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Waipahu's Food Festival Turns 20, Free Street Party Hits Saturday

Waipahu's streets are about to smell like banh mi, taiyaki and ube ice cream as the Taste of Waipahu returns for its 20th year this Saturday, Nov. 7, running from 4 to 9 p.m. between Waipahu Depot and Hikimoe streets. The free event is expected to draw a crowd roughly the size of a small town, with vendors and live entertainment filling the closed-off stretch of road.

Waipahu, HI · 3d

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L&L Hawaiian Barbecue Launches New ’Ohana Value Pack to Bring Everyone to the Table This Holiday Season

November 06, 2026 // Franchising.com // HONOLULU — L&L Hawaiian Barbecue is introducing its new ‘Ohana Value Pack, a limited-time, family-style meal featuring a selection of L&L favorites to feed four to six people, available at participating locations through early January. Bringing together three of L&L’s signature proteins...

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Events happening this weekend on Oahu: November 6 - November 8

HONOLULU (Island News) – Take a look at some of the exciting festivities happening on Oahu during the first weekend of November!. Hawaii’s Finest Black Friday Makeke - November 6-8, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Get ready to shop till you drop at Hawaii’s Finest Black Friday Makeke...

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City says feral chicken traps being tampered with

Honolulu officials say people are interfering with efforts to control the feral chicken population by tampering with traps, releasing captured chickens and continuing to feed the birds.

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Express U.S.

Resort city Honolulu being overwhelmed by exploding population of feral chickens

The residents of Honolulu have for years had to battle the impact of the chickens

Honolulu, HI · 22h

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‘The Navigator,’ new documentary, makes world premiere at HIFF, wins Pacific Award for Best Feature

“The Navigator,” a new feature-length documentary presented by Patagonia Films, made its world premiere at the Hawaiʻi International Film Festival (HIFF) to a sold-out audience on Wednesday, Oct. 21, at the historic Hawaiʻi Theatre in downtown Honolulu. The film earned the Pacific Award for Best Feature, presented by HIFF and Pacific Islanders in Communications on Sunday, Nov. 1.

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Honolulu Restaurant Week Returns Nov. 7-15 With Deals at Dozens of Oahu Eateries

Renaissance Honolulu Hotel & Spa — Reported Restaurant Week Participant. Oahu diners have a reason to book a table over the next couple of weeks: Honolulu Restaurant Week kicks off Saturday and runs through Nov. 15, bringing prix-fixe lunch and dinner deals to restaurants across the island with no ticket or pass required to join in.

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West Oahu designer brings island-inspired fashion to Hawaii’s Finest Black Friday Makeke

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The holiday shopping season is underway, and shoppers can find last-minute deals on the final day of Hawaii’s Finest Black Friday Makeke at the Blaisdell Exhibition Hall. More than 250 local vendors are taking part, including Debbie Alipio of Makuahine Vintage, who joined Hawaii News Now...

Honolulu, HI · 16h

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Real or AI? Viral Kauai monk seal photos spark backlash, investigations

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A social media post showing two women with a Hawaiian monk seal at Salt Pond Beach Park on Kauaʻi is drawing backlash and prompting investigations by state and federal authorities. The three-photo collage was posted earlier this week. The post included a misspelling of Kauaʻi and...

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Specials and deals for servicemembers on Veterans Day

HONOLULU (Island News) -- Veterans and active-duty military members can enjoy these special deals and offers available on Veterans Day. To thank military servicemembers who are veterans or currently active, these restaurants and businesses are offering free deals and discounts on Veterans Day happening on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026. Chili’s...

Honolulu, HI · 1d

KHON2

Wendy’s Hawaii Launches Hawaii-Exclusive Loco Moco

Wendy’s Hawaiʻi Director of Operations Rudy Mena and District Manager Christine Alcazar joined KHON2’s Wake Up 2Day to share the inspiration behind the new menu items and how the community helped bring this island-exclusive dish to life.

Maui, HI · 2d

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What’s Cooking: Five Sails chef-owner Alex Kim brings modern Korean to Hawaii Food & Wine Festival

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Five chefs showcasing modern Korean cuisine will headline the Hawaii Food & Wine Festival’s annual Halekulani Gala Sunday night. Chef Alex Kim, one of the participating chefs, joined Hawaii News Now Sunrise ahead of the gala to discuss his approach to cooking and the influences behind his food.

Honolulu, HI · 19h

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Sheraton Waikiki Brings Back their Buffet at Hinahina!

The Sheraton Waikiki has brought back their breakfast buffet after more than six years through their new beachfront restaurant, Hinahina! A longtime kamaʻāina favorite, the dinner buffet is expected to return later this month just in time for the holidays. Hawaii Mom Blog was invited to attend a...

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Bumble Tea Cafe and Ramen to Debut in Las Vegas

Bumble Tea Cafe and Ramen is embarking on opening its first Las Vegas shop. According to a permit filed with Clark County, the ramen bar and bubble tea hangout spot is expected to open on the Las Vegas Strip at 3049 Las Vegas Blvd S, Suite 10N. The address sits...

Las Vegas, NV · 9h

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FEAST Summit explores ways to boost tourism through Hawaii’s culinary scene

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Food brings people together, but can it help solve the state’s economic challenges and keep local talent home? FEAST attendees are hungry for answers. Hundreds gathered in Waikiki on Thursday for the second annual FEAST Summit, which stands for “Food, Education, Agriculture, Sustainability and Tourism.”

Hawaii · 2d

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Highlights from 34 Serious Menu Deals for Honolulu Restaurant Week 2026

T hirty-four restaurants are putting their best dishes forward for Honolulu Restaurant Week, which starts Saturday and runs through Nov. 15. That means serious discounts on specials and course menus featuring everything from wagyu to paella, butterfish to coconut lū‘au stew. Plus a loaded teishoku. Spicy Mongolian skewers. And all kinds of steak and pasta. The best part is you get to sample a range of each chef and restaurant’s offerings at prices discounted significantly for this nine-day event.

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Teddy's Bigger Burgers - Kaneohe

We went to Kaneohe to do a donation drop off for those affected by hurricane Lala, and we ended up going to Teddy's Bigger Burgers for lunch. We've been to many Teddy's throughout the island, but it was our first time at the Kaneohe location. I shared the Garlic Chicken...

Kaneohe, HI · 5d

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HONOLULU Restaurant Week returns celebrating Oahu’s diverse dining scene

HONOLULU Restaurant Week returns, with exclusive menus across Oahu supporting culinary education through HRAEF. Book now at hnlrestaurantweek.com.

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The Garden Magazine

Honolulu Calls for Public Help With Road-Clogging Feral Chickens

Honolulu – City officials on Oahu are urging residents and visitors to stop feeding feral chickens after the birds have turned into a widespread nuisance across neighborhoods and roadways. Clusters of a dozen or more birds now gather in the middle of streets, creating hazards and frustration for drivers and homeowners alike. The Department of...

Honolulu, HI · 1d

Honolulu Civil Beat

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In The War On Mosquitos, Bird Advocates Shift Their Game Plan

A multi-agency effort to save Hawaiʻi’s native forest birds from extinction by providing “mosquito birth control,” as advocates described it, ushered in a rare era of optimism when it launched in 2023 after a decade in development. Three years later, the path forward is less clear....