii State Supreme Court in Honolulu, Aug. 27, 2015. (Craig T.

Get any of our free daily email newsletters — news headlines, opinion, e-edition, obituaries and more. HONOLULU (AP) — Former Hawaii Gov. George R. Ariyoshi — the nation's first Asian American ...